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FFXIV Players Can Earn Free Glamour Items in Valentione’s Day Event
FFXIV’s Valentione event adds a twist: finish quests, then earn glamour through a new cake-decorating minigame. Here’s how it works.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Today at 20:28
Blizzard Teases Diablo 4 Horadric Cube Ahead of Spotlight
Ahead of the Diablo 30th Anniversary Stream, Blizzard shared a first look at the Horadric Cube in Diablo 4 and its role in the expansion.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 18:36
Every Grimlynx Mount in WoW Midnight and How to Get Them
Midnight’s new Haranir cat mounts come from Renown, rares, and the Allied Race itself. Here’s what each one takes to earn.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 16:38
Metzen: ‘I Wish We Hadn’t Called It Warcraft’ Sparks Player Backlash
Metzen’s ‘I wish we hadn’t called it Warcraft’ remark triggers massive player backlash. Why fans fear Blizzard is diluting the IP.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 15:38
WoW Players Are Sharing Their /Played Stats and It’s Uncomfortable
Players are sharing /played totals with a new addon, and the numbers are jaw-dropping. See what’s being revealed across classes.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 15:23
WoW Players Were Already Arguing About This on Launch Day
Launch day forums reveal WoW players argued about the same things 21 years ago—classes, queues, professions. Some debates never change.
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Today at 13:09
New Zenless Zone Zero Patch Brings Major Tier List Changes
Zenless Zone Zero’s latest update introduces new agents and balance buffs, leading to notable changes across the tier list.
Zenless Zone Zero
ZZZ
Today at 10:03
Midnight Reignites the Race and Class Customization Debate
World of Warcraft’s real endgame has always been customization. With Midnight introducing the Haranir Allied Race and Devourer Demon Hunters, players are once again questioning why race and class options still lag behind.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 02:04
Deadlock Reveals Venator, Its Most Dangerous Hero Yet
Venator is Deadlock’s newest hero, bringing true damage, brutal weapon combos, and a kit that rewards smart positioning and ruthless execution.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 23:55
Pre-Patch Flips Entire Mythic+ Meta! The New No. 1 Wasn’t Even Top 10 Last Season! Spec and Group Popularity + DPS Logs
Everything has changed in the pre-patch popularity rankings and DPS logs! From an unexpected No.1 to specs falling off, there’s a lot to see!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 22:22
Blizzard Says Warcraft Is “Underutilized” and Plans to Change That
Holly Longdale and Ion Hazzikostas lay out why WoW Midnight is just the start of a bigger push to grow Warcraft beyond the MMO.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 21:43
Diablo 4 Teases a New Class That Will Reshape the Battlefield
Blizzard will reveal Diablo 4’s next class during the Diablo 30th Anniversary Spotlight, alongside major skill tree and endgame updates!
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 18:43
WoW Midnight Brings Back Amani War Bears With Stunning HD Models
Two HD Amani Bear mounts are earnable at launch, and datamined recolors hint at the iconic Burning Crusade version returning later.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 18:22
Best 6-Star Pick From the Free Selection Permit in Arknights: Endfield
Lifeng, Pogranichnik, Last Rite… which 6-star Operator is actually worth picking in Endfield’s free selector? We break it down.
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Yesterday at 18:15
Valve Explains What Is Holding Back Its Next Steam Hardware Launch
Valve explains why Steam Machine, Controller, and Steam Frame are launching later than expected, and how system-level features set them apart.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 17:15
Diablo 4 Players Are Questioning the Point of Season 12 After PTR
Diablo 4’s Season 12 PTR is live, but many players feel the upcoming season looks like a short filler ahead of the Lord of Hatred expansion.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 15:38
Burning Crusade Classic Hotfixes, February 4th
New hotfixes arrive for Anniversary realms. Warlocks get a quest fix, Skeram no longer scams buffs on phase transition, and a book has returned!
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Yesterday at 01:57
Timewalking Item Level Fix, New Housing Item, Event Timer: Midnight Pre-Patch Hotfixes, February 4th
A new housing table arrives, the pre-patch event gets timers, Timewalking item level shenanigans get fixed, and more!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 01:51
Midnight Season 1 Mythic+ Dungeon Tuning, February 4th
There’s more testing and tuning in the Season 1 Midnight dungeons this week! Six of the eight dungeons are getting quite a few changes, with Seat getting the least attention.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 00:37
Massive Class Tuning, QoL and UI Improvements: Second Pre-Patch Update Arrives Next Week!
The second pre-patch… patch arrives next week and brings a colossal number of class updates, as well as QoL and UI improvements.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 04, 2026 at 21:58
Heartopia Codes Guide: Free Rewards to Get You Started
Find all active Heartopia codes and claim free Rewards, currency, and resources. Learn how to redeem codes and boost your progress fast.
Other Games
Other
Feb 04, 2026 at 21:07
Vengeance Demon Hunter Just Lost Its Safety Net on Midnight Beta
Soul Barrier and Stamina both took big hits, but one talent got a stealth buff after a bug fix. Here’s what changes for your build on Beta!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 04, 2026 at 20:53
WoW Midnight Gives Hawkstriders an HD Glow-Up and 3 New Mounts
Three new Hawkstrider mounts are coming in Midnight, each earned a different way. One is a rare drop you could easily miss.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 04, 2026 at 20:33
Overwatch Is Back as Blizzard Kicks the 2 and Adds Five New Heroes
Blizzard is sort of rebooting Overwatch, launching 5 new heroes, and starting The Reign of Talon with Season 1 arriving soon!
Other Games
Other
Feb 04, 2026 at 20:07
WoW Midnight World Quest Recreates Your First Blood Elf Moment
A Beta world quest sends you back to Sunstrider Isle to kill Lynx and Wyrms. Blizzard’s nostalgia push for Midnight runs deeper than Silvermoon.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 04, 2026 at 19:54
The Lord of Hatred Is Approaching, but Where Is Diablo?
With Mephisto leading Lord of Hatred and Lilith possibly returning, Diablo’s absence follows a familiar pattern in the series.
Diablo IV
D4
Feb 04, 2026 at 19:50
Heartopia’s Onsen Egg Hunt Locations
Join Heartopia’s Onsen Egg Promise daily egg hunt and collect up to 16 unique eggs. Find new egg locations each day from Jan 31 to Feb 14, 2026!
Other Games
Other
Feb 04, 2026 at 19:33
Lunar Awakening Returns in Diablo 4 With New Rewards!
Diablo 4’s Lunar Awakening is back! Explore Lunar Shrines for XP boosts, unlock new cosmetics, and celebrate the Year of the Horse!
Diablo IV
D4
Feb 04, 2026 at 18:24
Zenless Zone Zero Gives All Players a Free Monthly Boost
Zenless Zone Zero has launched a special pre-version event that rewards players with a free Inter-Knot Membership. Here is how it works!
Zenless Zone Zero
ZZZ
Feb 04, 2026 at 17:15
WoW Midnight’s New Camera Toy Might Let You Hang Photos at Home
A datamined toy and hidden UI point to screenshot sharing tied to player housing. Here’s what we know so far.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 04, 2026 at 16:41
WELCOME TO ICY VEINS!
On Icy Veins, you will find news and guides about your favorite video games:
- Class guides for World of Warcraft reviewed by top players and theorycrafters, as well as guides for The War Within Season 3, PvP Season 3, Mythic+ Season 3, Dungeons, etc.;
- Guides for FFXIV written by theorycrafters from The Balance Discord server: Dark Knight, Ninja, Summoner, and more.
- Barbarian builds, Druid builds, Necromancer builds, Rogue builds, Sorcerer builds, and various guides for Diablo 4;
- Build guides for Tanks, Bruisers, Melee Assassins, Ranged Assassins, Supports, and Healers as well as Map Guides, Tier Lists, and more for Heroes of the Storm;
- Class guides for WoW Classic, as well as guides for dungeons and professions.
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03 Feb. 2026: Luna IV Genshin Impact Tier List and Best Character Rankings
- Updated for 6.3 Luna IV Phase 2.
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02 Feb. 2026: A Harmony of Delusions Event Guide for Zenless Zone Zero
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02 Feb. 2026: Angels of Delusion Faction Guide
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02 Feb. 2026: Biggest Fan Bangboo Guide and Information in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)
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02 Feb. 2026: Dawntrail Relic Weapons
- Relic Gallery (Step 3) Added.