Geeks Of Azeroth - A Podcast For Blizzard Gamers

This week on the show, the team are joined by their old friend, Loreilei, to talk about the awesome new heroes coming to Overwatch and Heroes of the Storm, along with the exciting announcement of Hearthstone’s latest expansion - Journey to Un’Goro. Following this up is an in-depth discussion of the state of PvP in Legion, including all it’s faults, and what newer players should do to up their PvP game. To wrap up, Tarley throws in his own brand new segment that has the panel scratching their heads. Hope you enjoy the show! The background music for the questions segment is: “The Hit List” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ ________________________________________________________________ Orisa joins Overwatch as 24th hero: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/heroes/orisa/ Probius joins HotS: http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/heroes/probius/ Hearthstone announced Journey to Un’Goro as next Hearthstone expansion: http:/

This week on the show the full team sit down to discuss Efi Oladele and what she may mean for Overwatch, the start of Overwatch League, and a whole bunch of Legion news including PvP changes, mounts and more! For our discussion topic the guys (briefly) discuss if a two-player hero would work in Overwatch, and then go on our usual tangent into what we think the next hero will be. There’s all of that, and so much more, in Episode 107 of Geeks of Azeroth! ________________________________________________________________ An interview with Efi Oladele: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20580087 Confrontation at Numbani airport: https://twitter.com/OverwatchEU/status/835158190434185217 'Overwatch' Numbani PTR Update After Breaking News Photo Of Mysterious Assault: http://www.idigitaltimes.com/overwatch-numbani-ptr-update-after-possible-24th-hero-efi-odeles-breaking-news-photo-585995 Possible Anchora development art: https://thumbs.mic.com/YWM1YWU3ZmM3NSMvNnM4dUZuOGZiTEQ4dUNWck82bU80OTVOaXdvPS8xeDEzOjI0ODN4

This week the full panel sit down to discuss two developer announcements - one for Legendaries and another for Artifact Power - a preview of WoW Chronicle Volume 2, and what’s coming for Hearthstone in 2017. We also have a host of discussions covering Overwatch’s newest rumour, who Tarley thinks Legion’s final boss may be, and what’s the deal with Overwatch League. Catch all of that, and so much more, on Episode 106 of Geeks of Azeroth! Community Manager Ornyx addresses Legendary Drop Rates: https://us.battle.net/forums/en/wow/topic/20753149009#1 Ion Hazzikostas addresses Artifact Power: https://us.battle.net/forums/en/wow/topic/20753277190?page=1 IGN Previews World of Warcraft: Chronicle v2: http://uk.ign.com/articles/2017/02/17/deathwing-battles-gruul-and-more-in-world-of-warcraft-chronicle-vol-2 A Year of “mammoth” proportions coming to Hearthstone: http://us.battle.net/hearthstone/en/blog/20475356 Overwatch Fan Detectives Suggest Upcoming Greek Hero: https://pvplive.net/c/overwatch-fan-detectives-

This week on the show, Tarley and Britzza discuss Blizzard’s latest financial results and what they reveal about our favourite games, Nighthold World First results, and Facebook coming to more than just Blizzard e-sports. They also cover lots of Overwatch changes and rumours, a possible new Hearthstone adventure, and big new for fans of pet-battles. For this discussion this week, and with it being Valentine’s Day, Tarley and Britzza discuss their favourite areas in WoW to have an in-game date. With all of that, please enjoy episode 105 of Geeks of Azeroth! ________________________________________________________________ World of Warcraft Active Users on the Rise: https://pvplive.net/c/world-of-warcraft-is-far-from-dead Activision Blizzard Announces Q4 2016 Financial Results: http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/ACTI/3867377516x0x927400/5351C7F2-0C8F-4847-A1D2-4313AD59A905/ATVI_Q4_2016_Press_Release_with_Tables.pdf Exorsus beat Serenity and Method to World of Warcraft's first mythic Nighthold clear:

This week on the show Tarley, Zul and Britzza sit down to discuss the progress to Nighthold Mythic World First and the scandal behind it. WoW and Overwatch reach new milestones, Overwatch’s Mei has a bit of a wardrobe malfunction, and we learn more details on the upcoming Necromancer class in Diablo 3. Throw in a discussion about Facebook Live’s exclusive rights to Heroes of the Dorm, and a very special announcement from Zul, and you have Episode 104 of Geeks of Azeroth! Nighthold World First Recap: http://www.method.gg/raidprogress Top World of Warcraft Guild Boots Raider Over Sabotage Scandal: http://kotaku.com/top-world-of-warcraft-guild-boots-raider-over-sabotage-1791714609 World of Warcraft showcased at Computer History Museum: http://venturebeat.com/2017/01/29/world-of-warcraft-showcased-at-computer-history-museum/ Overwatch now has 25 million players: http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/27/14417214/how-many-people-play-overwatch-25-million Blizzard fixes Mei Wardrobe malfunction on PS4: http://www.ex

This week the guys sit down to discuss the latest announcer to join the Starcraft roster, take a look at something tasty coming out of South Korea, and consider Blizzard’s response to the Assassin build-up in Heroes of the Storm. The team also discuss a viewer question from Alisaunder on how having voiceless heroes affects Blizzard’s ability to tell stories. All of that, and more, in Geeks of Azeroth Episode 103! New announcer in SC2: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/20481179/ HGC Recap: http://us.heroesofthestorm.com/esports/en/schedule?region=EU South Korean 'World of Warcraft' cooking show goes live: https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/20/south-korean-world-of-warcraft-cooking-show-goes-live-tonight/ WoW addresses abundance of assassins in Heroes of the Storm: http://kotaku.com/wow-fans-think-heroes-of-the-storm-picked-the-wrong-rog-1791400392 Lunar Festival to hit Heroes of the Storm and Overwatch this week! Heroes: http://mmoexaminer.com/heroes-storm-lunar-festival-detailed/ Overwatch: h

This week Tarley, BigVoodoo and Britzza gather to discuss a new character joining Heroes of the Storm, trouble for Nostalrius, and what the Lunar Festival may have in store for Overwatch. For the discussion this week the team discuss the best ways to follow and keep track of the developments in our favourite Blizzard e-sports. Valeera Sanguinar coming to Heroes of the Storm: https://www.vg247.com/2017/01/14/heroes-of-the-storm-is-getting-a-new-character-and-its-valeera-sanguinar/ Nostalrius backpedal and sever ties with Elysium World of Warcraft legacy team: http://www.pcinvasion.com/nostalrius-regret-warcraft-elysium Patch 7.1.5 Developer Q&A with Paul Kubit: http://www.wowhead.com/news=259184/patch-7-1-5-developer-q-a-with-paul-kubit-liveblog-legendary-source-clarificatio#what-are-you-doing-to-make-crafting-gear-relevant-in-the-expansion-past-the-firs Overwatch Players Predict Lunar Festival Items: http://mmoexaminer.com/overwatch-players-predict-lunar-festival/ Hearthstone Q&A addresses futur

In our first show of 2017, the guys sit down separately to discuss all the news and rumours we’ve heard over the Christmas break. ________________________________________________________________ Oasis map launches in Overwatch:: http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/overwatch-oasis-map-launch/ ________________________________________________________________ Patch 7.1.5 launches January 10th: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/wow-715-patch-launches-next-week/1100-6446708/ Brawler’s Guild’s Overwatch Theme: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/wow-adds-a-bunch-of-overwatch-references-with-715s/1100-6446594/ ____________________________________________________________________ Diablo 3 Anniverary Event: http://www.wowhead.com/news=258867/guide-to-the-diablo-20th-anniversary-celebration-in-warcraft ____________________________________________________________________ Zul’jin: http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/heroes/zuljin/#?skin=emberlordZuljin ____________________________________________________________________ Tha

After all these years we’ve finally reached 100 episodes! Thank you so much for sticking with us for this ride, and we hope to see you as we continue the journey. Elysium Project goes live, reviving Nostalrius-focussed content: https://elysium-project.org/ Nighthold set for January 17 release: https://us.battle.net/forums/en/wow/topic/20752446734?page=1#1 Winter Veil kicks off: http://www.wowhead.com/feast-of-winter-veil-2016-guide Team Liquid leaves Heroes of the Storm: http://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/18293978/team-liquid-leaves-heroes-storm Heroes of the Storm Winter Veil Event: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/heroes-of-the-storms-christmas-event-offers-a-free/1100-6446145/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/heroes-of-the-storms-winter-event-gives-everyone-a/1100-6433103/ Hearthstone sets are designed in eight months, and Blizzard want some help with that: http://www.pcgamesn.com/hearthstone/hearthstone-magic-set-design Should Diablo 3 have a PvP mode?: http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/9357

Hearthstone Card Reveal on Twitch: https://twitter.com/PlayHearthstone/status/803296664031109120 Blizzard rolls out hotfix for Hearthstone’s Mean Streets of Gadgetzan bug: http://www.pcgamer.com/blizzard-is-looking-into-a-problem-with-hearthstones-mean-streets-of-gadgetzan-packs/ Overwatch wins big at The Game Awards: http://www.wired.co.uk/article/overwatch-wins-big-at-the-game-awards Full List of Winners: http://www.polygon.com/2016/12/1/13784410/the-game-awards-winners Overwatch Season 3 Begins: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20391338 Adopt Mischief Today and Support Make-A-Wish® https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/20381198/adopt-mischief-today-and-support-make-a-wish Catch the Latest Legion Live Developer Q&A Wednesday, December 7: https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/20381202/catch-the-latest-legion-live-developer-q-a-wednesday New StarCraft Comic featuring Nova: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/20391151/ ____________________________________________________ Thankyou very mu

Three Top Guilds Stripped of Mythic Helya Kill Honors: http://www.mmorpg.com/world-of-warcraft/news/three-top-guilds-stripped-of-mythic-helya-kill-honors-1000042224 Secret Legendary "Softcap" Removed Then Admitted: http://www.mmorpg.com/world-of-warcraft/news/secret-legendary-softcap-removed-then-admitted-1000042255 Ion’s post on the legendary softcap: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/wow/topic/20752276726?page=9#176 Blizzard’s giving Overwatch’s Symmetra a second ultimate ability: http://www.polygon.com/2016/11/22/13716358/overwatch-symmetra-redesign-new-ultimate-abilities Heroes Global Circuit gets underway: http://us.heroesofthestorm.com/esports/en-gb/overview Blizzard hiring for unannounced first-person game: http://www.pcinvasion.com/blizzard-first-person-game ____________________________________________________ Thankyou very much for listening. Our show, as always, is available in iTunes, Stitcher, Youtube, and Twitch You can also catch us on Twitter: @GeeksofAzeroth Tarley - @Tarl

Post BlizzCon Q&A Highlights: http://www.icy-veins.com/forums/topic/25754-post-blizzcon-qa-highlights/?utm_content=buffer7b9b0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Play Overwatch for free next weekend on Xbox, PS4 and PC: http://www.wired.co.uk/article/overwatch-free-weekend-november What’s next for Legion?: http://www.mmo-champion.com/content/6085-BlizzCon-2016-World-of-Warcraft-Legion-What-s-Next Thankyou very much for listening. Our show, as always, is available in iTunes, Stitcher, Youtube, and Twitch You can also catch us on Twitter: @GeeksofAzeroth Tarley - @Tarley_pawz Britzza - @Britzza_EG Big Voodoo - @b1gv00d00 Zul - @Zulgeek You can contact the show with your messages, questions, and shoutouts via geeksofazerotheg@gmail.com And remember to check us out on www.epicgeeks.co.uk for more shows. We’ll be back same time, same place next week - until then have a great week in Azeroth.

After all the announcements this year, Zul and Britzza sit down to discuss their favourite highlights from BlizzCon 2016! ____________________________________________________ Thank you very much for listening. Our show, as always, is available in iTunes, Stitcher, Youtube, and Twitch You can also catch us on Twitter: @GeeksofAzeroth Tarley - @Tarley_pawz Britzza - @Britzza_EG Big Voodoo - @b1gv00d00 Zul - @Zulgeek You can contact the show with your messages, questions, and shoutouts via geeksofazerotheg@gmail.com And remember to check us out on www.epicgeeks.co.uk for more shows. We’ll be back same time, same place next week - until then have a great week in Azeroth.

Tarley and BigVoodoo wrap up the events of BlizzCon 2016 Day 1 ____________________________________________________ Thankyou very much for listening. Our show, as always, is available in iTunes, Stitcher, Youtube, and Twitch You can also catch us on Twitter: @GeeksofAzeroth Tarley - @Tarley_pawz Britzza - @Britzza_EG Big Voodoo - @b1gv00d00 Zul - @Zulgeek You can contact the show with your messages, questions, and shoutouts via geeksofazerotheg@gmail.com And remember to check us out on www.epicgeeks.co.uk for more shows. We’ll be back same time, same place next week - until then have a great week in Azeroth.

Return to Kharazan launches: http://www.wowhead.com/return-to-karazhan-patch-guide World of Warcraft players crack new mystery in record time: http://www.pcgamer.com/world-of-warcraft-players-crack-new-mystery-in-record-time/ Weird Al Closing BlizzCon 2016: https://twitter.com/Blizzard_Ent/status/791686865971716096 Kristian Nairn DJ’ing for BlizzCon 2016: http://www.gamespot.com/articles/hodor-from-game-of-thrones-will-dj-a-blizzcon-part/1100-6444906/ ____________________________________________________ Thankyou very much for listening. Our show, as always, is available in iTunes, Stitcher, Youtube, and Twitch You can also catch us on Twitter: @GeeksofAzeroth Tarley - @Tarley_pawz Britzza - @Britzza_EG Big Voodoo - @b1gv00d00 You can contact the show with your messages, questions, and shoutouts via geeksofazerotheg@gmail.com And remember to check us out on www.epicgeeks.co.uk for more shows. We’ll be back same time, same place next week - until then have a great week in Azeroth.

Return to Kharazan - Patch 7.1 launching next week: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.vg247.com/2016/10/22/world-of-warcraft-pvp-rewards-will-be-more-satisfying-when-return-to-karazhan-releases-next-week/amp/?client=safari Blizzard releases “Inside the Arena” Infographic: http://us.battle.net/hearthstone/en/blog/20324474/inside-the-arena-10-18-2016 Overwatch’s New PTR Patch Update: http://www.idigitaltimes.com/overwatch-ptr-patch-notes-buff-mercy-widowmaker-and-dva-while-nerfing-pharah-564463 Overwatch’s D.Va coming to StarCraft 2 as an announcer: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/20325209 The “death” of Starcraft 2 in South Korea?: http://www.polygon.com/2016/10/18/13315442/starcraft-2-proleague-shuts-down ____________________________________________________ Thankyou very much for listening. Our show, as always, is available in iTunes, Stitcher, Youtube, and Twitch You can also catch us on Twitter: @GeeksofAzeroth Tarley - @Tarley_pawz Britzza - @Britzza_EG Big Voodoo - @b1gv00d00 Y

Samuro joins the Nexus: http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/heroes/samuro/ Diablo 4 teaser?: http://www.geekfever.net/posts/diablo-4-the-evolution-of-the-arpg/ Dev Q&A - 7.1 & Kharazan: http://www.wowhead.com/news=256911/patch-7-1-developer-q-a-liveblog-return-to-karazhan-live-october-25th Change Coming to Mercy Skin Per Fan Request: https://gamerant.com/overwatch-mercy-junkenstein-change/ Overwatch Players Are Photobombing The New Halloween Mode: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/kotaku.com/overwatch-players-are-photobombing-the-new-halloween-mo-1771922033/amp?client=safari BlizzCon 2016! The Schedule and the Map: https://blizzcon.com/en-us/schedule Tom Chilton new project? Tin foil hat time: http://www.pcgamer.com/world-of-warcraft-game-director-is-moving-to-another-blizzard-project/ ____________________________________________________ Thankyou very much for listening. Our show, as always, is available in iTunes, Stitcher, Youtube, and Twitch You can also catch us on Twitter: @GeeksofAzeroth Tarle

Emerald Nightmare comes to Azeroth! http://us.battle.net/wow/en/zone/the-emerald-nightmare/ Exorsus get world-first Xavius!: https://gamerant.com/world-of-warcraft-legion-first-mythic-raid-beat/ Earn “Patron of War” title for linking your Battlenet account to Twitch and watching the European & North American Regional Championships: http://us.battle.net/forums/en/wow/topic/20749347020 Misfits take $100,000 win at the inaugural Overwatch Open Grand Final: http://www.polygon.com/2016/10/1/13131824/overwatchs-first-big-tournament-pays-out-100000 Starcraft 3.7 brings separate mmr for each race: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/20308080 Britzza’s Discussion! World First Listings: https://manaflask.com/world-firsts Icy Veins Interview with Limit: http://www.icy-veins.com/forums/topic/23977-limit-interview/?utm_content=buffer3466e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer ____________________________________________________ Thankyou very much for listening. Our show, as al

Heroes beefs up its esports: http://venturebeat.com/2016/09/22/blizzard-beefs-up-support-for-heroes-of-the-storms-esports-league/ Battlenet changes it’s name: http://www.pcmag.com/news/348080/blizzard-to-drop-battle-net-name BlizzCon 2016 Goodies: http://www.pcgamer.com/blizzard-is-ditching-the-battlenet-name-in-favor-of-blizzard-tech/ Blizzard DDOS attacks: http://www.cloudpro.co.uk/leadership/6201/blizzard-s-battlenet-servers-knocked-offline-by-another-ddos-attack ____________________________________________________ Thankyou very much for listening. Our show, as always, is available in iTunes, Stitcher, Youtube, and Twitch You can also catch us on Twitter: @GeeksofAzeroth Tarley - @Tarley_pawz Britzza - @Britzza_EG Big Voodoo - @b1gv00d00 Zul - @Zulgeek You can contact the show with your messages, questions, and shoutouts via geeksofazerotheg@gmail.com And remember to check us out on www.epicgeeks.co.uk for more shows. We’ll be back same time, same place next week - until then have a great we

Good luck, Chris. All the best for the future! ____________________________________________________ Thankyou very much for listening. Our show, as always, is available in iTunes, Stitcher, Youtube, and Twitch You can also catch us on Twitter: @GeeksofAzeroth Tarley - @Tarley_pawz Britzza - @Britzza_EG Big Voodoo - @b1gv00d00 Zul - @Zulgeek You can contact the show with your messages, questions, and shoutouts via geeksofazerotheg@gmail.com And remember to check us out on www.epicgeeks.co.uk for more shows. We’ll be back same time, same place next week - until then have a great week in Azeroth.