We catch up with Aloy as she searches for a back up of GAIA. The effects of the broken terraforming system can be seen all around. Plant life is dying, storms are forming, and water is undrinkable. Aloy is chasing her last lead on a GAIA back up, and time is running out.

In this episode:

-Main Quest: Reach for the Stars
-Catching up with Varl
-New Machines: Burrowers, Scrougers, and Slitherfangs
-New Tool: Pullcaster
-Learning the secrets of Far Zenith

Hosts

Jarret Redding

Jarret is Executive Director as well as one of the founding members of Mash Those Buttons. He plays all types of games, but tends to lean more toward FPS, Stealth, and Combat games.

Christina Zammarrelli

Gaming has been a core part throughout Poptarts life. Though her specialty is JRPGs, she tries to branch out and try new things. Most of her time gets put into the MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV, but she still finds time to play new games.

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