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Hearthstone patch 29.2.2 features a lot of buffs and nerfs to Standard cards. The patch notes also reveal some Battlegrounds balance updates. Read on for all of the Hearthstone patch 29.2.2 notes plus the reasoning behind these changes. 



Hearthstone patch 29.2.2 notes features Reno, Lone Ranger and more (Images via Blizzard Entertainment)



Hearthstone patch 29.2.2: Reno, no duplicates, and AoE effects



According to developers, Hearthstone patch 29.2.2 is a bit different from the usual updates. Its focus is on the direction of the card game. For example, the patch aims to change up OTK-style cards and powerful AoE effects that can make it feel like minions don't matter. Additionally, patch 29.2.2 aims to buff some underperforming Whizbang’s Workshop archetypes.



Splendiferous Whizbang, Aftershocks, and Sunset Volley in Hearthstone patch 29.2.2 (Images via Blizzard Entertainment)



"There are a few categories of changes in this patch. The first is cards that can end the game quickly when played, and which warp the entire game around whether you get to play them at the right time. No Duplicate cards are also a subsection of this," the developers explained, adding how being able to quickly draw out decks makes the gameplay experience less interactive and not in the spirit of certain cards. 



Timewinder Zarimi, Threads of Despair, and Sanitize in Hearthstone (Images via Blizzard Entertainment)



Hearthstone patch 29.2.2 nerfs



CardOldNewReno, Lone Ranger[8 Mana][9 Mana]Zilliax Deluxe 3000 (Virus Module)1/3. Stealth, Elusive, Poisonous, Reborn1/4. Elusive, Poisonous, RebornGaslight Gatekeeper[3 Mana][4 Mana]Snake Oil[0 Mana][1 Mana]Wheel of DEATH!!!Destroy your deck. In 5 turns, destroy the enemy hero.No text change, but the wheel counts at the start of your turns instead of the end of your turns.Forge of Wills[3 Mana][4 Mana]Imprisoned Horror5/54/4Timewinder ZarimiBattlecry: Once per game, if you’ve summoned 5 other Dragons, take an extra

Hearthstone patch 29.2.2 notes: Reno, no duplicates, and AoE

PlayStation's newest action-adventure game, Stellar Blade, launched on April 26 to a warm reception from critics. Many have praised Stellar Blade's story, combat system, and more, but some fans feel misled by unexpected outfit censorship. The developers released a day one patch, significantly changing multiple in-game outfits and more, much to the dismay of those who purchased the game. As a result, believers in the game have begun a campaign to #FreeStellarBlade.



Stellar Blade adds outfit censorship in the day-one patch




「Stellar Blade」 offers the same uncensored version in all countries, including the Japanese version.ステラブレードは、日本版を含むすべての国で検閲されていない同じバージョンを提供しています。#StellarBlade #PS5 #Uncensored pic.twitter.com/dJojSgZH9y— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) April 21, 2024




On April 21, the official Stellar Blade account on 'X' released a statement regarding the game's censorship status. The day-one patch refuted that claim despite the studio alleging that all countries will receive the same uncensored version. Players quickly noticed the censorship of various outfits, including the bunny outfit, that looked noticeably different in the Stellar Blade trailers. 



Credit: FightstickRookie on Reddit



Anyone who preloaded the game on day one of release would have seen the version that ShiftUp presumably intended to release. Unfortunately, for currently unclear reasons, outfits like the one above now appear slightly altered. Additionally, the update addressed offensive graffiti found in-game.



Credit: @moertomore on X



Players have since taken to social media with the hashtag #FreeStellarBlade, and a petition exists for those who want the changes reverted. The petition has garnered over 6,000 signatures, and the game's director has commented on the outrage.



EVE's Cybernetic Bondage outfit in version 1.0 vs version 1.002 (after censorship patch) (Image:

Players outraged at unexpected Stellar Blade outfit censorship

Xm is one of the rising stars of Xtreme Gaming (XG), the Chinese team that took 1st place at Elite League in March. 



Interestingly, in the space of just a few months in 2024, the mid-laner has surpassed his total prize winnings from 2017 to 2023, leading to him becoming a beloved meme. We sat down with Guo "Xm" Hongcheng at ESL One Birmingham to reflect on the event and also to pick his brains about Viper, the best-mid laners in the world and more importantly - what does he think about his Chinese prize winnings meme?



This interview was conducted in Chinese and translated to English by the interviewer.



XG's Xm on ESL One Birmingham top 8 finish



esports.gg: First, congratulations on winning Elite League! The team seemed a bit slow to start in the ESL One Birmingham. What do you think was the reason for yesterday's loss? What's the mood in the team?



XG Xm: We just won the championship, so perhaps we were a bit loose, leading to a not-good performance on the first day. Also, the current patch has been around for a long time, and we wanted to try out some new things, but it didn't work out. The team vibe has always been good, everyone is generally positive. Later on we will return to China for a rest, then prepare for the next tournament.



Xtreme dominated Elite League to claim the $300,000 grand prize (Image via Xtreme Gaming)



It's been four years since you last teamed up with Ame. Do you notice any of his differences or changes compared to before?



XG Xm: To be honest, my memory of four years ago isn't very clear. But now, he seems to make more decisions in the game and has become more mature than before. It feels like more of a personality change.



2017 - 2023$155,2982024 (Jan to April)$181,000XG's XM career prize winnings so far (Esports Earnings)



There's been a meme in the community about how you've won more money in the last six months than you did in the last seven years. Have these discussions or the increased winnings had any impact

XG's Xm rates the best mid-laners in the world: GPK is #1

Stellar Blade’s wide selection of outfits has players seeking to unlock them all. While the Bunny outfit has emerged as an early favorite, the Black Pearl Nano Suit is gaining steam. This guide explains how you can unlock this outfit and add it to your collection.



How do I unlock the Black Pearl Nano Suit?



Credit: Iforgetwhat8wuzfor on Reddit



Those looking to unlock the Black Pearl Nano Suit must acquire all 49 collectible cans in the game. These cans of various beverages become more prominent once you have met with Adam and Lily and reached Xion. 



As you navigate through the somewhat desolate city, you will stumble across various vending machines. Some of these dispense drinks which you can acquire by interacting with the machine. After it doesn't work the usual way, Eve will kick it and a beverage will fall out. These are your key to the Black Pearl Nano Suit.






Where can I find cans in Stellar Blade?

























Vending machines containing cans exist in almost every significant area in the game. For example, we found several in Xion and another shortly after in the Wastelands. 



Although we don't have a complete list of the locations yet, your best and easiest place to begin is in Xion. From there, you will be able to identify each machine and add another can to your collection. The best part is you can fast travel to revisit areas you may have missed.



Here is a list of the canned drinks we have found so far. Remember, you need all 49 to receive the Black Pearl Nano Suit:




The Machinetta Caramel Macchiato



Behemoth Red



The Machinetta Americano



Mountain Sparkle Mont Blanc



GrainT Corn




Players have enjoyed watching Eve pose with each can, and it all works toward unlocking this highly sought-after outfit. We will update this article with precise locations, so be sure to check back for more details.



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How to unlock the Black Pearl Nano Suit in Stellar Blade

FaZe Clan is "rebooting" with another round of layoffs and updates to its esports teams. The command line terminal-themed video announcement included lists of all members being kept and cut by the organization.



This news from FaZe follows plummeting stock prices, multiple rounds of layoffs, and recent exits from VALORANT and Rocket League esports. The "reboot" seems to be part of an attempt to turn things around under new ownership.



Who made the cut at FaZe Clan?



Full list of members kept and cut by FaZe Clan (Image via esports.gg)



Amidst a jumble of technical jargon, the video posted on Twitter included two sets of names. One featured all the members selected to remain with the organization. The other, shown for only a brief moment, listed off everyone affected by layoffs.






Members being kept



After today's announcement, these are the only 14 members of FaZe Clan:




Adapt



Apex



Banks



Jev



Kaysan



Nickmercs



Replays



Stable Ronaldo



Rug



Scope



Swagg



Temperrr



YourRAGE



ZooMaa




Members being laid off



Listed below are the 16 individuals part of the FaZe Clan layoffs:




Agony



Blaze



Booya



CBass



Cizzorz



Faxuty



Flea



H1ghSky1



JSmooth



Kalei



Nate Hill



Nio



Proze



Santana



Sway



Testy




Somewhat confusingly, FaZe Replays is included on both the kept and cut lists. However, he confirmed via Tweet that he is "still part of the FaZe family."



Changes to FaZe Clan esports



Esports team update shared via Tweet by @FaZeEsports (Image via esports.gg)



A separate Tweet from FaZe Esports revealed the organization's plan for competitive operations. Moving forward, FaZe Clan's esports division will field 12 teams across the following titles:




Apex Legends



Call of Duty



Counter-Strike



ESL R1



FIFA Online 4



Fortnite



Halo



PUBG



PUBG Mobile



Rainbow Six Siege



Super Smash Bros. Ultimate



TEKKEN




Notably, this list excludes both VALORANT and Rocket

FaZe Clan "reboots" with more layoffs and esports team updates

The Quick Weapon Draw feature in Fortnite has been a big hit for controller competitors since it was first released years ago. But now, it seems like many are finding that the recent update to the game might have renewed the feature.



So did Fortnite get rid of Quick Weapon Draw?



Is Quick Weapon Draw still in Fortnite?



The big question many people are asking is whether or not the Quick Weapon Draw feature is still in Fortnite. 



While the update seems to have removed the option for controller players, it seems like this was a mistake on Epic's end. Luckily, many have confirmed on Reddit and Twitter that they had contacted Epic Support and Quick Weapon Draw is being added back into the game as soon as possible. 



Hopefully, we see the feature added back into the game by the end of the day, but it could take a little longer than some may hope for. 



What is Quick Weapon Draw?



Curious as to what Quick Weapon Draw in Fortnite is? Well, if you are a keyboard and mouse player, then this is something you are already accustomed to. For the longest time, controller players didn't have the luxury of pulling out whatever weapon or item they wanted on command. 



Originally, only keyboard and mouse players were able to press a button and immediately have a shotgun or AR. With controller, you would have to shuffle through items using L and R. Obviously, this put controller players at a huge disadvantage.







Eventually, Fortnite released the Quick Weapon Draw feature for controller players. What this feature does it allow players to bind specific weapon slots to specific weapons. Want to pull out your shotgun immediately? Press X. Want to pull out an AR on command? Press Y. 



You get the picture.



With this being out of the game again, many are having to adjust back to the old days while they wait for the feature to get added back. Hopefully, Fortnite will fix it sooner than later.



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Did Fortnite remove Quick Weapon Draw? ANSWERED

Stellar Blade is gathering a lot of attention; Is it the blade, the combat animations, the inspiration model, or the different outfits for protagonist Eve? If you're here for the latter, keep reading, because we captured all the styles they showed on the different trailers, and summed some others that were leaked in the last days.



The Stellar Blade bunny outfit is becoming a community favorite



How many Stellar Blade outfits will be available?



During an early interview with PushSquare, the developers made clear that Stellar Blade will feature 30 different outfits at launch, with many accessories like earrings, glasses or different hairstyles to add some customization. 



The number of outfits later increased to 34 with the announcement on April 25, that Stellar Blade will launch with New Game+. The developers have also shared outfits released in the future would all be free, with the exception of crossover content with other franchises. 






All Stellar Blade outfits for EVE



Many game reviewers were able to share media captured via review copies of the game pre-launch, including additional Stellar Blade outfits and their descriptions. This was made the case for Wciśnij Start, who introduced some fresh new suits.  Here's the updated list of all the Stellar Blade outfits. If you thought the Stellar Blade Skin Suit would standalone in grabbing attention, you will be happily surprised. 




Lawwwwwwwwwwwd Hammercy....#StellarBlade https://t.co/khewd09Tog— GUAPZILLA (@Durrtydoesit) April 24, 2024




Fans have already discovered their new favorite outfit, the Bunny costume, following the success of the Skin Suit. While it may not be as revealing as that one, it certainly boasts a playful charm. Allegedly, the suit has been recently patched to make it less revealing, though no changes have been implemented as of yet.



OutfitHow to unlockHoliday Rabbit (Bunny suit)In Wasteland, head to the northeast. There, talk to a robot named D1G-g2r, who is standing

All 39 Stellar Blade Outfits for Eve so far (Full Gallery)

Stellar Blade’s skill tree is one of its most unique features. Players can build out their abilities, attacks, and more using it, but the useful Double Jump doesn't arrive until later in the game. This guide explains how you can get the double jump in Stellar Blade and how to use it.



How do I get the Double Jump in Stellar Blade?







The Double Jump ability arrives a decent way through the game after rescuing Lilly from her crashed pod. Eve travels with Adam and Lily to Xion, humanity's last surviving city. This part of the game offers a much-needed break from combat. 



However, after setting out on a few more missions and returning. Lily will adjust your Exo suit during the Light of Hope questline. After doing so, Eve instantly gains the Double Jump ability.






How do I perform a double jump?




here’s the stellar blade double jump pic.twitter.com/mgt03FK0Kp— Gene Park (@GenePark) April 26, 2024




Thankfully, the Double Jump is one of the easier abilities to master in Stellar Blade. All you have to do is press the 'X' button twice in rapid succession. If done correctly, Eve will jump once followed by another flip to complete the animation.



This skill is useful during your Stellar Blade journey. During our experience, a single jump with a dash sometimes isn't enough to get over those wide gaps or wall-running sequences. The Double Jump makes it much easier to navigate the tough terrain, ensuring you won't have to return back to a camp. 



(Screenshot via esports.gg)



However, while useful for platforming, you won't rely on the Double Jump much in combat. It's not practical to use in that setting and can occasionally hinder your ability to fight enemies, especially the big boss battles.



Looking for more Stellar Blade information? Check out our guides for the Wisdom Puzzle, Clock Tower Puzzle, and much more!



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How to Double Jump in Stellar Blade

Premier has been a success with frequent updates by Riot Games. It allows teams to compete right within the client and provides a path to pro. Each VALORANT Act has its own Premier schedule, and you could win your way into VCT Challengers through the mode.






We're continuing through 2024 and are moving on to Episode 8 Act 3. That brings some updates to VALORANT Premier, and a new schedule for teams to prepare for. Only the best of the best will make it through their Division and be crowned the Playoffs victors.



What is new in Premier for Episode 8 Act 3?



(Image via Riot Games)



The overall premise of VALORANT Premier remains the same, but some quality of life changes have been added. Here is each big addition:




Playoff qualification is down to 600 Premier Score, rather than the previous 675



Teams are promoted into the next division upon winning their Playoff tournament



A new Invite Division is the step past Contender, coming with E9A1, and teams in E8A3 can earn promotion their by winning their Contender Playoffs or placing in the Top 32




VALORANT Premier schedule













With a full roster in place, you can play in VALORANT Premier Episode 8 Act 3. From the mode's section inside of the game, you'll see the dates for your matches. Be sure to check the match times for your specific time zone.



Here is the VALORANT Premier schedule for E8A3, in which each team can play a maximum of two games per map:




Week 1: May 8 - 12 on Bind



Week 2: May 15 - 19 on Lotus



Week 3: May 22 - 26 on Ascent



Week 4: May 29 - June 2 on Sunset



Week 5: June 5 - 9 on Breeze



Week 6: June 12 - 16 on Split



Week 7: June 19 - 22 on Icebox



Playoff Tournament: June 2023




As we get closer and closer to Premier being VALORANT's designated path to pro, there's no better time to hone your skills than now. Get your team and see if you can make it to the top of your Division. Good luck, have fun!






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VALORANT Premier schedule for Episode 8 Act 3

Riot Games has announced two bugs they've found within their first-person shooter, VALORANT. The first deals with Cypher's Trapwire still appearing on his teammates' map after dying. The other deals with an exploit on one of VALORANT's maps, Split.



Per the announcement, Patch 8.08 will see a fix for both of these bugs. Cypher remains playable in all modes, but Split is being removed from matchmaking until the issue has been resolved.



Unknown exploit on Split sees its removal from VALORANT matchmaking and Premier




Recently we’ve discovered two different bugs, one with Cypher’s Trapwire, which shows his Trapwires on the minimap of his teammates after he has died, and the other an exploit on Split. We will be shipping a fix for both of them in Patch 8.08. Until then, Cypher will still be…— VALORANT (@VALORANT) April 24, 2024




The Cypher bug is just a visual error. The Split issue in VALORANT, however, seems to be a much bigger problem. While Riot Games did not detail exactly what the exploit is, they have made the decision to remove Split from the game for the time being.



Players have commented on the X post with assumptions as to what the exploit is. It has not been confirmed, but many believe it has to do with new locations high up on the map that the likes of Jett and Raze can jump to.



VALORANT players believe this is the Split exploit in question (Image via Riot Games)



It won't be long until it returns, though. The most recent update for the game arrived on April 16. They roll out patches on a biweekly basis for VALORANT, thus placing Split back in the rotation come Patch 8.08 on April 30.



There are some adjustments that have to happen with its removal. Split is still available in custom games, but is gone from Competitive, Unrated, Swiftplay, Spike Rush, and Premier.



Premier's Week  7 map for Episode 8 Act 2 was meant to be Split. Riot Games will replace it with the first week's map, Ascent. They are also taking Split out of the

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<p>Player uikyou took home the gold in Hearthstone Masters Tour Spring Championship 2024! This not only earned him the bulk of the $50,000&nbsp;prize pool, but also a coveted spot in Hearthstone World Championship 2024. </p>



Player uikyou took home the gold in Hearthstone Masters Tour Spring Championship 2024! This not only earned him the bulk of the $50,000&nbsp;prize pool, but also a coveted spot in Hearthstone World Championship 2024. 


Uikyou at Hearthstone Masters Tour Spring Championship 2024


<p>Between April 12 and April 14, top Hearthstone players duked it out against each other for a place in the 2024 Hearthstone World Championship event. After getting through the group stage, uikyou was among the top eight players fighting under a single-elimination bracket.</p>



Between April 12 and April 14, top Hearthstone players duked it out against each other for a place in the 2024 Hearthstone World Championship event. After getting through the group stage, uikyou was among the top eight players fighting under a single-elimination bracket.



<p>When it came down to the grand final, he battled PRTHNCA and took down the latter's Priest deck with his Jive Shaman one. Uikyou then earned another point with his Pain Warlock deck against Death Knight. To fully sweep PRTHNCA, uikyou played Odyn Warrior against Death Knight and went face for 35 damage. </p>



When it came down to the grand final, he battled PRTHNCA and took down the latter's Priest deck with his Jive Shaman one. Uikyou then earned another point with his Pain Warlock deck against Death Knight. To fully sweep PRTHNCA, uikyou played Odyn Warrior against Death Knight and went face for 35 damage. 


Uikyou's winning Hearthstone decks and deck codes:

<strong>Jive Shaman:</strong> AAECAaoIBLONBsjQBY31BZegBA3E0AX5nwTN7gXq5wOopwatnQbmngbplQbK+AWdxQXL+AWFjgacngYAAA==

<strong>Pain Warlock:</strong> AAECAf0GBICeBvnGBcekBtCeBg30xgWEoASEngbEngajoAbX+gWcswbO+gXTngbjgAat6QXO5AXw5gYAAA==

<strong>Odyn Warrior: </strong>AAECAQcGhYIGtfgFi5QGpfYF2IEGr6gGDOypBvDNBYmgBOrQBbT4BYegBo7UBKH7BZf7BZD7BaT7BZyeBgAA


<p>Above are all of uikyou's winning decks that he used in the grand final of Masters Tour Spring Championship 2024. You can test these out for yourself by copying and pasting each code into Hearthstone.</p>



Above are all of uikyou's winning decks that he used in the grand final of Masters Tour Spring Championship 2024. You can test these out for yourself by copying and pasting each code into Hearthstone.



<p>Since PRTHNCA earned the silver, he also advanced to Hearthstone World Championship 2024. According to Blizzard, this event will feature a $350,000 USD prize pool and bring together eight of Hearthstone's best players. This championship event will feature a group stage under the dual-tournament format before the single-elimination playoffs as well.</p>



Since PRTHNCA earned the silver, he also advanced to Hearthstone World Championship 2024. According to Blizzard, this event will feature a $350,000 USD prize pool and bring together eight of Hearthstone's best players. This championship event will feature a group stage under the dual-tournament format before the single-elimination playoffs as well.



<p>Tom "PocketTrain" Swinton is the winner of the Hearthstone World Championship 2023 tournament! He took home the bulk of the $350,000 USD prize pool and earned the title of World Champion on Dec. 17. Read on for the winning Hearthstone Masters Tour World Championship 2023 decks, what PocketTrain had to say about his victory, and more!</p>



Tom "PocketTrain" Swinton is the winner of the Hearthstone World Championship 2023 tournament! He took home the bulk of the $350,000 USD prize pool and earned the title of World Champion on Dec. 17. Read on for the winning Hearthstone Masters Tour World Championship 2023 decks, what PocketTrain had to say about his victory, and more!


PocketTrain wins Hearthstone World Championship 2023


<p>After claiming victory at the Hearthstone World Championship 2023 event, PocketTrain went on social media to celebrate his journey to the top. He also acknowledged a bunch of folks who helped him along the way, which included his practice group. In a post-match interview after his win, he described how it all seemed like a dream to him before talking about this group as well. </p>



After claiming victory at the Hearthstone World Championship 2023 event, PocketTrain went on social media to celebrate his journey to the top. He also acknowledged a bunch of folks who helped him along the way, which included his practice group. In a post-match interview after his win, he described how it all seemed like a dream to him before talking about this group as well. 



<p>"I'm scared to go to sleep because if I wake up, it won't be real," PocketTrain said during <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du2EPvYORJ8&amp;feature=youtu.be">the interview</a>. "I've played so much Hearthstone this year, thought so much about Worlds, every dream [was] about Worlds, had vivid dreams like play-by-play losing like going 0-2, play-by-play winning, and then I wake up the next day and none of it was real. So this one is crazy right now. I don't know. I'm a bit of mess right now, but a brilliant mess."</p>



"I'm scared to go to sleep because if I wake up, it won't be real," PocketTrain said during the interview. "I've played so much Hearthstone this year, thought so much about Worlds, every dream [was] about Worlds, had vivid dreams like play-by-play losing like going 0-2, play-by-play winning, and then I wake up the next day and none of it was real. So this one is crazy right now. I don't know. I'm a bit of mess right now, but a brilliant mess."



<p>He then thanked Franjo "reqvam" Blažević for being a great practice partner 24/7 and noted how Pedro "Pascoa" Pasqualini helped with statistics work. He also gave shoutouts to lots of players such as Nicolas "TicTac" Gillet, Frederik " Furyhunter " Møller, Luna "lunaloveee" Eason, Kyle "McBanterFace" Spigelman, and Raphael "BunnyHoppor" Peltzer.</p>



He then thanked Franjo "reqvam" Blažević for being a great practice partner 24/7 and noted how Pedro "Pascoa" Pasqualini helped with statistics work. He also gave shoutouts to lots of players such as Nicolas "TicTac" Gillet, Frederik " Furyhunter " Møller, Luna "lunaloveee" Eason, Kyle "McBanterFace" Spigelman, and Raphael "BunnyHoppor" Peltzer.



<p>"When I started, I was a no one. And then jambre reached out to me and said, 'Do you want to join our practice group for this Masters Tour?' And it was a bunch of big names," PocketTrain added. "I was scared. I didn't join the voice calls."</p>



"When I started, I was a no one. And then jambre reached out to me and said, 'Do you want to join our practice group for this Masters Tour?' And it was a bunch of big names," PocketTrain added. "I was scared. I didn't join the voice calls."



<p>He then reiterated his thanks to James "jambre" Brennan for reaching out to him and welcoming him into the competitive Hearthstone community. </p>



He then reiterated his thanks to James "jambre" Brennan for reaching out to him and welcoming him into the competitive Hearthstone community. 


Hearthstone World Championship 2023 decks


<p>In terms of the winning decks, PocketTrain brought Pure Paladin, Naga Priest, Naga Demon Hunter, and Dragon Druid to the competition. When PocketTrain faced CJkaka in the grand final, the latter player brought Rainbow Mage into the fray. However, PocketTrain defeated it using his Demon Hunter and Naga Priest. </p>



In terms of the winning decks, PocketTrain brought Pure Paladin, Naga Priest, Naga Demon Hunter, and Dragon Druid to the competition. When PocketTrain faced CJkaka in the grand final, the latter player brought Rainbow Mage into the fray. However, PocketTrain defeated it using his Demon Hunter and Naga Priest. 



<p>In the final game, PocketTrain leveraged the synergy of his Dragon Druid deck. After drawing into the Spinetail Drake minion, he played Snapdragon to buff the Battlecry minions in his deck. </p>



In the final game, PocketTrain leveraged the synergy of his Dragon Druid deck. After drawing into the Spinetail Drake minion, he played Snapdragon to buff the Battlecry minions in his deck. 



<p>Later, he played Dragon Golem and summoned four copies of it on the board. This Battlecry minion summoned a copy of itself for each Dragon in PocketTrain's hand. After going face to lethal, he swept CJkaka 3-0 and became the Hearthstone World Championship 2023 winner!</p>



Later, he played Dragon Golem and summoned four copies of it on the board. This Battlecry minion summoned a copy of itself for each Dragon in PocketTrain's hand. After going face to lethal, he swept CJkaka 3-0 and became the Hearthstone World Championship 2023 winner!



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<p>Tom "PocketTrain" Swinton is the winner of the Hearthstone World Championship 2023 tournament! He took home the bulk of the $350,000 USD prize pool and earned the title of World Champion on Dec. 17. Read on for the winning Hearthstone Masters Tour World Championship 2023 decks, what PocketTrain had to say about his victory, and more!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pockettrain-wins-hearthstone-world-championship-2023">PocketTrain wins Hearthstone World Championship 2023</h2>



<p>After claiming victory at the Hearthstone World Championship 2023 event, PocketTrain went on social media to celebrate his journey to the top. He also acknowledged a bunch of folks who helped him along the way, which included his practice group. In a post-match interview after his win, he described how it all seemed like a dream to him before talking about this group as well. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/image-50-4-1024x566.jpg" alt="PocketTrain won the 2023 Hearthstone Masters Tour World Championship " class="wp-image-336190"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PocketTrain won the 2023 Hearthstone Masters Tour World Championship (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)</figcaption></figure>



<p>"I'm scared to go to sleep because if I wake up, it won't be real," PocketTrain said during <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du2EPvYORJ8&amp;feature=youtu.be">the interview</a>. "I've played so much Hearthstone this year, thought so much about Worlds, every dream [was] about Worlds, had vivid dreams like play-by-play losing like going 0-2, play-by-play winning, and then I wake up the next day and none of it was real. So this one is crazy right now. I don't know. I'm a bit of mess right now, but a brilliant mess."</p>



<p>He then thanked Franjo "reqvam" Blažević for being a great practice partner 24/7 and noted how Pedro "Pascoa" Pasqualini helped with statistics work. He also gave shoutouts to lots of players such as Nicolas "TicTac" Gillet, Frederik " Furyhunter " Møller, Luna "lunaloveee" Eason, Kyle "McBanterFace" Spigelman, and Raphael "BunnyHoppor" Peltzer.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/image-50-3-1024x573.jpg" alt="Hearthstone World Championship 2023 results" class="wp-image-336183"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hearthstone World Championship 2023 results (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)</figcaption></figure>



<p>"When I started, I was a no one. And then jambre reached out to me and said, 'Do you want to join our practice group for this Masters Tour?' And it was a bunch of big names," PocketTrain added. "I was scared. I didn't join the voice calls."</p>



<p>He then reiterated his thanks to James "jambre" Brennan for reaching out to him and welcoming him into the competitive Hearthstone community. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hearthstone-world-championship-2023-decks">Hearthstone World Championship 2023 decks</h2>



<p>In terms of the winning decks, PocketTrain brought Pure Paladin, Naga Priest, Naga Demon Hunter, and Dragon Druid to the competition. When PocketTrain faced CJkaka in the grand final, the latter player brought Rainbow Mage into the fray. However, PocketTrain defeated it using his Demon Hunter and Naga Priest. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Deck Name</strong></td><td><strong>Deck Code</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Pure Paladin</td><td>AAECAZ8FBIbiBIOWBfboBY3+BQ3JoATavQS/4gSBlgXBxAXKxAWZjgbjjga8jwaOlQb1lQaqlga1ngYAAA==</td></tr><tr><td>Naga Priest</td><td>AAECAa0GBImyBPrbBM/2BaSdBg2i6AOIsgSktgSntgSGgwXdpAWVqgXIxgW7xwWi6QWFjgbGnAa4ngYAAA==</td></tr><tr><td>Naga Demon Hunter</td><td>AAECAea5AwKkkgX3wwUOtKAEiLIEmLoE+b8EpeIElaoF2dAF5OQF4fgFxfkFkIMGhpAGjZAGnJoGAAA=</td></tr><tr><td>Dragon Druid</td><td>AAECAZICBLCKBPzfBcj4BcGVBg2unwSQtQSuwAS7zgSjkwX93wWn+gW7lQa8lQa9lQbXnAbYnAbanAYAAA==</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/image-50-1024x638.jpg" alt="PocketTrain's Hearthstone World Championship 2023 decks " class="wp-image-336161"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PocketTrain's Hearthstone World Championship 2023 decks (Image via PocketTrain and d0nkey)</figcaption></figure>



<p>In the final game, PocketTrain leveraged the synergy of his Dragon Druid deck. After drawing into the Spinetail Drake minion, he played Snapdragon to buff the Battlecry minions in his deck. </p>



<p>Later, he played Dragon Golem and summoned four copies of it on the board. This Battlecry minion summoned a copy of itself for each Dragon in PocketTrain's hand. After going face to lethal, he swept CJkaka 3-0 and became the Hearthstone World Championship 2023 winner!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/image-50-2-1024x571.jpg" alt="CJkaka versus PocketTrain " class="wp-image-336174"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">CJkaka versus PocketTrain (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)</figcaption></figure>



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<p>Player uikyou took home the gold in Hearthstone Masters Tour Spring Championship 2024! This not only earned him the bulk of the $50,000&nbsp;prize pool, but also a coveted spot in Hearthstone World Championship 2024. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-uikyou-at-hearthstone-masters-tour-spring-championship-2024">Uikyou at Hearthstone Masters Tour Spring Championship 2024</h2>



<p>Between April 12 and April 14, top Hearthstone players duked it out against each other for a place in the 2024 Hearthstone World Championship event. After getting through the group stage, uikyou was among the top eight players fighting under a single-elimination bracket.</p>



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<p>When it came down to the grand final, he battled PRTHNCA and took down the latter's Priest deck with his Jive Shaman one. Uikyou then earned another point with his Pain Warlock deck against Death Knight. To fully sweep PRTHNCA, uikyou played Odyn Warrior against Death Knight and went face for 35 damage. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/image-26-13-1024x569.jpg" alt="Uikyou achieves lethal at Hearthstone Masters Tour Spring Championship 2024 " class="wp-image-393321"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Uikyou achieves lethal at Hearthstone Masters Tour Spring Championship 2024 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-uikyou-s-winning-hearthstone-decks-and-deck-codes">Uikyou's winning Hearthstone decks and deck codes:</h2>



<ul>
<li><strong>Jive Shaman:</strong> AAECAaoIBLONBsjQBY31BZegBA3E0AX5nwTN7gXq5wOopwatnQbmngbplQbK+AWdxQXL+AWFjgacngYAAA==</li>



<li><strong>Pain Warlock:</strong> AAECAf0GBICeBvnGBcekBtCeBg30xgWEoASEngbEngajoAbX+gWcswbO+gXTngbjgAat6QXO5AXw5gYAAA==</li>



<li><strong>Odyn Warrior: </strong>AAECAQcGhYIGtfgFi5QGpfYF2IEGr6gGDOypBvDNBYmgBOrQBbT4BYegBo7UBKH7BZf7BZD7BaT7BZyeBgAA</li>
</ul>



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<p>Above are all of uikyou's winning decks that he used in the grand final of Masters Tour Spring Championship 2024. You can test these out for yourself by copying and pasting each code into Hearthstone.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-hearthstone-esports">More Hearthstone esports</h2>



<p>Since PRTHNCA earned the silver, he also advanced to Hearthstone World Championship 2024. According to Blizzard, this event will feature a $350,000 USD prize pool and bring together eight of Hearthstone's best players. This championship event will feature a group stage under the dual-tournament format before the single-elimination playoffs as well.</p>



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