All is quiet in the Nexus, but not on Into the Nexus! Garrett and Kyle bring you all the latest Heroes talk, including a surprising discovery of tips and tricks, a critical look at some lack-luster 10s and 20s and of course your emails. In a role reversal, Kyle is the salt to Garretts pepper, but it takes both to make a well seasoned show.
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#391 - Into the Nexus: “Crispy Tea”
Into the Nexus brings you all the Heroes news each and every week. In this episode, Garrett and Kyle check in with the balance and see where our meta has settled during this most recent initiation of patches. Storm League is underway, and we get a peak at what we can expect from the high end tournament players. We also got a little hint at an upcoming Li Li update. Your emails and more, make this the Heroes place to be. Enjoy!
Read More#390 - Into the Nexus: “Hammer of the Storm”
MochrieTV is here and we are diving past the tip of the Iceberg. Tips and tricks, bugs and features. Mochrie is here to reveal the inner workings of Heroes of the Storm for your benefit. Kyle and Garrett have questions, Mochrie has answers. Naturally Nazeebo still reigns supreme, but have you heard of Hammer of the Storm?
Read More#389 - Into the Nexus: “Killed Queen”
The Queen is dead, all hail King Nazeebo! Garrett is in dire straits. His main is nerfed. Kyle has the solution though, a wacky match special Nazeebo build to share. The community also has ideas about how to help out the Broodmother. They also celebrated CCL Season 3 ending up on the launcher. Finally, the dudes take a look at the Mood Meter. Emails and more! Special thanks to all the patrons over at Patreon.com/itn who make this show possible!
Read More#4 - Nexus Gaming News: WTF is Going on with Halo Infinite?
With a fresh trailer at gamescom 2021 Halo Infinite seems to be holding any new looks at its campaign close to Master Chief’s broad metallic chest. Garrett and Kyle take a look at Infinite’s seeming desire to hide its campaign from a fanbase that has been critical of previous campaign previews as well as the recent announcements of major features that will be absent at the game’s launch.
Read More#388 - Into the Nexus: “Slamage”
Spiders, Skeletons and Banelings! Oh my! Patch time is here and changes are being felt. Garrett and Kyle cover the strange disappearance of Zagara as she was disabled by Blizzard. She's back, but a little less potent than previous, with a promise to keep the updates coming. Nazeebo seems the big winner with Leoric getting some real nice bake-ins as well. Deckard Cain likely going to be bringing some pain coming up, and a bizarre buff to Hanzo?! All this and more from your favorite Heroes hoppin hosts. Stay tuned!
Read More#3 - Nexus Gaming News: Activision Blizzard Allegedly Interfered with the Ongoing Lawsuit
An expansion to the existing anti-discrimination lawsuit has added temporary workers of whom California is suing on behalf. And California’s Department of Fair Employment & Housing alleges that Activision Blizzard has interfered with the state’s investigation stating that "documents related to investigations and complaints were shredded by human resource personnel".
Read More#2 - Nexus Gaming News: Why players are leaving WoW for FFXIV
Final Fantasy 14 keeps staying in the news as the new king of the MMOs as World of Warcraft enthusiasm wanes. But what is it about FFXIV that is so attractive to MMO players? Garrett and Kyle dive into this from the perspective of a recently and not-so-recently retired WoW players.
Read More#387 - Into the Nexus: “Sleeper Heroes”
Into the Nexus brings you the Heroes of the Storm tidings every week, and it’s no different today! Garrett and Kyle are sad to report that the patch has been delayed, but devs seemed to have a fiery surprise awaiting us. The dudes always wish to share with you the good word about Regen Globes. They also want to point out to you a few specialized Heroes that you might be overlooking. Dust off those oddies, and enjoy this Heroes of the Storm helping.
Read More#1 - Nexus Gaming News: Does Diablo II Resurrected Succeed Where Reforged Failed?
Diablo II: Resurrected has completed its first beta weekend and players have finally gotten a good look at what the remastered game has to offer. Back during their live coverage of BlizzcOnline 2021 Garrett and Kyle both placed heavy importance on Resurrected delivering on its promise of fully remade cinematics. The podcasting duo review the cinematics that have been revealed as a result of the beta and compare them to the originals.
Read More#386 - Into the Nexus: “Dragon Something”
It’s Into the Nexus! Garrett and Kyle have been duoing, stories to tell. Garrett wants to play nothing but Zagara, Kyle is on a Mephisto kick. Hanzo rears his handsome head. We have a cryptic Blue Post but otherwise it's on to our project: 2 Outa 2. That’s right, the Kofalt Test is back. “Does it Sound Exciting, Is It Fun”. Follow that by our new segment Eye on Blizzard.
Read More#385 - Into the Nexus: “Zagarmageddon”
Into the Nexus is back with all the Heroes of the Storm happenings and our new segment, Eye on Blizzard. Garrett is back, enjoying Zagara, and has some thoughts to share on the recent patch. Kyle shares stories of his time in CCS. We’ve also got a Blue Post hinting at two upcoming reworks! But the show doesn't end there, we want to keep you informed on the ongoing situation at Blizzard. Stay tuned after the Heroes news for that coverage.
Read More#384 - Into the Nexus: “#ActiBlizzWalkout”
Today’s episode is our support of the Blizzard Walkout. We will be covering the lawsuit and accounts of harassment against Blizzard the same as we would any other news regarding Blizzard and Heroes of the Storm.
We are not ending Into the Nexus and plan to be back next week with Heroes news, but this week is our support of the Blizzard Walkout. After the news we will be having a fun chat as always… but about non-Blizzard games. Think of it as a Weeksauce revival.
Read More#383 - Into the Nexus: “Oh the Banelings” w/ Bahamut
Patch Cadence! Seems we have a new schedule for Heroes of the Storm balance, once a month. Perfection. Kyle is joined by Bahamut, caster for the CCL tournament, to talk about their approaching Grand Finals and the impact the balance patch might have on the weekend's play. The duo also go in depth on the various changes including a Morales Rework and a dangerously devilish update to Zagara. Artani also rejoice! This and more, enjoy!
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#382 - Into the Nexus: “The Cavalier Coach” w/ CavalierGuest
CavalierGuest, OXG Esports and community coach, returns to the show! In his last appearance, Hogger was fresh in the Nexus and we sped ahead talking strategy for the recently released Hero. In this episode, Kyle goes a little deeper about what it means to be a top coach for Heroes of the Storm through Cav’s own experience with gaming: World of Warcraft raiding, HGC history, roster building, people management and high level play. CCL is on everyone's mind as the tournament heads towards the round of 4, and CavalierGuest gives us a rundown of Oxygen Esports journey through the CCL season 2. Then we get into some nitty-gritty strategy for the folks at home, incorporating weird drafts like solo assassin, double support and double soakers into your own drafts. Enjoy!
Read More#381 - Into the Nexus: “Is it exciting? Is it broken?”
The Council of Garrett and Kyle, with the powers gifted to us by Kofalt, are here to decide the fate of your balance inquiries. The quote "trying to make things that sound really exciting on paper, but aren't as broken as you think they are" guides our way as we review Reddit’s recent spree of talent suggestions to the balance designer. It doesn’t have to end here though. Share your balance and talent ideas with the show at Itncast@gmail.com.
Read More#380 - Into the Nexus: “with HOTS-Dev Kofalt”
Associate Game Designer for Heroes of the Storm Josh “RawrJar” Kofalt joins the show! Garrett and Kyle get to sit down with the man behind the balance curtain and ask your questions! Kofalt has a rich history with the game, joining in the technical alpha, Cloud9, coaching and eventually making his way on to the Q&A team. Now part of the developers, Kofalt has taken up the mantle on Reddit for balance updates and inquiries. This episode is a catalogue of design philosophies, strategies and a gimps at the Heroes Team as a whole. Enjoy, and remember to thank your devs!
Read More#379 - Into the Nexus: “Kiyeberries Returns”
Into the Nexus, The Heroes of the Storm Podcast, is joined by Kiyeberries: CCL Live Coordinator, Healer Streamer Extraordinar and fellow NGS Teammate! Our guest brings stories from the Gold Leagues and the Twitch sphere, fresh to your ears.
Read More#378 - Into the Nexus: “Building a Better Blaze”
Balance time! Delivered fresh from the devs. Garrett and Kyle walk you through all the changes which are already live inside your game! Blaze, Garrosh, Muradin, Stitches, Imperius, Anduin, Raynor, Valla, Johanna and Orphea. But wait, where is Stukov? Well the infested man is out for the weekend due to bugs. Stay tuned and find out more.
Read More#377 - Into the Nexus: “Garrett Really Hates Subdue”
Kofalt is on the case! Blue posts, it’s what’s for dinner on Into the Nexus. The new, and we assume, Lead Balance Designer has taken to Reddit to show us the future. Updates incoming soon for Raynor, Malfurion and Johanna. Garrett and Kyle have opinions on Subdue and go through your emails.
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