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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
Today 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
Today 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
Today 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday 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
Yesterday at 10:31
Diablo 4 Players Are Ignoring Season 11’s New Event
At this point in Season 11, Diablo 4’s recurring event is being widely ignored, as players stick to farming methods that feel more rewarding.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 10:16
More Updates on the Future of Chrono Odyssey
Chrono Odyssey reveals major updates with improved combat, controls, consumables, and core gameplay systems coming soon.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 03:42
Is the Next Diablo 4 Class Coming in February?
Fans are buzzing over Diablo 4’s second Lord of Hatred class, with speculation mounting ahead of the February livestream reveal.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 03:18
House XP Cap and Endeavors, Daily Limits Removed on Pre-Patch Event Gear: Midnight Pre-Patch Hotfixes, January 28th
Housing caps increased, Endeavor XP requirements decreased, pre-patch event buffs and daily drop restrictions removed in today’s hotfixes!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 02:41
Blizzard Teases Possible Stormwind & Orgrimmar Redesign in WoW
If Silvermoon’s update is a hit, Stormwind and Orgrimmar might be next for a redesign.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 02:25
Significant Holy Paladin and Resto Shaman Changes, Class Tuning, and More: Midnight Beta Dev Notes, January 28th
Class tuning continues on the beta as Holy Palas and Resto Shamans get some improvements, with plenty of other changes in there as well.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 01:20
World Soul Saga Will Kill Major WoW Characters, Blizzard Hints
Blizzard is teasing a darker road for Azeroth as the World Soul Saga moves toward Midnight and The Last Titan. In a recent interview, Warcraft’s leads confirmed that major characters won’t survive the trilogy, pointing to heavy losses ahead. As Xal’atath’s plans unfold, fans are left wondering who will fall, and how this saga could reshape WoW’s future.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 00:21
Prices and Boss Spawn Times Halved! Twilight Ascension Pre-Patch Event Gets More Reward Buffs
We have more major buffs to the pre-patch event, as Blizzard are ramping up the reward speeds in Twilight Ascension!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 28, 2026 at 23:14
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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
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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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