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Updating Quel’Thalas: New Blizzard Video on Rebuilding the Zone for Midnight

A new video on WoW’s YouTube channel does a deep dive on the rebuilding of Quel’Thalas for Midnight. Check out what went into the process! Today at 19:24 by Neryssa

How to Obtain All Collectibles From the Broken Throne Ritual Site

Broken Point is the Ritual Site available this week, with plenty of collectibles for players. Obtain them before next week’s rotation! Today at 18:34 by Neryssa

Is rerolling worth it in Neverness to Everness? We looked at the time investment, pull rates, and how it works! Today at 15:06 by Jaym0

Where Does Your Class Rank in DPS? 12.0.5’s Winners and Losers Are Clear

After 6 weeks of Mythic raiding, WoW DPS data shows strong winners and clear underperformers in Patch 12.0.5. Today at 14:15 by Emma

WoW Patch 12.0.7 Is Already in Internal Testing and Adds Another One-Boss Raid

Patch 12.0.5 just landed but Blizzard is already deep into 12.0.7 internal testing — bringing Void Assaults, Turbulent Timeways, and a new Sporefall raid. Today at 14:14 by Stan

Neverness to Everness gives multiple free characters at launch, but who are they and are they really useful or not? Today at 13:59 by Jaym0

“WoW Has to Reset” Says Former Blizzard President Ybarra as QA Controversy Resurfaces

Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra says WoW “has to reset” after Patch 12.0.5 backlash, but QA cuts spark renewed criticism. Today at 13:16 by Emma

Neverness to Everness Reveals Circle Bounty Battle Pass

Neverness to Everness reveals its Circle Bounty system for launch, featuring free rewards, premium rewards, and a full progression system! Today at 10:12 by Jaym0

Zenless Zone Zero Makes the Proxy Playable but Something Feels Off

Pyrois brings the Proxy into combat in Zenless Zone Zero, yet players question the lack of differences and wonder if it is a free agent. Today at 08:49 by Jaym0

Solution for Xbox Players Unable to Claim Deluxe Rewards

Blizzard has informed Xbox players how to claim deluxe rewards that may be missing due to an issue. Today at 04:38 by YetiGoose

Evangelion Alliance Raid Announced for FFXIV Evercold in 2027

The legendary mecha series arrives in FFXIV, but what’s with the Yoko Taro connection? Learn more about when this collaboration will release. Today at 04:13 by Kazan

FFXIV Launching on Switch 2 But Leaving PS4 — Here’s What You Need to Know

The critically-acclaimed MMORPG is launching on Nintendo in August, but there’s a catch. Don’t miss this important info about subscriptions! Today at 04:01 by Kazan

Need a Workaround for Diablo 4’s “She Sleeps Within You” Quest Bug?

There’s a known issue with the “She Sleeps Within You” quest in which the interactable fails to appear. Here’s the official workaround. Today at 02:38 by Aureus

Many More Class Fixes: Midnight 12.0.5 Hotfixes, April 27th

We have a lot more class fixes and more in today’s hotfix batch, as Blizzard work on improving the 12.0.5 launch. Today at 01:26 by Starym

Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Talisman Tab Missing

Diablo 4 players report the talisman tab missing, with Blizzard confirming it as a known issue. Today at 01:04 by NekroSpawn

Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Queue Times Surge

Diablo 4 queue times are climbing fast as login issues continue, with Blizzard confirming ongoing server strain. Today at 00:45 by NekroSpawn

Diablo 4 Login Issues: Error Code 300008 Blocking Players

Diablo 4 login issues are preventing players from getting in, with Error Code 300008 causing login timeouts. Today at 00:07 by NekroSpawn

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Is Live, with Season of Reckoning Following After

The Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred launch just dropped, but Season of Reckoning has a delay. Here’s everything live right now and what to do first. Yesterday at 23:14 by Aureus

A Timer Extension and More: Mythic+ Dungeon Tuning, April 28th

Two dungeons get some tuning with the weekly reset, as one gets a timer extension, so let’s see the details. Yesterday at 22:40 by Starym

Korn’s New Diablo 4 Song Gets a Brutal Music Video

Korn’s new Diablo-inspired “Reward the Scars” video unleashes Mephisto in brutal animated form just hours before Lord of Hatred goes live. Yesterday at 22:29 by YetiGoose

Diablo 4 War Plans Could Bring Back Old Seasonal Powers

Diablo 4’s War Plans system could reshape endgame in Lord of Hatred by customizing runs and reviving fan-favorite seasonal powers, bosses, and mechanics. Yesterday at 22:26 by EncampedWeevil

Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred: All the New Systems Coming

Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred is almost here, bringing major new systems like War Plans, Talismans, loot filter, fishing, class reworks, and fresh endgame content. Yesterday at 21:47 by EncampedWeevil

Most Played and Best Performing Mythic+ Specs and Groups of the New 12.0.5 Patch

Changes abound in the post-patch Mythic+ landscape, as there’s movement in both the popularity and performance charts! Yesterday at 19:53 by Starym

FFXIV Patch 7.5 Just Kicked Off Dawntrail’s Final Chapter

Patch 7.5 launches Dawntrail’s final stretch with a new dungeon, trial, raid finale, plus housing and glamour upgrades. Here’s what changes today. Yesterday at 19:38 by Lyle

Diablo 4’s Lord of Hatred Just Rewrote How Builds Work

Talismans, Charms, War Plans and a new Horadric Cube change how you gear in Diablo 4. Here’s what actually shifts at launch. Yesterday at 19:20 by NekroSpawn

What Can You Do With Friends in Neverness to Everness? Multiplayer Explained

Is Neverness to Everness multiplayer? Here is everything we know about co-op, heists, racing, housing, and what you can or cannot do with friends! Yesterday at 18:02 by Jaym0

WoW’s Newest Loa Guards the Zone Players Aren’t Allowed to Reach

Pahk, Loa of the Depths, guards a forbidden strait beyond Zul’Aman, and the zone he protects might be WoW’s next destination. Yesterday at 17:33 by DiscordianKitty

Here’s Everything Coming in the Diablo 4 Season of Reckoning Reliquary

The Diablo 4 Season of Reckoning Reliquary has mounts, armor, pets, trophies, and the Hallowed Ancient set. Here’s everything you can earn. Yesterday at 15:10 by Aureus

Neverness to Everness Reveals Version 1.0 Event Calendar

Neverness to Everness has shared its Version 1.0 event calendar, going over launch rewards, banners, and upcoming activities! Yesterday at 14:37 by Jaym0

This Unexpected 12.0.5 Change Made Silvermoon Guards Actually Tolerable

WoW 12.0.5 quietly changes Silvermoon guards, making them far more welcoming to players after story progression. Yesterday at 14:14 by Emma

Understanding the Scar System in Scars of Honor

Master the Scar System in Scars of Honor and learn how Scars shape builds, boost stats, and transform your playstyle. Yesterday at 13:23 by Savvvo

WoW Players Are Calling This New Children’s Week Toy a Must-Have for Raid Breaks

Children’s Week is live in WoW, and players are calling the new Nap Mat toy a must-have for raid breaks, RP, and downtime. Yesterday at 13:15 by Emma

NTE Preload Now Available and Launch Times Revealed

Neverness to Everness pre-download is now live across all platforms! Here is how to preload and the full global launch times! Yesterday at 11:35 by Jaym0

All Neverness to Everness Redeem Codes at Launch

Looking for Neverness to Everness codes? Here are all active launch codes, and the rewards you can obtain from them! Yesterday at 10:14 by Jaym0

Diablo 4 Story Recap: The Only Parts That Matter

Jumping into Lord of Hatred? Here’s the Diablo 4 story recap you actually need before you play. Yesterday at 08:07 by NekroSpawn

Yoshi-P Fanfest Q&A: Glamour Plates, Job Design, and Favorite Scion

Will the game be getting more glamour plates? How do the devs choose new jobs? And who is Yoshi-P’s favorite character? Read on to find more. Apr 26, 2026 at 20:08 by Kazan

Players Are Using This Website to Track Their Void Tier 2 Collection Progress

The Void Tier 2 recolors from Patch 12.0.5 are obtained from a gacha-style vendor system. Use this website to track your collection progress! Apr 26, 2026 at 18:27 by Neryssa

Players Are Timing 94% of +10s, and the Worst Dungeon Just Got Fixed

Week 4 data shows the season holding strong, and the dungeon everyone hated finally got the nerf that changes how it feels to push. Apr 26, 2026 at 17:16 by Nightstalker314

Diablo 4 Free Shirts Drop Has Players Hyped…But There’s a Catch

Diablo 4’s free shirt drop looks great, but the US-only restriction is already frustrating a big part of the playerbase. Apr 26, 2026 at 16:02 by NekroSpawn

Diablo 4’s Lair Boss System Just Got Way Easier to Farm

Blizzard is consolidating keys, expanding the boss roster, and giving every Lair Boss a clear loot identity. Here’s what you need to know. Apr 26, 2026 at 14:49 by Aureus

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