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Honkai: Star Rail – Planarcadia Countdown Revealed
Honkai: Star Rail have released a roadmap as we countdown the days to the release of Planarcadia. Take a look at what we can expect!
Honkai: Star Rail
HSR
Today at 12:39
Have You Spent Your Stellar Jades Yet? – Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 Phase II Limited Event Warp!
Check out the ongoing Event Warp for Honkai: Star rail 3.8 Phase II featuring the return of Sunday and Aglaea for a limited time!
Gacha
Gacha
Today at 11:52
A 10-Year-Old WoW Mystery Finally Opens and Unlocks a Secret Title
A forgotten Vashj’ir location now leads to a hidden hub and a gated Feat of Strength. Only players who have solved enough secrets can enter.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 10:24
WoW Jan 30 Hotfixes Shift Devourer Demon Hunter Damage
Reap damage is up 75%, Consume is down 30%, and Soul Fragment generation changed. Here’s what Devourer players need to know.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 01:52
Why Skipping Exploration Slows Your Entire Endfield Progression
Exploration is not just side content in Arknights: Endfield. Learn how it impacts resources, factory efficiency, and long-term progression.
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Yesterday at 18:47
Paladins Get New HD Charger Mounts in World of Warcraft: Midnight
Divine Steed is getting a visual overhaul in Midnight, with new HD charger mounts for Human and Blood Elf Paladins.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 17:46
Diablo 4’s Tower Gets Some Adjustments for Season 12 PTR
Blizzard made a few adjustments to Diablo 4’s Tower, adding new enemies, and fixing bugs as the beta continues alongside leaderboards.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 15:42
Angels of Delusion Step Into the Spotlight in Zenless Zone Zero 2.6
Zenless Zone Zero 2.6 finally introduces the Angels of Delusion, new story, events, rewards and so much more!
Zenless Zone Zero
ZZZ
Yesterday at 13:55
Arknights: Endfield Ver 1.0 01/29 Update – Full Patch Notes
Arknights: Endfield’s first Quick Update is only 10 minutes long? Sounds crazy, but maybe these bug fixes and damage balancing are worth it!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Yesterday at 03:20
Crusader Strike Holy Paladin Addition Reverted in Midnight Beta, Mana, Healing and Damage Spells Buffed
Holy Paladins are back to normal, as Crusader Strike had a very short stay. Other healing, mana, and damage spells receive big buffs.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 03:01
Arknights: Endfield Gets Few Improvements and Enemy Nerfs
Arknights: Endfield rolls out a new maintenance update with some QoL changes, enemy balance adjustments, and free compensations!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Yesterday at 00:25
Graves Joins Deadlock, Wielding Deadly Necromancy
Deadlock’s newest hero, Graves, has arrived! This fearsome necromancer excels at battlefield control, summoning undead minions and drawing power from every fallen foe.
Other Games
Other
Jan 29, 2026 at 22:51
WoW’s New Ambassador Program Helps Players Find a Real Community
Blizzard’s new WoW Ambassador Program connects players through Discord to help newcomers find groups, friends, and a place to belong.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 29, 2026 at 22:08
One Big Buff, Many Changes: Devourer Demon Hunter Tuning, January 29th
WoW’s youngest spec gets its first major tuning pass, as Devourers get one ability massively buffed and other aspects changed.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 29, 2026 at 21:57
Diablo 4 Season 12 Is Smaller on Purpose and That Is the Point
Diablo 4 Season 12 might look a little smaller, but the PTR shows Blizzard is simply setting things up for Lord of Hatred.
Diablo IV
D4
Jan 29, 2026 at 21:50
Crimson Desert Finally Shows off Story, World, and Combat!
Pearl Abyss releases a new Crimson Desert feature video, highlighting Kliff’s journey, Pywel’s open world, exploration, and combat!
Other Games
Other
Jan 29, 2026 at 21:42
Diablo 4 Season 12 Adds Bloodied Items That Grow With Kills
Season 12 brings Bloodied Items to Diablo 4, gear that grows stronger with Killstreaks. Rampage, Feast, and Hunger affixes stack to boost armor, weapons, and jewelry.
Diablo IV
D4
Jan 29, 2026 at 21:35
Is Paladin Getting Nerfed in Diablo 4 Season 12?
Season 12 does not nerf Paladin outright, but removes bug-driven power while cleaning up mechanics and reinforcing intended damage.
Diablo IV
D4
Jan 29, 2026 at 20:56
Diablo 4 Season 12 Comes With Major Paragon Buffs and QoL Changes
Blizzard has released the first PTR patch notes for Diablo 4 Season 12, including major Paragon buffs, Tower updates, QoL change, and more!
Diablo IV
D4
Jan 29, 2026 at 19:28
Diablo 4 Brings Back the Iconic Killstreak System in Season 12
Diablo 4 Season 12 reintroduces Killstreaks, rewarding nonstop combat with bonus XP and seasonal reputation. Stay alive, keep killing, and cash out big.
Diablo IV
D4
Jan 29, 2026 at 19:11
Diablo 4 Reveals Season 12 With Killstreaks & Bloodied Items!
Blizzard has revealed the first details for Diablo 4 Season 12, with the PTR starting soon. Here is everything you need to know!
Diablo IV
D4
Jan 29, 2026 at 18:35
WoW Just Teased a Standalone Mode Nobody Was Expecting
The State of Azeroth revealed a mysterious standalone mode after Patch 12.1, and Blizzard says it leans into horror and storytelling.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 29, 2026 at 17:32
WoW Player Housing Is About to Kill the Decoration Grind
Copy-paste tools, saved layouts, and shareable designs mean housing won’t be a one-time slog anymore.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 29, 2026 at 17:27
Don’t Miss This Free Dark Portal Decor Before WoW: Midnight
One of WoW’s best Player Housing items is free right now. Log in once before Midnight launches to unlock it permanently.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 29, 2026 at 17:24
That “Innocent” Bush Might Be a Player in WoW Patch 12.0.5
Prop Hunt is coming in Midnight’s Patch 12.0.5, turning Azeroth into a hide-and-seek mind game where nothing is what it seems.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 29, 2026 at 17:23
More Frequent Raids! Mega-Delve Labyrinths, New Experimental Event, and More! Midnight 2026 Roadmap
WoW’s future hasarrived! We have the full 2026 Midnight roadmap, with smaller and more frequent raids, a brand new mode, and Labyrinths!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 29, 2026 at 17:21
Play WoW Free This Weekend, Including The War Within
Welcome Back Weekend lets returning players access every expansion for free through Feb 1. It’s the easiest way to prep for Midnight.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 29, 2026 at 17:16
Mists of Pandaria and Burning Crusade Classic 2026 Roadmaps
Classic gets its own 2026 roadmap, and we find out what new features are coming to MoP, as well as the timing on BCC’s Anniversary realm phases!
MoP Classic
MoP
Jan 29, 2026 at 17:07
How to Craft Xiranite Components and Endgame Gear in Arknights Endfield
Reached endgame in Arknights: Endfield? Here is a clear guide on how to unlock, farm, and automate Xiranite Components to craft the game’s best Lv.70 gear.
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Jan 29, 2026 at 11:22
Using Alts Makes Midnight Pre-Patch Transmog 50% Cheaper
Low-level characters pay half the cost for Midnight pre-patch gear. Here’s how collectors can save hundreds of Twilight’s Blade Insignia.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 29, 2026 at 10:31
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21 Jan. 2026: Arcane Mage Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
- Optimized Arcane Surge sequences for Sunfury and Spellslinger.
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21 Jan. 2026: Fire Mage Builds and Talents
- Optimized Sunfury trees slightly and changed recommended trees to Sunfury based on latest optimizations.
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21 Jan. 2026: Fire Mage Easy Mode
- Optimized Sunfury trees slightly and changed recommended trees to Sunfury based on latest optimizations.
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21 Jan. 2026: Fire Mage Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
- Updated default rotation checkboxes to be set to Sunfury based on latest findings and added full loadouts for both Hero Specs for both AoE and ST.
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