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Slayer Warrior Hero Talent Clarifications
Blizzard responded to some unclear issues around the Slayer Hero Talent tree, clarifying Bladestorm-related issues. You can check out the Slayer Hero talent tree here.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 01:16
Professor Uses Iconic Leeroy Jenkins Video in Media & Society Class
In a Media & Society class, the professor decided to show their students the iconic Leeroy Jenkins video, which is nearing its 19th anniversary on May 11.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 20:49
Everything To Do Before Dragonflight Season 4
Dragonflight Season 4 is set to launch in just a few weeks, and we're checking out the rewards that will be removed when it kicks off.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 20:22
Final Amirdrassil 10.2.5 Raid DPS Log Rankings and Tuning Results
The final week of 10.2.5 has (almost) passed and we also have the results of last week's class tuning to check out as well! Tomorrow's 10.2.6 isn't looking to bring too many class changes (if any), but we can't be sure since we don't even know what the patch is. Season 4 isn't starting yet so we'll be hanging out in Amirdrassil for a few more weeks at least, so let's see how things are shaping up.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 19:24
This Week in WoW: March 18th
This week's highlights include the launch of Patch 10.2.6, the Hearthstone anniversary event continues through Friday, and more.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 19:04
Solo Glory of the Wartorn Hero (BfA Mythic Dungeon) Mount Guide
It's time to get another "Glory of" achievement and mount, courtesy of Danta! This time we're diving into Battle for Azeroth's Mythic dungeons, and things are a little more complicated. We'll need some alts to get this one done, as well as access to a pet class and specific BfA profession levels to summon some bosses - all this in addition to the usual toys and similar needed for previous achievements in the series.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 18:29
Final Fantasy XIV Launches on Xbox: A New Realm Awaits
The official launch of FFXIV on Xbox Series X|S is finally here! Read on to discover editions, exclusive in-game items, and special promotions for your transition into the realms of Eorzea on Xbox. The adventure begins on 21 March 2024!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Yesterday at 15:12
Key Master Addon: One-Stop Shop for All Things Mythic+
Check out the new addon, Key Master, a must-have for all Mythic+ enthusiasts looking to consolidate their info in one spot.
World of Warcraft
WoW
1 comment
Yesterday at 15:05
Blizzard Schedules Downtime for Patch 10.2.6: Server Maintenance Times for US and EU Regions Announced
Blizzard has announced an update for Patch 10.2.6! Here's when the servers will be down.
World of Warcraft
WoW
3 comments
Mar 17, 2024 at 19:12
The Most Popular Specializations in Mythic+ in Dragonflight Season 3 Week 18
We're looking at the most popular specializations in Mythic+ for one last time in Patch 10.2.5.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Mar 17, 2024 at 18:04
Giant and Tiny Mounts Invade Azeroth (and How to Get Them)
The Hearthstone anniversary has brought a lot more than advertised, as GIANT mounts are also a (unintended) feature of the event!
World of Warcraft
WoW
2 comments
Mar 17, 2024 at 17:57
How to Quickly Farm Hearthstone Event Bosses
Find out how to quickly farm Hearthstone bosses without leaving the spot and waiting 30 minutes for the timer!
World of Warcraft
WoW
1 comment
Mar 17, 2024 at 15:27
Player Gets Almost All Hearthstone Event Rewards in One Kill
Card games are inherently luck-based, so it's very fitting that the Hearthstone anniversary event RNG also has some big bursts of luck, as a player managed to get pretty much all the important drops off of one single boss kill in the event! The newly updated 30-minute event spawn timer (which hasn't exactly been consistent since the hotfix) means everyone will get all their stuff pretty quickly, but it's always more fun to get pretty much everything you really want all at once!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Mar 17, 2024 at 04:48
Add Battle.net Authenticator to Your Account for Additional Security
By adding the Battle.net authenticator to your account, you'll not only secure your account but also unlock a battle pet and gain four extra bag slots.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Mar 15, 2024 at 22:16
Dozen of New Hero Talent Trees Revealed
Blizzard has revealed a dozen new Hero Talents Trees coming in the War Within expansion!
World of Warcraft
WoW
8 comments
Mar 15, 2024 at 19:03
Forgotten Heathstone Tavern Not Used for the Anniversary Event
The Hearthstone Tavern, introduced in World of Warcraft during the Battle for Azeroth, would have been a perfect addition to the game's current anniversary event in WoW. Yet, it's been left in the dust, unused.
World of Warcraft
WoW
2 comments
Mar 15, 2024 at 14:55
Last Epoch Mid-Cycle Balance Survey Recap
Over 69,000 players have participated in the mid-cycle balance survey of Last Epoch. In this article, we have a look at the survey results as well as the game's mid-cycle updates and bug fixes.
Last Epoch
LE
Mar 15, 2024 at 14:25
Cross-Region Data Center Travel Test for FFXIV
Join the upcoming test for cross-region data center travel in Final Fantasy XIV and help pave the way for global adventures in the upcoming Dawntrail expansion.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Mar 15, 2024 at 13:03
Blizzard Reportedly Reuniting with NetEase to Bring Back WoW in China
Blizzard games like World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Overwatch 2 might soon make a comeback in China, thanks to Blizzard reportedly teaming up again with NetEase.
Blizzard
Blizzard
5 comments
Mar 15, 2024 at 13:01
First Encrypted Patch 10.2.7 Build on the WoW Vendor 2 Branch
The first encrypted build for Patch 10.2.7 just popped up on the WoW Vendor 2 CDN branch.
World of Warcraft
WoW
7 comments
Mar 15, 2024 at 11:46
Ray Tracing Coming to Diablo 4 on March 26th
Diablo 4 is getting Ray Tracing on the 26th, and Blizzard will be posting a detailed overview of the new feature soon.
Diablo IV
D4
Mar 15, 2024 at 05:33
Diablo 4 Patch 1.3.4a: March 14th
A new patch has arrived to Diablo 4, fixing some lederboard issues, as well as teleporting out of the Gauntlet!
Diablo IV
D4
Mar 15, 2024 at 01:45
Patch 10.2.6 Goes Live on March 19th
Blizzard has revealed the release date of Patch 10.2.6! The mysterious update will hit live servers on March 19th for NA servers and the 20th for EU. We do not get any additional information on what the patch is, aside from more pirate teases with the official image from WoW's twitter, and the fact that it will be a limited time event.
World of Warcraft
WoW
9 comments
Mar 15, 2024 at 00:01
Changes Coming to Hearthstone Anniversary Event
We have changes coming to the event today, as Blizzard detail them all. The event has been extended, there's fixes for missing credit for Trading Post tasks, an alternate way to get cards (even after the event ends) is being added, and most importantly, the portal will now spawn every 30 minutes!
World of Warcraft
WoW
2 comments
Mar 14, 2024 at 23:38
Mythic+ Tier List for Dragonflight Season 3 Week 18
Today, we're looking at the Mythic+ Tier List for the 18th week of Season 3.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Mar 14, 2024 at 18:58
Diablo 4 Season 4 Campfire Chat Slated for March 20th
Tune in to the next Diablo 4 Campfire Chat, where the devs will discuss the Public Test Realm and upcoming itemization changes!
Diablo IV
D4
Mar 14, 2024 at 17:06
Blood Elf Face Texture Appears on Minimap
A player went AFK and returned to a glitched-out UI with a Blood Elf face texture on the minimap.
World of Warcraft
WoW
1 comment
Mar 14, 2024 at 16:42
Patch 1.0.3 Update: Game-Changing Bug Fixes and Improvements
Last Epoch has just released its 1.0.3 patch, which fixes various bugs and introduces some adjustments to visuals, audio, gameplay, abilities, and more. Read on to find out what’s new and improved.
Last Epoch
LE
Mar 14, 2024 at 14:33
Depleted-Kyparium Rocket from Blingtron
Did you know Blingtron can drop mounts?
World of Warcraft
WoW
2 comments
Mar 14, 2024 at 12:43
Customize Human and Worgen Form Separately in Cataclysm Classic
You can customize your Human and Worgen forms separately in Cataclysm Classic.
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Mar 14, 2024 at 12:06
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