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Wowhead’s Dust Devil Barbarian Endgame Build Guide is now live! Combining Dust Devil Legendary Aspects, the Twister Glyph, and some interesting Tempering Affixes, this Season 4 Barbarian build summons massive tornados that tear demons limb from limb. Several of the key gearing components for this build can be attained through the Season 4 Iron Wolves reputation board, making this an accessible meta Barbarian build for all adventurers on the Seasonal Realm. Dust Devil Barbarian Endgame Build Guide

Blizzard has responded to feedback regarding the Druid Hero Talent Tree, Keeper of the Grove!

If you’re fresh from buying a powerful machine from gaming PC deals, you should also purchase a premium display to maximize its potential. We highly recommend the 45-inch LG UltraGear OLED curved gaming monitor, especially now that it’s available from Best Buy with a $400 discount that slashes its price from $1,700 to $1,300. It’s still not cheap, but it’s worth every penny as the perfect screen for PC gaming. You’ll have to act fast though, as we’re not sure how long this lowered price will hold.

The 1.6 update for added enough new content to make even the game’s most-seasoned players dive in like it’s brand new again. There’s a litany of new items for players to parse through and use (though it may be best to stay away from the big chests for now), and players are already finding creative ways to use the new items to maximize efficiency.

Blizzard has posted development notes for Feral Druids regarding the latest War Within Alpha build, giving details on Ferocious Bite and AoE.

Dr. Boom’s been tinkering away in the basement of Whizbang’s Workshop, working on his own line of toys to prove that he is the greatest toymaker and inventor in Azeroth. He’s come up with something huge—gigantic, even—and he’s ready to share it with the world. Prepare to have your mind blown, these are Dr. Boom’s Incredible Inventions!

An iPad's battery life plays a pivotal role in its usability. Whether you're streaming movies or working on tasks, a robust battery ensures uninterrupted usage. However, when the battery starts to dwindle faster than usual, it can significantly hinder your iPad experience. Here are key factors contributing to battery drain and tips to optimise your iPad's battery life.

The CEO of Embracer Group, Lars Wingefors, has said that the decision to lose the Embracer name has nothing to do with the industry's negative perception of the brand.

It's a big day for those of us who used to making our Transformers and G.I. Joe action figures fight. After Transformers: Rise of the Beasts teased a potential G.I. Joe crossover in a quick post-credits scene, Paramount says the film is officially happening.

For those looking to master their Paragon journey in anticipation of Diablo 4’s Season 4, we’ve put together an in-depth guide that covers the Glyph Radius of every class Paragon board.

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Honkai v7.4 introduces Thelema Battlesuit and Equipment Supply, which will span four action-packed weeks, starting April 25th for SEA, GLB, and KR servers and continuing until May 24th.

Not all gaming laptop deals are worth your time and money, and even less will be powerful enough to meet gamers’ needs for the next few years. If you’re willing to make a serious investment, you should check out Dell’s offer for the Alienware x14 R2 gaming laptop. From its original price of $2,000, a $500 discount brings it down to $1,500. It’s still not cheap, but it’s actually a reasonable price for a machine of this caliber. You need to hurry with your purchase if you want the savings though, as its price may be back to normal as soon as tomorrow.

Rise, wanderer, and stand triumphant before your hoard of spoils.

Blizzard has announced a return of the Mother's Blessing event! This event will increase experience gained and gold earned by 35% multiplicative and will be available from March 26, 10 a.m. to April 2, 10 a.m. PT. Diablo 4 Campfire Chat Summary Season 4 Delayed until May 14th

The Apple iPhone 16 is poised to usher in a new era of smartphone design, according to a recent supply-chain report. The report suggests that advancements in display technology will allow for the reduction of bezels while expanding the screen size, and this is expected in conjunction with the Pro models. Yes, indeed, larger displays are on the horizon for the iPhone 16 Pro models, with leaked CAD models revealing a roughly 6.9-inch screen for the iPhone 16 Pro Max variant. Despite the larger screen, Apple aims to maintain the device's overall form factor, ensuring it remains comfortable to hold, reported 9to5mac.

Week 3 has begun, and with it a new Gauntlet map makes its debut! No more tunnels for us — we're instead heading to Cathedral of Light Barracks and dungeons in the newest Gauntlet layout. Diablo 4 Gauntlet and Leaderboards Guide

Exciting news for smartphone enthusiasts! The iconic Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G now comes with an incredible 27% discount on Amazon, making it even more tempting for those eyeing the pinnacle of smartphone technology at a fraction of its original price. Yes, Amazon has rolled out an amazing Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra price drop and you should check out the huge benefits now available.

Week 2 has begun, and with it a new Gauntlet map makes its debut! We've left the Guulrahn Slum map lookalike and instead find ourselves in tunnels this week — in a much larger and more complex map. Diablo 4 Gauntlet and Leaderboards Guide The monsters you'll see this week seem to have rotated as well — gone are the Khazra and humanoids of Week 1, and in their place you'll find flies, flies, and more flies.

Microsoft officially released today a new DirectX 12 feature that's been available for some time in preview introducing new types of GPU autonomy that attempt to eliminate CPU bottlenecks.

With the Gauntlet and Leaderboards coming to the end of their first week, it seems a critical bug has been discovered — one that may call into question the top scores, and by extension all scores, on the leaderboard. Players have discovered a way to enter the Gauntlet without actually beginning the run, thereby allowing them to round up monsters and drag them to key places — locations that would allow these players to maximize their score in ways that wouldn't be possible for those entering the Gauntlet and beginning it legitimately. Top Barbarian and Diablo 4 theorycrafter Rob2628 has highlighted this bug on his stream: It is very clear that this isn't intended behavior for the Gauntlet, but so far Blizzard has not acknowledged the issue.

Blizzard has released a new video with Diablo Partner MacroBioBoi, giving us five tips and tricks to maximize your score on the Leaderboards when running the Gauntlet. The new video brings us a great overview of the Gauntlet, Diablo 4's newest endgame system, as well as detailing tips and tricks that will help first-time attempts and veteran players alike! Rise to the Challenge Gameplay Video on YouTube MacroBioBoi brings us through the Gauntlet in an easy-to-follow way, giving us valuable tips and tricks such as automating our build as much as possible and which armor affixes to prioritize to maximize Gauntlet and Leaderboard score.

The 2024 Game of the Year award has been handed out at the DICE Awards, and it has fallen into the hands of Larian for Baldur’s Gate 3.

In a recent statement by CEO Lars Wingefors, it was revealed that Embracer Group plans to continue its «restructuring» model of cutbacks in order to prioritize shareholders above all else. Having just announced even more layoffs for Embracer Group, this latest statement by the CEO has left many fans in shock.

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