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Something Is Hijacking Druid Forms After the Pre-Patch
It’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers, except with treants! The Haranir are taking over Druid forms, and players can’t get rid of them!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 22:25
Something Strange Is Happening in Azeroth’s Skies, as They Fill With… Dragons?
Dragon swarms have been spotted over the skies of the Eastern Kingdoms, as players are shocked to see the new addition from the pre-patch!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 21:59
Highguard Gets a Launch-Day Livestream for January 26
Highguard will host an official livestream on launch day, showing gameplay and more after months of silence since The Game Awards.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 19:37
Dragon Ball Age 1000 Announced, Set in the Year 1000
A new Dragon Ball game project is coming in 2027. Age 1000 is set far in the future and features original characters by Toriyama.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 18:55
What Is Going on With Diablo 4’s Leaderboard?
The latest Diablo 4 Tower leaderboard reveal possible cheating and why it keeps frustrating a lot of players.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 16:21
Blizzard Is Staffing a 2026 Launch Right Now And That’s the Tell
A short-term Blizzard hire starting January 2026 hints at launch plans already in motion and a reveal window fans are watching closely.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 15:47
Best AIC Factory Blueprints for Arknights: Endfield
Struggling with your AIC factory in Arknights: Endfield? Here are the best blueprints that will allow you to obtain all the materials needed!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Yesterday at 13:59
How to Get More Upgrade Materials Early in Arknights: Endfield
Rare growths and ores are easy to miss in Arknights: Endfield, but they are essential for Operator promotions and weapon upgrades later on.
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Yesterday at 12:35
The Pre-Patch Accidentally Turned Nagrand Into Concrete
The pre-patch has taken away a lot more than just item levels, as chunks of Nagrand are looking very bare-bones!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 24, 2026 at 22:10
Struggling With Endfield’s Fatory System? These 10 Tips Make It Way Easier
Struggling with Arknights: Endfield’s Factory system? These 10 practical tips help new players understand production, power, storage, and progression.
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Jan 24, 2026 at 05:18
Players Can Finally Choose Their Housing Neighbors
Charter neighborhoods are here! After an initial hiccup, Blizzard have enabled their creation and players can now get their own!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 24, 2026 at 00:56
Finish Housing Endeavors Fast in the Midnight Pre-Patch
Neighborhoods in World of Warcraft are already completing their first Endeavors, and they are sharing valuable tips on how to do it fast!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 23, 2026 at 23:58
Midnight’s New Sunwell Art Reveals Who Really Answered the Call
The amazing new Midnight key art is set during the Sunwell invasion, with key characters being highlighted coming through the portal!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 23, 2026 at 22:40
WoW Housing Has Reached Peak Chaos (and Softness) With This Garrosh Build
The legendarily mean and tough Warchief and villain gets a massively impressive monument in player housing… in a very ironic medium!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 23, 2026 at 22:20
Silvermoon’s Future Depends on an Old Friendship Reforged
Exile, pride, and unfinished history collide as Umbric returns to Silvermoon ahead of World of Warcraft: Midnight.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 23, 2026 at 20:58
World Map Updates in The Midnight Expansion
The map of Eastern Kingdoms and Quel’Thalas has been recently updated on the Midnight Beta.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 23, 2026 at 17:57
Endeavours Make Housing Leveling Easy Until You Hit the XP Cap
Endeavours finally let you level your home by just playing, until a hidden cap stops the momentum. Players are already pushing back.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 23, 2026 at 15:45
You Can Finally Get These Dracthyr Housing Rewards in the Midnight Pre-Patch
The Dracthyr Endeavour has arrived in the Midnight pre-patch. See the full list of housing decor rewards and Community Coupon costs.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 23, 2026 at 14:55
Arknights: Endfield – How to Increase Your AIC Factory Power
Learn how to increase your factory’s power capacity in Arknights: Endfield by using Thermal Banks, fuel types, and efficient energy setups!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Jan 23, 2026 at 13:59
Blizzard Just Killed a Sneaky Pre-Patch Gearing Trick
Blizzard’s stat squish had a bit of an oversight, allowing players access to old enchants that were long abandoned.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 23, 2026 at 12:48
Arknights: Endfield Celebrates Launch With More Free Rewards
To celebrate its successful launch, Arknights: Endfield is giving all players a free 10-pull on the current banner!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Jan 23, 2026 at 11:54
New Deadlock Patch Adds 6 Heroes, New Mode, & Patron Reworks
Deadlock’s new patch, Old Gods, New Blood, is finally live, bringing six new heroes, reworked Patrons and bases, a brand new 4v4 Street Brawl mode, and a massive wave of quality-of-life improvements.
Other Games
Other
Jan 23, 2026 at 01:40
Massive Transmog Discounts Are Coming, a Free Trial of Style Slot, and More!
More transmog system improvements and discounts are coming! 50% off, a faster free use, and Trial of Style-specific changes!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 23, 2026 at 01:21
Unholy Death Knights Took a Hit in Today’s Hotfixes
Major Unholy Death Knights nerfs arrive in today’s round of hotfixes!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 23, 2026 at 00:47
This Bug Is Stopping Gear Upgrades — Here’s a Possible Fix
Players are running into a brick wall when trying to upgrade items in the pre-patch, but there may be a simple solution!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 22, 2026 at 21:43
Pre-Patch DPS Is Completely Broken — Here’s What the Day 1 Log Rankings Show
Here’s a peek into the post-pre-patch, post-squish, post-ability pruning top DPS! Things are chaotic and entirely different from last season.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 22, 2026 at 21:04
The Mystery Is Over: WoW x Pringles Crimson Bow Tie Has Finally Been Revealed
WoW’s Crimson Bow Tie transmog is finally revealed! Here’s how to get this Pringles collaboration cosmetic before the promo ends in May 2026.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 22, 2026 at 21:04
The War Within Seasons Are Over: Farm These Two Mounts Now!
The seasonal content in The War Within has ended with the Midnight Pre-Patch. These mounts can now be farmed in dungeons every day!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 22, 2026 at 20:30
Those Midnight Season 1 Dungeons Are Locked on Purpose: Here’s Why
The Midnight pre-patch is live, but Season 1 isn’t. Blizzard explains why several dungeons are unavailable right now.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 22, 2026 at 20:07
Is Genshin Impact Headed to Steam?
Speculation is growing that Genshin Impact could be coming to Steam after the game’s client was found attempting to load Steam’s API.
Gacha
Gacha
Jan 22, 2026 at 19:49
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21 Jan. 2026: Fire Mage Easy Mode
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