Into The Nexus: The Heroes Of The Storm Podcast

Into the Nexus is back and talking Heroes. Garrett and Kyle continue their plat’tastic adventures and have hit their first wall at Plat 2. The learning shall continue. In the news, players are trying to fix Quick Match and the thoughts have landed on Lane Clear. Would lane clear get people to play more tank and support? Also, the CCL is gearing up to its finals with Semi-finals starting up this weekend! Your emails and more complete this edition of Into the nexus, the Heroes of the Storm podcast.

It’s the final episode of 2020 Into the Nexus! The Holiday meta is in full swing and news is on hold until the new year so the dudes take an AMA from the Patrons and chat! Of course we reminisce about the year that was Heroes. Favorite update of the year? Favorite release? But we also talk video games in general, ups and downs of 2020, mac and cheese preferences and the games that define us! Plus game projects for 2021. We will see you next week with more Heroes of the Storm talk, but enjoy this AMA episode!

Into the Nexus is here to bring you the Heroes of the Storm news: Rain, Sleet or Holiday Snow! Garrett and Kyle have been playing a lot together and share some stories from their Plat-tastic adventures. We also note that some CCL players are over the honeymoon and are ready to see some fundamental map changes. But despite the Holiday festivities, we do need to get serious for a moment here: What is going to happen at BlizzcOnline. What can we expect from the devs and Blizzard as a whole. And in light of the Hearthstone news, what is the future of esports at Activision Blizzard?!

A classic Garrett and Kyle episode! The hosts navigate through the two week meta update and Hogger is doing well despite difficulty. Climbing and feasting on win-rates. They also check out how the balance has fared since the Medallion removal. But the real drama, where is the winter update? Fans fear the Toys event won’t make its triumphant return. Will there be a Holiday next week? Are the devs saving up something big for BlizzcOnline? Your emails and more. ITN is supported by our badass Patrons.

CavalierGuest guest on this week’s Into the Nexus! The CCL Coach and content creator shares his knowledge with Garrett and Kyle, and you the listener! Learn about Hogger and how he is busted! See the Meta! Draft your heart out and be kind to one another. Community questions and more fill out this wonder episode. ITN is supported by our badass Patrons. You can become a ITN Patron by going to Patreon.com/itn.

Hogger is out and while he may be hard, may be unique, he is not performing well. Seems some buffs might be in order, though it doesn’t make him any less fun. There is a lot of happenings in the Nexus including a new change to the way group MMR will be calculated. Garrett and Kyle dive deep on this mystery and provide some insight on these now active changes. Follow it up with emails and you got a rockin’ 350th episode to enjoy. Support the show over at Patreon.com/itn.

It happened! Hogger is IN! The Public Test Realm is live and we have gotten a look at the new Bruiser coming to Heroes of the Storm. Garrett and Kyle give an in depth rundown of all the gnollish happenings. There is also balance to be had, many of which mirror the CCL happenings. Oh, and Gladiator's Medallion is being removed. Enjoy this early holiday special (for Americans anyway) of Into the Nexus.

Garrett and Kyle are here with all the Heroes of the Storm goodness. A Two Week Balance Check in perhaps? How about a look at who needs a rework? Or perhaps a Battlepass in Heroes future? Lets see what’s going on over at Hearthstone. Your emails and more, make this the perfect ITN episode for your commute or background enjoyment.

Into the Nexus is back and so is Garrett! The Heroes Hosts run you through all the various influences and impacts of the ongoing CCL tournament, but first, Garrett gets a chance to comment on the most recent patch. Much has changed since his departure, including a host of new main assassins, comp structures and Medallion fall out. What will happen in three weeks? Will the Medallion stay? Will it change? And should you be banning Medivh?! Stay tuned to find out.

Host Kyle Fergusson and guest Not_Paradox lead you through a MEATY Patch! Warhead Junction gets an update, along with a massive pile of changes to Bruisers, many being brought into balance with the new D.Va and Gazlowe changes. Of course, we don’t want any Hero to feel left out, so we hit them all! Prepare yourself for a massive episode. Enjoy!

Garrett is back, Blue Posts are in and Kyle has new teams! We get word from Blizzard about Mei, Deathwing, percent damage and Sonya Leap. We also get to a little CCL talk and the hot strategies and noteworthy happenings from this past weekend's Icebreaker. Finish it out with your emails. Enjoy! ITN is supported by our badass Patrons.

This week’s show is joined by CCL ambassador, caster and analyst BahamutGaming. The CCL (Community Clash League) by HeroesHearth and Wisdom Gaming starts up this weekend with it’s Icebreaker tournament. Kyle and Bahamut give you the big rundown of the players, organizations, prize pools, schedules and more. Of course we also hit out two week balance patch review, but mostly we get into the thick of the upcoming tournament play. Garrett is out of town, but will return soon. Enjoy! Give a pair of Bombas socks when you buy a pair, and get twenty percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/nexus.

Patch Patch Patch! The long awaited moment is here and this one hits all the important bits. Yet it also explores some new ideas. New ways to buff talents and heroics. New ideas for some of our under-picked ideas. Garrett and Kyle are here to give you the massive rundown. Agree? Disagree? Reach out to the show at itncast@gmail with your comments and questions!

Patch Patch Patch! The long awaited moment is here and this one hits all the important bits. Yet it also explores some new ideas. New ways to buff talents and heroics. New ideas for some of our under-picked ideas. Garrett and Kyle are here to give you the massive rundown. Agree? Disagree? Reach out to the show at itncast@gmail with your comments and questions!

The continuing adventurers of Garrett and Kyle, now with more team action! The patch has been delayed, or is mysteriously missing. ARAM has taken over the game as the best way to level up an account. Many feel that the mode's unique drafting mechanics could make it’s way over to Quick Match. Should the Medallion stay? Should it go? Should it change? Talent builds, emails and more round this out to a hearty Heroes experience.

Into the Nexus has been packed with guests recently and it's time to take things back to basics. Garrett and Kyle have been playing in full teams and the experience has been eye opening, humbling and brutal. But there is more to be had than personal accidotes. DreamHaven was announced, packed to the brim with the whos who of old Blizzard. BlizzcOnline is incoming in early February and the guys go over the big new GrubbyTier List. Your emails and more make this episode a complete and balanced podcast.

Not_Paradox is here so you know we got a meaty show for you! Garrett and Kyle guide our guest through the two week check-in. Where are we on Gladiator’s Medallion? Who is up, who is down? Whats the deal with Gazlowe and D.Va. Naturally, many other discussions to be had including CCL, influence of tournament play and how to find your own builds in a sea of information.

In this Episode of Into the Nexus: Garrett and Kyle are joined by Andrew “TheBrew” Kinabrew, Senior II Artist for Heroes of the Storm. The gang gets to talking about how the art works over at Blizzard and the recent Craft Wars release. How models are built, lit, adjusted and released; a process taking the entire team. This is a deep dive into the art department for Heroes. We will see you next week with our two week balance check it. Enjoy and thank your artists!

The event Garrett and Kyle have been waiting for. The crossover Warcraft and StarCraft event is coming with the new season. The guys couldn’t be more excited for it. Get ready for the Gladiator's Medallion, unstoppable for all! Brawl is becoming the official ARAM mode. There is also a D.Va and Gazlowe rework incoming, making them full blown Bruisers ready to meet our 2020 opinions on the role. More balance to follow, making this a packed episode of Into the Nexus.

Into the Nexus is supported by our wonderful patrons via Patreon! If you would like to help support the show go to http://Patreon.com/ITN. The ITN Patrons are responsible for many improvements to the podcast including the addition of monthly contributers like NotParadox.