Fresh off the Internet, Garrett and Kyle bring you the tidings from around the moba sphere. While we eagerly await out patch in two weeks, eyes have turned towards Dota 2’s new initiative to ban all smurfs from their games. Naturally Heroes of the Storm wants to get in on the smurf banning action. CCL is firing up with their Free Agent Tournament this weekend. All this and more on your Heroes of the Storm podcast of choice. Enjoy!

#366 - Into the Nexus: “The Smurf Special”

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Marco returns to talk more than just music! Well of course music is also discussed. But Garrett and Marco talk shop about creating content for streams and Youtube, Honkai: Star Rail, Warframe, Helldiver 2, Final Fantasy 7, and the most underrated game soundtracks of all time.

Delighting the Audience with Marcomeatball | The Grinding Gear Podcast #80

Dawntrail is on its way! A release date has been announced for the upcoming Final Fantasy darling MMO. Garrett and Kyle give you the scoop to grind through your week. But first, Larian parts ways with the Hasbro juggernaut Dungeons and Dragons, to much celebration. Dragon's Dogma 2 doesn't make the best first impression, but true fans are too busy playing. Will the League of Legends MMO ever release? All this and more.

MM-NO! | The Grinding Gear Podcast #79

Garrett returns from the Mountains of Wrestling. Kyle was here but survived his venture to buy Warhammer paints. Helldivers Devs lash back at players on Discord causing a comment drama. Garrett and Kyle discuss the huge influence Toriyama had on the anime medium as a whole and their exposure to Dragon Ball Z growing up. Are crossovers going too far?! Your emails and more.

Skill Issue | The Grinding Gear Podcast #78

Beau Schwartz returns to the Podcast. Now having long completed his Diablo 4 quest for statue fandom, we play a little game we like to call Hot TAKES with the help of the live chat. We also discuss Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (spoiler free), Helldivers, State of MMOs and streaming life.

Hot Chat, Cold Names | The Grinding Gear Podcast #77

Garrett and Kyle both return from a Florida Disney weekend, no relation, with a pile of hot Monday news. After a thorough park review lacking of expert opinion, Garrett feels a great pull towards the water cooler of FF7 Rebirth. Elden Ring DLC is about to plow every release in the summer out of its way. Larian’s good deeds lead to Kyle's paranoia. And why is there a Borderlands movie? All this and more.

#366 - Into the Nexus: “The Smurf Special”

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