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The Best Housing Spot? Planner Tool Reveals Plot Popularity!
What’s the best plot for your house? One very useful tool for planning your neighborhood brought with it popularity numbers from many players!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 21:10
Last Day to Grab This Awesome Pretty Much Permanent Sethrak Transformation Toy!
Grab this excellent snake-man transformation toy while you still can, as it’s not only cheap and easy to get, but can also last permanently!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 20:43
Class Guides Updated for WoW Patch 11.2.7
We’ve updated all our class guides for Patch 11.2.7!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 19:11
Patch 11.2.7: The Warning Official Content Update Notes
Blizzard just dropped the official content update notes for Patch 11.2.7: The Warning. Check out what’s coming in the patch!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 19:06
Your Future WoW Home Might Already Have Dozens of Hidden Decor Unlocks!
You may be sitting on housing decor you never knew you earned. Here’s why your old achievements matter more than ever in The War Within!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 18:34
Diablo 4 Sets the Date for Its Big Season 11 Reveal
Blizzard just revealed the date of Diablo 4’s next Developer Update livestream. Find out when and what the team has prepared!
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 18:25
Someone Unexpected Has Shown Up in the Patch 11.2.7 Launch Trailer!
Blizzard just dropped the launch trailer for Patch 11.2.7 that’s releasing tomorrow! Guess who’s returning during the Midnight prologue?
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 18:22
New Patch 11.2.7 Twitch Drop Announced: Topsy Turvy Joker’s Mask
Blizzard just announced a new Twitch Drop available starting tomorrow with the launch of the 11.2.7 content update.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 18:03
Where Winds Meet Goes Mobile With Full Cross-Play This December
Where Winds Meet is launching on mobile on December 12 with full cross-play and shared progress across PC, PS, and mobile. Pre-registration is live now.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 16:53
Mythic+ Activity Tanks After Event Week While Remix Keeps Freefalling
Retail M+ slows sharply after the event bonus week, while Legion Remix M+ keeps losing players at a stunning pace. What’s diving the drop?
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 16:08
Keep the Wind With You: The Where Winds Meet OST Is Out Now
The full Where Winds Meet OST is now streaming worldwide. A perfect way to stay in the Wuxia world even when you are not in-game.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 16:04
This Hobbit Hole Build is Changing How Players See Housing
A cozy Hobbit-style build is taking over socials and inspiring players to design their own hillside retreats this week!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 14:57
Human Dark Rangers Might Be Closer Than Anyone Expected
A strange NPC in Stormwind has players wondering if players are finally joining the Dark Ranger club. The detail everyone’s watching…
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 14:54
Quest Skips, Achi Fixes, Returning Loot and More: War Within Weekly Hotfix Summary, November 24th – December 1st
Here comes the weekly hotfix summary, with Legion Remix getting the improvements, from quest skips to achievement fixes, and more.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 06:42
The Best Reindeer Mount, an Awesome Gun, Christmas Weapons: All New and Returning December Trading Post Offers (Video)
Here are all the December Trading Post offers, with some awesome returning items in addition to the announced new ones!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 06:35
8 Hours Without WoW This Week as Patch 11.2.7 Rolls Out
Patch 11.2.7 comes with an extended maintenance window. Check when your region goes offline before planning your reset!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 30, 2025 at 23:42
Lapsed Subscriptions, Time to House, Picking a Plot and More: Housing 101 – An Official Through WoW’s Biggest New Feature
Here’s the official full overview of player Housing, as Blizzard detail all the key elements to get you in your home!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 30, 2025 at 20:53
How to Unlock Every Hidden Artifact Appearance in Legion Remix (With Video Guide)
Grab those hidden artifact appearances now! Whether it’s Remix or retail, you’ll want these amazing looks, and here’s how to get each one!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 30, 2025 at 20:16
All Herbs Needed for Housing Decor Dyes in Midnight
What will you need for that all-important housing decor coloring? Sorted by expansion, here’s a great overview of the Housing dye sources.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 30, 2025 at 19:28
Genshin Impact Snowveil Season Miliastra Wonderland 6.2 Update
Miliastra Wonderland Snowveil Season update is coming in Genshin Impact. Check out what we can expect to see in the upcoming release.
Genshin Impact
Genshin
Nov 30, 2025 at 19:00
Is the Game Awards Monument Teasing Diablo 4’s Next Expansion?
A mysterious monument near The Game Awards location is raising questions about a possible Diablo 4 expansion reveal.
Diablo IV
D4
Nov 30, 2025 at 11:45
Blizzard Just Reopened This Pirate Dragon Mount for Everyone in 11.2.7
Last season’s achievement mount will be on Timewalking vendors in Patch 11.2.7, opening the door for players who missed the original window.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 29, 2025 at 20:46
This $3,700 Flex Will Become Farmable in MoP Classic
Players are realizing a mount once locked behind the TCG paywall is suddenly up for grabs in MoP Classic. The catch is how you earn it.
MoP Classic
MoP
Nov 29, 2025 at 15:12
Mass Effect Fans Have a Good Reason To Watch The Game Awards
One of the most anticipated sci fi titles of the decade gets a new update at The Game Awards. If you enjoy games like Mass Effect, watch on December 11.
Other Games
Other
Nov 29, 2025 at 10:53
Midnight Finally Adds Dagger Transmog Freedom—With One Big Catch
Dagger users rejoice! Well, not all. Certainly not the most important ones. Transmog limitations are being removed in Midnight… for some.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 28, 2025 at 22:22
WeakAuras Responds to Addon Limitation Loosening in Midnight
After recent loosening of addon restrictions and Blizzard’s promises to further adjust their changes, WeakAuras is sticking to their guns.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 28, 2025 at 21:38
China’s Titan Reforged Servers Bring Back Invincible With a Twist
China’s Titan Reforged launch brings a new spin on Invincible, and players across NA and EU are already asking why they can’t get it too.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 28, 2025 at 18:19
Yakuza 0 Gets Removed Soon and Replaced by the Director’s Cut
Yakuza 0 will be delisted on December 8 and gets replaced by the Director’s Cut, with discounted upgrades available for digital owners.
Other Games
Other
Nov 28, 2025 at 18:10
Your Darkfuse Rep Grind Is About To Get Way Easier
A rare holiday overlap is about to slash your Darkfuse grind time. Players farming the Demolisher or black coat won’t want to miss this window.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 28, 2025 at 18:04
Blood Elf Players Fear Blizzard Might Change the Music in Quel’Thalas
Players exploring the Midnight Beta love the new Quel’Thalas, but one missing piece has everyone nervous. The music isn’t in the game yet.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Nov 28, 2025 at 17:29
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.;
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- Barbarian builds, Druid builds, Necromancer builds, Rogue builds, Sorcerer builds, and various guides for Diablo 4;
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09 Dec. 2025: Balance Druid
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09 Dec. 2025: Balance Druid Gear and Best in Slot
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