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Gold World Quest Rewards Disabled in Midnight 12.0.1 Pre-Patch
Gold is in short supply on the Broken Isles of TWW, as it seems Blizzard have removed rewards from World Quests!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 06:55
3 Housing Decor Items You Can Finally Farm in WoW Patch 12.0.1
These dungeon decor drops were locked during early access. Here’s where to farm them now and the one difficulty catch to know about.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 01:11
Marvel Rivals Season 6.5 Adds Storm Buffs, Team-Ups, & Adam Warlock Mobility
Marvel Rivals Season 6.5 brings new Team-Ups, meaningful buffs to several Duelists, a mini rework for Storm, and a long-awaited flight-based movement option for Adam Warlock—though the triple support meta remains untouched.
Other Games
Other
Today at 00:17
Dragonflight Raids Now Drop Full Loot Solo in Patch 12.0.1
Legacy Loot Mode is live for all Dragonflight dungeons and raids. Here’s every rare mount, transmog, and weapon worth farming now.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 00:16
Can Elsa Bloodstone Keep Marvel Rivals Competitive in Season 6.5?
Option 2 – Short & Clicky
Elsa Bloodstone is the latest Duelist joining Marvel Rivals in Season 6.5. Armed with deadly weapon combos and a high-risk playstyle, she could shake up the meta.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 22:47
Best Talent Builds After Midnight Pre-Patch 2 Class Changes
This week’s maintenance reset talents across every spec. Here’s what to run right now for every class in the pre-patch.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 22:42
The Most Popular and Highest Damage Specs in the Raid for the Midnight Pre-Patch, Week 3
It’s time to dive into the popularity and DPS of the Manaforge, as the new spec rises in both departments, so let’s take a look!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 22:23
WoW Midnight’s New Sporeglider Mounts Are Stunning
Harandar’s glowing underground creatures come in bold color schemes. Here’s how to earn the first ones and what’s still to come.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 18:58
Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes: February 10
Blizzard released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm and here are the official Patch Notes with all the changes.
Heroes of the Storm
Heroes
Yesterday at 18:30
The Same 3 Specs Have Dominated WoW Midnight Beta for 5 Weeks
The S-tier hasn’t budged, but big shakeups below are reshaping what players should plan for. Here’s where every spec lands now.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 18:29
Players Found a 2009 Ulduar Detail That May Foreshadow Xal’atath
The Supremacy cinematic has players reexamining old Ulduar art, and the connection to WoW’s next villain is hard to ignore.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 17:44
Game Science Is Cooking With a New Black Myth: Zhong Kui Special
Game Science just dropped a stunning 6-minute in-engine look at Black Myth: Zhong Kui. See why the creators of Wukong are clearly cooking.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 17:19
Monster Hunter Wilds Just Confirmed What Many Expected
During its anniversary message, Capcom confirmed a major next step for Monster Hunter Wilds, with details planned for 2026.
Monster Hunter Wilds
MH Wilds
Yesterday at 15:46
Sony Might Have Just Leaked Marvel’s Wolverine Release Date
An accidental update on the Mexican PlayStation Store may have just revealed exactly when we can play Marvel’s Wolverine.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 14:13
New StarCraft Shooter Reportedly in Development at Nexon
Is StarCraft finally coming back? Reports from Korea suggest Blizzard has partnered with ARC Raiders owner Nexon to develop a new StarCraft game.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 13:16
Overwatch Team Is Reviewing Anran’s Design After Player Feedback
Anran’s design in Overwatch is under review after feedback, says game director Aaron Keller.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 12:02
Optimized Zipline Networks Are Becoming Part of Endfield’s Endgame
Endfield players are sharing optimized zipline layouts for each zone, turning ziplines into a tool for fast travel, farming, and logistics!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Yesterday at 11:15
Resident Evil Requiem Could Be One of the Series’ Longest Entries
Capcom suggests Resident Evil Requiem will have a similar size to RE4 Remake. Here is what that could mean for the game’s length.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 10:29
It’ll Be a While: Patch 12.0.1 NA Maintenance Schedule
It’ll be a while until players can access the second phase of the Midnight pre-patch, as Blizzard detail a chunky maintenance period.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 06:19
Devastation and Devourer Nerfs, Housing Changes, Ascension Improvements: Midnight Pre-Patch Weekly Hotfix Summary, February 2nd – 9th
The hotfixes are slowing down, but this past week still brought quite a few, from class tweaks to pre-patch event buffs and improvements.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 06:01
Will Diablo 4 Add More Classes After Lord of Hatred?
With Season 12 and the Lord of Hatred expansion approaching, Diablo 4 fans are questioning the future of class design. Can the game handle more classes without overlap?
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 01:08
Celeste Joins Deadlock as Old Gods New Blood Nears Its Finale
Celeste joins Deadlock as the fifth hero in the Old Gods New Blood update, bringing extreme mobility, Spirit scaling, and lifesteal-focused combat that rewards smart movement and sustained fights.
Other Games
Other
Feb 09, 2026 at 23:46
What to Do Before Midnight’s Launch: Here’s What’s Going Away After the Pre-Patch
Here’s what you need to get done before the full launch of Midnight, as Blizzard detail everything that’s going away.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 09, 2026 at 21:08
This WoW Player Built a Full Map of Azeroth Inside Housing
Every continent, every capital, even the sword in Silithus — this housing build captures WoW’s entire history in miniature detail.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 09, 2026 at 21:06
Xal’atath’s New Cinematic Offers Her First Origin Story and True Goal
We finally get Xal’athat’s story, as told by her, in this awesome new Warbringers-like cinematic, setting things up for Midnight!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 09, 2026 at 20:40
WoW’s Love Is in the Air Event Is Back With New Mounts and Cosmetics: Here Are the 2026 Additions
Love is back in the air and there’s plenty of new rewards, from a mount, weapons, and a transmog set, so let’s take a look!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 09, 2026 at 20:25
WoW’s Midnight Pre-Patch 2 Changes What Every Class Can Do
Massive buffs, nerfs, and hero talent reworks hit every class before Midnight launches. Here’s who wins and who needs a new plan.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 09, 2026 at 18:56
Kingdom Hearts 1 Remake Rumor Surfaces Ahead of KH4
A new rumor suggests a Kingdom Hearts 1 remake could release before Kingdom Hearts 4. Here is what the leak says!
Other Games
Other
Feb 09, 2026 at 18:03
Arknights: Endfield Introduces the First Permanent Endgame Content
Umbral Monument is coming soon in Arknights: Endfield! Here is what to expect from the first permanent high-difficulty endgame mode!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Feb 09, 2026 at 17:20
WoW Midnight Is Adding 5 Eagle Mounts and Here’s How to Get Them
The Amani Trolls bring a full eagle mount family to Midnight, each earned a different way. One even requires a serious grind.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 09, 2026 at 17:08
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