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Mythic Midnight Raid Testing, January 23rd
Three Mythic bosses are getting tested next week, as we enter Mythic territory for the Dreamrift and Voidspire.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 21:55
It’s Cloudy With a Chance of Infernals! Earn the Legion Remix Feat of Strength This Weekend
The Cloudy With a Chance of Infernals is the final Feat of Strength from Legion Remix. Obtain it by logging in before the end of the event!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 21:12
Midnight Delves Are About to Drain Your Undercoin Reserves
Discover every reward coming with Midnight Delves, including mounts, pets, toys, cosmetics, and housing decor.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 20:35
The Last Day of New World: Aeternum
New World: Aeternum officially ends January 31, 2027. Learn key shutdown dates, store updates, and what players can expect.
New World
New World
Yesterday at 19:55
Watching 4 Hours on Twitch Earns You This Adorable Murloc Housing Decor
Watching 4 hours of Warcraft content on Twitch starting January 20 will earn you this cute murloc-themed player housing decor item!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 18:26
Midnight Pre-Patch (Official Patch Notes)
Blizzard has posted official patch notes for the Midnight pre-patch, arriving on January 20 with all the class changes and features!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 18:02
Valeera Turns Midnight Delves Into a Power Puzzle
DPS, healer, or tank, Valeera completely changes how Midnight delves play. Her setup choices matter more than you think.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 17:53
You Have 4 Days Left to Avoid Missing This Legion Remix Title
Time-gating means this Legion Remix title is closer to locked than you think. Four days left, and planning matters more than grinding.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 17:31
Solo Legacy Raids Now or Regret It After The Midnight Pre-Patch
The Midnight stat squish is breaking legacy raid scaling again. Solo clears already feel slower on Beta and fixes may take months.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 16:36
Forza Horizon 6 Leak Reveals Release, Cars, and Early Access
A Forza Horizon 6 leak hints at a release date, Early Access, over 550 cars, and multiple car packs and expansions!
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 14:24
Former Persona Creators Are Making a New School RPG
Compile Heart is teasing a new school RPG led by Atlus co-founder and bringing together creators from early Persona and Megami Tensei.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 11:55
Chronoboon, Boost Services, Arena Skirmishes: Burning Crusade Classic Hotfixes, January 14th
Today’s BC Classic Anniversary realm hotfixes bring Arena Skirmishes, fixes to Boosts, Chronoboons, and addons.
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Yesterday at 09:16
Budget Reductions and Colored Indicators For Housing on Midnight Beta
Players asked for it, and we have housing improvements in the Midnight Beta: Colored indicators for advanced placement options, and reduced decor budget on several items!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 00:26
All 8 Dungeons Tuned: Mythic+ Dungeon Testing, January 15th
We have a big batch of dungeon changes today, as all 8 get some solid tuning ahead of the week’s testing schedule.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 14, 2026 at 22:22
WoW Adds a New Mythic+ Affix to Help Players Learn Dungeons: A Route and No Death Penalty!
A brand new affix brings guidance for lower keys, as it offers a basic route via easy Enemy Forces completion and no death timer penalty!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 14, 2026 at 22:14
New Haranir Cat Mount Just Arrived — And It’s Very Easy to Unlock, But There’s a Catch
The Haranir get their own mount, with an impressive-looking two-tailed tusked cat that’s easy to unlock, but there’s a catch!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 14, 2026 at 21:54
Discover Heartopia – The Cozy Multiplayer Game Players Are Falling in Love With
Have you heard of the new slow life simulation game Heartopia? Find out what it’s about and how you can build a world of your own now!
Other Games
Other
Jan 14, 2026 at 21:32
How to Play With Friends in Hytale
Learn how to play with friends in Hytale, share server codes safely, and explore dedicated servers for bigger, more stable worlds.
Other Games
Other
Jan 14, 2026 at 21:29
Midnights Receives Shiny New Login Screen of the Beta
The Midnight Expansion just received a shiny brand new login screen in the latest Beta build. But is it an upgrade compared to the old one?
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 14, 2026 at 21:24
A Big Class Tuning Pass Just Hit Midnight Beta!
Blizzard just released a new Midnight Beta build with a ton of class tuning. Check out what’s in store for your specialization!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 14, 2026 at 20:53
Why Diablo 4’s War Plans Could Be the Endgame the Game Needs
War Plans are coming with Diablo 4’s Lord of Hatred expansion, promising customizable endgame with better rewards!
Diablo IV
D4
Jan 14, 2026 at 20:46
Diablo 4 Finally Fixes Paladin Judgement Bug
Diablo 4 Hotfix is now live and fixes a bug that prevented some Paladin skills from properly applying Judgement.
Diablo IV
D4
Jan 14, 2026 at 19:22
Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes: January 14
Blizzard released a new PTR patch for Heroes of the Storm and here are the official Patch Notes with all the changes.
Heroes of the Storm
Heroes
Jan 14, 2026 at 18:59
Delve Players Just Got Slowed Down in Midnight Gearing
Solo and Delve-focused players will feel this change fast. Gilded Crests now take longer, and early progress matters more than ever.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 14, 2026 at 17:53
Guild Halls Are Finally Coming to WoW and Players Can’t Believe It
Blizzard just broke years of silence on Guild Halls, and the timeline is closer than players dared hope.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 14, 2026 at 16:43
Diablo Lore Bites: The Prime Evils Never Truly Die
Before the Lord of Hatred comes back in Diablo 4, here is a quick refresher on the Prime Evils and their role in Diablo lore.
Diablo IV
D4
Jan 14, 2026 at 15:01
Varka Ascension and Talent Materials in Genshin Impact
Check out the Ascension and Talent Materials for Varka ahead of Version 6.4. Learn everything you need to know here!
Gacha
Gacha
Jan 14, 2026 at 11:50
Diablo 4’s Next Expansion Gets a Prequel Novel This April
Blizzard is releasing a new Diablo novel that explores events between Diablo 3 and Diablo 4 ahead of Lord of Hatred.
Diablo IV
D4
Jan 14, 2026 at 10:13
Ubisoft Lays off More Staff Despite Ongoing Major Projects
Ubisoft has confirmed layoffs at Massive Entertainment despite multiple major projects remaining in development.
Other Games
Other
Jan 14, 2026 at 08:35
Scorching and Smoldering: Official New 6 and 12-Month Subscription Mount and Pet Announcement
The next two 6 and 12-month subscription rewards have been revealed, and it’s time to smolder and scorch with this mount and pet!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 14, 2026 at 00:16
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.
CHANGELOG
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10 Jan. 2026: Columbina
- Columbina guide updated for release.
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10 Jan. 2026: Columbina
- Columbina guide updated for release.
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10 Jan. 2026: Columbina
- Columbina guide updated for release.
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10 Jan. 2026: Priest Class Overview
- Updated for TBC Anniversary.
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10 Jan. 2026: Shiyu Critical Nodes
- Updated for new Shiyu release.