On the 58th episode of Into the Nexus Blizzard is swinging the ban hammer at many players who have been using map hacks! After a bug with the Butcher's Ruthless Onslaught, many players started going on the look out for hacking players and it lead to many potential cheaters being brought to light. Garrett and Kyle also take a look at how the recent patch has impacted hero win rates, other Butcher bugs, how the Butcher is not over powered according to Team 1, discussed drafting tips, and an email from Brian. Cont...
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Into the Nexus #57: "Don't be Valla-tile"
On Into the Nexus #57 the Eternal Conflict has begun! The new battleground, Battlefield of Eternity, and new hero, The Butcher, have released in Heroes of the Storm. Kyle and Garrett also talk about some of the undocumented patch changes, highlights from many other dev interviews, a new mount, dealing with griefers, new social systems, and much more! Cont...
Read MoreSolo Q&A #7: Fresh Meat with Friends
The Eternal Conflict has begun! Along with the Battlefield of Eternity, Treasure Goblins and balance changes, The Butcher entered the Nexus. Naturally, it's matchmaking chaos as new Butchers relentlessly charge each other. Rather than take up the mantel myself, this episode focuses on trying to support the new hero, with Kristen, aka DrmDestryr, on the hunt for fresh meat.
Read MoreInto the Nexus #56: "I See the Matrix" w/ Kent-Erik Hagman
On Into the Nexus #56 developer, Kent-Erik Hagman from the Heroes of the Storm team joins Garrett and Kyle to talk about what it's like to build a hero from the ground up, Matrix-like spreadsheets, awesome Diablo music, and much more! The Eternal Conflict also had it's soft start this week with the Battlefield of Eternity and a massive wave of balance changes going live on the Public Test Realm. Cont...
Read MoreSolo Q&A #6: PTR Heaven and Hell
The Public Test Realm has opened, featuring all the upcoming balance changes and the new Battlefield of Eternity map! Only an hour after its release, I dive straight into trying out some of the heroes with the biggest changes, all while with a prayer in my heart for the new map.
Read MoreInto the Nexus #55: “Slipping the Monk in There”
On Into the Nexus #55 Heroes stormed E3 2015! Dustin Browder and Christ Sigaty sat down with Day[9] and brought a new Eternal Conflict trailer, previewed the King Leoric and the Monk! Also this week Garrett and Kyle talked DreamHack, the NA Open, and answered many emails regarding Hero League as well as other emails from listeners! Cont...
Read MoreSolo Q&A #5: Unpracticed Practice
As a continuation of the popular ITN segment "Heroes We're Noobs With", I queue up for Quick Match with some my lesser played champs.
Read MoreInto the Nexus #54: "Eternal Conflict"
On Into the Nexus #54 the Eternal Conflict is upon us! Angels, Demons, Immortals, and the Butcher himself are coming into the Nexus as part of a massive Diablo-themed Heroes content roll out. Garrett and Kyle break down all of the new content previewed during Team 1's recent Mayhem Begins event, including the new content, Q&A highlights, the Australian launch party, Dustin Browder's recent interview with Forbes, and much more. Also discussed this week was Garrett's first outing with Murky, Kyle's maiden voyage with Lili, plus emails from listeners Ben and Christian. Cont...
Read MoreSolo Q&A #4: Quickmatch Break Down
This week, we break it down another level. Quick match lets us spend some extra time getting to know the heroes before we dive into battle. Along the way, we admit mistakes, chaperone a computer and pursue unending justice.
Read MoreInto the Nexus #53: "Heroes of the Storm Launches!"
On Into the Nexus #53 Heroes of the Storm has officially launched! With it came the Diablo 3 Crusader Johanna, many cross-game promotions, the announcement of the Road to BlizzCon, a detailed look at the future of Ranked play, and more! Garrett and Kyle also discussed the two Heroes they played this week that they are noobs with and gave advice on how new players can build out their stable of Heroes. Cont...
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