<description>&lt;p&gt;A new expansion has been announced, a major buff patch has landed, and the early legendary is making a large impact on the meta. There is plenty to talk about, so join WorldEight and ZachO as they go over the meta, new cards, and their first impressions of the new set mechanics.&lt;/p&gt;
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A new expansion has been announced, a major buff patch has landed, and the early legendary is making a large impact on the meta. There is plenty to talk about, so join WorldEight and ZachO as they go over the meta, new cards, and their first impressions of the new set mechanics.

Episode 214: The Cow Before the Storm

<description>&lt;p&gt;Core changes for 2026 have been announced, and there are some significant changes incoming. Staple cards, including Shadowstep, are being rotated out, and this has huge implications for the format. Join WorldEight and ZachO as they discuss the card changes, and what impact they might have on decks and the meta.&lt;/p&gt;
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Core changes for 2026 have been announced, and there are some significant changes incoming. Staple cards, including Shadowstep, are being rotated out, and this has huge implications for the format. Join WorldEight and ZachO as they discuss the card changes, and what impact they might have on decks and the meta.

Episode 213: Shadowstep Aerobics

<description>&lt;p&gt;The impact of the latest mini set, the Echoes of the Infinite, continues with a very minor balance patch. While players eagerly await news for the upcoming year of Hearthstone, WorldEight and ZachO cover the current meta and speculate on future potential balance changes.&lt;/p&gt;
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The impact of the latest mini set, the Echoes of the Infinite, continues with a very minor balance patch. While players eagerly await news for the upcoming year of Hearthstone, WorldEight and ZachO cover the current meta and speculate on future potential balance changes.

Episode 212: Blob and Weave

<description>&lt;p&gt;The latest mini set, Echoes of the Infinite, has released, and it is making an immediate impact. Old decks have received a boost, but there are new surprises in the format. Join WorldEight and ZachO as they discuss the first week of the new meta.&lt;/p&gt;
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The latest mini set, Echoes of the Infinite, has released, and it is making an immediate impact. Old decks have received a boost, but there are new surprises in the format. Join WorldEight and ZachO as they discuss the first week of the new meta.

Episode 211: Burgle and Mrglglgl

<description>&lt;p&gt;The latest mini set, Echoes of the Infinite, has been revealed, and by first impressions there's a lot to like. Imbue comes to two new classes, but all heroes enjoy dual class cards this time around. Join WorldEight and Zacho as they discuss their thoughts and speculations for the potential of these new cards.&lt;/p&gt;
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The latest mini set, Echoes of the Infinite, has been revealed, and by first impressions there's a lot to like. Imbue comes to two new classes, but all heroes enjoy dual class cards this time around. Join WorldEight and Zacho as they discuss their thoughts and speculations for the potential of these new cards.

Episode 210: Going INFINITE

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