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Diablo 3's Season 38 is going live on March 27. Find out what to expect! Today at 01:24 by Staff

Cheaper Housing Decor, Class Fixes: Midnight Hotfixes, March 13th

The final batch of the week brings big discounts to a particular Housing decor vendor, class and dungeon fixes, and more! Today at 00:39 by Starym

Massive Pre-Raid Class Tuning Changes Everything in Midnight

Here comes the first massive class tuning pass in Midnight, as Blizzard balance the classes for the raid launch and everything changes! Today at 00:29 by Starym

Redemption Codes Revealed in the Version 4.1 Special Program

Get the latest Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.1 Special Program redemption codes and learn how to claim them before they expire! Yesterday at 22:19 by Holster

Everything Coming in Honkai: Star Rail 4.1 – Full Highlights Breakdown

Discover the latest highlights from Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.1, including what to expect and all the newest additions. Yesterday at 22:11 by Holster

WoW Players No Longer Need Pathfinder to Use Steady Flight

Blizzard just hotfixed Steady Flight open in Midnight and War Within zones. If you can Skyride, you can Steady Fly now. Yesterday at 18:07 by Stan

Honkai: Star Rail – Divergent Universe Arcadian Chronicles

Explore the new Divergent Universe: Arcadian Chronicles highlights in Honkai: Star Rail, featuring updated mechanics, strategies, and guides. Yesterday at 15:22 by Holster

A Free Battle Pet Is Hiding in Silvermoon City and Most Players Walk Right Past It

An enchanted broom pet spawns in Falconwing Square, but with a one-hour respawn and one claim per spawn, you need to know exactly where to look. Yesterday at 13:29 by Emma

Patch 12.0.5 Introduces Weather and Time-Based Transmog in WoW

WoW Patch 12.0.5 adds two new Transmog situations—weather and time of day—bringing dynamic outfit changes to your character. Yesterday at 11:45 by Emma

Master Loot Returns to WoW in the CN Region

Master Loot returns to WoW on Chinese servers, letting guilds control loot distribution and improve raid progression efficiency. Yesterday at 10:35 by Emma

Savage Catchup: How to Ride Your Way to a Clear in M10S

Looking to take on the second boss of FFXIV’s latest Savage tier? Here’s what you need to know from mechanics to common raidplans. Yesterday at 02:41 by Kazan

First Look at Patch 7.5 Comes This Friday — Here’s What to Know

It’s the last major FFXIV patch before the next expansion. Learn about what content to expect and what possible date Patch 7.5 will drop. Yesterday at 02:36 by Kazan

Patch 12.0.5 Surprises: New WoW Event Hidden in Calendar

Dataminers uncover a hidden April 21 event in Patch 12.0.5, possibly teasing a new WoW event or a seasonal holiday. Yesterday at 02:35 by EncampedWeevil

Players Can Finally Queue for Dragonflight LFR Again in Patch 12.0.5

A new Valdrakken NPC opens Dragonflight LFR queues just weeks after solo raids got full loot. Those missing transmog recolors are within reach. Yesterday at 00:05 by EncampedWeevil

Gem Stat Increases, Class Fixes, Achievement Improvements: Midnight Hotfixes, March 12th

More hotfixes bring buffs to Midnight gems, class fixes, an enchant nerf, another account-wide achievement, and much more. Mar 12, 2026 at 23:53 by Starym

WoW Players Found a Free Way to Practice Midnight Raids Before They Go Live

A free Steam game lets you fight Midnight Season 1 bosses with real-time coaching. Learn every mechanic before your first pull. Mar 12, 2026 at 23:51 by Neryssa

New Void Tier 2 Recolors Revealed in WoW Midnight Patch 12.0.5

Patch 12.0.5 introduces a Void-themed purple recolor of the classic Tier 2 armor sets. Mar 12, 2026 at 23:25 by EncampedWeevil

Honkai: Star Rail 4.2 Upcoming Character Banner Information

Take a look at upcoming characters in Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 including Evanescia, Silver Wolf Lv.999 and Elation Trailblazer. Mar 12, 2026 at 21:46 by Holster

WoW Players Can Finally Target Specific Gear Drops in Patch 12.0.5

Patch 12.0.5 adds the Voidforge, letting you pick exact raid, Mythic+, and Delve loot. You can even earn Myth track gear from Keystones. Mar 12, 2026 at 21:29 by Maursean

Crimson Desert Is Bigger Than Anything You Have Ever Explored

Crimson Desert takes exploration to another level. Its map is massive, with thousands of things to discover and travel times that will blow your mind. Mar 12, 2026 at 20:06 by Jaym0

Fastest Way to Level in Season 12 With Killstreaks and Slaughterhouses

Season 12’s Killstreak system can level you extremely fast and reward reputation and Bloodied items if you farm the right activities in Diablo 4. Mar 12, 2026 at 18:28 by Neviriah

Diablo 4 Players Shocked by Price of DOOM Collab Cosmetics

The Diablo 4 and DOOM crossover is live with Season 12. Some rewards are free, but unlocking all cosmetics is more expensive than expected. Mar 12, 2026 at 18:04 by Jaym0

Evoker Players Are Getting Three Big Changes in WoW Patch 12.0.5

Patch 12.0.5 PTR notes reveal three Evoker changes, as well as the first round of class tuning for Death Knight, Hunter, Mage, Monk and more. Mar 12, 2026 at 17:04 by Neviriah

WoW Midnight 12.0.5 Preview Reveals Void Assaults and More

Patch 12.0.5 adds Void Assaults, Ritual Sites, Voidforge upgrades, Decor Duels, and the Abyss Anglers fishing event. Mar 12, 2026 at 16:45 by Neviriah

Arknights: Endfield Offers Free Oroberyl and Upgrade Materials

Arknights: Endfield has launched Twitch Drops alongside its latest update. Earn Oroberyl, upgrade materials, and credits by watching streams! Mar 12, 2026 at 14:15 by Jaym0

Don’t Ignore the Glowing Moths in Harandar—The Rewards Are Actually Worth It

Collect Glowing Moths in Harandar to earn Luminous Dust, unlock rewards from Mothkeeper Wew’tam, and complete the Dust ‘Em Off achievement. Mar 12, 2026 at 14:08 by Emma

There Is A Simple Way To Avoid Combat While Fishing In Midnight

Fishing in WoW Midnight can trigger Blood Hunter fights. Here are a few things you can do to prevent the spawn. Mar 12, 2026 at 13:08 by Neviriah

Forget WoW 2—Players Say This Is What the Game Actually Needs

WoW players aren’t asking for WoW 2. Here’s the feature World of Warcraft fans actually want and why it could change the game’s future. Mar 12, 2026 at 12:32 by Emma

Genshin Impact Bring Back Skirk and Escoffier Together

Genshin Impact’s next banners will feature Skirk and Escoffier, alongside Hydro and Cryo characters that fit perfectly into Freeze teams. Mar 12, 2026 at 12:22 by Jaym0

Hollow Champion Tournament Teased in New ZZZ Announcement

HoYoverse announced the Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.7 livestream. Prepare for the Hollow Champion Tournament and redemption code! Mar 12, 2026 at 11:28 by Jaym0

Diablo 4 Season 12 Paladin Uniques and Boss Drop Locations (Full List)

Full list of Diablo 4 Season 12 Paladin Uniques and the bosses that drop them, so you know exactly which boss to farm. Mar 12, 2026 at 11:22 by Neviriah

Players Getting Mythic+ Titles From Pre-Patch, Blizzard Fixing the Bug

The top title of The War Within Season 3 has been given to pre-patch players, and Blizzard are working on the issue. Mar 12, 2026 at 07:11 by Starym

Guardian Druid Fixes and Minor Tuning, Class and Dungeon Fixes: Midnight Hotfixes, March 11th

Today’s batch brings many changes to Guardian Druids, as well as quest, profession, PvP, and more class improvements! Mar 12, 2026 at 01:04 by Starym

WoW Midnight’s Next Patch Lets You Play Hide and Seek as Furniture

Patch 12.0.5 should go live soon on the PTR with Void Assaults and a hide-and-seek mode for players! Mar 11, 2026 at 22:20 by Stan

WoW Midnight’s Trickiest Boss Mechanic Has a Simple Answer

Lothraxion spawns clones and punishes wrong interrupts. Players who know what to look for end the phase instantly. Mar 11, 2026 at 21:51 by Maursean

Diablo 4 Season 12 Is Live, But Players Are Running Into Problems

Diablo 4 Season 12 has launched, but players are already reporting issues after logging in. Blizzard says it is currently investigating the problem. Mar 11, 2026 at 17:43 by Neviriah

What Diablo 4 Adjusted From PTR Before Season 12 Launch

Blizzard has adjusted a few Diablo 4 Season 12 systems following PTR feedback, including Killstreak buffs, better Bloodied rewards, and more! Mar 11, 2026 at 16:33 by Jaym0

Best Essences for Tangtang’s Signature Weapon and Where to Farm Them

Tangtang’s signature weapon stats have been revealed in Arknights: Endfield! Here are the best Essences for it and where you can farm them. Mar 11, 2026 at 14:18 by Jaym0

Underwatch Chaos Meets NieR Skins in Overwatch Midseason

The Overwatch Season 1 midcycle update adds new events, a Project YoRHa collab, Mythic Mei cosmetics, and Double XP weekends. Mar 11, 2026 at 13:50 by Neviriah

One Crafted Item Costs 1 Budget and Sells Nonstop in WoW Midnight

Some crafted housing items sell faster than anything else on the auction house. Here’s what builders keep buying and why. Mar 11, 2026 at 13:32 by Gogogadgetkat

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