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Nvidia May Cut Gaming GPU Production for Its Next Big Release

New reports suggest Nvidia may reduce gaming GPU production in 2026 to prioritize upcoming RTX 50 Super cards, potentially impacting supply and prices. Today at 18:03 by Jaym0

Midnight Pre-Patch Changes How You Play WoW Before Launch

Midnight’s pre-expansion update adds a new Demon Hunter spec, UI overhaul, housing access, and class changes that reshape your prep. Today at 18:03 by Stan

Player Housing Finally Reflects Your Character in WoW’s Midnight Beta

Night Elf and Blood Elf exteriors hint that player housing in Midnight is about identity, not generic plots and copy-paste homes. Today at 17:58 by Emma

The Mist Is Finally Lifting In Naraka: Bladepoint

Naraka: Bladepoint revealed a new trailer for the final chapter of its Zhanshen crossover, teasing the truth behind the mysterious mist. Today at 17:26 by Neviriah

Clair Obscur’s Free Thank You Update Is No Joke

Clair Obscur has received a massive free DLC, adding a new region, Photo Mode, and extremely challenging endgame bosses! Today at 17:16 by Jaym0

This Legion Remix Mount Skips a Months-Long Grind If You Grab It Now

Legion Remix quietly removes the worst part of earning this mount, but only for a short time. Miss it and the old grind comes back. Today at 16:58 by Emma

Starfield Might Be Getting A Much Bigger Update Than Expected

New insider hints suggest Starfield could receive a major overhaul, with Bethesda reportedly planning big updates and future platform releases. Today at 16:35 by Neviriah

A Short Lore Look At The Paladin And The Light In Diablo 4

Blizzard released a short Paladin lore video for Diablo 4, explaining how Paladins follow the Light and answer to no church or king. Today at 15:19 by Neviriah

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Is Doing Something Very Different

Owlcat reveals new details on The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, from zero-G combat and open builds to Unreal Engine 5 tech powering its biggest game yet. Today at 14:27 by Neviriah

Steam Winter Sale Starts Today With Discounts Across the Store

The Steam Winter Sale starts later today with discounts across the store. The sale runs until January 5 and includes deals on many popular games. Today at 11:01 by Neviriah

MegaCrit has unveiled The Regent, a new cosmic hero in Slay the Spire 2. Master Stars, summon Minions, and forge the Sovereign Blade this March 2026. Today at 03:27 by EncampedWeevil

Supervive is officially shutting down in 2026. Despite strong beta feedback and solid PvP gameplay, the game struggled to attract new players. Today at 01:52 by EncampedWeevil

WoW Players Are Getting Cinematic Camera Control With One Addon

Get some awesome camera controls for your screenshots and videos with this very light and handy addon, perfect for machinima makers! Yesterday at 22:19 by Starym

Midnight Beta Dungeon Tuning, December 17th

There’s more tuning for Mythic+ on the beta! Windrunner Spire required some additional adjustments, and disconnects should also happen less often. Yesterday at 22:04 by Starym

A Truly Classy and Classic Blood Elf Home

It’s time for a more subdued but beautiful home, as a player went for the Blood Elf look and nailed it with this classy manor! Yesterday at 21:49 by Starym

There Is a Cap on Corrupted Essences in Diablo 4 Season 11

Corrupted Essences stop dropping once you carry 20 of a boss type in Diablo 4 Season 11. Here is how the cap works and how to avoid wasting boss runs. Yesterday at 21:07 by Neviriah

Midnight Beta Finally Lets You Skip Leveling and Jump Straight to Endgame

Midnight Beta now lets you create max-level characters without leveling. Test endgame systems without spoiling the campaign. Yesterday at 20:43 by Stan

WoW’s Missing Winter Veil Tree Decor Has Players Asking One Big Question

No Christmas tree decor, no problem. Housing players turned frustration into festive creativity during Winter Veil! Yesterday at 19:56 by Emma

A WoW Player Just Turned Their House Into a Full Kul Tiran Shipyard

A Midnight Beta player has transformed their home into a full indoor shipyard, showcasing just how creative player housing can be. Yesterday at 19:48 by Emma

These Legion Dungeon Teleports Will Be a Pain to Get Later

Legion Remix makes these permanent dungeon teleports easier than they’ll ever be again. Skip them now and regret it later. Yesterday at 19:41 by Emma

Cell Confirms a Stripped-Down Version for Midnight

A stripped-down Cell is planned for Midnight, and it could change how many players approach raid frames in the next expansion. Yesterday at 18:51 by Maursean

This WoW Housing Build Just Became Everyone’s Favorite Hangout

Players are already turning housing into social hubs. This captain’s cabin shows why guild hangouts may never be the same. Yesterday at 18:37 by Maursean

Blizzard posted a new video, highlighting all the new features coming to World of Warcraft: Midnight Yesterday at 18:30 by Maursean

Restoration Druids Nerfed via Hotfixes on Midnight Beta

Blizzard just nerfed Restoration Druids via hotfixes on Midnight Beta! Yesterday at 18:03 by Stan

Diablo 4 Patch Focuses on Bug Fixes and QoL Adjustments

A new Diablo 4 patch goes live soon8, bringing Paladin bug fixes, clearer tooltips, Capstone Dungeon improvements, and stability updates. Yesterday at 17:14 by Jaym0

Blizzard Confirms a Level Cap Increase for Diablo 4

Diablo 4’s Lord of Hatred expansion will raise the level cap for every class, changing how builds and endgame progression work. Yesterday at 13:51 by Jaym0

Boss Farming Gives Massive XP in Diablo 4 Season 11

Boss kills grant huge XP in Diablo 4 Season 11, making boss farming one of the fastest ways to gain Paragon levels right now. Yesterday at 12:48 by Neviriah

Big Previous Tier Raid Nerfs, Class Tuning: Mists of Pandaria Classic Hotfixes, December 16th

We have a big batch of hotfixes with large nerfs to the old raids, as well as class tuning, and more, so let’s take a look. Yesterday at 09:08 by Starym

Brawler’s Guild Nerfs, Missing Housing Decor, Quests, Remix: War Within Hotfixes, December 16th

We have a big batch of hotfixes today covering everything from the Brawler’s Guild to Housing and Remix, with plenty of changes and fixes! Yesterday at 06:51 by Starym

Blizzard Relaxing More Addon Limitations in Midnight

Blizzard add more and more exceptions to their addon apocalypse, as a new round of restrictions lifts and entire spells are whitelisted! Yesterday at 00:36 by Starym

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