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Diablo 4’s Hardest Difficulty Cleared in Just 17 Hours
Torment 12 in Diablo 4 has already been cleared in just 17 hours. Mekuna pushes the hardest difficulty on day one of Lord of Hatred.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 06:52
Blizzard Buffs War Plans Party Rewards in Diablo 4 Hotfix 3
Diablo 4 Hotfix 3 is live. It fixes War Plans party rewards, damage scaling of two skills, and addresses several talisman bugs.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 06:20
Void Assaults, Class and World Quest Fixes: Midnight 12.0.5 Hotfixes, April 29th
Four classes get a number of improvements, as World Quests give the proper amount of reputation once again, and more in today’s hotfixes.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 01:42
Best Diablo 4 Season 13 Builds and Tier Lists
Here are the best Diablo 4 Season 13 builds for leveling, farming, bossing, and pushing endgame content right now.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 19:10
WoW May Trading Post Preview: Gilnean Rewards You Don’t Want to Miss
WoW’s May Trading Post brings Gilneas-inspired rewards, including noble steeds, top hats, and the Scarred Tabard of Gilneas.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 17:11
Mortenax Blade Overview: Abilities & Best Weapon for Honkai: Star Rail
Check out Mortenax Balde’s abilities and best Light Cone now! Get ready for his arrival in 4.3 and see what he’s about.
Honkai: Star Rail
HSR
Yesterday at 15:16
Warcraft Returns! 10th Anniversary Edition SteelBook Now Available for Pre-Order
Celebrate 10 years of Warcraft with a new 4K Steelbook edition now available for pre-order, bringing Azeroth back to your collection shelf.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 15:07
Mortenax Blade Ascension and Talent Materials in Honkai: Star Rail
Check out the Ascension, Skills and Trace Materials for Mortenax Blade ahead of Version 4.3. Learn everything you need to know here!
Honkai: Star Rail
HSR
Yesterday at 14:43
Insane Solo Ritual Site Farm Is Printing Hero Crests in WoW Right Now
Solo Tier 5 Ritual Site farming made easy. PetePlayed’s route delivers huge Hero Crest gains and fast alt gearing efficiency.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 14:21
Scars of Honor Beginner’s Guide
Get ready for the Scars of Honor playtest (April 30–May 11) with this beginner’s guide covering classes, progression, dungeons, and key tips.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 13:50
Most Diablo 4 Players Missed Mephisto’s Weirdest Moment Yet
Blizzard dropped two bizarre Lord of Hatred shorts — and Mephisto eating Coffin Toast is just the start.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 12:41
This Bonus Roll Hack Could Boost Your BiS Chances in WoW This Week
Boost your BiS chances in WoW this week with this bonus roll hack. A simple loot spec trick can help you make every Nebulous Voidcore count.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 12:08
Neverness to Everness Tier List Early Rankings
Our Neverness to Everness tier list is now live. Learn how rankings are determined and how each character ranks at launch!
Neverness to Everness
NTE
Yesterday at 11:24
Neverness to Everness Twitch Drops Are Now Live!
Neverness to Everness launched Twitch rewards! Watch NTE Streams and earn free Annulith and upgrade materials.
Neverness to Everness
NTE
Yesterday at 11:01
Neverness to Everness Is Live and Gifting Even More Free Rewards!
Neverness to Everness is live, with new launch rewards including 1,600 Annulith, a free S-Class selector, and more limited-time codes!
Neverness to Everness
NTE
Yesterday at 10:26
Zenless Zone Zero Teases Season 3 With First Look at Roscaelifer and New Agents
Zenless Zone Zero teases its Season 3 reveal, introducing the floating city Roscaelifer and two new agents, Velina and Norma.
Zenless Zone Zero
ZZZ
Yesterday at 09:57
Diablo 4 Hotfix #1 Resolves Xbox Deluxe Edition and Talisman Tab Issues
Blizzard resolves Xbox Deluxe Edition entitlement issues and restores the missing Talisman tab in Diablo 4 Hotfix #1.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 06:45
Diablo 4 Hotfix 2 Nerfs Iron Maiden, Bone Prison, and Monster Health
Diablo 4 Hotfix 2 is live, fixing the overtuned skills, plus inflated health pools on Pangs of Duriel and Infernal Prison.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 01:12
Players Realize Aspects Can’t Be Targeted in Lord of Hatred
Diablo 4 players are realizing Legendary Aspects can’t be targeted through dungeons anymore. Here’s how the new system works in Lord of Hatred.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 01:04
Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Soundtrack Now Available
Composed by Ted Reedy and Ryan Amon, the Lord of Hatred soundtrack captures Mephisto’s return in Diablo 4.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 00:21
Class Fixes and Dungeon Tuning: Midnight 12.0.5 Hotfixes, April 28th
3 more classes and 2 more dungeons get fixes in today’s batch, in addition to a Decor Duel fix that affects player participation credit!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 00:13
Blood Rush in Diablo 4 Fixes Necromancer Mobility
Blood Rush has come to Diablo 4, giving Necromancers the mobility skill fans have missed since Diablo 3. Here’s how it works.
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 28, 2026 at 23:32
FFXIV Players: Here’s Every Major Drop Before Evercold Hits
Cosmic tools, a new Ultimate, and Beastmaster are coming. Here’s exactly when each FFXIV patch drops before Evercold in January 2027.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Apr 28, 2026 at 20:53
Lord of Hatred’s First Hotfix Unblocks Two Quests Players Were Stuck On
Blizzard’s first Lord of Hatred hotfix fixes two quest bugs. Here’s what was rolled back.
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 28, 2026 at 20:41
Updating Quel’Thalas: New Blizzard Video on Rebuilding the Zone for Midnight
A new video on WoW’s YouTube channel does a deep dive on the rebuilding of Quel’Thalas for Midnight. Check out what went into the process!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 28, 2026 at 19:24
How to Obtain All Collectibles From the Broken Throne Ritual Site
Broken Point is the Ritual Site available this week, with plenty of collectibles for players. Obtain them before next week’s rotation!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 28, 2026 at 18:34
Is Rerolling Worth It in Neverness to Everness?
Is rerolling worth it in Neverness to Everness? We looked at the time investment, pull rates, and how it works!
Neverness to Everness
NTE
Apr 28, 2026 at 15:06
Where Does Your Class Rank in DPS? 12.0.5’s Winners and Losers Are Clear
After 6 weeks of Mythic raiding, WoW DPS data shows strong winners and clear underperformers in Patch 12.0.5.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 28, 2026 at 14:15
WoW Patch 12.0.7 Is Already in Internal Testing and Adds Another One-Boss Raid
Patch 12.0.5 just landed but Blizzard is already deep into 12.0.7 internal testing — bringing Void Assaults, Turbulent Timeways, and a new Sporefall raid.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 28, 2026 at 14:14
Neverness to Everness Gives Multiple Free Characters at Launch
Neverness to Everness gives multiple free characters at launch, but who are they and are they really useful or not?
Neverness to Everness
NTE
Apr 28, 2026 at 13:59
“WoW Has to Reset” Says Former Blizzard President Ybarra as QA Controversy Resurfaces
Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra says WoW “has to reset” after Patch 12.0.5 backlash, but QA cuts spark renewed criticism.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 28, 2026 at 13:16
Neverness to Everness Reveals Circle Bounty Battle Pass
Neverness to Everness reveals its Circle Bounty system for launch, featuring free rewards, premium rewards, and a full progression system!
Neverness to Everness
NTE
Apr 28, 2026 at 10:12
Zenless Zone Zero Makes the Proxy Playable but Something Feels Off
Pyrois brings the Proxy into combat in Zenless Zone Zero, yet players question the lack of differences and wonder if it is a free agent.
Zenless Zone Zero
ZZZ
Apr 28, 2026 at 08:49
Solution for Xbox Players Unable to Claim Deluxe Rewards
Blizzard has informed Xbox players how to claim deluxe rewards that may be missing due to an issue.
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 28, 2026 at 04:38
Evangelion Alliance Raid Announced for FFXIV Evercold in 2027
The legendary mecha series arrives in FFXIV, but what’s with the Yoko Taro connection? Learn more about when this collaboration will release.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Apr 28, 2026 at 04:13
FFXIV Launching on Switch 2 But Leaving PS4 — Here’s What You Need to Know
The critically-acclaimed MMORPG is launching on Nintendo in August, but there’s a catch. Don’t miss this important info about subscriptions!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Apr 28, 2026 at 04:01
Need a Workaround for Diablo 4’s “She Sleeps Within You” Quest Bug?
There’s a known issue with the “She Sleeps Within You” quest in which the interactable fails to appear. Here’s the official workaround.
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 28, 2026 at 02:38
Many More Class Fixes: Midnight 12.0.5 Hotfixes, April 27th
We have a lot more class fixes and more in today’s hotfix batch, as Blizzard work on improving the 12.0.5 launch.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 28, 2026 at 01:26
Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Talisman Tab Missing
Diablo 4 players report the talisman tab missing, with Blizzard confirming it as a known issue.
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 28, 2026 at 01:04
Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Queue Times Surge
Diablo 4 queue times are climbing fast as login issues continue, with Blizzard confirming ongoing server strain.
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 28, 2026 at 00:45
WELCOME TO ICY VEINS!
On Icy Veins, you will find news and guides about your favorite video games:
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27 Mar. 2027: Thorns Bombardment Crusader Gear, Gems, and Paragon Points
- Added Season 38 advice for Ethereal weapons.
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27 Mar. 2027: Thorns Bombardment Crusader Introduction
- Added Season 38 advice for Ethereal weapons.
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27 Mar. 2027: Thorns Bombardment Crusader Speed Farming
- Added Season 38 advice for Ethereal weapons.
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29 Apr. 2026: Hathor
- Added build info for Hathor.
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29 Apr. 2026: Jiuyuan
- Guide updated for Global Launch.