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Excitement takes over as Xiaomi accidentally reveals details about the upcoming POCO F6 Pro, hinting at its close resemblance to the Redmi K70.

Blizzard has released a new patch for Diablo 4 that significantly reduces the cost of Masterworking material cache transmutes.

Baldur's Gate 3 lets you get close to a lot of characters, but frankly, there's not enough hugging to be had. C'mon, we're fighting for our lives to remove mind flayer parasites from our brains, I think we could do with a hug every now and then.

is thankfully avoiding a controversial gaming feature that has become more prominent in recent years. While Ubisoft initially revealed its Japan-set title back in 2022 under the working title "", it recently revealed more about the next entry in its long-running franchise, introducing its dual protagonists, Yasuke and Naoe, and their story in a new cinematic trailer, alongside a release date of November 15, 2024.

Hades 2 early access players can poke around to "find clues" about the roguelike sequel's coming updates.

Blizzard has published Cataclysm Classic launch notes, clarifying parts of the expansion launch which differ from original launch a decade ago. Of particular note is:

Blizzard has put together a new video that recaps all of the events and patches of the original release of Cataclysm! This video also provides a preview of what players should expect from Cataclysm Classic's release on May 20th! Cataclysm Classic Phase 1 Overview Cataclysm Classic Raids Overview

Hell’s legions taunt you forth to challenge their devilry. Will you answer their challenge?

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 Xbox Series X|S will soon recieve a major feature that should hopefully cut down on the amount of time players spend just hanging around waiting for the games to update. Given the prevalence of live-service experiences and developers offering prolonged post-launch support for even single-player titles, substantial patches have become commonplace in the video game industry. While it's certainly good to get the most out of the games one purchases, some of these updates can be significantly larger than expected, resulting in sitting around and waiting for the necessary files to download.

As promised by Bethesda at the end of last week, the developer has today released a new PS5 patch for Fallout 4 that works to improve its suite of graphical options alongside «further fixes and improvements». The update is available to download now on PS5, weighing in at a tiny 189.4MB. You'll have it downloaded and installed in seconds.

With Stellar Blade now out in the wild, impressing players with its action combat and plethora of cosmetic options for protagonist Eve, Shift Up director Kim Hyeong-tae has put a particular conspiracy to bed. Kim says that the redesigns of some Stellar Blade outfits were always intended to be the «final result» and not because of an overbearing Sony intent on censorship.

Bethesda will once again be updating a near decade-old game next week. It's currently prepping a Fallout 4 patch that promises «new options for graphics and performance settings», for release on Monday the 13th May. The update will also feature «further fixes and improvements», but we don't have the full patch notes yet.

Blizzard has released a new patch that disables NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation to increase stability, and fixes an issue with Evade.

The new rumored mount system mentioned in multiple leaks about the region of Natlan is gaining even more traction with more alleged information as the game prepares for the arrival of the next Nation. Currently, the popular RPG by HoYoverse is in the middle of Version 4.6, a patch that brought forth a new area to the south of Fontaine and delved into the story of Remuria, the ancient kingdom that once took place where Fontaine now stands. Of course, this is also the patch that saw the addition of the playable version of Arlecchino in .

Blizzard has released a hype trailer for the release of Remix: Mists of Pandaria — Patch 10.2.7! The new content update is a limited time event with accelerated leveling and countless rewards to collect all set in the mystical land of Pandaria. Remix: Mists of Pandaria OverviewGearing in Remix: Mists of PandariaGems in Remix: Mists of Pandaria

Blizzard has announced that Diablo II: Resurrected Ladder Season 7 will begin on May 23rd at 5:00 PM PDT! Save the date heroes of Sanctuary, and prepare to slay your way through another Ladder Season and defeat the Lord of Terror once more!

Since Hades II launched in Early Access just over a week ago, developer Supergiant Games has been collecting feedback from players. Now, some of that feedback has been put to use in the game's first patch, and there are still more adjustments on their way.

Medieval city builder Manor Lords is a smash hit, selling two million copies in just three weeks.

Wowhead's Patch 1.4 Gear and Itemization Changes Overview is now live, detailing the massive changes to Diablo 4's itemization introduced in Season 4: Loot Reborn. Gear and Itemization Changes Guide in Patch 1.4 With nearly every aspect of gear and loot receiving at least moderate updates in Patch 1.4, we've put together a guide to explore the changes to Legendary Aspects, Uniques, Gear Affixes, the Codex of Power, and Gems, as well as the new Tempering and Masterworking systems.

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.

After our previous report on the area changes from the PTR and Patch 1.4.0 now being live, we decided to visit The Lost City of Ureh in Hawezar once again. New changes to The Lost City of Ureh area have been made in the time between the PTR and Live, blocking off the entrance to the city once again. Lost City of Ureh PTR Area Changes Diablo 4 Patch 1.4.0 Datamined Changes

It’s safe to say that Starfield didn’t quite nail the landing, but Bethesda has been chipping away on improvements, and the latest May update has revamped a much-maligned aspect of navigation to seriously improve how the game plays.

Diablo 4 Season 4 is now live, and players are once again rolling new characters and beginning that leveling grind. Whether you're a Diablo 4 veteran or a newcomer to the series, choosing a leveling build sets the tone for your seasonal journey — and no better time to level than the first weekend of a season.

For those of you who are looking to bring some friends along with you to experience the new systems and gameplay of Diablo 4 Season 4, we've got some good news! Blizzard is offering a Free Trial and a 50% Off Sale for Diablo 4's Standard Edition and the complete Diablo Collection.You can find the sale and free trial at the link below! Diablo 4 50% Off Sale and Free Trial This Sale and Free Trial are available now until May 21st.

Season 4 is in full swing, and the speed demons among us are already in the endgame of Diablo 4! Whether you're farming Nightmare Dungeons, Uber Bosses, or trying to finish off that full Season Journey, choosing the right build for the job has never been more important. More builds than ever have entered the fray, and there are so many options, things get overwhelming — so we've ranked our favorite Endgame Builds from best to worst to help people experience the latest and greatest content during Patch 1.4.0! Whether you're looking for information on whether a particular Endgame Build is good or need information to choose between two alluring options, our Endgame Builds Tier List has you covered.

Riot Games just revealed the League of Legends: Wild Rift patch 5.1b. It’s set to bring a few tweaks and exciting events. In case you missed it, they released the last update, version 5.1 in March end. It brought some significant changes by dropping new heroes and a new magic circle.

When a live-service game undergoes a massive systems overhaul, it’s often characterized as a reversal, a change of course, even a mea culpa — particularly if the game had been headed in a direction the community didn’t like. But a truly successful update of this type is one that enables a game to be more fully itself; to unlock something beautiful that was always present at its core, just tough to get to.

Diablo 4 Season 4 is now underway! But for some players, their progress is intermittently being halted. Several players who use Nvidia 40 Series Graphics Cards have reported gameplay instability, including crashes. Diablo 4 Patch 1.4.0 Build 53129 Datamined Changes Wowhead Guides Updated for Diablo 4 Season 4 However, all is not lost! For those using the 40-Series Nvidia Graphics Cards, Blizzard has suggested a temporary fix that may improve gameplay stability. The option to disable Frame Generation can be found by accessing the Graphics section of the Options menu. Hopefully, this temporary fix will allow players to get up and running again.

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.

Raids AND Sieges are here!

Tango Gameworks will update Hi-Fi Rush one last time before Microsoft shuts the door on the studio. Microsoft announced earlier in May that it was closing three studios, including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks. Shortly after the news of the closures, Tango Gameworks confirmed the game will “remain available and playable everywhere” it's already accessible.

Tango Gameworks has released one last patch for Hi-Fi Rush today, the final act of the studio after the announcement of its closure by Microsoft last week.

Players may see an update to character levels with the arrival of Natlan in , expected to be released within a few months, yet still in 2024. Natlan is the Nation of Pyro in Teyvat and its release has already been teased by developer HoYoverse through its official roadmap for the game and through in-game hints. A dialogue with Neuvillette at the end of the Fontaine storyline, for instance, reveals that Natlan is the next destination on the Traveler’s journey. Some details about Natlan in are already known since they were confirmed through the game itself.

To celebrate the launch of the successful live-action adaptation on Amazon Prime Video, Bethesda finally launched its "" version of in April, but unfortunately, it has brought with it its fair share of problems. On consoles, there have been complaints about texture issues, crashes, freezes, plummeting framerates, resolution glitches, and more. Meanwhile, on PC there have been additional complaints surrounding ultrawide display support — a selling point for the PC update that unfortunately just stretched out the user interface with no FOV slider — and issues with several mods.

Diablo 4's Season 4: Loot Reborn introduces new systems and massive balance changes for nearly every class and build. Whether you plan on sticking with your favorite Diablo class or switching things up in Patch 1.4, our Best Builds Guides for every class compare performance in endgame and leveling content to give you an edge as you return to Sanctuary. Best Barbarian Builds

Last month, a Helldivers 2 update made it so that the fewer players you had in your party, the more enemy patrols would spawn. Playing the game solo became significantly harder, but thankfully, developer Arrowhead is rolling it back.

Hi-Fi Rush is set for its final patch later today, May 15, amid the closure of its developer Tango Gameworks.

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has announced plans to roll back changes made to patrols and spawn rates following a recent patch after admitting the PlayStation Network controversy was the focus of its attention in recent weeks.

The Phase 1 and Phase 2 character banners for 2.3 have allegedly leaked, indicating what players may expect from the two periods in the update and hinting at what may end up being a very difficult choice. Version 2.3 is the next patch in the turn-based RPG’s schedule and it will continue adding content, including new playable characters. The game’s next destination is likely still several months away, as the main story quests in Penacony have just ended with the release of Version 2.2, the same patch that added Robin and Boothill in .

Taliesin and Evitel cover the latest news in The Weekly Reset. This week they cover lore reveals in Patch 10.2.7: Dark Heart, the A Whisper of Warning short story, and the War Within Alpha.

Blizzard is investigating an issue related to stats being lowered on Legacy gear in the Eternal Realm after today's Season 4 patch.

With so many changes in Patch 1.4.0, it can be hard to keep up — so let us keep up for you! Wowhead's database is now up-to-date with the latest changes in Patch 1.4.0, from class and skill buffs, to new items, to Tempering Manual additions.

Supergiant Games has shared details about Hades 2’s first patch following its Early Access release last week.

Valheim's latest patch is here, adding the all-new Ashlands biome. Ashlands comes with a whole lot of new content, ranging from new weapons, creatures, buildable items, locations, and events.

The Simulated Universe activity may get a massive update in 2.3 if new leaks about the upcoming patch are proven to be true. The turn-based RPG is still in the early stages of Version 2.2. The current patch brought forth the final missions in the main storyline of Penacony – though there are bound to be more quests related to the Planet of Festivities in the future. Players can also experience playing with Robin and Boothill in 2.2, as these are the new characters added with the update.

Season 4 is finally launching today, and Diablo 4 has never looked more different. With all the updates to classes, itemization, crafting, Helltides, endgame bosses, level 100 challenges, and more, you may be asking yourself — where can I get the most up-to-date Diablo 4 news and information? Look no further — use Wowhead's News Webhook for Discord to receive the latest and greatest Diablo IV news updates on your Discord server! Wowhead News Webhook for Discord

Helldivers 2's latest update adds PSN support to PC, letting players on Steam link their accounts. However, unlike the initial proposition, the update makes this optional, so you can keep playing on PC without PSN if you don't want to make an account.

Hades 2 is here, and per our Hades 2 review, it's very, very good. But it could, and undoubtedly eventually will, be better, hence the whole Early Access thing. To that end, developer Supergiant says it's preparing the roguelike's first big patch, not including minor hotfixes for "rare crashes and progression" which didn't even get dedicated patch notes, which should arrive "later this month."

A new Helldivers 2 patch is here and will hopefully put the whole PlayStation Network account linking debacle to bed once and for all, as it's now been added as an explicitly "optional" setting.

Fallout 4 is showing no signs of slowing down, with Bethesda now rolling out another new update to improve the beloved action RPG.

Apple has officially released the iOS 17.5 to the general public, offering several new features and changes for iPhone users. The update can be installed by navigating to the Settings app, selecting General, and then Software Update. Let's dive in to check what new Apple has included in this update.

Despite its rekindled popularity, just can't seem to catch a break as Bethesda's latest update manages to break the game even more, angering veterans and newcomers alike. Following the success of Prime Video's streaming series, has seen a massive resurgence in players as the most recent dedicated single-player RPG in the franchise and while that's been a boon for the community, the recent «next-gen» patches have only hampered the experience. The latest release, which was meant to fix many of the game's most recently introduced problems, has only managed to make things worse.

Bethesda have released a patch for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC versions of Fallout 4 which allow you to chose a target frame rate and prioritise visuals or performance, There are also some bug fixes for the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game. Here are the patch notes.

Fallout 4 launched its long-awaited next-gen update last month, but it went down about as well as a nuke in Boston. Not only did it break most mods, players immediately ran into a slew of old bugs.

When Helldivers 2 introduces sweeping balancing changes or new stratagems, it does so on the live build. So, if nerfs are too harsh or buffs too strong, the community has to wait for the next patch to address concerns.

Samsung is making waves in the smartphone market once again as it extends its latest software update, One UI 6.1, to its mid-range champions, the Galaxy A54 and A34.

Blizzard has confirmed that daily lockouts for many MoP raids is intended until WoW Remix concludes.

The release of 2.2 is very important, as the game concludes its main story arc this year while also adding new characters, quests, and even enemies to face. Version 2.2 is the third and final patch to add main campaign missions related to the planet of Penacony. In fact, these conclude the story being told on the Planet of Festivities and have players gearing up for the release of the next major destination, likely at some point in 2025.

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.

Patch 29.4, launching tomorrow, brings an explosive new mini-set, Dr. Boom’s Incredible Inventions, and more!

The void elves play a major role in The Harbinger questline of Dragonflight Patch 10.2.7, Aeonara Dawnshade is a flail and shield wielding knight, but in contrast to her dark and shadowy appearance, the who uses Consecration in battle, making her the first in-game void elf Paladin! Serving as a continuation of Iridirkon's plot in Dawn of the Infinite, the Harbinger questline follows Alleria on the hunt for the Dark Heart. Being a void artifact, this sends players to consult with the void elves of Telogrus Rift, including Aeonara Dawnshade <Wielder of the Eclipse>. Exactly what the Eclipse is supposed to be remains unknown, although the title may be more literal in referring to the astronomical event as a reflection of her own comingling of light and shadow.

Diablo 4 continues to be one of the hottest games on the market, continuously adding and growing its fanbase of more than 10 million players. And now its latest season is set to overhaul action RPG.

Following their recent Developer Update, Blizzard released updated patch notes highlighting many of the new changes for Season 4, but here's something you may have missed — Unique items can drop for players much earlier, and the minimum character level required to equip Sacred and Ancestral items will be drastically reduced in Season 4: Loot Reborn! Season 4 Patch Notes 1.4.0

Diablo 4's fourth Season, Loot Reborn, begins on May 14 at 10 a.m. PDT. We have listed the launch times for various time zones in the world! Season 4 Overview Diablo 4 Season 4 Patch Notes: Patch 1.4.0 You can find the global launch times for Diablo 4's Season 4 below. If you are looking for more details regarding Season of the Construct's mechanics, make sure to check out our Season 4 Overview Guide. Season 4: Loot Reborn Overview

A new and free 5-star Light Cone may be given out in 2.3, according to leaks, and this may as well be the best reward distributed by developer HoYoverse since Dr. Ratio’s giveaway prior to Version 2.1. The popular turn-based RPG is currently in Version 2.2, an important patch for the storyline. This is the update that brings the final main story missions in the Penacony arc, several types of events and map expansions, as well as the introduction of the playable versions of Boothill and Robin in .

The countdown for Season 4 is almost up, and players are ready to dive back into Sanctuary to experience all-new Itemization, crafting, class changes, and more for the next big content update in Diablo 4. That means players will be looking for their next build on a new Seasonal character — and Barricade is here to talk about what builds he thinks are going to be the best for each class based on patch notes and PTR findings! Covering all five classes, Barricade's video is a bite-sized recommendation aggregating some incredible builds that came out of PTR testing.

A developer has created a tool that could make it much easier to create PC ports of Nintendo 64 games.

Google Chrome users can breathe a sigh of relief as the search giant has rolled out a crucial update to address a zero-day vulnerability that was actively exploited by attackers. This security flaw, categorised as 'High' severity, posed a significant risk to users across all desktop platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Updated patch notes released after the recent Developer Update highlight an interesting change that may have flown under the radar — the player gold cap has been massively increased from 9 trillion to 99 trillion! Season 4 Patch Notes 1.4.0

We've decrypted a couple models for a new pet in Dragonflight Patch 10.2.7, which appears to evolve from larval form into a full fledged caterpillar! Although not yet discovered in game, the models were decrypted alongside the Patch 10.2.7 update, implying they'll be featured sometime soon.

With Diablo 4 Season 4 just around the corner, we wanted to highlight all of the new content, features, and changes coming to Diablo 4 when the new Season launches on May 14th! Diablo 4 Season 4 Overview

Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt has taken to X/Twitter to seemingly share a first look at the cape design that was inspired by the review bombing on Steam following the PSN account linking fiasco.

Alongside the more obvious changes coming to Diablo 4 in Season 4, Blizzard has also quietly implemented several other changes that will drastically improve player quality of life. Perhaps the most exciting of these changes is the removal of mount speed restrictions while in town! Season 4 Patch Notes 1.4.0

's latest patch has broken a cool ship-building mod, and further proves the need for a highly anticipated feature that Bethesda's previously announced. Ship building is one of 's main mechanics, with players able to customize their transportation with different modules designed for speed, combat, cargo, and more.

There are mentions of free characters offered in 2.3 in new leaks about the upcoming patch. The popular turn-based space RPG is currently in the first stages of Version 2.2. This is an important patch for the title, as it introduces the final missions in the main Penacony storyline and sets the Nameless’ goals toward their next destination – even if that will only happen a while from now. Version 2.2 is also the patch introducing the playable versions of Robin and Boothill in , giving players a chance to obtain them through their banners.

In a new hotfix today, Blizzard has made another set of changes to BFA raids, this time around making tweaks to Mythic N'zoth and Mythic G'huun, making both fights soloable. Other QoL Changes to Solo BFA Raids

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.

Johan Pilestedt, Helldivers 2's creative director and Arrowhead Game Studios CEO, thinks that the development team may have «gone too far» with balance updates.

Did you just get your modded Fallout 4 save up and running again? Well, enjoy it while it lasts - another update is coming on May 13, this Monday. The update is coming to all platforms and will make various "fixes and improvements", specifically to the game's graphics and performance.