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Blizzard has released hotfixes for both Cataclysm Classic and Season of Discovery, targeting Darkmoon Deck turn-ins in Cataclysm and an Efflorescence bug in SoD.

Once the bane of the low-level questers in Elwynn Forest, players will finally see Hogger captured and thrown into the Stockades in one of the many dungeon changes that occur as a part of Cataclysm Classic. Dungeon Changes in Cataclysm Classic With a range of changes that span from small updates to full revamps, the expansion brings Deadmines and Shadowfang Keep into the early end-game, with both dungeons receiving Heroic modes for players to complete at Level 85. We've put together a list of all the dungeon changes that you can expect to see in the old-world dungeons, as well as a compiled list of the new level recommendations for all of the dungeons through Lower and Upper Blackrock Spire!

Here you'll find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Burning Crusade Classic, Season of Discovery, and WoW Classic. Some of the hotfixes below take effect the moment they were implemented, while others may require scheduled realm restarts to go into effect. Please keep in mind that some issues cannot be addressed without a client-side patch update. This list will be updated as additional hotfixes are applied.

Blizzard has released Hotfixes to correct the Dwarven and Night Elf archaeology projects in Cataclysm Classic! In addition, they have confirmed that the Pterrordax Hatchling is available from Fossil Digsites once players reach Archaeology skill level 525.

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition has been announced for the Nintendo Switch. Slated for a July 18 release, the game is a collection classic NES titles—you can find the complete list below—that were part of the original Nintendo World Championships event. Check out the announcement trailer below the list of titles.

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of April 30th for Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch in Icecrown Citadel. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Icecrown Citadel statistics. Warcraft Logs' Icecrown Citadel Statistics

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.

A brutal year of gaming industry layoffs has led to the unceremonious closure of studios that many believed to be the definition of successful. There’s a lot of ink worth spilling on each studio, but one closure that stood out to me was Arkane Austin, which Microsoft said on Tuesday would close its doors. (The French side of the business, Arkane Lyon, will continue on.)

Here you'll find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Burning Crusade Classic, Season of Discovery, and WoW Classic. Some of the hotfixes below take effect the moment they were implemented, while others may require scheduled realm restarts to go into effect. Please keep in mind that some issues cannot be addressed without a client-side patch update. This list will be updated as additional hotfixes are applied.

It's a great time for fans of classic PC strategy games. Not only have we been treated to the first numbered Baldur's Gate for over 20 years, but a new Homeworld game is on the horizon.

Nintendo has announced Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, a new game coming out this July that tests players’ speedrunning skills in NES classics like Super Mario Bros. and Metroid.

Four years ago, Microsoft announced that it was working on a Perfect Dark reboot, finally bringing the cult classic FPS to modern audiences. A year later, it revealed that it was partnering with Crystal Dynamics on the project, but in 2022, the studio lost nearly half of its staff--including senior writers, the technical director, and the lead gameplay engineer to name a few. Things looked bleak, but two years on, it's reportedly not gotten any better.

Sometimes, the best Pokémon games are the classics. And while Nintendo hasn't made the games the easiest to access, Pokémon Gaia is the next best option.

A Prey fan account that's been diligently counting down the days, quite literally, for a sequel to the 2017 FPS, has thrown in the towel now that Arkane Austin has been shuttered.

In the most unsurprising news possible, Hades 2 is excellent. Anyone familiar with the first game — which Digital Trends voted one of the best games of all time — should have seen that coming, but it’s almost shocking how great the sequel is in its early access state. One might have expected an incomplete foundation to be built on over time, but developer Supergiant Games has already delivered what feels like a fantastic and fully formed product.

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.

Blizzard has released Hotfix notes for Cataclysm Classic, which include many quest fixes, spell corrections, and a recalibration of the PvP Resilience stat.

While many classic Nintendo consoles are known for fetching decent prices among collectors, the most recent one to hit the market may end up being the most expensive ever sold at auction. The world of video game collecting has exploded in recent years as rare games and consoles have become notorious for their impressive prices when sold to the right bidder. Original copies of NES classics like and have been known to be especially valuable, but an early build of a popular console may be even more lucrative for the seller.

With the Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch well underway, many players have noticed the absence of something that was widely anticipated — the Cataclysm Pre-Patch events. In the original Cataclysm, the Pre-Patch was split into four phases — Phases 1 and 2 set the stage for later, more severe events in Phases 3 and 4. From finding undercover members of the Twilight Cult in capital cities all the way to elemental invasion portals appearing around Azeroth, the Pre-Patch events had something for everyone — take a look!

does a lot of work to set up a climactic conclusion to the remake trilogy, but there's one key regard in which it's making the next game's job harder. Splitting one classic into three games is a tall order, even if the original packed more story into its relatively efficient runtime than many RPGs twice the length manage to tell. 's approach to expanding the story tries a lot of different things, some of which prove significantly more successful than others.

Join the path of discovery in Season of Discovery Phase 3. Beginning with weekly resets, players get the benefit of the Discoverer’s Delight experience buff*, which increases experience gains by 150% for all players through level 39 and 100% for players level 40-49! It’s a great time to join Season of Discovery, whether you’re just joining in the fun, or creating and leveling a whole new character.

Here you'll find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Burning Crusade Classic, Season of Discovery, and WoW Classic. Some of the hotfixes below take effect the moment they were implemented, while others may require scheduled realm restarts to go into effect. Please keep in mind that some issues cannot be addressed without a client-side patch update. This list will be updated as additional hotfixes are applied.

With the release of the Cataclysm Classic pre-patch, players can now take advantage of the Reforging system! This system allows players to take a portion of a single stat on a piece of gear and change it to a stat of their choice, including Mastery. We've covered all of the restrictions currently in place for Reforging, as well as where you can find your faction's Arcane Reforgers in our Cataclysm Classic Item Reforging Overview.

The Invincible has been updated to version 1.2 with the release of the Voyager update, 11 bit Studios and Starward Industries have confirmed. This new update adds new story slides, a wider field of view option, dynamic camera for the Rover, enhanced walking and sprinting speeds in some locations, and some smaller changes too. The full notes can be read below the update video.

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.

As the winds of autumn gather to whip us, like some sort of FromSoftware boss inspired by Devo, games shall emerge as your perfect reason to stay indoors. Admittedly, we're in the dead period of the year, so that means looking back to recent releases and classics of yore. If you do want to keep things seasonal, it's the perfect time to play the discounted Resi 4 Remake and Far Cry 5 below—both of which take place in autumn. Otherwise, just binge a ton of Yakuza games (purely because they're cheap and awesome).

Blizzard has released another round of hotfixes for Cataclysm Classic, including a fix for Blood Death Knights being hit by critical melee attacks and several Warlock abilities!

Blizzard has announced that the Discoverer's Delight experience buff will be increased beginning after the weekly reset on May 7th. This buff will increase experience gains for all characters through level 39 by 150%, and by 100% for characters level 40-49!

Video games can often reach interesting places when they throw together seemingly disparate ideas. Whether it's the blend of deep sea exploration and restaurant management sim in the delightful or the co-op smorgasbord of the wonderful, some truly enjoyable experiences can be found in these crossovers. Enter from developer Serious Sim and publisher Saber Interactive, which takes an interesting approach to the racing game.

Here you'll find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Burning Crusade Classic, Season of Discovery, and WoW Classic. Some of the hotfixes below take effect the moment they were implemented, while others may require scheduled realm restarts to go into effect. Please keep in mind that some issues cannot be addressed without a client-side patch update. This list will be updated as additional hotfixes are applied.

Love point-and-click games? Well, another one has just hit Android and it looks pretty interesting. Titled The Apocalypse Sacrifice, it’s been published by FOG Games. It’s their first title on Android and is free to play. It’s a new take on the classic genre, where piecing together who you are is just the beginning.

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.

The latest gameplay trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has seemingly confirmed that Grabs are returning alongside the iconic Sonic Sway counter move from Budokai Tenkaichi 3.

In a hotfix earlier this week, Blizzard announced that the Darkmoon Faire will not be coming to town during the Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch. Instead, the event will make a return sometime after launch.

We all know that Persona 5's Joker is a gamer at heart, regularly retiring to his room for a session of Punch Ouch or Train of Life on his secondhand retro console. He views his own physical and mental health as stats to increase, you don't get much more gamer than that. He's clearly a connoisseur of the classics, and a new mod for Persona 5 Royal is finally giving him access to one of te most iconic retro games out there - Doom.

Ed Boon has revealed that Mortal Kombat 1 is adding a skin for Scorpion based on his appearance from the iconic 1995 movie, with more possibly on the way for other fighters.

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.

As some of you may have already seen in your own raid groups, Paladins were able to capitalize on an unintended interaction between Seal of Righteousness, Seals of Command, and the Tiny Abomination in a Jar trinket after the Cataclysm Classic pre-patch launched. This allowed Paladins to deal unfathomable amounts of damage, to the point where the number calculations would often freeze or crash the game. While this isn't the only bug that the pre-patch launched with, the Seals of Command bug was quite literally game-breaking, both in terms of causing performance issues when triggered, as well as completely trivializing content (with some Paladins even going as far as being able to solo mobs in Icecrown Citadel).With the bug already fixed by Blizzard, we wanted to break down exactly how it functioned, and what the cause of it was.

Vampire Survivors is getting another DLC pack next week, this time bringing a crossover with Contra, Konami's classic shooter series. It wouldn't be a Contra mashup without the iconic Spread Shot, and developer Poncle has just revealed a bit about how the weapon will work in the indie smash.

Amazon’s been handing out plenty of discounts as part of its Gaming Week sale, but Nintendo Switch deals seem to be suffering. There just aren’t any major discounts on games for Ninty’s handheld - and the savings that are there… are already being beaten by Walmart. 

Blizzard has announced that they have reduced the price of Wrath of the Lich King Honor and Arena gear by 66%! PvP Vendors in Wrath of the Lich King Classic

Blizzard is aware of an issue that is limiting players from progressing their Archaeology profession, and they are working on a fix. We had to approach this issue in two steps. First, we fixed the bug a couple of days ago, so that it won’t happen to players who max their Archaeology.Second, we’re working on a fix for players who hit that point before the first hotfix.

Blizzard has updated their «Known Issues» list for Cataclysm Classic. These issues include Death Knight's Blood Presence and Frost Presence not working as intended, Heroic Burning Crusade dungeons deactivated, and the PvP Resilience stat not working.

Blizzard has released a Hotfix for Cataclysm Classic which resolved an issue that prevented Bloodlust and Heroism from working, corrected heal-over-time and damage-over-time ticks, and extended The Children's Week holiday for one week.

Legends of Aria Classic is preparing for its May 9th launch, but before then, everyone has a chance to see what the revamped ‘back to 2019’ MMORPG is like by participating in the open beta starting today.

The first Cataclysm Classic Raid Beta Test begins today at 1pm PDT! These tests include Pit Lord Argaloth in Baradin Hold, The Bastion of Twilight, Throne of the Four Winds, and Blackwing Descent.

Blizzard has released This Week in WoW for May 3rd!

Blizzard is aware of a bug that is not allowing the PvP Resilience stat to work properly in Cataclysm Classic. This issue will be resolved as a part of scheduled maintenance on May 7th.

Here you'll find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Burning Crusade Classic, Season of Discovery, and WoW Classic. Some of the hotfixes below take effect the moment they were implemented, while others may require scheduled realm restarts to go into effect. Please keep in mind that some issues cannot be addressed without a client-side patch update. This list will be updated as additional hotfixes are applied.

Catch up on all the latest World of Warcraft news from the last week—embrace the spirit of spring with May's Trading Post, take a dive into Norhrend Cup, mark your calendars for the next content update for Dragonflight—Dark Heart, learn more about the Cataclysm Classic Pre-Expansion, and more!

A new version of one of the rarest games of all time is coming to theNintendo Switch and it should hopefully appeal to retro fans and newcomers alike. Nintendo enthusiasts will undoubtedly remember a time when the company used to host the Nintendo World Championship, a tournament that saw competitors taking on a variety of different games based on popular releases to show off their skills with a controller. The Game Pak for the Nintendo World Championship 1990 event is considered the rarest NES game of all time but fortunately, a new version is on the way for Switch.

With rumors of a new Nintendo console heating up, it’s once again time to accept that the Switch’s long lifespan is coming to its end. 2024 will likely be the system’s last full year before a successor steals its thunder. That’s apparent in Nintendo’s recent first-party offerings, as the system is getting a lot of remasters and niche curveballs this year. As exclusives like Endless Ocean: Luminous underwhelm, you may have found yourself looking for reasons to fire up your Switch.

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.

Due to the impact several bugs have had on players, Blizzard has extended Children's Week by an additional week in Cataclysm Classic. Players will have more time to work towards earning What A Long, Strange Trip It's Been once the fixes are in!

Blizzard has released hotfixes for Cataclysm Classic, including fixes for a Children's Week quest as well as fixing how Mages' Ignite interacts with other spells.

The recent Master vs. Apprentice gameplay trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has finally outright confirmed that the game will feature alternate costumes. The hope for Vegeta's Badman shirt is still alive, folks.

Diablo 4’s new Loot Reborn update is nearly here, and will launch on May 14. Season 4’s theme is relatively light, it seems, but that’s to make way for the game’s biggest overhaul yet: loot. If you were tired of the classic “damage on Tuesdays” affixes and the general chaos of the game’s loot over the past year, Blizzard finally has you covered.

Blizzard has released a hype trailer for the release of Classic's Cataclysm expansion pre-patch! What to Do on Day 1 of Cataclysm Classic Pre-PatchCataclysm Pre-Patch Best in Slot Gear Guides

Here you'll find a list of hotfixes that address various issues related to World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Burning Crusade Classic, Season of Discovery, and WoW Classic. Some of the hotfixes below take effect the moment they were implemented, while others may require scheduled realm restarts to go into effect. Please keep in mind that some issues cannot be addressed without a client-side patch update. This list will be updated as additional hotfixes are applied.

Once Apple opened the floodgates and allowed emulators onto the App Store, Delta was one of the first on the scene. This Nintendo emulator allows you to load up your ROMs for all the classic systems, from the NES and Game Boy to the N64 and DS. With so much nostalgia suddenly available right on your phone, it’s no wonder that Delta has become one of the most downloaded apps on the store. And while the emulator itself is fantastic, none of these games were intended to be played on your iPhone — and more specifically, with the touchpad. Even the old Game Boy games can feel cramped and cluttered when you are blocking parts of the screen with your thumbs, but there are plenty of handy accessories to make your iPhone the perfect platform for Delta games.

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.

If you’re not familiar with the Playdate, it’s the dinky yellow handheld with a crank that’s actively coveting a hobbyist, indie game development crowd. It’s home to a number of unique experiences already, but for PlayStation fans, this may be the most intriguing outing yet: Psygnosis’ legendary PS1 racer WipEout, rendered in beautiful black-and-white polygons.

The Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch is live! As many players are leveling up their alts and preparing their characters for Cataclysm's official launch on May 20th, we decided to consult our Class Guides to detail which Professions best suit each Class Specialization! Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch Overview Guide New Race and Class Combinations — Cataclysm Classic

Given the unrelenting thirst inspired by Stellar Blade's Eve, you might not be surprised to learn that director Hyung-Tae Kim is a big fan of some of gaming's most notable sex symbols, including Final Fantasy 7's Tifa and Nier: Automata's 2B. But you might not have expected Eve to have been inspired by the lead of a 21-year-old GameCube cult classic.

The Cataclysm Pre-Patch is now live, and with it, players are beginning to prepare for Deathwing's arrival — new professions, new stats, and the introduction of Flying to Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms are available and ready for players to explore and experiment with. Along with that, Wowhead has updated our Talent Calculator for Cataclysm Classic, featuring new talent trees, updated Glyphs, and a new sleek look! Cataclysm Classic Talent Calculator Plan your character progression straight through to Level 85 — and be ready to take on all the challenges Deathwing brings to Azeroth! Stat Changes in Cataclysm Classic Prime Glyphs in Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has released hotfixes for Cataclysm Classic, fixing a Paladin issue with Seal of Command as well as Archaeology Digsites appearing in inaccessible places. Many other things have been fixed as well, as Blizzard noted — not everything comes in the form of a hotfix.

The Shattering of Azeroth has been live for over 24 hours, and Blizzard has received many reports of bugs in Cataclysm Classic.

With the Pre-Patch for Cataclysm Classic now live worldwide, many stats have been changed or reworked, and we have a guide covering all of these changes. Cataclysm does a major revamp on how stats work in Classic WoW. For the most part, the stats system, while similar to what is already present in Wrath, gets streamlined, with many stats like Armor Penetration and Mana per 5 removed.

Amazon is teaming up with Crunchyroll to kick off the new month with a deal they’ve dubbed the AniMay sale. Blu-ray and 4K UHD collections of some of our favorite anime are currently discounted by up to 52%. This sale includes essentials like the complete series of Cowboy Bebop, which is discounted to $26.99 (was $49.98), and the complete collection of the classic 1960s series Speed Racer, which is available for $17.49 (was $19.99). But you’ll also find deals on some slightly deeper cuts, which we’ve outlined below.

Remember the times when playing Snake on your phone was the ultimate way to beat boredom? Pictoline Games has brought those memories back with a splash of mythology in their new game Quetzi. Yes, it’s the classic snake game but with an epic twist.

With Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch now live, we've put together a list of all of our Cataclysm Classic Leveling Guides! From Blood Death Knight to Protection Warrior Leveling and everything in between, we've got tips, tricks, & strategies to help you reach max level efficiently ahead of Cataclysm's launch on May 20th! Cataclysm Classic Leveling Guide Overview Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch Overview Guide Which is more efficient, questing or dungeons? Does grinding experience from mobs still hold up? What about group versus solo experience? All these questions and more are covered in our comprehensive guide — including which zones to level in at different levels, how Professions play a role in the leveling process, and best leveling practices to get you to max level in no time.

As players spend their first round of Antique Bronze Bullion this week, another bug has been revealed, with several reports that purchased items cannot be socketed using the Eye of Awakening from the Great Vault!

Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.

Today, we are looking at the DPS rankings during the week of April 23rd for Wrath of the Lich King Classic in Icecrown Citadel. For this analysis, we will use data provided by Warcraft Logs Icecrown Citadel statistics. Warcraft Logs' Icecrown Citadel Statistics

The Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch is live! But what should players do with their main characters during the first day of Pre-Patch? In this article, we've highlighted some of the best things that players can do on Day 1 of Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch.

If you’ve been eyeing to dive into the eerie adventure of Little Nightmares, now might be the time to do so. The game’s price has taken a nosedive, dropping from $8.99 to a mere $5.99 on the Play Store. Want to know more about the Little Nightmares price drop? Keep reading!

Now that Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch is live, we decided to do a deep dive into the Worgen and Goblin Racials to determine which Classes best suit these new Races! Want to learn more about a specific Class or Spec? Check out our Cataclysm Classic Best-in-Slot Gear Overview for links to every Class Guide! Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch Overview Guide New Race and Class Combinations — Cataclysm Classic

Blizzard has temporarily disabled battlegrounds in Cataclysm Classic while they investigate an issue.

Blizzard has announced that Cataclysm Classic realms will receieve restarts tomorrow, May 1, at 7am PDT. Once you're back in, remember to reset your talents — they'll have been wiped!