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Nick, Chip, and Kurabara are back to continue talking about their experience playing the Mass Effect Legendary Edition. This week, they approach the end of Mass Effect 2 as they discuss the Shadow Broker DLC.

They begin by talking about the order of the Shadow Broker DLC and the Arrival DLC which will be covered next episode. Then, they recap the events of the first part of the DLC. They talk about how Liara recovered Shepard’s body for the Illusive Man. They discuss the Drell and their relationship to the Hanar. They talk about Tela Vesir, the Spectre working for the Shadow Broker who is trying to kill Liara, and debate if Shepard is the only uncorrupted Spectre. They evaluate Liara’s apartment and how it provides insight into her personality. They wonder if she’s a good information broker. They talk about Liara’s obsession with Shepard and consider if she would be a paragon or a renegade. They talk more about her obsessive nature as it applies to the Reapers. They talk about her possibly being a love interest, and compare that to her role as Shepard’s friend. They also talk about the car chase sequence and the luxury erotic hotel where the final confrontation with Vesir takes place. They talk about how Vesir takes a random passerby hostage, and how she calls out Shepard’s action as she is dying.

Next, they recap Shepard and Liara’s assault on the Shadow Broker. They contemplate the newly introduced Yahg race. They talk about how the Shadow Broker’s identity makes it too easy to assume the mantle. They discuss the planet that the ship is orbiting. They talk about having to fight around the lightning capacitors. They talk about the Shadow Broker fight itself. They discuss Feron and Liara, and consider what a Liara dating sim would play like. They talk about the convenience of the Shadow Broker ship once it is unlocked. They also discuss hooking up with Liara if you are romancing her. They review the videos that were spying on the various NPC’s, and talk about the Shadow Broker’s drone.

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On this episode we finally make it to the open world after arriving in The Daunt. Aloy finds that progress on the Embassy has stalled, and now she has to help with a machine infestation if she wants it to continue. She has to track down Erend, and along the way she is reunited with Petra from Freeheap.

In this episode:

- New Machine: Bristlebacks

- Reuniting with Erend and Petra

- The work stoppage in Chainscrape

- Studius Vuadis

- Meeting Ulvund

Nick and Katie are back to talk about the latest cinematics from the Sepulcher of the First Ones Raid. But first, they talk about Zereth Mortis and how much they are both enjoying it. Nick talks about how he loves Firim and the cyphers. He is, however, disappointed with a bird pet that won’t fly. He also talks about a questline to convince the Enlightened to start using the prefix Al’ again that felt awkward.

Next, they get into talking about the first of three raid cinematics from the Sepulcher of the First Ones raid. They talk about how their surprise at seeing Saurfang and Varian return, and how they helped Anduin. Nick points out that Anduin breaking the sword is a callback to Sylvanas breaking the Helm of Domination. They talk about the Anduin cinematic, and Katie goes off about how Anduin magically reverts back to how he was before Shadowlands without any external change to show what he’s been through. Then they talk about Sylvanas eulogizing Arthas by bringing the focus on herself. Nick talks about how they had to balance not changing Arthas’ story against the player desire for Arthas to be involved, and isn’t sure that Blizzard found the sweet spot.

Then, they discuss the introduction to the Jailer fight. Nick compares it to a hype video before a wrestling ppv main event. They appreciate how Ice Crown Citadel is directly involved in transmitting the power from Azeroth to the Jailer through Torghast.

Finally, they talk about the finale raid cinematic. They talk about just what did the Jailer mean when he mentioned what is coming. They talk about the fact that the Primus is missing from the cinematic, and what that could imply.

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Double Tap is back with Crashtag, Mezza and StaticGorilla with some of the latest news in the FGC. First in the Fighter's Corner PlayStation's State of Play announced a new Jojo's Bizarre Adventure game which is a remake and we look at some breakdowns. Then TMNT Cowabunga Collection includes multiple tournament fighters and other games and did someone make Smash on the switch Rollback. In the Randoms of the FGC, we comment on the EVO lineup, Soul Calibur 6 Suite and an interesting classic rumoured gamecube advanced gets made. Finally, in the focus attack, we evaluate the mods specifically in Guilty Gear Strive where Sin Kiske has made a convincing appearance plus we question whether or not it's going to effect the integrity of the game.

Pull up a stool, charge your glasses and get comfortable as Happy Hour Episode 45 is here for your listening pleasure. That’s right – Rob, Luke and Brad are back for more podcast-based shenanigans, with alcohol aplenty. Yep, there was a name missing there. Mike dared to be sociable this weekend, so Brad took on hosting duties this time around. For this episode the lads spend half an hour talking about Ikea. Sorry. We're not sure how that happened either. They then chat a little bit about what they have been up to during the previous 2 weeks. Once things are back on track the lads actually talk about some news and trailers. The notable mentions this week are Bullet Train (starring Brad Pitt), DMZ (starring Rosario Dawson), The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (starring Nic Cage and Pedro Pascal) and there's talk about the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ trailer too. Before all of that though the lads discuss The Adam Project - the Ryan Reynolds movie that Netflix released on Friday 11th March. Like what you hear? Join our Discord for more behind the scenes chatter and banter at https://discord.me/bulletsandbeer.

Nick, Chip, and Kurabara are back this week to continue their journey through Mass Effect 2. This time, it is the big finale as they head through the Omega 4 relay! What awaits them on the other side?

First, they talk about the Collector’s invading the Normandy while Shepard along with all 12 team members are on assignment. They discuss the various Collector forces aboard the ship, and how they are forced to watch some of what happens from the shadows. They share their disbelief that this was happening. They talk about how they could track Joker’s movements on the loading screens. They consider the hubris that EDI could handle the Reaper IFF without consequences like these, and the compare that with the hubris of Joker unshackling EDI’s AI. This leads to comparisons of EDI to the Geth. Nick talks about how he got stuck in the Eezo Core and was overwhelmed by Collectors and lost the game. They discuss how this sequence is one of the iconic Mass Effect sequences.

Then, they wonder about Shepard and his crew, and if Shepard always takes the entire team with him in the shuttle when going on missions. They point out that none of the team members are helping to run the ship. Next, they talk about the timer that requires they go through the Omega-4 Relay within two missions or they start losing people. Loyalty missions and all upgrades must be done by now. This leads to a consideration of save scumming.

Of course, they go through the Omega-4 Relay, having completed all other missions in the game (with two DLC exceptions). They talk about crashing on the Collector base and how you can lose team members throughout the flight if you haven’t upgraded the Normandy throughout the game. They talk about fighting the Orb in the cargo bay. They wonder about going through the relay without the IFF.

Next, they start talking about the decisions for how they picked their teams and assignments. They also talk about how someone gets hit while the text expert is closing the door, but that person’s survival depends on who was doing what. They find Lilith from the Horizon colony and watch her be liquified. Then they talk about the decision for which biotic will maintain the barrier against the swarm. Nick talks about losing Garrus at this juncture. Shepard gives a final speech and takes their favorite two squad mates to face off against a human reaper. After discussing the fight, they talk about the falling platforms and if anyone survives. They mention the final reveal that Harbinger is actually a Reaper (that was controlling a Collector), and Shepard has one more chance to make a patented running jump to board the Normandy.

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.

This week ScotteJaye joins the team to talk, you guessed it, Wrath of the Lich King. We start the show with what we have been doing but there was no actual news this week.

Time Stamps

0:00:00 - Intro

0:04:50 - Reviews

0:13:20 - What have we been doing lately in WoW Classic / TBC Classic / Hardcore SoM

0:34:10 - Varg Raid Progression

0:58:50 - Getting to know ScotteJaye

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1:34:20 - A ton of Wrath of the Lich King talk

2:55:30 - Closing

We're delaying our story recap/breakdown another episode because we got another big live letter and wanted to discuss. This was the long-awaited live letter 69, so we've got the obligatory jokes, and also there was a lot of good info for us to discuss in between memeing. We chat about all the new combat content, exciting news for glamour folks, and so much more 6.1 goodness.

After disappointment at the Far Zenith Launch Facility, Aloy and Varl head to Meridian to speak with Blameless Marad in hopes of locating Sylens. Before they can ask him about Sylens, he brings up an important matter involving the Spire. Aloy checks it out, and a truth about the Battle of Meridian is revealed.

In this Episode:

- Where is Sylens?

- How HADES escaped the Master Override

- Learning about the Carja/Tenakth Embassy

- Catching up with Avad, Uthid, and Vanasha

- Aloy's crazy route to the west

Kurabara is back to talk shop about the PUBS experience in Apex, several network announcements, including major changes to the Patreon, and more! Apex mobile gets a limited release, we get big hints that Control isn't gone forever, we go over our latest community polls, and introducing a new micro-segment courtesy of SavageSamurai, Monday Lore-Days, also posted on our Twitter page DroppingSpicy!