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Rem Arrives in Deadlock, Boosting Player Count to 100K
Deadlock’s new hero, Rem, has officially arrived! The Sleepy Support hero brings healing, crowd control, and helpers to the battlefield, driving player numbers to nearly 100K.
Other Games
Other
Today at 01:46
WoW Patch 11.2.7 Locked a Meta Achievement Behind a Bugged Quest
A missing world quest is blocking Worldsoul-Searching for weeks, and Blizzard still hasn’t fixed it. If you missed it, you’re stuck.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 01:43
Players Get Big Class Fixes and Housing Updates in Jan 26 War Within Hotfixes
We have hotfixes coming in for the pre-patch, with Devourers getting a fix, class tuning, raid, dungeon, and housing improvements, and more!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 01:03
Highguard 2026 Roadmap Revealed After Rough Steam Launch
Highguard’s launch has been rocky, earning mostly negative Steam reviews. Now the developers are betting on a big 2026 roadmap packed with new content to win players back.
Other Games
Other
Today at 00:20
Highguard Debuts to “Mostly Negative” Steam Reviews
Highguard’s Steam launch is off to a rough start. Player counts are dropping as reviews criticize optimization, anticheat, and overwhelming gameplay systems.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 23:34
Resident Evil Leaks Suggest Darker, Bigger Code Veronica Remake
Leaks suggest Resident Evil: Code Veronica Remake could release in 2027 with more gruesome zombies, an expanded story, and more!
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 21:49
Legion Remix Mix Up: New Free Trading Post Activity Added
A new free activity will be awarded to players, as certain Legion Remix activities were not tracked nor awarded properly!!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 21:36
New Mount, Transmog Sets, Pets, Housing Decor: Twilight Ascension Pre-Patch Event
The Twilight’s Ascension pre-patch event has been detailed, from all the rewards, events, vendors, and currencies, so here’s everything!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 21:05
Unholy’s Nerf, Survival’s Triumph: First Midnight Pre-Patch Raid DPS Logs
The first full logs of the pre-patch are in, and things are very different from before! Survival takes the cake!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 20:54
TWW S3 Ends Strong While Remix M+ Goes All-In on Cosmetics
The final Mythic+ week didn’t collapse. Activity held steady and player focus shifted hard toward cosmetic key levels.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 20:17
Lunar Festival 2026 Is a Housing Goldmine for WoW Collectors
Pandaria-themed decor, mounts, and cosmetics are coming back, and some may not be earnable in-game. Here’s why collectors should pay attention.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 18:29
Why You Might Want to Skip Signature Weapons in Arknights: Endfield
Getting a 6-star early in Arknights: Endfield should feel great, but the banner system can turn luck into frustration.
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Yesterday at 17:49
FREE WoW Mounts?! Blizzard Teams Up With Razer for a Massive Giveaway
Blizzard teams up with Razer for a WoW giveaway featuring exclusive mounts and a battle pet—no purchase required.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 16:27
Diablo 4 Gets a Blizzard Spotlight Stream on February 11
Blizzard has announced a Diablo 4 spotlight for February 11, likely sharing updates on the next Season and the Lord of Hatred expansion.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 16:17
Player Housing Just Leveled Up: All Mechagnome Endeavour Rewards Revealed
The Mechagnome Endeavour arrives in the Midnight pre-patch! See every Player Housing decor reward, prices, and where to buy them.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 16:07
Hidden Quests Could Be Killing Your WoW FPS—Here’s the Fix
Struggling with slow FPS on one WoW character? Hidden quests could be the culprit. Use this macro to untrack them and improve performance.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 15:43
Diablo 4 Reminder: Sanctified Aspects Do Not Stack
Sanctified Aspects in Diablo 4 follow the same stacking rules as Legendary Aspects. Here is what stacks and what does not.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 15:22
WoW Players Finally Get a Date for Blizzard’s Next Big Reveal
Blizzard just locked in when we’ll hear what’s next for World of Warcraft and it’s sooner than you think.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 15:18
How to Farm Stock Bills Fast in Arknights: Endfield
Stock Bills add up fast in Arknights: Endfield. Here is the best way to farm them quickly using an easy and fast method!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Yesterday at 13:42
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
Jan 25, 2026 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
Jan 25, 2026 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
Jan 25, 2026 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
Jan 25, 2026 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
Jan 25, 2026 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
Jan 25, 2026 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
Jan 25, 2026 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
Jan 25, 2026 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
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21 Jan. 2026: Arcane Mage Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
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21 Jan. 2026: Fire Mage Easy Mode
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21 Jan. 2026: Fire Mage Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
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