Episode 39 - The week of D.Va
Fri, Sep 14, 2018
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The MEKAcast is back after Ashton's trip to Cape Town, South Africa! While we were gone, D.Va finally got her very own animated short that at least briefly mentioned the other members of the MEKA squad. Since they're the namesake for this show, it's kind-of a big deal.
The MEKAcast is back after Ashton’s trip to Cape Town, South Africa! While we were gone, D.Va finally got her very own animated short that at least briefly mentioned the other members of the MEKA squad. Since they’re the namesake for this show, it’s kind-of a big deal.
We talk about the new map, Busan, as well as the Nano Cola challenge. We also review what happened during the All-Star Weekend. Well, Eric does for Ashton’s (and your) benefit.
Finally, World Cup season is in full-swing, and we’re quickly approaching the finals at Blizzcon this November. Is your team going to make the cut?
This episode was produced by Eric Saupe and Ashton Herrmann, and audio editing and mixing were performed by Ashton. You can find us at mekacast.com for show notes, blog posts, and links to our social media channels and Discord.
Show Notes and Format
Introduction
News
- Roster Changes InvenGlobal
- Geguri makes the cut… but 8 other Shanghai players are released - Twitter, Reddit
- Tons of other player cuts - Boston releases Mistakes, Fusion cuts, SF Shock, and more?
- Coach Changg leaves Spitfire - Twitter
- Fissure signs with Dynasty - Twitter
- Coach Wizard Hyeong leaves NYXL - Twitter
- Dva finally gets her own animated short - YouTube
- Blizz and Twitter announce new deal - BusinessWire
Patch Notes and Balance Changes
- August 28, 2018 Patch Notes
- Dva’s Nano Cola Challenge and skins
- Season 12 begins and brings with it a third “avoid as teammate” slot - Reddit
- New Control map announced! Busan
- PTR Patch Notes - August 29, 2018
- Outlines added to make allies visible through walls
- Widowmaker’s grappling hook now “retains momentum when used on… structures without a ledge”
- Lots of promising Reinhardt bug fixes!
Feature
- All-star weekend wrap up
- Lucio Ball
- Mystery Heroes
- Widow 1v1
- Talent Showdown
- Rematch
- Soe’s 5k bomb on Casters rematch
- Atl vs Pac
- World Cup Talk
- Current qualified teams
- US Qualifier 9⁄7
Concluding Remarks