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Mother’s Blessing Returns to Diablo 4
Mother’s Blessing has returned to Diablo 4, giving players a limited-time boost to XP and gold just in time for Season 11. Whether you’re grinding endgame content or jumping in for the first time, now’s the perfect moment to level faster and stack rewards before the event ends.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 23:16
Diablo 4 Leaderboard Results Currently Bugged
Blizzard has confirmed an issue with Diablo 4 leaderboards during The Tower beta, with results not displaying correctly for all classes.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 21:57
Dungeon Event Spiked Retail M+, But Level 200 Remix Runs Raise Questions
Dungeon events boosted Retail M+ activity, but Remix’s sudden level 200 clears are drawing scrutiny and investigation.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 21:46
This 1v3 Raid Boss Solo Wasn’t Supposed to Be Possible: the Lazy Demon Hunters
The Soul Hunters go down to a single Death Knight in current-tier Manaforge: Omega, as Venn claims another solo raid boss kill!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 21:22
Before Midnight: These WoW Rewards Are About to Disappear
The Midnight pre-patch locks out mounts, titles, and achievements. If you care about flex rewards, the clock is almost out.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 20:20
Diablo 4 Disables Executioner’s Affix After Patch Audio Bug
Blizzard has temporarily disabled the Executioner’s affix in Diablo 4 due to a persistent audio bug after latest patch went live.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 18:25
Is Persona’s 30th Anniversary Site Quietly Teasing the Next Chapter?
A line on the Persona 30th Anniversary website has fans speculating about what is next for the series, including a possible Persona 6 reveal.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 17:09
Genshin Impact Luna IV Launches With Long Awaited Character
Genshin Impact Luna IV launches this week with new banners featuring Columbina, and prepares for Lantern Rite with surprising new characters!
Genshin Impact
Genshin
Yesterday at 15:50
Blizzard’s Next Big Bet Is StarCraft — And It’s Sooner Than You Think
A new StarCraft game is quietly in development, and its BlizzCon 2026 timing says a lot about Blizzard’s future plans.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 15:45
Diablo 4’s Tower Goes Live With Major Changes From The PTR
Diablo 4’s Tower goes live today, but it plays differently than it did on PTR. Blizzard adjusted bosses, pylons, and rewards.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 14:40
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Sounds Like A Proper RPG
New developer details reveal how The Expanse: Osiris Reborn handles RPG choice, companions, and grounded sci-fi in a 30–40 hour experience.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 13:42
Before Legion Remix Ends, Make Sure You Didn’t Miss These Rewards
Legion Remix is closing soon. A simple tool lets collectors double-check unfinished achievements and items before it’s too late.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 13:07
Arknights: Endfield Announces Global Broadcast Ahead of Release
Arknights: Endfield will host a Global Broadcast ahead of release, revealing major release-related announcements and more!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Yesterday at 13:03
How to Survive Hardcore Mode in Diablo 4
Thinking about trying Hardcore in Diablo 4? Here is how to survive, avoid common mistakes, and not lose your character early.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 11:03
Get This Delve Achievement Fast And Easy Today While You Still Can!
Get your Flickergate achievement extremely quickly while you still can, as today’s Bountiful Delve is perfect for it!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 06:36
This Mount Drops from the Midnight Season 1 Delve Nemesis
Check out the mount dropping from Nullaeus, the Midnight Season 1 delve nemesis!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 11, 2026 at 20:44
WoW Players Voted the Most Iconic Class for Every Race
Which class is the most iconic for each WoW race? We have a community-voted answer, with some obvious picks and some surprising ones!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 11, 2026 at 20:22
Midnight Season 1 Just Delayed Guaranteed Tier Gear
Midnight’s raid schedule quietly pushes guaranteed tier and omnitokens back weeks. Here’s why Season 1 gearing will feel slower than usual.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 11, 2026 at 18:44
Been on Break From FFXIV? Don’t Miss Extra Sub Time with the Free Login Campaign!
Learn what you need to know to be eligible, and how to redeem four free days of playtime in Final Fantasy XIV.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Jan 11, 2026 at 04:29
Switch 2’s Holiday Sales Came in Lower Than Original Console’s
Was the lower number the result of a slower Christmas period, waning Black Friday enthusiasm, or lack of interest in the console?
Other Games
Other
Jan 11, 2026 at 00:04
Midnight’s Voidstorm Zone Has Secret Working Black Holes
Midnight is not kidding around with its Void theme, as it’s endgame zone has interconnected Black Holes players can fly through!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 10, 2026 at 21:19
WoW Housing Has Reached Peak Crossover With This R2-D2 Build
We may have surpassed the Star Destroyer house with this R2-D2 build! It certainly wins in terms of cuteness and creativity at least.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 10, 2026 at 20:54
How to Unlock Gambit Beneath the Shimmer and Beat the Boss in Where Winds Meet
Update 1.2 brings Where Winds Meet’s Kaifeng story to a close. Learn how to access the final quest and prepare for its punishing boss.
Other Games
Other
Jan 10, 2026 at 19:10
Studio Wildcard Explains Why ARK 2 Is Still Years Away
ARK 2 is not coming anytime soon, and Studio Wildcard says that is intentional. The team explains how they want to build a better sequel.
Other Games
Other
Jan 10, 2026 at 17:12
Diablo 4 Upcoming Update Focuses on the Tower and Bug Fixes
Diablo 4’s upcoming update introduces The Tower in beta, alongside balance changes, fixes, and quality-of-life improvements across the game.
Diablo IV
D4
Jan 10, 2026 at 10:26
Charter Neighbourhoods May Arrive in Midnight Pre-Patch
The Midnight beta hints that Charter Neighbourhoods could be coming with the pre-patch, letting players purchase private housing areas and invite friends. While most neighbourhoods are still empty, this new system promises more control and social interaction for housing enthusiasts.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 10, 2026 at 02:27
Larian Studios Ditches Generative AI for Divinity Concept Art
Larian Studios is walking back its plans to use AI-generated concept art for Divinity after facing strong backlash from fans. In a recent AMA, CEO Swen Vincke confirmed the studio will no longer rely on generative AI for creative assets, reassuring players that human-made art will remain at the heart of the project. While AI will still play a limited role behind the scenes, Larian says creativity — not automation — will define Divinity’s future.
Other Games
Other
Jan 10, 2026 at 00:45
PvP Honor Rankings Extended a Week on Classic Anniversary
Blizzard have extended the Honor rank deadline to the end of this reset, right up until the Burning Crusade pre-patch!
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Jan 09, 2026 at 23:08
This One Image Explains Midnight Season 1 Gear Progression: Crests, Item Levels, Loot Sources, and More
Here comes the full loot table featuring all the post-squish crest upgrade tracks, drop sources, and many additional changes in Midnight!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Jan 09, 2026 at 22:00
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.