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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
Today 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
Today 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
Today 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
Today 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
Today 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
Today 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
Today 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
Today at 17:08
One Blood Elf Outfit From Midnight’s Concept Art Is Still Missing
Five of six Blood Elf ensembles from early concept art are now in the game. Players want to know what happened to the last one.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 17:07
WoW Player Recreated the Burning Crusade Login Screen in Housing
One decor item and a lot of creativity turned a player’s house into pure TBC nostalgia. Wait until you see the Dark Portal builds.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 17:05
Sony Announces Massive 60 Minute State of Play for February 12
From Wolverine to Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, the rumors are flying after Sony announced a double-length State of Play for February 12.
Other Games
Other
Today at 15:54
Has Varka’s Damage Potential Been Underestimated?
Practical testing in Genshin Impact 6.4 beta shows Varka could deal more damage than current damage calculators account for.
Genshin Impact
Genshin
Today at 13:42
Is Gilberta Worth It? She Might Not Be for Every Account in Arknights: Endfield
Gilberta is the new limited 6-star Nature support in Arknights: Endfield, but is she worth your pulls?
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Today at 12:36
Do Not Miss the Diablo Developer Q&A This Thursday
Just after the big 30th Anniversary stream, the team is heading to Discord for a live Q&A session. Join in to get extra details on the reveals.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 11:32
WoW Players Flood Floodgate Dungeon While Testing S3 Class Changes
Players keep grinding keys even after S3 ends. Floodgate dominates while testing class changes ahead of Midnight’s launch.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 19:37
Every Dragonhawk Mount in WoW Midnight and How to Get Them
Midnight brings back Dragonhawks with new HD models. Here’s every color variant, where each one drops, and which ones aren’t available at launch.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 17:08
What Do We Know From the Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Special Program?
Get a full overview of the Honkai: Star Rail 4.0 Special Program, including new features, updates, and details on the upcoming world Planarcadia.
Honkai: Star Rail
HSR
Yesterday at 16:29
Honkai: Star Rail Upcoming Characters for 4.0
Discover the upcoming Honkai: Star Rail characters from Version 4.0 onwards, including those connected to Planarcadia.
Honkai: Star Rail
HSR
Yesterday at 14:43
Diablo 4 Season 12 Has Some Secrets Blizzard Is Not Sharing Yet
The 2.6.0 PTR patch notes include a small but very interesting line about unannounced features coming to Diablo 4 Season 12.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 14:07
All 4 Shredclaw Mounts in WoW Midnight and How To Get Them
Midnight’s Void-twisted Shredclaws come from Renown, treasures, and PvP. Here’s every mount and the fastest way to earn each one
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 07, 2026 at 19:00
Arknights: Endfield Players Find the Best Operators to Boost Outpost Income
A new Arknights: Endfield community guide breaks down how outpost skills work and which operators currently perform best at each location!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Feb 07, 2026 at 18:36
Diablo 4 Season 12 Bloodied Items Are Not Landing With Players
Early Diablo 4 Season 12 PTR feedback is mixed, with many players saying Bloodied Items feel underwhelming due to killstreak mechanics!
Diablo IV
D4
Feb 07, 2026 at 16:02
Crimson Desert Combat Focuses on Player Expression Over Builds
Instead of build math and rotations, Crimson Desert focuses on how players adapt during fights, with combat built around improvisation and movement.
Other Games
Other
Feb 07, 2026 at 14:51
Diablo 4 Players Are Questioning Its Battle Pass Model
Players are asking why Diablo 4 still uses time-limited Battle Passes, as many modern live service games move away from them.
Diablo IV
D4
Feb 07, 2026 at 10:47
Is the “Major Update” for Diablo 2 Resurrected Actually HUGE?
Blizzard announced some MAJOR updates for all of their Diablo titles. See if there’s anything exciting for Diablo II this February 11th.
Diablo II: Resurrected
D2R
Feb 07, 2026 at 05:30
The Earthen Are Growing To Some… Extreme Sizes With This Bizarre Bug
The Earthen went through their ultimate evolution for one player, as their colossal bodies took over Khaz Algar!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 06, 2026 at 21:59
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
Feb 06, 2026 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
Feb 06, 2026 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
Feb 06, 2026 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
Feb 06, 2026 at 15:38
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