There was so much news released from the Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct that we spend most of the episode covering it! We map out everything that we found out is happening over the next year, starting with a Starcraft mini-set and taking us through all three expansions in the Year of the Raptor and big changes coming to Arena. Plus: China Worlds quallifiers, new Hearthstone merch to look out for, and more! News – 28:26 Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct Heroes of Starcraft Arena updates Year of ...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 45 min
We've explored the farthest reaches of the Great Dark Beyond to bring you back a star chart to the new Standard meta! Will we encounter any starships in our travels? Will we get sucked into a Quasar, never to be seen again? The answers to these questions and more await you! News – 29:31 Patch 31.0.1 November 6 hotfix Shop Updates Decksplanations – 39:52 So what decks are out there? Old But Solid New Hotness Tier Fun The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website Join us every week liv...
Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 49 min
Who's ready to go to space? We're fresh off a string of prerelease Tavern Brawl runs to give you our final thoughts on The Great Dark Beyond ahead of its release on Tuesday, including what we're excited for and what has us spooked! News – 26:44 Patch 31.0 Quest Updates Card Updates Warcraft 30th Anniversary Arena Updates Bug Fixes Known Issues Rewards Track Info Dev Team Interviews China Legend Player Count Decksplanations – 44:37 The Great Dark Beyond Superlatives Cards we couldn't wait to play...
Nov 03, 2024•1 hr 54 min
We've travelled to the depths of theorycrafting and have transmissions of our extraterrestrial encounters! We talk about what decks we liked, what could have potential, and what didn't, so that you can prepare for next week's prerelease Tavern Brawl! News – 15:22 30.6.3 Battlegrounds adjustments Great Dark Beyond Community Events Warcraft 30th Direct announcement of an announcement Shop updates Great Dark Beyond pronunciation guide Decksplanations – 31:28 Theorycrafting Decks! What worked for us...
Oct 27, 2024•2 hr 12 min
There's too much news this week, so we're going at warp speed to cover it all! There's a major constructed balance patch, upcoming changes to quests, and five classes' worth of cards to discuss, so there's no time to drift off course! News – 15:36 Patch 30.6.1 - Battlegrounds Trinket Adjustments Patch 30.6.2 - Balance Changes Quest Progression Changes China breaks 200k Legend players Decksplanations – 1:01:47 The Great Dark Beyond Neutrals Priest Hunter Warlock Mage Warrior The Show Notes for th...
Oct 20, 2024•2 hr 25 min
We're going to spaaaaaaaace! Blizzard just announced the next Hearthstone expansion, The Great Dark Beyond, and we have everything you need to know, from how to build a starship, to how to train your demons, and everything in between! News – 18:40 Battlegrounds Updates Patch 30.6 Renathal's Back Avatar of Hearthstone Darkmoon Faire's Frightful Fantasy Arena: Spooky Sets Bug fixes Known Issues Shop Updates Decksplanations – 51:28 The Great Dark Beyond Starships! Draenei! Spellburst! Demons! Other...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 44 min
It's a light news week this week, so we take the opportunity to do a deep dive on one of the more unique decks currently in the format, Pipsi Paladin! News – 15:40 Thrall can be your guide IRL Decksplanations – 21:54 Pipsi Paladin Decklists Macro Gameplay Matchups and Mulligans Individual card tips The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join our community chats in our Discord chan...
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Now that we've seen the latest balance changes, we take you on a guided tour of the latest big deck to play, Big Shaman! Plus upcoming Twist season news, a recap of the finals of the Coin Concede Listener Series, and more! News – 27:18 Patch 30.4.3 Balance Changes Twist Bug Fixes Travelmaster's Guide to Adventure Hearthstone Returns to China New Book on Activision Blizzard Tournaments– 1:02:42 Coin Concede Listener Series Finals Decksplanations – 1:09:51 Big Shaman Decklists Macro Gameplay Match...
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr 49 min
Magesa's getting married this weekend! So Edelweiss and Wickedgood hold down the fort with advice for how to beat the most popular deck in Standard, Big Spell Mage. News – 21:47 Shop Updates Tournaments– 24:40 Solary Party this weekend Decksplanations – 27:47 How to beat Big Spell Mage Learn to love the mirror Play decks that target it Target the decks that are targeting it The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website Join us every week live, by following us on Twitch You can moneta...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 9 min
We're all back together to talk about The Traveling Travel Agency, and everything that's happened since its release. Even if you can guess which card we're all scared of, we've got a lot of thoughts on the rest of the miniset that you'll want to hear! News – 30:01 Patch 30.4 Shop Updates More Layoffs at Blizzard Tournaments– 4 9:54 Coin Concede Listener Series Week 5 Recap Decksplanations – 54:02 Traveling Travel Agency Superlatives Cards we couldn't wait to play with Cards we're scared of Cards...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 49 min
Magesa and WickedGood were both so into the theme of The Traveling Travel Agency miniset that they got too overwhelmed with day job things to record this week, so Edelweiss is joined by podcaster and Masters Tour caster Dragonrider to talk about all the new cards that are coming our way next week! News – 14:04 The Traveling Travel Agency Patch 30.2.3 Ragnaros Hero Skin Announcement Interview with Game Director Tyler Bielman Decksplanations – 42:06 Miniset Cards Revealed so far! Shaman Hunter Mag...
Sep 08, 2024•1 hr 43 min
We got another set of balance changes this week, for both Standard and Wild! Will Druid still be all over ladder? Is Ryecleaver playable now? What on Earth did Sorcerer's Apprentice do this time? We'll answer these questions and more! News – 23:14 Patch 30.2.2 Wild Heroic Tavern Brawl Cheating/Resolution Treasure Hunt Event Shop Updates Tournaments – 33:08 Coin Concede Listener Series recaps Decksplanations – 37:00 Patch 30.2.2 Balance Changes Standard Nerfs Wild Nerfs Buffs The Show Notes for t...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 55 min
One of the best ways to improve at Hearthstone is by watching the best players in the world compete in a Masters Tour. Since those don't come around as often as they used to, we picked out several games from the most recent tournament that we can all learn from, to make sure you can make the most of this opportunity. News – 21:47 Patch 30.2 Known Issues Shop Updates Wild Heroic Tavern Brawl is Live Tournaments – 33:07 Masters Tour Recap Coin Concede Listener Series recaps Decksplanations – 57:33...
Aug 25, 2024•1 hr 46 min
Happy Masters Tour Weekend! We have full analysis of all of the decks brought by the competitors this weekend, and then go deep on both flavors of Rainbow Death Knight that have gotten popular on ladder since the balance patch. News – 18:21 Patch 30.2 Free golden pack updates Tournaments – 37:58 Masters Tour Preview Coin Concede Listener Series recaps Decksplanations – 1:04:58 New Death Knight decks Razzle Dazzler Rainbow DK FFU Spell School DK The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our W...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 35 min
It's such a huge news week that that's all we have time to discuss, between the announcement of Battlegrounds Season 8 and a massive constructed balance patch with both nerfs and buffs. If you're unsure what to play now that the meta has completely changed, we're here to help! News – 19:06 Battlegrounds Season 8 Golden pack claim in the shop Shop Updates Decksplanations – 29:58 Patch 30.0.3 Nerfs Buffs Bug Fixes The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website Join us every week live, b...
Aug 10, 2024•1 hr 52 min
Now that we've had some time to settle into Paradise with all of its Perils, we have some suggestions of what to play if you've had your fill of action packed perfection, your lamps have already been lit, and you don't want to stop by the Concierge desk again. Plus, Hearthstone returns to China, first look at the next Masters Tour, and more! News – 21:22 "Looking Ahead" Update Hearthstone Returns to China Free Gifts in the Shop Shop Updates Beach House Event Live Tournaments - 47:18 Masters Tour...
Aug 04, 2024•1 hr 43 min
The crew has been feverishly jamming games in the post-launch meta to give you an early overview of what to expect when you queue into ladder, and see how far we can bend a rock-paper-scissors analogy without breaking it entirely in the process! News – 39:38 Patch 30.0 Known Issues Shop Updates Decksplanations – 49:25 Perils in Paradise Early Meta: Rock (Zilliax decks) Scissors (Aggro decks) Paper (Lamplighter decks) Lizard/Spock (Other viable decks) Tier Fun Decks The Show Notes for this week’s...
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr 47 min
The crew is fresh off of Theorycrafting with early impressions of the new cards releasing this week from Perils in Paradise! We'll tell you what cards are being slept on, which we're scared of, and what you'll be able to play when the expansion launches! News – 29:48 Patch 30.0 Community Celebrations Perils in Paradise Theming PocketTrain Retiring Tournaments – 49:41 Coin Concede Listener Series finals Decksplanations – 52:10 Perils in Paradise Superlatives! Cards we can’t wait to play with Card...
Jul 21, 2024•2 hr 10 min
Who could have predicted that we’d have even more cards from Perils in Paradise to discuss this week? (Well, maybe some of the Priests, as it turns out!) Plus, the Splish Splash Whelp ban, Coin Concede Listener Series updates, and more! News – 17:58 29.6.2 Hotfix Patch Bot Ban Update Twist Health Changes Shop Updates Tournaments – 24:27 Coin Concede Listener Series updates Decksplanations – 26:53 New Cards! Demon Hunter Priest Hunter Warrior The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Webs...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 32 min
We heard you like Shaman cards, so we have four from Perils in Paradise to reveal to you! (Big thanks to the Hearthstone community team for including us in reveal season!) Plus we have in-depth analysis of all of this week's reveals of the Warlock, Death Knight and Shaman classes from the new expansion! News – 11:56 Superblindman Decksplanations – 16:31 SHAMAN REVEALS! Perils in Paradise class analysis Shaman Warlock Death Knight The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website You can ...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 14 min
It's a big week, with standard balance changes, long awaited Twist hero adjustments, and a whole bunch of new cards from Perils in Paradise to discuss! Don't forget your sunscreen (but if you did, Paladin has extra for you)! News – 17:55 Patch 29.6.2 Standard balance changes Twist Hero changes Deck changes Battlegrounds Shop Updates "Two Romances, One Bromance" Tournaments – 35:38 Tavern Training Tournament Coin Concede Listener Series updates Decksplanations – 41:10 New Cards! More Neutrals Mag...
Jun 30, 2024•2 hr 3 min
School's out, so we're going on vacation to the Spiral Isles! We have all the details about the new Perils in Paradise expansion and the cards we know about so far, plus a breakdown of major changes in patch 29.6, and multiple tournaments to discuss! News – 22:02 Perils in Paradise announcement Patch 29.6 Genn and Baku in Core Buddies Live in BGs Midsummer Fire Festival More Twist Heroes for July Diamond Disenchanting Matchmaking and Passive XP Changes Bug Fixes Known Issues Twist Hero Health Ch...
Jun 22, 2024•1 hr 49 min
We're losing our minds waiting for news about the next expansion, so we decided to channel that energy into learning how to play Insanity Warlock so you don't have to drive yourself mad when you play with or against it. Plus, Buddies are back in Battlegrounds, Coin Concede Listener Series updates, and more! News – 26:20 Buddies return to Battlegrounds More Whizbang's Heroes health changes Bot Ban Update Master's Tour Dates announced Tournaments – 42:24 Coin Concede Listener Series updates Decksp...
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 27 min
The first week of the Whizbang's Heroes season of Twist has been a bit of a wild ride! After testing out a bunch of heroes, we've collected a set of tips and tricks for the best performing heroes to help you climb this month. Note: This episode was recorded just before the latest set of Twist health changes, but most of the advice still applies. News – 25:28 Whizbang's Heroes health changes Shop Updates Tournaments – 31:04 Coin Concede Listener Series updates Decksplanations – 38:10 Whizbang's H...
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 32 min
The new Twist season just started, and we have everything you need to know to get started out strong! Plus, all three hosts climbed in Standard in May with Handbuff Paladin, and we have tips and tricks for you to do the same this month. Also, don't miss our new "Unity, Precision, Perfection" designs at shop.coinconcede.com ! News – 15:37 Patch 29.4.3 Twist Heroes and decklists revealed Shop Updates Tournaments – 54:20 Coin Concede Listener Series updates Decksplanations – 1:01:13 Handbuff Paladi...
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 38 min
With Magesa out sick, WickedGood and Edelweiss take time to reflect on the latest balance patch, and faced with the prospect of starting over with another new meta, discuss how they approach learning new decks when the meta inevitably shifts. Also, don't miss our new "Unity, Precision, Perfection" designs at shop.coinconcede.com ! News – 19:26 Patch 29.4 Weekly Quest Updates Balance Changes Shop Updates Aisle of Mischievous Toys event is live Decksplanations – 49:54 How to learn new decks Step 1...
May 26, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Dr. Boom's Incredible Inventions is live, and we're all living our best lives: Magesa is in top 500 with an aggro deck, Edelweiss is jamming Good Shaman, and WickedGood is starting to believe in Reno Priest again. But what is the right deck for you? We're here to help! News – 19:51 Patch 29.4 Known Issues Shop Updates Decksplanations – 44:00 Minset Mini-Decksplanations Handbuff Paladin Lightshow Mage Good Shaman Reno Priest The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website You can moneta...
May 18, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Dr. Boom is bringing us a miniset! But which of his new inventions are actually incredible, and which ones are, well, less credible? News – 27:20 Dr Boom’s Incredible Invention Bot Ban Update Coin Concede Listener Series! Decksplanations – 38:36 Dr Boom's Incredible Inventions Cards we can't wait to play with Cards we're scared of Cards we want to be good but aren't Cards that are over/underrated Cards we don't understand The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website You can monetari...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 50 min
It's been a week since the big balance change, and the meta is definitely different, but is it better? We talk about what "player agency" means, how close we think the patch got to restoring it, and what you can play in the meta if you don't want to endure Reno Warrior mirrors. News – 28:40 Patch 29.2.3 Heroic Tavern Brawl Shop Updates Decksplanations – 37:18 What to expect when you're expecting a new meta Decks you can play that aren't Reno Warrior The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on ...
May 05, 2024•1 hr 53 min
One of the biggest balance patches ever just dropped! We're here to break down what changed, what didn't change enough, and what to do now that everything is completely changed. News – 16:23 Blizzcon 2024 Cancelled Patch 29.2.2 Standard Nerfs Wild Nerfs Buffs Decksplanations – 1:43:33 How to approach the meta when everything's changed Should you craft anything right now? The Show Notes for this week’s episode are on our Website You can monetarily support our show on Patreon Join us every week li...
Apr 28, 2024•2 hr 2 min
