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For all you democracy dealers out there, a brand new Warbond is soon to join Helldivers 2, giving you yet more rewards to earn. Launching on 9th May, Polar Patriots is its name, and this snowy-themed Warbond is frozen over with cool new stuff.

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 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

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 just released the patch notes for Patch 1.4.0 coming with Season 4, including the itemization rework, new crafting systems, class changes, and much more! Season 4 will launch on May 14 on all platforms.

There are a lot of things to discover in Stellar Blade, but the primary type of collectible is cans. As you explore the PS5 console exclusive’s Naytiba-inhabited world, you’ll discover all sorts of tins, ranging from iced coffee to soda. All of these brands, however, are fictional – because Korean developer Shift Up wasn’t able to secure a partnership with a real-life manufacturer like Pepsi or Coca-Cola.

Valiant warriors of justice… a deep freeze is coming to the galaxy. Super Earth leaders are deploying the next Helldivers 2 Premium Warbond on May 9 to all fearless frontline forces, codename Polar Patriots.*

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As one of the three Team Rocket Leaders in Pokémon Go, you'll need some powerful Pokémon in your team to defeat the difficult boss battle.

On April 28, Darkrise released a new update! And we all know it’s been a while. Let’s have a little looksie into what the new content looks like.

Honkai Impact 3rd v7.4, Invitation to the Mad Banquet, serves a banquet of exciting content, new battlesuits, and story revelations.

Aether Gazer, the action-packed RPG by Yostar Games, has just dropped its latest update, the Night Parade of the Beasts event. With that, Chapter 16 of the epic tale is hitting the scene and getting added to the main storyline. The event is running for a week only, so let’s give you a quick lowdown on Aether Gazer Night Parade of the Beasts event!

While knee-deep in a challenging Frostpunk 2 campaign, I found myself distracted by a pop-up notification.

The long gestating Yuri!!! on Ice movie has officially been canceled. The movie was announced back in 2017, though news on the production front has been scant since. After a short teaser in 2018 and a note in 2020, the production team finally announced the cancelation on X this Friday.

Brann Bronzebeard is our trusty companion for Delve groups in Season 1 of The War Within. As we explore Delves, Brann is able to help us with abilities, to the point where we can tailor him to be a DPS or a healer! Check below how to change Brann's role in The War Within, and what abilities he has on each role.

If you're after a nice price slice on Stellar Blade, today's the day to unsheathe your wallet. Why put the preorder down? For starters, it's cheaper than RRP. For finishers, famed game director Yoko Taro heaped quite a bit of praise on it, saying: "Stellar Blade is a really amazing game. I'd say that it's much better than NieR: Automata." 'Nuff said, really.

A Pokemon fan artist created a new Mega Evolution for the Ice and Psychic Pokemon called Jynx, and shared their artwork with their peers. The Pokemon fan artist shared the normal and shiny versions of Mega Jynx, explained the inspirations that went into the designs, and received compliments from other trainers.

In their small office tucked away in Quebec City, Canada, IGN sat down with three of Yellow Brick Games’ technical gurus: CTO Louis Tremblay, VFX Lead Raphaelle Dubois-Beauchamp, and Game Director and Co-Founder Frederic St-Laurent. Together we discussed the unique aspects of their upcoming game, Eternal Strands, which makes impressive use of Unreal Engine 5’s capabilities.

Arlo has consistently ranked as one of the toughest opponents in Pokémon Go since joining the worldwide catch 'em all.

Elminster Aumar, the Sage of Shadowdale, is a powerful wizard and Chosen of Mystra who appears in Baldur's Gate 3 to tell Gale he has to kill himself in a big fiery explosion. It's a bit harsh to essentially travel the Sword Coast to bring word that your ex wants you dead (even if it's for the 'greater good'), but it turns out that old 'Minster couldn't be bothered to do it in person.

Mid-March, Blizzard revealed 12 new Hero Talent Trees in a sneak peek at the new system coming with the The War Within expansion. Our Frost Mage guide writer, Dorovon, offers an early review of the Spellslinger Mage Hero Talents that truly embraces what it means to be a Frost Mage by enhancing the the core rotation rather than disrupting it by trying to mix in too much Arcane.

In Eternal Strands, a major part of your adventure will be doing battle with the nine massive bosses that wander freely throughout parts of the world. In my time exploring the magical land of The Enclave, I encountered a handful of these formidable monstrosities, which ranged from a robotic bipedal summoner who used his magical staff to cover the world in fire to a flying dragon who persistently hunted me from the skies above. Continuing our month-long coverage of Eternal Strands as part of IGN First, today we’ll be taking a look at one such oversized baddie: The Ark of the Forge, a hammer-wielding automaton with deep love of smelting puny Weavers into piles of ash.

Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes some Trinket fixes and a change to Primal Storm Locations.

Are you ready to dive into the longest list of new item affixes in Diablo 4? Here are some of the available affixes through Tempering, one of two new crafting systems coming with Diablo 4 Season 4. After a first look, it seems that Tempered Affixes will play a massive role in customizing your build while also being able to simply prioritize offensive, defensive, and utility stats.Disclaimer: This is not a complete list of all Tempered Affixes coming with Diablo 4 Season 4. Our data set is also based on PTR data, so everything below is subject to change.

It wouldn’t be a Fortnite and Avatar collab without players being able to get their hands on some of the latter’s popular elemental bending arts. During the Fortnite x Avatar event, you can get your hands on the Waterbending technique in the form of a brand-new Mythic rarity item. With this power at your disposal, you’re all but certain to have a great time in battle royale showdowns, so let’s take a look at where you can find the Waterbending technique and how it works.

We've been hard at work datamining all the new changes for Diablo 4's first-ever PTR! Take a look at the raw data we've gathered below.Editor's Note: This datamined information comes directly from the Diablo 4 PTR client. While some of it may differ to what was described in patch notes, this is the current information live in the Diablo 4 Patch 1.4.0 PTR. These changes may have already entered the game due to the nature of Blizzard's release process — while the items aren't necessarily new to this specific patch release, they are new to the latest comparison of patch changes. Here are the datamined changes for build 1.4.0.51885, compared to 1.3.5.51869.

Datamining for Diablo 4 Season 4 continues with a horrendous (yet friendly?) face being added to the Boss Ladder for Season 4. Is the Maiden of Anguish returning to us with a new haircut? Summoning materials for Uber Andariel will come from Beast in the Ice and Lord Zir, and the Demon Queen will have the same drop table as Duriel.

Yellow Brick Games, the studio co-founded by Dragon Age creative director Mike Laidlaw, has finally announced its first project. Titled Eternal Strands, it looks like an incredible blend of Shadow of the Colossus with modern Zelda, and it's instantly shot to the top of my gaming wishlist.

As we continue datamining the Phase 3 Season of Discovery PTR, we have come across additional Class Tuning.

Team GO Rocket returns to in April 2024, including leader Arlo, who provides one of the toughest tests for Trainers in the game. Arlo will once again enter the battle with seven possible Pokémon that he can use, always selecting three, which will change for each showdown. He provides a much harder fight than regular Rocket grunts, so it is vital to use the correct team to counter him.

A talented Pokemon fan has recently designed new Ice-type versions of Cacnea and Cacturne. Ever since the release of the first games in the franchise, the Pokemon community has spent a long time creating amazing fan art, and swapping the types of classic creatures is one of the most common ways to produce interesting pieces of artwork.

Mid-March, Blizzard revealed 12 new Hero Talent Trees in a sneak peek at the new system coming with the The War Within expansion. Our Unholy Death Knight guide writer, Taeznak, offers an early review of the Rider of the Apocalypse Death Knight Hero Talents that offer strong thematic gameplay as a harbinger of death but also highlights some of the major issues with the core Unholy toolkit.

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Princess Peach: Showtime! sends everyone’s favorite princess on a solo adventure filled with lots of exciting transformations that completely change the way the game plays. From fighting with a rapier with Swordfighter Peach all the way to baking pastries with Patisserie Peach, there’s so much variety that it’s hard not to be in awe of how creative the game is.

Princess Peach Showtime largely revolves around the titular character finding and equipping a variety of exciting costumes to earn special powers, but she can also find various new dress styles to equip for purely aesthetic purposes. While some can be purchased at the Lobby Shop right away, some will only be available there after beating bosses — and others will require you to find ribbons throughout your adventure to unlock.

Azur Lane is taking a detour as HMS Anson’s grand entrance has been put on ice. The game’s official Japanese Twitter account announced that they’re hitting the brakes on Azur Lane Anson due to ‘various circumstances.’ Want to know what circumstance they’re talking about? Let’s dive into the details.

Following the recent Campfire Chat Developer Livestream on March 20th, Blizzard has been providing extra details regarding some of the upcoming changes and features we can expect in Diablo 4 Season 4. Recently, Blizzard has confirmed that the new Uber Boss Andariel will be an alternative to fighting Duriel for the coveted Uber Unique items such as The Grandfather.

In a setback for the highly anticipated NISAR (NASA ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission, the joint endeavour between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has hit a snag, pushing back its launch schedule with the target now shifted to late April.

Larian will not work on Baldur's Gate 4 or any expansions for Baldur's Gate 3. This is despite the game's runaway success, selling far better than the developer ever anticipated.

Recent revelations from NASA's MESSENGER mission have challenged long-standing beliefs about Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system. Traditionally considered too close to the Sun to harbor ice, Mercury's scorching surface temperatures exceeding 700 K (426 C) seemed inhospitable to any form of frozen water. However, radar imaging from Earth has unveiled areas of high reflectivity near Mercury's poles, indicating the presence of ice, a discovery reminiscent of findings on the Moon.

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Skygazers worldwide are eagerly anticipating a celestial spectacle during the upcoming total solar eclipse in April – the potential appearance of the ‘Devil Comet'. Known scientifically as 12P/Pons-Brooks, this comet, measuring about 10.5 miles (17 kilometers) across, is currently hurtling towards Earth and may offer a striking display if it erupts before the Sun is completely obscured during the eclipse.

Blizzard has released hotfix notes for the previously announced PvE and PvP class tuning, which includes includes Restoration Druid, Preservation Evoker, and Frost Mage buffs in PvE, alongside Havoc Demon Hunter nerfs in PvP! Also included are two unannounced Mythic+ bug fixes, addressing issues with Blight of Galakrond and Amalgam of Souls.

Samsung enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the March 11 launch of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Samsung Galaxy A55 5G in India have been treated to an unexpected preview. The smartphones have stealthily made their way to the shelves of Germany's Otto retail website ahead of the official unveiling, unravelling key details about their prices and specifications.

Developer Mighty Koi Studio announces The Night Wanderer, a new sci-fi/fantasy soulslike with RPG elements based on the Polish book series "Lord of the Ice Garden" by Jarosław Grzędowicz.

Despite being released way back in 2017, the Little Alchemy games remain addictive and popular.

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The Pokemon community has been left flabbergasted by the team of the Masters champion at the European Special Event in Utrecht yesterday, which includes one particular Pokemon with an unusual moveset that you'd usually never see in competitive battling.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth seemingly includes a reference to Kingdom Hearts 2 and the sweet treat that all of Twilight Town seems to adore - the sea-salt ice cream.

Among the many optional activities you can complete in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth are the World Intel events, which allow you to experience more of the game's expansive world.

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Microsoft has continued its custom console collection by creating an Xbox Series S based on 'Pokémon with guns' hit Palworld.

After the huge success of the BLUETTI AC500, which set a crowdfunding record of $12 million on Indiegogo, BLUETTI is back to shake things up by launching its first ecosystem SwapSolar on February 21 at PST 6 am. First unveiled at CES 2024, the SwapSolar includes the world's first LFP-powered MultiCooler portable fridge and the AC180T hot-swappable battery power station. This groundbreaking duo offers an unprecedented blend of convenience and functionality for outdoor activities.

We recently heard a sketchy rumor that Vivo, along with its sister companies, might be exiting the foldable market, but it appears that is not the case. We now have our hands on real-life images of the Vivo X Fold 3, and there are a lot of questions going through my head right now about the phone.

NASA recently shared a breathtaking image of Earth taken from the International Space Station (ISS), revealing an incredible sight of frozen seawater. Captured on February 3, 2024, the image showcases a stunning display of sea ice swirls along the coast of Labrador in eastern Canada.

We’ve come to know our Pals pretty well over the last month since the game entered early access. We know their names, abilities, and skills by heart, it seems. Now, a recent Twitter post by Pocketpair has got fans of the game humorously questioning whether the same is true about the developers.

This past week, Blizzard revealed another round of Hero Talent Trees in a Sneak Peek at the upcoming War Within system. Our Fire Mage guide writer, Preheat, offers an early review of the Frostfire Mage Hero Talents that features an iconic mage aesthetic but doesn't offer a lot of new gameplay opportunities.

Diablo IV will be coming to Xbox Game Pass next month, marking the first Activision Blizzard game to launch on the service post-acquisition. 

It’s the season of romance — and what better way to spend a cozy evening than binge-watching a romantic anime with your boo?

This past week, Blizzard revealed another round of Hero Talent Trees in a Sneak Peak at the upcoming War Within system. Our Frost Mage guide writer, Dorovon, offers an early review of the Frostfire Mage Hero Talents that have an exceptional aesthetic and offer some intriguing gameplay changes but pose some concerns for AoE.

The final chapter of Ice Scream: Horror Game dropped on December 15, 2023. With Ice Scream 8: Final Chapter, the series came to an end (which was announced a while ago). Now, we have some new scoop! Based on feedback from players, Keplerians is switching gears and making games that tie into the Keplerians universe somehow.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for February 13: Garena Free Fire players have taken advantage of a series of events that have been introduced in the game. From Booyah Pass, and Luck Royale to Top-Up events, they bring opportunities for players to get their hands on exciting and exclusive in-game rewards. If you're a Garena Free Fire player, then you must know that to get your hands on items such as skins, weapons, gloo walls, bundles, emotes, and more through the shop, diamonds play a crucial part. Unfortunately, diamonds are very rarely offered during regular gameplay, meaning that the only way to get them is by purchasing them. In the pursuit of diamonds, you can try various avenues. The in-game Top-Up Center caters to some players by offering several events called Top-Up events, the latest of which is the Ice Top-Up event. Let us take a closer look.

Today, Amazon Games announced the fifth Season coming to the MMORPG New World. Season of the Guardian will officially begin on March 12, adding a new Seasonal Trial called Winter Forge where groups of up to 10 max level players will have to overcome Rune puzzles, slay an Icey Construct, and face an Ancient Ice Guardian to get 'unique rewards'.

Pokémon Go came out in 2016 and took the world by storm, encouraging generations to leave their homes to step out into a mix of the real world and augmented reality to catch Pokémon. The highly successful mobile game, available to download on iOS and Android smartphones, utilizes the same mechanics as the console games, including catching, training, and battling various Pokémon from all over the globe in real-time.

Blizzard has revealed the new Hero Talents for Priest, Hunter, Mage and Druid which includes the Priest Tree *tripling* down on a Power Infusion-like spell!

Angela Game has released the 1.0 launch trailer for Myth of Empires, the multiplayer war sandbox game slated to go live in a couple of weeks on Steam.

Imagine a world where ice hockey was a central part of your country, where everything revolves around it. So it is in the magical land of Zambonia, where everyone lives, breathes and plays ice hockey. It’s the setting for Goons: Legends and Mayhem, part arcade sports, part beat-em-up, and part exploration game, mixing together traditional ice hockey with challenges and boss battles.

Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for February 9: Battle Royale players have had a great start to 2024, especially those who play Garena Free Fire. The game's developers have introduced several events in the game, offering unique opportunities to nab exclusive rewards. One such event that has recently been rolled out is the Ice Top-Up event, and it brings special items that can be obtained. So, if you're a Garena Free Fire player, then it is one of the events that you should keep an eye on. Check out the details of the Ice To–Up event in Garena Free Fire below.

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EA Sports FC 24 enters 2024 with lots of new exciting ways to claim your favourite football player. The latest of which surrounds a Fire and Ice promo that offers up not only one but two chances to claim some of the best in the game.

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Yes, that’s right, Best Buy is giving away a Starfield “mystery gift” with its three months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gift cards right now. As a fun bonus, you’ll also get an ice cream sandwich that can seemingly survive in space, just in case you’ve got a craving for astronaut food.

Season 2 of introduces new bosses to fight across Sanctuary, including a frozen foe named The Beast in the Ice that you'll have to summon by unlocking a Nightmare Dungeon. Only a specific item your character can craft is able to open the path toward this dangerous boss. Only those who have progressed to a high enough level and World Tier will be able to challenge The Beast in Ice for Unique gear rewards.

The Pride of the Valley update for lets players learn how to make a new flavor of Ice Cream called Dream Ice Cream. Before, players could only make Vanilla Ice Cream when trying to make their dessert, but now they have a chance to choose between two. However, the game does not simply give players the recipe for Dream Ice Cream, as the ingredients need to be found in a certain order to unlock this delicacy.

There’s an unnerving entity living in my phone. It sends me cryptic, insistent messages, leaves barely comprehensible texts, and I never really know its true intentions. It’s not a really needy internet friend, it’s Franz. She’s haunting my phone and I’m not sure I am okay with it.

Our Diablo 4 Season 2 datamining starts off with a bang with a look at all the new Boss models added in Patch 1.2.0! Which boss do you want to try and tackle first? Boss Guide Overview for Season 2

Tower of Fantasy is set to open up even more of the world, with the next update, “A Sword Dance of Ice”, coming October 24th. 

Wanna target-farm a specific Unique? Here are the complete Unique Item loot tables for all Season 2 endgame bosses, including Grigoire, Echo of Varshan, Lord zir, Beast in Ice, and Uber Duriel! Season 2 Campfire Chat Liveblog Summary Season 2 Unique Item Changes