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Nick, Rei, Harv, and Eric are back to talk about what’s going on in World of Warcraft, with a brief look at Diablo Immortal as well. First, Rei talks about how when people commit to raids, they need to show up on time and be respectful of everyone else’s schedules, as people who need to leave early then lose time raiding. Then she talks about how some people need to leave for emergencies but that shouldn’t happen all that often. She tells a story about a pug who got his summon and then immediately left the group.

Eric talks about the guild getting past Heroic Anduin and how the guild has been struggling with PUG tanks, as tanking requires a great deal of communication between the main and off tanks.

Harv and Nick talk about Diablo Immortal and how they are still enjoying it, but only in small chunks of time. Nick talks about how the game has made $24 million and people are distrustful of Blizzard with respect to Diablo IV’s monetization. Nick argues that Diablo Immortal should not have been released on PC, as it set the wrong expectations for the game. He explains that the game is currently unable to be released in China.

Nick then talks about the Activision Blizzard board finding no evidence that the executives ignored the harassment allegations. No one is surprised by this news and he expresses disappointment that the company is unable to reckon with its own guilt.

In the news, Dragonflight is on the internal Blizzard alpha catalog and David Harbour embarrassingly admitted to playing WoW in a Stranger Things interview.

Finally, we look back at episode #115.

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The Spicy Bois are squeezing A lot in this episode! Kura is back, Lifeline is getting a buff, and there's a Collection Event live! Valk's Heirloom is finally released, INSANE weapon crafting changes, a whole plethora of balance changes and bug fixes, and Control is back!

We finally make it to Plainsong and meet with the the Chorus. Of course, they aren't too happy with the idea of breaking tradition, but thanks to some fortunate (or unfortunate depending on how you look at it) timing, Aloy, Varl, and Zo enter the sacred cave and find more than Land-god Fa inside.

In this episode:

- Enter and explore Plainsong

- Meet the Utaru Chorus

- Enter the Cauldron in the sacred cave

- Take on a Grimhorn

Bob and Mel start out the show discussing raid progress through Sunwell with Zirene. We go through each boss in Sunwell and discuss what has been working and where we have been struggling. We go on to talk about Zirene’s adventure through Sunwell and how he keeps up with all his characters raiding seven nights a week!

In the news we give our thoughts on the new fresh start realms announced with Wrath Classic which will limit character transfers and not allow boosts. An interesting idea for someone looking to start fresh!

We close out the show interviewing Zirene. We discuss he background working as a color caster for Riot games and getting some fun stories along the way! He tells us all about his WOW background and stories from Vanilla. We chat about streaming and plans for his content moving forward. We close out the show giving our final thoughts on Wrath Classic, what we are excited for and what we fear might happen.

Time Stamps

0:00:00 - Intro

0:07:05 - Reviews and Emails

0:15:05 - What have we been doing in WoW Classic / TBC Classic / World of Warcraft

0:44:10 - Varg raid progress

1:05:50 - New Fresh Start Realms with Wrath Classic

https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/news/new-fresh-start-realms-with-wrath-classic-327367

Transfers Open after a Minimum of 90 Days for Fresh Wrath Classic Realms

https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/news/transfers-open-after-a-minimum-of-90-days-for-fresh-wrath-classic-realms-327385

Blizzard Reiterates Minimum of 90 Days for Fresh Wrath Classic Realms

https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/news/blizzard-reiterates-minimum-of-90-days-for-fresh-wrath-classic-realms-327390

Fresh Wrath Classic Realms Will Have Ahn'Qiraj Gates Open

https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/news/fresh-wrath-classic-realms-will-have-ahnqiraj-gates-open-327398

1:26:10 - Blizzard Responds to Questions Regarding Classic Realm Consolidation

https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/news/blizzard-responds-to-questions-regarding-classic-realm-consolidation-327397

1:37:40 - Interview with Zirene

https://www.twitch.tv/zirene

https://twitter.com/Zirene

Prepared Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZGB6OLxN1A&list=PL8V2Y6uzFplbTEP6CLyK9voEY97dJco9

Nick, Chip, and Kurabara are back to continue their journey through the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. This week, they return to the Citadel for a breather before continuing on with the Tuchanka missions. Nick begins by recapping their experience last week with Lieutenant Victus, and they discuss Primarch Victus’ feelings towards the situation.

On the Citadel, they begin by talking about the now awake Virmire survivor. This is when Shepard is able to bring Kaiden or Ashley a gift, be it wine or a Tennyson book. Udina is there and has promoted them to Spectre status. The guys discuss which crew members would have made a better Spectre, namely Garrus. Thane is also at the hospital, as is Dr. Chakwas and Dr. Michel. The guys also discuss the backstory for President Huerta, the namesake of Huerta Memorial Hospital. They also talk about a nurse that needs medi-gel, and this leads to a discussion of the side quest system in Mass Effect 3. Nick and Chip agree that the Journal sucks. Chip points out that unobtainable items from earlier missions are available at the Spectre Requisition terminal. Nick says the journal makes it hard to track where you are in a mission.

Next, they discuss the strange Barla Von mission, which Liara could have handled herself. This leads to a discussion of how Shepard overhears people to get side quest missions, and how awkward that is. They talk about running into Aethyta again, and this time confirming that she is Liara’s father. They also mention the Shepard VI in the docks, as well as Cortes being by the Memorial Wall. Miranda is around and Nick finds that awkward. James is in Purgatory encouraging Shepard to drink. They talk more about the side quests and that leads to a discussion of war resources. They mention the triumphant return of Refund guy. Michael and Rebecca are also back with an update on her baby. They consider the beginning of the EDI-Joker coupling. They also talk about Aria T’loak and her missions involving the gangs from Mass Effect 2. Kasumi also appears for a mission and Nick falls for her fake death. Finally, they talk about Domonic Osoba looking for his son, and the related mission on Benning.

Thank you for listening to Squad Goals - A Mass Effect Legendary Edition Podcast! Please send any comments or questions to [email protected] or @squadgoalsN7 on twitter.

After a bit of an unplanned break we have returned! Just in time for a new small patch, even. Although, this patch isn't very small. We've got discussions on the new tribal quests (formerly 'beast tribes'), Hildibrand's adventures, deliveries to everyone's favorite elf Mom, and more. Oh, and yeah, we talk about housing some. It's right at the end though, and there's a timer.

StaticGorilla and Crashtag are back for another episode of Double Tap. First in the Fighter's Corner, King of Fighters XV dropped a new patch making some fixes to some bugs and Them's Fightin' Heards gets a Level 3 super update with over the top finishers. Then, we give our impressions on the Guilty Gear Strive balance patch, celebrate it's one year anniversary, and then Capcom brings a big announcement for Guile in SF6 but we also got a first look at in depth gameplay. In the Randoms of the FGC, we take a look at the schedule of CEO, which is happening this month and finally, Harada gives an update on the Tekken Bloodeline Movie.

Bob and Mel start out the show discussing what they have been doing lately in WOW with SalvDali. Last time the crew caught up with SalvDali he was in Onslaught and they were progressing through Naxx. This time they get to discuss his journey through TBC, guild ups and downs, and most importantly his very wise choice to switch to Alliance.

We go through each phase of Classic TBC with SalvDali; From leveling to 70, enduring a long phase 1 with Karazhan, Gruul and Magtheridon, the journey through SSC, TK, Hyjal, Black Temple, and Zul’Aman, then finally the excitement of Sunwell! We discuss each boss in Sunwell while Bob and Mel try to get SalvDali to reveal the secret strategies for each boss!

Show closes out with final thoughts on TBC and what the future might bring with Wrath of the Lich King Classic!

Time Stamps

0:00:00 - Intro

New YouTube Clips Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoI7YhSYQ0NgFA6WJ4ISXSg

Yip's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com//TheYipShow

0:17:45 - What have we been doing in WoW Classic / TBC Classic / World of Warcraft

0:25:30 - Karazhan to Sunwell Plateau with SalvDali

SalvDali's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/salvdali

SalvDali's Onslaught Storytime - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/943605088

1:40:50 - Varg Sunwell Plateau raid progress and tips from SalvDali

2:35:00 - SalvDali's final thoughts on The Burning Crusade Classic and discussion looking to Wrath of the Lich King Classic

2:47:00 - Burning Crusade Classic Realm Consolidation Coming August 9

https://tbc.wowhead.com/news/burning-crusade-classic-realm-consolidation-coming-august-9-327300

3:03:25 - Closing

Nick and Katie are finally back to talk more about World of Warcraft. But first they wonder what kind of loot they would drop. Let us know at [email protected]!

They then talk a bit about Diablo Immortal, and get into Hearthstone’s relationship to the lore. Nick shares a joke from reddit about Tauren leadership. Next, they get into a discussion about the new Dark Ranger appearances and Transmogs. They also talk about the Of Lordaeron title that is now available. This leads to further talk about character customization.

Next, they talk about their initial impressions of Warcraft Arclight Rumble. They discuss how the miniatures depicted in game would be awesome to see outside the game. Nick compares what he’s seen of Arclight Rumble to Hearthstone mercenaries.

Next, they discuss an email from Scott Myers about whether or not the Primus can be evil based on a Necrolord title. This leads to a discussion about players playing evil characters.

Finally, they dive into the first half of the Sylvanas book, which looks at Sylvanas’ elven life from childhood up until the Scourge attack on Silvermoon. Nick talks about how he wished the whole book would have encompassed this time frame. They talk about the finality of the last family gathering, and Katie compares this part of the book to the first half of Titanic. They appreciate the mentions of Nathanos’ cousin who meets a grisly fate in the Dark Mirror short story. Nick goes into the origins of the Windrunner children’s names. Nick is pleased to dismiss his Windrunner human-poolboy theory. They discuss how Sylvanas’ inner monologue doesn’t always match her actions. They fawn over Sylvanas and Nathanos as a couple and compare them to other notable WoW couples. They talk about Sylvanas’ emotions as a Forsaken and if they were representative of the race overall. They consider the impact on Sylvanas of being a diplomat’s daughter. The look at the end of Sylavanas’ youth and try to consider what her age is.

Thank you for listening to The Tauren & the Goblin! Please send any comments or questions to [email protected] or @taurengoblin on twitter.

We are wrapping up early side quests in No Man's Land (more to come later in the game). Aloy confronts the remaining Shadow Carja and we reunite with Talanah in The Burning Blooms. However, this isn't the first time Aloy and Talanah have found each other in the wilds. We also discuss Zero Dawn Comic #0 - 4 that shows what Talanah has been up to between Zero Dawn and Forbidden West.