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It may be nearly a decade old butremains one of the best mobile games on the market and Niantic is aiming to make it even more fun with the latest update. While it may seem like a gimmick more than anything else, the augmented reality feature of is one of the game's most iconic features as it allows users to envision pocket monsters in real life, even sharing their discoveries with a Snapshot feature. At the same time, the photography mechanic has always felt somewhat thin, the game's most recent patch fixes that.

Citizens of Dalaran, raise your eyes and observe as Archmage Drenden returns to Dalaran to rejoin its ruling Council of Six! Appearing at the start of The Harbinger questline of Patch 10.2.7, players not familiar with the books may wonder who this mysterious mage is, and just why they've been so readily welcomed into Dalaran's leading council.

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 Patch 10.2.7, Blizzard did some tweaking to Battle for Azeroth raids, making most encounters easier to solo on Mythic. The two big obstacles right now are Mythic N'zoth and Mythic G'huun. Note that both N'zoth and G'huun can be killed solo on Mythic under extreme circumstances like Arcane Mage burst attacks, but that isn't feasible for 99% of players.

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.

A new update has resolved long-standing issues with some of its most broken weapons. Version 1.000.302 is a huge update, making sweeping changes to balance and patching out a wide variety of gameplay issues. This comes less than a week since the previous patch, which did more harm than good by introducing more bugs to an already-struggling game.

Helldivers 2 players are getting mixed signals from developers after a recent patch indirectly nerfed a fan-favorite primary weapon. 

New updates to character banner leaks in 4.7 hint at promising changes to what was initially poorly received information. The action RPG is still in the early weeks of Version 4.6, a patch that introduced the playable version of Arlecchino and added a new area to the south of Fontaine, but attention is already shifting away to the next patch, which includes rumors of a new endgame mode in . It seems like there is a lot of content incoming with the update, including three new playable characters, but some players are more interested in rerun heroes.

With the release of Patch 10.2.7 Dark Heart, the final chapter of Dragonflight's storyline is available to play. We played through the questline to bring in all the details!

With Nintendo finally confirming that a successor to the is due to be announced later this fiscal year, more rumors are surfacing regarding the specs and features included in the new console. One popular feature request is that of backwards compatibility, enabling those who have amassed a large library of games over the past seven years to easily continue playing them on the new hardware, sometimes with patches offering graphical and performance enhancements.

Completing the Draenei Heritage Questline, added in Patch 10.2.7, provides players with two different transmog sets and an exclusive Hearthstone cosmetic toy. This toy is only usable only by Draenei and Lightforged Draenei characters.

Patch 10.2.7 launched with a new LFG but unfortunately for many users, it's bugged! However, you can fix it by turning on the Mature Language Filter in the options. Logging into the Patch, you might notice that your LFG screen looks very bugged. Some players have discovered that by turning on the Mature Language Filter in the options and then Reloading UI, it may fix it.

Upon completion of the final step of the Hunt the Harbinger questline, Radiant Warnings, players unlock Void customization options for the Winding Slitherdrake mount.

Players progressing on the Hunt for the Harbinger questline in Patch 10.2.7 are awarded Voidtouched weapon appearances as well as Alleria's Legion bow model! Upon completing the step Null and Void, players are awarded the following:

Blizzard has released a hype trailer for the release of Dragonflight Patch 10.2.7: Dark Heart! The new content update starts laying the foundation for The War Within, introduces new questlines, new Heritage Armor sets, as well as the Pandaria: Remix event next week. Dragonflight Patch 10.2.7: Dark Heart Overview

If new 2.3 Leaks are to be believed, it seems like the game’s best team comp is getting another buff as HoYoverse doubles down on one gameplay mechanic. Currently, the turn-based RPG is in the early stages of Version 2.2, an anticipated patch that brings forth the final missions in the main Penacony storyline – there will likely be more content related to the Planet of Festivities in the future, though the central questline is complete. The release of Robin and Boothill in 2.2 is also noteworthy, as both are deemed as strong characters.

With the release of Patch 10.2.7, the Dragonflight epilogue is available to play. Here's the cinematic that plays at the end of the quest chain.

The extended weekly maintenance has concluded ahead of schedule, and Dragonflight Patch 10.2.7 is now live in North America! Being the third week of the Season, players will be able to earn another Splintered Spark of Awakening, allowing them to craft a fully upgraded item this week.

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius: War of the Visions will soon drop a new update and it looks kind of grim for global players. It’s not a biggie (or is it?) but the devs are taking a new turn with the Final Fantasy BE: WOTV English voice-over. They’re ending all English VOs for the global version of Final Fantasy BE: WOTV.

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.

The madness of Fallout 4 is undoubtedly one of its biggest appeals. As you traverse a post-apocalyptic wasteland in search of your child, sometimes it's good to let off some steam, courtesy of some of the game's best weapons.

Helldivers 2 patch 01.000.032 has been deployed across PC and PS5, finally fixing damage-over-time (DoTS) effects.

The potential character banner reruns for 4.7 have allegedly leaked and, if the rumors are true, they might be bad news for some players. Version 4.7 is the next update lined up for HoYoverse’s hit action RPG. While the game is still in the early stages of Version 4.6, a patch that introduced Arlecchino as a playable character, story quests, and a new area, the tests for the next update have already commenced. With them, in addition to the three new already confirmed characters in 4.7, are several leaks about the upcoming content.

Helldivers 2’s first patch since the PSN login debacle is out now, making some much-needed fixes to the game.

Blizzard has announced extended maintenance on Tuesday, May 7th, in preparation for the launch of Dragonflight Patch 10.2.7: Dark Heart.

A new ability in 2.3 has been featured in leaks, highlighting what may be a game-breaking skill that can significantly change how players tackle the RPG’s challenges. The popular game by HoYoverse is in the early stages of Version 2.2, a noteworthy patch in the title’s calendar. The current patch introduces the final missions in the Penacony arc, as well as the addition of the playable version of Robin and Boothill in . Version 2.2 is also seeing some significant character banner reruns, though some attention is already shifting toward the next update.

A rumored new Domain in 4.7 may contain a huge lore secret if recent leaks about the upcoming patch are to be believed. While the popular action RPG is currently in Version 4.6, several alleged leaks about the next patch are already occurring, revealing potential content that players will be able to explore. This includes, for instance, details about Clorinde’s 5-star weapon in 4.7, as well as leaked information about a rumored new endgame activity. There are even rumors of a new and free event weapon in the next patch.

Patch notes released following last week's Developer Update highlight a ton of positive changes to look forward to in Season 4. One exciting change directly impacts the returning endgame dungeon, the Gauntlet — players who earn a Seal of the Worthy in the Gauntlet will be awarded a guaranteed Unique Item at the end of every week! Diablo 4 Season 4 Patch Notes 1.4.0

Blizzard's recent Developer Update Livestream filled players in on some of the changes that have been implemented as a result of player feedback following the PTR. Included in these adjustments are changes coming to the Endgame Ladder Bosses! Diablo 4 Season 4 Patch 1.4.0 Patch Notes Now Available Season 4 Developer Update Liveblog Blizzard has taken note of various pain points such as Summoning Material acquisition and requirements as well as the rewards for both the Tormented versions of all the bosses and the non-Uber bosses such as Beast in the Ice or Lord Zir.

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 been hard at work implementing learnings from the first PTR of Diablo 4, analyzing feedback from players, and making tweaks and changes wherever they can. The recent Developer Livestream highlighted some of the changes that will be present at the launch of Diablo 4's Season of Loot Reborn.

No Rest for the Wicked, the action RPG developed by Moon Studios, has received a major performance update with the first Early Access patch, lowering the recommended system requirements.

Taliesin and Evitel cover the latest news in The Weekly Reset. This week they cover what we'll be seeing in Patch 10.2.7: Dark Heart, as well as an in-depth look at the Hallowfall zone in the War Within Alpha.

The Season 4: Loot Reborn, Developer Update Livestream this week highlighted several upcoming changes to Diablo 4's Seasonal Journey, and possibly one of the most exciting is the addition of a new reward system reminiscent of Diablo 3's Seasonal Reward Caches. Starting in Season 4, players tackling their Seasonal Journey will periodically receive class-specific Legendary Item Caches while progressing through the Seasonal Campaign. These rewards will include curated Legendary Items tailored toward specific builds that will help players live out iconic class fantasies with their fresh Seasonal Characters. In Season 4, players will receive gear for the following builds.

The upcoming Ghost of Tsushima PC port won't require players to create a PSN account when playing the game's single-player mode.

Less than a week after Riot rolled out League of Legends' polarizing new anti-cheat software, the developer has publicly responded to claims of PCs being bricked by the program.

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.

Horizon Forbidden West PC patch 1.4 has been made available for download, packing visual upgrades alongside UI improvements, and more.

Now that the belated “next-gen” Fallout 4 update has finally arrived (nearly four years into said generation), Bethesda has at last offered up and enhanced way to play on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. However, the bar was already set fairly high by the excellent Xbox Backward Compatibility programme, of which Fallout 4 was an early beneficiary: thanks to the Xbox One X 4K patch and then the FPS boost, we already had the choice of whether to run in high frame rate or resolution modes (not both) on Xbox Series X and Series S. At least, that’s the idea. Currently it’s a bit broken on Xbox, but we can expect it to run as well as the PlayStation 5 version soon, and the improvements there are welcome.

Redfall's one year anniversary came and went on May 2, 2024 with no word from publisher Bethesda despite the widely panned game receiving no updates in six months and owners of the $100 edition still awaiting additional content.

A new Fortnite update is arriving today (Friday 3rd May 2024), bringing a whole load of new Star Wars content into the game.

Blizzard has posted the full video of today's Developer Update Livestream, outlining the massive changes to itemization, gameplay systems, and more coming to Diablo 4 in Season 4: Loot Reborn! There are tons of changes coming to the game in Season 4 — what's got you most excited? Let us know in the comments below! Diablo 4 Season 4 Developer Update Livestream Summary Diablo 4 Season 4 Patch 1.4.0 Patch Notes

Blizzard has released the Patch 1.4.0 patch notes for Diablo 4's Season 4. We have summarized all of the class changes made between Patch 1.4.0 (PTR) and Patch 1.4.0 (Live). Season 4 Patch 1.4.0 Patch Notes Season 4: Loot Reborn — Developer Update Livestream Summary You can catch up on the initial class changes from the recent Patch 1.4.0 PTR by clicking the links below. This article only covers the changes made since the conclusion of the PTR (Public Test Realm). PTR Patch 1.4.0 Barbarian Class Changes PTR Patch 1.4.0 Druid Class Changes PTR Patch 1.4.0 Necromancer Class Changes PTR Patch 1.4.0 Rogue Class Changes PTR Patch 1.4.0 Sorcerer Class Changes

Blizzard has finally delivered patch notes for Diablo 4 version 1.4.0 ahead of Season 4: Loot Reborn’s launch later this month.

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 shared parts of the upcoming class tuning adjustments during their Developer Update livestream that were applied through learnings from the PTR. While additional patch notes are incoming, players can preview the full changes with these tweaks! Season 4: Loot Reborn — Developer Update Summary The below changes are PTR learnings applied to the previously reported PTR Patch 1.4.0 changes. These changes only make up a small portion of what is to come for all classes with Patch 1.4.0 on May 14. We will report on the full Patch 1.4.0 patch notes as soon as they become available.

Blizzard has released 10.2.7 Dark Heart Patch Notes!

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.

A new Dragon's Dogma 2 mod that is now available for download for free brings significant image quality improvements for all textures without actually altering any of them.

Stellar Blade will get a Boss Challenge mode in a future update.

Bethesda Game Studios has released the details for Starfield's next major update.

The recently released TopSpin 2K25 is a fantastic tennis title, but the game's currently being blasted for its always online requirement. Yep, this is one of those games where you need a connection to the servers before you can actually play it — even if you just want to grind through career mode or enjoy a local match.

Update: Sucker Punch says it's put a stop to the freezing problem that's been plaguing Ghost of Tsushima since the release of its latest update. Patch 2.19 adds support for crossplay, but after installing it, players were quick to report a stuttering and hitching issue that occurred frequently during gameplay. For some, it was so bad that the title basically became unplayable, across both the single-player adventure and the Legends co-op mode.

Helldivers 2's latest patch, 01.000.300, dropped yesterday. It introduced sweeping balancing changes to the game and announced in-universe that the previously placid Terminids had broken free of their humane enclosures. While these once-captive sources of E-710 (which Socialists will suggest is just «oil» spelt backwards) run rampant, the Helldivers community debates whether developer Arrowhead may have introduced a fun nerf.

Square Enix has revealed the bugs stopping Final Fantasy XVI players from starting New Game+ and unlocking specific Trophies will be fixed in a PS5 patch slated to arrive at the end of next week. When beginning a second playthrough and deciding to skip the prologue, some users are not seeing essential party members spawn, making it impossible to push the main quest forward. The publisher came up with a workaround, but the PS5 update landing on 9th May 2024 should fix it for good.

Well, it's been quite some time since we wrote about Ghost of Tsushima updates, but the open world action game has a new patch on PS5 and PS4. As outlined by developer Sucker Punch, update 2.19 tweaks the title for crossplay support, ahead of the PC version's release on the 16th May. PlayStation users will be able to team up with PC players in the game's co-op Legends mode.

It sounds like Korean developer Shift Up may revert its controversial Stellar Blade outfit changes, as it’s told fans to “stay tuned for updates” and thanked players for their “passion and feedback”. For those out of the loop, a petition went viral this weekend after gamers noticed some alterations to a couple of the release’s costumes, incorporated by the release’s day one patch.

The Helldivers 2 community isn't entirely impressed with developer Arrowhead's latest patch, 01.000.300, which, according to some, significantly nerfed players' fun. In the patch notes, a fix for the seemingly busted way shrapnel ricochets was alleged, but the community has since proved the problem still exists, although it's actually the Eruptor that's to blame.

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has unveiled the game’s next premium Warbond, called Polar Patriots, alongside a May 9 release date.

Helldivers 2's latest balance patch was full of changes for a load of different weapons, for better or worse. However, arguably the best change of all was given to the Senator revolver, and it doesn't make it any stronger – it just makes it significantly cooler.

The latest Starfield beta patch brings noticeable performance improvements in select scenarios, judging from a new comparison video.

AMD seems to be making some big changes with its Ray Tracing Engine on its upcoming RDNA 4 GPU architecture.

Dragonflight Legendaries are now upgradable but as datamined, NO CREST OR FLIGHSTONE DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE. Be careful if you've already upgraded a weapon to a higher item level.

Bethesda Game Studios is fixing one of the worst things about Starfield — its maps. The lack of readable maps was one of my biggest gripes with the spacefaring adventure game; regardless of how many times I visited a city, I got lost. Thankfully, that’s changing. It’s an essential part of Starfield’s latest patch, which is currently in beta, that also adjusts several other annoying issues with the game. Bethesda doesn’t have a release date for the patch just yet, but it shouldn’t be too long.

Dragonflight Legendaries are now upgradable but as datamined, NO CREST OR FLIGHSTONE DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE. Be careful if you've already upgraded a weapon to a higher item level.

Blizzard has released an new In-Game Cinematic for Patch 10.2.7 featuring Khadgar, Jaina and Alleria! Patch 10.2.7 launches next week on May 7th! Check out our Patch 10.2.7 Overview. Patch 10.2.7 Overview

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!

Starfield is set for a significant update in May that adds a number of highly requested features to the space game.

Fallout 4’s next-gen update suffered a troubled launch, but it was PC players of Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic role-playing game that endured the most issues. Now, some of the most popular mods for Fallout 4 let players “downgrade” the game to a pre-patch point.

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has issued a statement on recent changes to the way ricochet works in the game after members of the community pointed out one weapon in particular was killing players more than it should.

Helldivers 2's latest patch has dropped, causing players to panic, complain, and every other massively overblown reaction you can possibly think of. One of the bigger talking points during this patch was the consequences of the game's changes to the ricochet mechanic, which was reportedly taking out players faster than a Hulk with a flamethrower. At first, it seemed that even explosions were being ricocheted back at players.

You’ve toppled the undead armies of the Lich King and ended Arthas' reign. Now, Deathwing, The Worldbreaker, bursts from the heart of the Maelstrom, unleashing his rage. Reignite the fire and help usher in a new Azeroth. 

Blizzard has commented on addon throttling in Patch 10.2.7, noting that it was a bug and it will be fixed soon.

Sea of Thieves launches on the PlayStation 5 today, and the pirate game is getting a patch packed full of new tools. In Sea of Thieves, players take up the role of a pirate crew, manning a sloop, brigantine, or galleon to go on adventures and battle nautical foes like the kraken and skeleton ships. The game’s new season introduces a ton of new toys to try on the high seas, and they’re guaranteed to cause some chaos.

Blizzard has released patch notes for Cataclysm Classic Patch 4.4.0, which detail the new Race/Class combinations, Reforging, and the new Archaeology Profession. Cataclysm Pre-Patch is expected to become available after today's scheduled maintenance. Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch Overview Guide New Race and Class Combinations — Cataclysm Classic

Bethesda has released the hefty patch for Fallout 76 that removes a ton of bugs but weighs in at around 20 GB on console.

One of the achievements required for the Good Boy's Leash that has been gating a lot of people from the mount is Taking From Nature, which requires you to unlock all fishing nets in the Dragon Isles — Which requires completion of a daily quest at every fishing hole. The Grimtusk Fishing Hole, located in Azure Span, has been inactive since Week 1 of Patch 10.2.6, and many players missed it due to working on other achievements for the meta.

Rusty’s Retirement is an idle farming simulator that does the work for you — while you work. The game, which was released on April 26 by Mister Morris Games, sits at the bottom of your computer screen and basically runs itself; simply plant some seeds and Rusty and a team of cute robot pals will get to work turning the crops into biofuel, which can be reinvested in your ever-expanding farm.

Pokemon tends to leave about six months between Squishmallow releases and right on time, its next pair of popular plushes is now available to pre-order. Long-rumored and eventually revealed, it's been known for a while now that the next two Pokemon getting the Squishmallow treatment would be Dragonite and Marill. All we knew regarding a potential release date was the summer, but now the Squishmallows are available and you can pre-order them through the Pokemon Center.