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Patch 10.2.7 Giveaway: Lucky Quilen Cub Pet
To celebrate the next week's Patch 10.2.7 launch, Blizzard provided us with a code for the Lucky Quilen Cub pet that we're giving away on Twitter. Find out how to enter the giveaway!
World of Warcraft
WoW
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Today at 11:26
Priest Changes in War Within Alpha Build 54521
Blizzard added new Hero Talents for Priests in the latest War Within Alpha build.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 09:08
Awesome Hallowfall Crystal Void Switch Animation
We've all seen the giant Hallowfall crystal and just how great it looks, but as it turns out, the light emanating from it actually changes in a sort of strange day/night cycle, and we get a really awesome transition into Void light animation!
World of Warcraft
WoW
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Today at 04:06
Wrath Classic PvP Gear Significantly Discounted
Blizzard has announced they reduced the costs of Wrath Classic PvP gear by 66%, due to lower Honor gains during the Cataclysm pre-patch.
WotLK Classic
WotLK Classic
Today at 00:49
Cataclysm Classic Hotfixes: May 3rd
Today's Cataclysm hotfixes bring Bloodlust and Heroism fixes, no more double trap drop animations for Hunters, a big fix for healing over time, as well as several holiday improvements.
Cataclysm Classic
Cata Classic
Today at 00:18
Paladin Changes in War Within Alpha Build 54521
We've summarized all Paladin changes that went live in the third War Within Alpha build. Check them out!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 20:52
9 Players with 100% Achievement Completion
It's game over until next week for 9 players who've earned every available achievement that grants points! Congrats!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 20:44
Monk Changes in War Within Alpha Build 54521
Here are the Monk changes we've spotted in the third War Within Alpha build.
World of Warcraft
WoW
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Yesterday at 19:20
Children's Week Extended by 1 Week
Due to bugs, Blizzard has decided to extend Children's Week by one more week to give players more time to finish the meta-achievement!
World of Warcraft
WoW
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Yesterday at 15:55
Mage Class Changes in War Within Alpha Build 54521
Mages received a lot of class changes in the third Alpha build and we covered them all in this post.
World of Warcraft
WoW
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Yesterday at 15:06
Earthen Shaman Totems in War Within
Earthen Shamans got brand new totem models in the War Within expansion!
World of Warcraft
WoW
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Yesterday at 13:26
Spellbook Changes in War Within
In the War Within expansion, Blizzard has revamped the spellbook and you can even make it smaller.
World of Warcraft
WoW
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Yesterday at 13:26
Tier Tokens from Legacy Raids Will Be Account-Wide in War Within
Blizzard confirmed that Tier Tokens from Legacy raids (Shadowlands and earlier) will be Warbound (account-wide) in the War Within, so if they drop on your main, you can send them to your alts.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 09:40
Comprehensive To-Do List for Dragonflight Season 4 Week 2
The second week of Season 4 is under way and we've updated our weekly to-do list. Check it out to find out what's new!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 09:20
Earthen Paladin Mount in War Within
The Earthen Allied Race can roll Paladins and Blizzard added a new class mount for them in War Within.
World of Warcraft
WoW
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Yesterday at 09:20
Dragonflight 10.2.6 and Cata Classic Hotfixes, May 2nd
We have more Mythic+ dungeon changes coming in 10.2.6, as well as a Feral fix, item improvements including Billion rings and amulets being able to get sockets and upgrades, and more. There's also Cata Classic improvements, with Mages and Paladins getting some attention, as well as Worgen and more!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 00:59
Warrior Changes and Explanations in the War Within Alpha: May 2nd
Blizzard have also detailed and explained changes coming to all three Warrior specs in this week's build, with Arms' AoE rotation getting some attention.
World of Warcraft
WoW
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May 02, 2024 at 23:40
Retribution Paladin Changes and Explanations in the War Within Alpha: May 2nd
Here come the Paladin adjustments for this week's Alpha build, with Retribution getting all the attention.
World of Warcraft
WoW
May 02, 2024 at 23:32
Mage Changes and Explanations in the War Within Alpha: May 2nd
Arcane is in focus for today's Alpha changes, as Blizzard detail their goals and thinking behind some big changes for the spec. Fire and Frost also get some changes, with two Hero trees being adjusted as well.
World of Warcraft
WoW
May 02, 2024 at 23:05
Warlock Changes and Explanations in War Within Alpha: May 2nd
Blizzard have detailed the changes that arrived for Warlocks in this week's Alpha build, with Demonology being the main focus, with Affliction and two Hero trees getting some changes as well.
World of Warcraft
WoW
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May 02, 2024 at 22:59
Legacy Class Set Tokens to Be Warbound in War Within
Blizzard have announced that class set tokens will be Warbound! This applies to Shadowlands and earlier raids, meaning that you will be able to send set tokens to your Warband alts! This feature should be arriving with the War Within pre-patch as well, so we'll be collecting those sets much easier relatively soon!
World of Warcraft
WoW
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May 02, 2024 at 21:55
War Within Alpha Development Notes: May 2nd
Here comes this week's Alpha build, with Hallowfall opening up, a level 78 cap, lots of class changes, including some reworks, and more!
World of Warcraft
WoW
May 02, 2024 at 21:43
Diablo 4 Season 4: Loot Reborn Patch Notes
Here come the official Diablo 4 Season 4: Loot Reborn patch notes, with everything from the new systems, features, permanent updates and more!
Diablo IV
D4
May 02, 2024 at 19:49
A Preview of Nerubian Beetle Mounts in War Within
Last week's War Within Alpha build added a couple of Nerubian Beetle mounts that we examine closely in this post.
World of Warcraft
WoW
May 02, 2024 at 19:18
Season 4: Loot Reborn Trailer and Featurette
Here comes the trailer/featurette on Diablo 4 Season 4: Loot Reborn, as we get a direct look at the major new features!
Diablo IV
D4
May 02, 2024 at 18:08
Season 4 Developer Livestream Summary: May 2nd
We’re liveblogging the latest Diablo 4 livestream dedicated to Season 4!
Diablo IV
D4
May 02, 2024 at 17:54
Patch 10.2.7: Dark Heart Content Update Notes
Here come the official content notes for the final Dragonflight patch, as we learn everything Dark Heart is bringing and changing.
World of Warcraft
WoW
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May 02, 2024 at 17:34
Confront Xal'atath in Dark Heart Arriving May 7th
Dragonflight's final patch and the War Within prelude Dark Heart hits live servers on May 7. Confront Xal'atath and learn more about what the patch has to offer!
World of Warcraft
WoW
May 02, 2024 at 17:04
FFXIV - Letter From the Producer Live Part LXXXI
With the launch of Dawntrail approaching, players are eagerly awaiting news about all the new features, as well as upgrades to previously existing systems and classes. This is what will be discussed in the upcoming live letter. Here is when it will happen and what you need to know!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
May 02, 2024 at 16:30
How Cataclysm Changed Azeorth's Zones
Since we've entered the Cataclysm Classic pre-patch, we're taking a look at a couple of videos covering the many, many changes that arrived with the original Cataclysm way back in 2010, as they take us through all the major modifications! Cata was the biggest change ever introduced to the actual world of WoW, stepping from the classic look to a new one, and few zones on Azeroth were left untouched.
World of Warcraft
WoW
4 comments
May 02, 2024 at 16:26
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- 25 Apr. 2025: Shadow Priest Introduction
- Update video to Season 4 playlist.
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