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Midnight’s Stat Squish Turns Old WoW Items Practically Useless
WoW’s Midnight stat squish is doing more than shrinking numbers—it’s breaking older items outright, leaving classic gear scaled down to near uselessness and raising long-term concerns.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 02:29
Best Arknights: Endfield Operator Build, Guides & Teams
Pulled a new Operator in Arknights: Endfield? Discover our best builds, guides, and teams for each available character!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Today at 01:36
Mount Camera Bugs After Midnight Pre-Patch
Midnight’s Pre-Patch continues to pile on the bugs, as players now report mounts causing camera glitches that send views sky-high or break entirely.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 01:29
Arknights: Endfield Is Out Now – Here Is What Awaits You
Arknights: Endfield is now available. Here is what is included at launch, from story and Operators to base building, events, and free rewards!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Today at 01:06
Manaforge Omega Is Way Easier After the Stat Squish
Worried the Midnight stat squish would break raids? Manaforge Omega melts faster than ever, and key mechanics are gone.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 00:32
The Great Seal Is Floating Over Desolace Thanks to a WoW Midnight Bug
Patch day chaos has struck again in WoW’s Midnight Pre-Patch. Players have spotted the Great Seal from Dazar’alor mysteriously floating over Desolace, creating one of the strangest bugs seen in years.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 00:14
Good News: Blizzard Is (Basically) Refunding Transmog Costs Lost in the Pre-Patch
One free transmog, coming up! Blizzard will be basically refunding players for the removal of their mogs post-pre-patch!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 23:12
Free Server Transfers From Grobbulus
Blizzard have decided to open free transfers from the Grobbulus realm, as it has fallen below their population threshold and players have been asking for transfers.
MoP Classic
MoP
Yesterday at 22:36
500 Item Levels Above the Max: Players Melted Mythic Manaforge: Omega Using Unsquished Items!
Incredibly powerful unsquished gear was available to players, and some took advantage, destroying the most difficult raid in the game!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 22:27
Updated: Hybrid Healer Buffs, Class Tuning: Midnight Development Notes, January 21st
Big class tuning arrives again as almost all classes get changes. Hybrid healers get a big buff, and Devourer DHs get plenty of adjustments as well.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 22:21
Only a Few Specs Survived The War Within Season 3 Meta
Season 3’s top 0.1% Mythic+ data shows a brutal truth. If you didn’t reroll, you probably never had a shot.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 21:06
Every Decor Reward from the Ethereals Endeavour in the Midnight Pre-Patch
Unlock every Ethereals Endeavour decor reward for Player Housing in the Midnight pre-patch with Community Coupons.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 20:09
Arknights: Endfield Launch Guide – What You Should Know
Learn the basics of Arknights: Endfield’s combat, operators, gacha, and progression with our launch guides.
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Yesterday at 16:17
Arknights: Endfield Early Tier List – Who Are the Best Operators?
Discover the best operators in Arknights: Endfield with our early tier list, explaining how characters currently stand!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Yesterday at 14:33
Arknights: Endfield 1.0 Calendar Reveals Limited Events and Rewards
Arknights: Endfield has shared its Version 1.0 calendar with all launch events, banners, sign-ins, and limited-time activities!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Yesterday at 14:08
Diablo Lore Bites: Skovos, The Heart Of Sanctuary’s Origins
Diablo Lore Bites breaks down the Skovos Isles, their history, and why they are important in Diablo 4’s Lord of Hatred expansion.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 11:44
No, Your Transmog Sets Aren’t Gone in the Pre-Patch — Here’s Where They Are
The new transmog system is here, and players are worried that their old saved sets may be gone, but they’re safely tucked away under one tab!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 06:49
Faction Change Glitch in Midnight Pre-Patch Affects Transmog
The Midnight Pre-Patch has a major bug: changing your character’s faction currently breaks the transmog system. Players planning swaps should wait until Blizzard fixes it.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 05:09
The Creator of The Binding of Isaac Returns With Mewgenics—Launching Soon
After years of waiting, Mewgenics finally has a release date. Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel’s turn-based roguelite launches February 10, 2026, blending tactical combat, genetics, and absurd humor.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 04:54
Highguard Didn’t Pay for Its Game Awards Finale Slot
Highguard closed out The Game Awards without paying for the finale slot, but the silence since has raised concerns. With no gameplay or updates, skepticism is growing.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 03:30
Known Issues, Long Maintenance Explanation: Midnight 12.0.0 Pre-Patch Goes Live!
It’s here! Blizzard detail known issues of the new patch as well as explain the single issue that delayed maintenance!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 01:58
Framerate Issue Caused by Pet Auto-Cast Fix Coming Very Soon + Workarounds in BCC Anniversary
A fix for the framerate drops is coming to the Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary realms, and Blizzard offer some short-term fixes as well.
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Jan 20, 2026 at 23:54
Devourers and the Twilight Blade: Midnight Pre-Expansion Update Trailer
A new trailer has dropped for this week’s Midnight pre-expansion patch, bringing the new Demon Hunter, a new questline, and much more!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 20, 2026 at 23:10
NA Server Maintenance for the Pre-Patch Extended
There’s more wait time for the Midnight pre-patch, as Blizzard just added a couple of hours to today’s maintenance.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 20, 2026 at 22:52
How to Build Your First Base in Arknights: Endfield
Learn how the AIC Factory base system works in Arknights: Endfield, what to build first, and how to avoid early mistakes.
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Jan 20, 2026 at 22:45
Grummles Endeavour Brings the Coolest Kafa Decor You Didn’t Know You Needed
Endeavours turn Neighbourhoods into monthly co-op grinds, and the first rewards already change how housing feels in Midnight.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 20, 2026 at 20:34
WoW Player Housing Is So Real You Can Visit It in London
Blizzard is taking Player Housing offline with a real-world WoW estate agent in London. Free entry, devs, streamers, and hands-on housing.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 20, 2026 at 20:28
Player Housing Just Got Way More Alive With These New Decor Effects
New housing decor adds light, smoke, motion, and hidden effects that completely change how player homes feel in the pre-patch and Midnight.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 20, 2026 at 20:18
You Can Finally Skip Mechagon’s Worst Questline
Neighborhood Endeavors quietly remove a long-standing Mechagon barrier, letting you jump straight into rewards without replaying old BFA chores.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 20, 2026 at 19:47
Class Guides Updated for WoW Midnight Pre-Patch 12.0.0
We’ve updated all our guides for The Midnight pre-patch, including our tier lists! Check them out to see where your spec has landed!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 20, 2026 at 18:35
WELCOME TO ICY VEINS!
On Icy Veins, you will find news and guides about your favorite video games:
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- Barbarian builds, Druid builds, Necromancer builds, Rogue builds, Sorcerer builds, and various guides for Diablo 4;
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21 Jan. 2026: Arcane Mage Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
- Optimized Arcane Surge sequences for Sunfury and Spellslinger.
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21 Jan. 2026: Fire Mage Builds and Talents
- Optimized Sunfury trees slightly and changed recommended trees to Sunfury based on latest optimizations.
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21 Jan. 2026: Fire Mage Easy Mode
- Optimized Sunfury trees slightly and changed recommended trees to Sunfury based on latest optimizations.
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21 Jan. 2026: Fire Mage Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
- Updated default rotation checkboxes to be set to Sunfury based on latest findings and added full loadouts for both Hero Specs for both AoE and ST.
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21 Jan. 2026: Stygian Onslaught Guide and Best Characters in Genshin Impact
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