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#308 - Into the Nexus: “Ababutt”

February 16, 2020

It’s a weekend edition of Into the Nexus! Garrett and Kyle sit down for a relaxing and imaginative rundown of the February 12th patch. That is, after they report on their Mage homework from last week’s episode. As with our previous patch rundowns, feel free to join us in the notes as we go through and talk at the end about who was buffed, who was nerfed and who was the big money winner of the week. Good luck in your games!

#307 - Into the Nexus: “It’s Lashes!”

February 6, 2020

This week we are joined by former Heroes of the Storm Community Manager and Heroes streamer Bethany aka: Itslashes. Garrett and Kyle head down memory lane for a bit before getting to the hard questions: How do you reach out to community leads, what was the teams favorite content to create and a brand new way to play everyone's favorite ban target Kael'thas. The gang also takes a look at the impact from the January 22nd balance patch. Don’t forget to fix your Region selection to Best Match.

#306 - Into the Nexus: “Get to 10”

January 30, 2020

On this Into the Nexus Garrett and Kyle break down an interview from Kyle Dates Heroes Designer and deep dive on “bringing value to Heroes of the Storm”. Kyle has also been competing in the CCL by HeroesHearth and he's here to share all he’s learned in his time from the coordinated pro-sphere. Blue Posts, your emails and more on this hearty episode!

#305 - Into the Nexus: “We heard you Kyle and Garrett

January 23, 2020

The first balance 2020 is here! Garrett and Kyle give you the scoop on who is going up, who is going down and who got some new toys to play with. Speaking of Toys, the Toys Event will be around for a while longer, but that doesn’t mean the yearly schedule is ruined, but it does mean we are coming up on our next hero release. But no time for guessing this episode, today is about the facts and the fact is that ITN got Arthas buffs.

#304 - Into the Nexus: “HOTSlogging On”

January 16, 2020

Hotslogs is back! On this celebratory episode, Garrett and Kyle tells your a bit about the journey that brings you back to your favorite website. Patch time has been delayed from the holidays but fret not, the devs have gotten plenty of data and are ready to retool that Deathwing. The dudes also run down a big Alterac Pass strat from the prolific Zanehyde. Your emails and more for this hot off the press episode of Into the Nexus!

#303 - Into the Nexus: “Climbing with NotParadox”

January 9, 2020

Into the Nexus is rejoined by Not_Paradox since before the BlizzCon to wise up the show on all that's happened since. Garrett and Kyle are ready to throw down with all their questions. Nexus Anomalies, Tier List and more: All are under the critical eye of Paradox.

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Don't forget to check out the ITN subreddit at ITNcast.reddit.com to submit stories or upvote existing submissions. Follow http://Twitch.tv/amovetv for the live show and game streams. All VODs of the live recording can be found at YouTube.com/amovetv.

Into the Nexus is a Heroes of the Storm podcast. Garrett Weinzierl and Kyle Fergusson will be taking you through the Nexus every week. Segments include news, strategies, and plenty of community interaction.

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#302 - Into the Nexus: “A Heroic Year”

January 3, 2020

Into the Nexus leads you into the new year with coverage of our favorite scrappy game: Heroes of the Storm! The future looks bright, especially for a Tier S Heroes. Garrett and Kyle have at the recent Cloaken Lana interview as well as Zanehyde’s guide for Sky Temple. We also react to the most requested item of the week, Not_Paradox’s Tier List for Carrying solo.

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#301 - Into the Nexus: “So Good at Dinging”

December 26, 2019

On this Into the Nexus special we take a look at the ever changing balance with a dash of holiday cheer. Garrett and Kyle also take a look at the Heroes Team recent desire to give the community Dev interviews and fan art round-ups. We also clear out the mailbag and prepare for a new year of Heroes of the storm. See you next decade!

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#300 - Into the Nexus: “Three Zero Zero”

December 19, 2019

On this, the celebratory 300th Episode of Into the Nexus, we would take a look back at the games history and the year that was. But first we have a very important balance update now live in the game. Some might even say it’s the smartest balance patch they’ve ever done. Once concluded, we sit down for a trip through memory lane. The year that was, the years that have been. Game launch, balance, 2.0, HGC, the joys, the road bumps and of course a celebration of Heroes of the Storm with Into the Nexus in tandem.

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#299 - Into the Nexus: “The Ups & Downs of Orbs”

December 12, 2019

Deathwing’s reign of terror continues! On this Into the Nexus Garrett and Kyle look at the impact of the experience orb anomaly and the big dragon. It’s not a clean picture, there are many moving peices and the dev team is holding back on balancing heroes for the globes update. Rightfully so, but what does the future hold! All this and more on today’s episode.

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#298 - Into the Nexus: “Deathwing Rises”

December 5, 2019

Deathwing is here! Hes fun, Garrett and Kyle are enjoying being him and killing him. We have concerns however about the XP change, but there is still much to explore and discover. We speed through abit of drama and get straight to a piping hot fresh AMA that came out today. Your emails and more to follow. Stick around for an update on Hotslogs and future benefits for our Patreon supports.

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#297 - Into the Nexus: “Of Orbs and Dragons” with Zanehyde

November 27, 2019

Deathwing is unleashed on the PTR, but Zanehyde is unleashed on the show! Nexus Anomalies are coming, and we got the Tank main of Scythe Esports here to give you the lowe down on the incoming happenings. Garrett and Kyle guide you through a wealth of Deathwing talk, your emails and more!

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#296 - Into the Nexus: “Balancing Act”

November 22, 2019

We heard whispers of a Friday afternoon balance patch and the defs delivered. Get ready for a big ol’ living live special straight from the Heroes mouth. Updates role on many of your favorite, but perhaps lesser played, heroes. Garrett and Kyle have the rundown on all the goodies. Leoric, Sonya, Alex, Brightwing, Tyrande, Whitemane and More! Even that predicted Alarak nerf. You like you some biazzar build Nazeebo? Get ready for that. Your emails follow.

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#295 - Into the Nexus: “Calm Before the Patch”

November 14, 2019

While we awaiting the rival of Deathwing and his might anomalies, the Nexus has returned to normal. Garrett and Kyle are here to keep you up to date on all the Heroes happenings. We know a balance patch will hit next week, but what will it contain? Will it prepare for Deathwing? Will Mal’ganis and Rexxar be taken down a notch? Will they target our popular ban characters like Alarak or Garrosh? The dudes also theorize with the community on future anomalies, in particular safeguarding our wells. Blue Posts, Emails are More, all part of a complete Blizzard breakfast.

#294 - Into the Nexus: “The New XP Game”

November 7, 2019

An interview from BlizzCon with Daybringer and Kyle Dates leads the show, all about Deathwing, Anomalies and other upcoming changes. A full show with Garrett and Kyle to follow, breaking down all we know about the upcoming XP Orb change. We also walk you through the most recent Tier-list for your ranked pleasure. Finished off with an email. You know you love it. It’s the post BlizzCon episode!

#293 - Into the Nexus: “The Worldbreaker”

October 28, 2019

BlizzCon and bugs be damned! Deathwing is coming to the Nexus and will be playable at BlizzCon. But what does that mean for BlizzCon? What presence will Heroes have? Garrett takes on the voice of reason as Kyle lets loose the hounds of war with BlizzCon hopes. As an interesting for Heroes of the Storm comes to a close, we look forward to new heroes and the coming holiday meta switch up.

#292 - Into the Nexus: “The One Ring”

October 24, 2019

Pre-BlizzCon Balance? No E-Sport no problem! It’s no secret the dudes have been enjoying this years developer communication and balance. Garrett and Kyle run down the ongoing story on the Blitzchung incident before diving into a heafy balance patch. And might we call it handsome? There are some smart moves in here to streamline and slightly adjust many of your favorite heroes.

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#291 - Into the Nexus: “Team Drafting”

October 24, 2019

Garrett, Kyle, and NotParadox return to the topic of drafting but this time with a full team. Looking to start your first five stack? This is the episode of Into the Nexus for you.

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#290 - Into the Nexus: “Laws of Hope”

October 10, 2019

Another tough week for Blizzard fans. Garrett and Kyle are here to walk you through all that has happened and been happening since the Blitzchung incident. While Heroes fans may already feel a little removed from Blizzard Entertainment after the years events, it’s important to talk about the event and what it means for all gamers. We will continue to report as the situation evolves. Beyond that, is happy healthy show of Into the Nexus featuring all your favorites: Developer Comments, a Strategy straight from the horse's mouth and your emails. Stay tuned and be good to each other as you adventure though the Nexus.

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#289 - Into the Nexus: “Solo Drafting”

October 3, 2019

Garrett, Kyle, and NotParadox dive deep into drafting solo. Building your roster, must-have heroes, important traits to bring to the game, what to pick when, and much more in this strategy-heavy episode of Into the Nexus