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Want to level quickly? Clear as many Normal raid bosses as possible while leveling as each will give your Cloak a permanent 12% experience bonus!

Blizzard revealed nearly all the Hero Talent Trees with the launch of the War Within Alpha and subsequent builds. Our Demonology Warlock guide writer, Not, offers an early review of the Soul Harvester Hero Talents that offer a consistent way to AoE with strong spec integration.

Cataclysm Classic brings with it tabards for nearly every Faction on launch, allowing players to earn Reputation with a chosen Faction in every Level 85 Dungeon they complete. With a choice in leveling zones and the tabards that come with them, players can target certain Reputations based on the rewards they want to receive before Raids release.

Is Call of Duty coming to Xbox Game Pass? When Microsoft first began pursuing it’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, many assumed using Call of Duty to bolster Game Pass was one of their goals, but things have changed since then. Game Pass growth has slowed, badly missing growth targets, and Xbox boss Phil Spencer has admitted there’s a ceiling to its success. While some Activision Blizzard games like Diablo IV have been added to Game Pass, recent reports suggested that Microsoft was still “evaluating” whether to do the same with the headliner that is Call of Duty.

AMD has announced mass production of its Alveo V80 compute accelerator, the firm's newest HPC product targeted at memory-intensive workloads.

Blizzard revealed nearly all the Hero Talent Trees with the launch of the War Within Alpha and subsequent builds. Our Outlaw Rogue guide writer, JustGuy, offers an early review of the Fatebound Hero Talents that has a compelling theme that aligns with the gambling buccaneer imagery of Outlaw Rogue, but needs a few touch-ups to reach its maximum potential.

Ghost of Tsushima has landed on the PC, meaning in theory it can be played on the Steam Deck — if it can run it, that is.

The ever-famous Zandalari Warbringer is once again a good target for players in Remix: Mists of Pandaria, dropping rep tokens that reward high amounts of reputation. Reputation is useful in Remix as it allows players to complete meta achievements which unlock limited-time cosmetic rewards.

Square Enix announced earlier this week that it will aggressively pursue a more multiformat-focused strategy, after its big PS5 console exclusives failed to meet expectations. According to Bloomberg journalist Takashi Mochizuki, sales of Final Fantasy 16 did open in line with the company’s targets – but its momentum has since slowed and it’s failed to meet its subsequent goals. A PC port is imminent, and the publisher hopes that will get the title back on track.

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.

is a adventure strewn with its fair share of magic items, but some that can be found throughout the campaign are definitely better than others. Even at higher levels, adventurers can still expect to come across some +1 longswords here and there that they're more likely to sell than employ. From powerful weapons to tomes that level up stats, however, there's a select variety that can truly make a difference.

Wowhead’s Death Trap Grenade Rogue Endgame Build Guide is now live! Season 4’s rework of Grenade skills transforms what was once only a conceptual Rogue build into one that can cut through endgame content with ease. Death Trap Grenade Rogue Endgame Build Guide

The embodiment of the frigid northern elements has arrived in a symphony of mist: the Tempest. Tempests are master of wind and wave these bladedancers use their sacred talents to save the people of Sanctuary from doom. Tempests are sacred defenders, using elements and edged weapons to defeat the dark forces that oppose them. Hailing from the Cold Isles in the North, those that dare stray from their homeland are pariahs—their calling is to use their talents to protect the lives of mainlanders at all costs.

Blizzard revealed nearly all the Hero Talent Trees with the launch of the War Within Alpha and subsequent builds. Our Assassination Rogue guide writer, Whispyr, offers an early review of the Fatebound Hero Talents that struggles to deliver a compelling payoff for the level of RNG involved.

The Italian Soulslike game Enotria: The Last Song has had its release date moved again. Originally slated to launch on June 21, it was first delayed to August 21 because of the nearby launch of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Following a brief testing phase via the Steam beta branch, Bethesda Game Studios has now released the Starfield May update on both PC and Xbox Series S|X.

Blizzard has announced that the Talent Loadout Cap will be increasing in an upcoming War Within Alpha build!

Blizzard revealed nearly all the Hero Talent Trees with the launch of the War Within Alpha and subsequent builds. Our Havoc Demon Hunter guide writer, Shadarek, offers an early review of the Fel-Scarred Hero Talents that seamlessly integrates into the base rotation while offering additional AoE highlighting the power of Metamorphosis.

AMD is ending its HS, H & U branding which helped distinguish between Ryzen Mobile CPUs & adopting the "Ryzen AI" naming convention across all next-gen SKUs starting Strix Point.

Blizzard has responded to feedback regarding the Priest Hero Talent Tree, Voidweaver!

Blizzard has responded to feedback regarding the Druid Hero Talent Tree, Wildstalker!

The latest round of hotfixes to hit the Cataclysm Classic servers are here, with a number of small bug fixes, including the end of the «forever green» Drain Life — with that being said, there are a couple gameplay changes to Mages and Shamans, with Ignite now correctly not being triggered by Living Bomb critical strikes and Flametongue Totem no longer stacking with other Spell Power buffs.

Blizzard revealed nearly all the Hero Talent Trees with the launch of the War Within Alpha and subsequent builds. Our Brewmaster Monk guide writer, Sinzhu, offers an early review of the Mastery of Harmony Hero Talents

We've been hard at work datamining all the new changes for Diablo 4's Patch 1.4.0! Take a look at the raw data we've gathered below.Editor's Note: this datamined information comes directly from the Diablo 4 client. While some of it may differ to what was described in patch notes, this is the current information live in Patch 1.4.0. These changes are specifically from Live Version to Live Version of the game, meaning players saw many of these changes on the PTR realms already. 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 1.4.0.53129, compared to 1.3.5.52293.

Blizzard has released the notes for this week's Alpha build, including many class changes and the Totemic Hero Tree.

Here are the datamined spell changes for build 54675, which include the Totemic Shaman spells and extensive class tuning.

Blizzard has posted Death Knight updates in the War Within, noting that the goal is to reduce build friction.

players looking to make the game a little more punishing are in luck because a new mod aims to make every gunfight as realistic and challenging as possible. Through Arthur Morgan's adventures with Dutch Van Der Linde and his crew, the outlaw will become involved in plenty of shoot-outs, either with fellow criminals and bandits or the police trying to bring order to the Wild West. The game's combat is undoubtedly well executed with weapons having a weight and power behind their shots but, admittedly, it does sometimes feel like Arthur is a little impervious.

Like most roguelike games, is an extremely difficult game to complete. Every time you die, you are forced to restart from the beginning and lose all the boons and upgrades you've gained across an entire run. Thankfully, there are many strategies and tricks you can follow to grow stronger in between runs, from using Darkness to give yourself an edge or even leveling up your many weapons.

The sea monster Charybdis the Devouring appears as a mini-boss in , which you can only beat by slowly chipping away at its health by attacking exposed limbs. This creature of classical mythology seeks to eat anything caught in its maw, which generates a whirlpool to suck in unfortunate sailors. You'll have to avoid becoming this boss' next snack by hitting it where it hurts to progress your run.

Blizzard revealed nearly all the Hero Talent Trees including 6 new ones with the launch of the War Within Alpha. Our Discipline Priest guide writer, AutomaticJak, offers an early review of the Voidweaver Hero Talents that enhance the base gameplay with a unique Cosmic Void theme without adding unnecessary bloat.

Square Enix has admitted Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Final Fantasy 16, and Foamstars failed to meet its expectations.

AMD has officially launched its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs for DIY which target the Intel Core i5 mainstream CPU lineup.

Blizzard revealed nearly all the Hero Talent Trees with the launch of the War Within Alpha and subsequent builds. Our Affliction Warlock guide writer, Kalamazi, offers an early review of the Soul Harvester Hero Talents that may seem passive at first look but offers some relatively in-depth interactions that may change gameplay heading into the new expansion.

PS5 sales have surpassed 59.2 million units worldwide, Sony has revealed.

As promised last week, Bethesda Game Studios has just released the second update for Fallout 4 Next-Gen, the latest version of the RPG originally launched in 2015.

ASUS's recently teased ROG Ally X handheld is expected to debut at $799 US with upgraded storage and memory capabilities.

Bethesda has unveiled its first Fallout 4 patch since the big next-gen update released last month, including some new graphics and performance option settings and a few other fixes.

Blizzard revealed nearly all the Hero Talent Trees with the launch of the War Within Alpha and subsequent builds. Our Markmanship Hunter guide writer, Azortharion, offers an early review of the Sentinel Hero Talents that while a strong offering in terms of raw damage they do very little to shake up the gameplay of the spec leading into the next expansion.

Disney Villainous is a wildly popular board game that has expanded into the worlds of Marvel and Star Wars in recent years. As the name of the game suggests, the traditional Disney way of always rooting for the heroes is turned on its head as players are given the chance to assume the roles of some of their favorite villains instead. In an attempt to get even more people playing Villainous, Ravensburger announced plans to start releasing something it has dubbed expandalones, and the first of those on the Disney side of things, Sugar and Spite, is now available to pre-order.

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 Aurora supercomputer has finally broken the exascale barrier & achieved the fastest AI performance with its Intel Ponte Vecchio hardware.

Today, Square Enix reported financial results for the fiscal year that ended on March 31. The results weren't great, as the Japanese publisher narrowly missed the revenue target and majorly missed the operating income target, with the latter also down 26.6% compared to last year.

Collecting powerful boons from the Gods and Goddesses of Olympus and the realms beyond is essential to a deep run in . Boons are offerings that can empower Melinoe with active or passive effects. Before diving into Erebus for another run, check out the boons available in.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 design was previously said to be finalized in April this year, with a target frequency of 4.00GHz and above. However, looking at Apple’s M4 and its high clock speeds that help the chipset attain a record-breaking single-core score, Qualcomm is rumored to introduce a chipset redesign with a new target frequency of 4.26GHz. This change is said to be made to take on Apple’s upcoming A18 and A18 Pro, which may also operate at higher frequencies to gain an edge against the competition.

Blizzard has published their hotfixes for May 10th, which include the removal from Inferno scaling beyond 5 targets, Taivan will once again awoos when summoned, and double Blue Silken Lining will once again work.

Lords of the Fallen publisher CI Games has announced that it has laid off 30 employees, months after cutting 10% of its workforce.

Developer and publisher CI Games is laying off around 30 employees.

This review covers the single-player campaign of Homeworld 3. For thoughts on the multiplayer skirmish and War Games co-op mode, see the Homeworld 3 Multiplayer review .

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has set the game’s community yet another challenge: kill 2 billion Automatons to unlock a new Stratagem.

Lords of the Fallen and Sniper: Ghost Warrior publisher CI games has laid off 30 more members of staff less than four months after it cut 10% of its workforce.

It seems Larian Studios thought of just about everything when crafting , and the various loopholes players have found to get out of significant boss fights can be both hilarious and innovative. A video from a particularly creative player shows how pushing NPCs’ buttons is sometimes the best way to get out of a future boss fight.

CI Games is implementing one last round of layoffs as part of the restructuring it began in January.

Motorola is set to reclaim its flagship status with the launch of the Razr Plus 2024, a foldable flip phone aimed at capturing the market's attention. Fresh details on pricing and specifications for the eagerly anticipated device have surfaced in a retailer leak targeting the European market, shedding light on various colour options as well.

Blizzard has posted the new development notes for Alpha 4 of The War Within, including the addition of Stormbringer Shaman for testing!

Blizzard has posted development notes for Warlocks regarding the latest War Within Alpha build, giving details on Destruction including Inferno target adjustments, underused talents, and more.

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

Here are the spell changes for Build 54605. This build includes many Death Knight Changes and a Destruction Warlock revamp.

Headmistress Hecate is the first boss that players will square off against in and acts as the initial guardian of Erebus. Like in the first game, boss fights to cap off each section of the game and are significant obstacles to progression. Even though she acts as the first boss, Hecate holds no punches against her star pupil and sets the tone early on.

Razer has recently launched White Editions of several of its popular gaming peripherals, targeting gamers who prefer a sleek and minimalist aesthetic. The lineup includes peripherals from several popular Razer brands, including Razer Basilisk, Razer BlackWidow, Razer Huntsman, among others. Each of these products is designed to blend advanced functionality with an appealing visual design with a clean, white exterior.

Blizzard revealed nearly all the Hero Talent Trees including 6 new ones with the launch of the War Within Alpha. Our Shadow Priest guide writer, Ellipsis, offers an early review of the Voidweaver Hero Talents offer a spectacular theme and strong gameplay but with tight timings that may need some additional iteration.

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.

It’s been mere days since went into early access, and though the long-awaited sequel already has more environmental variety, enemies, and voice work than the acclaimed roguelike did at launch, players are already finding some hangups. The game’s early access build is meant to have some hiccups, as Supergiant Games has stated that it plans to make adjustments based on player feedback, but the weapons specifically are already irritating to some players.

Blizzard has released a post responding to reports of reduced target scaling of Destruction Warlock's Inferno talent which generates soul shards from Rain of Fire during AoE. While the reduced scaling of Inferno should be removed soon in Dragonflight Season 4, Blizzard is looking into a way to redesign Inferno in The War Within.

Whether you’re a new Game Pass subscriber or just looking to renew your membership, you’ll want to check out this deal at Woot. Through May 10, the Amazon subsidiary is offering three-month Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions for just $36.99 (was $49.99), saving you a grand total of $56 if you purchase a whole year. With three-month subscriptions of Game Pass Ultimate regularly discounted to around $45 at places like Target and Amazon, this deal is the best price we’ve seen in some time.

Blizzard revealed nearly all the Hero Talent Trees including 6 new ones with the launch of the War Within Alpha. Our Survival Hunter guide writer, DoolB, offers an early review of the Sentinel Hero Talents that

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.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed that the company will be announcing the Switch successor, currently dubbed Switch 2, before April 2025.

Blizzard has announced that they are nerfing the Tome of Unstable Power on the Weekly reset. This trinket was so powerful that non-intellect players such as Demon Hunters were using it in Mythic+ dungeons.

Blizzard revealed nearly all the Hero Talent Trees including 6 new ones with the launch of the War Within Alpha. Our Arcane Mage guide writer, Porom, offers an early review of the Sunfury Hero Talents that offer an incredible aesthetic making the mage feel like a general in Kael'thas' army but also complements the recent Arcane rework.

Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room are back with a new Vampire: the Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Clan Highlight, this time focused on the Banu Haqim.

The Senua's Saga: Hellblade II official PC system requirements were confirmed today alongside support for multiple upscalers.

In The War Within, Engineers will be able to craft Potion Bombs, powerful external potion buffs that augment small groups of players within range. These Potion Bombs currently come in three different types: DPS, Movement Speed, and Healing. Using a Potion Bomb is simple — use it as you would any other consumable, choose your target area, and buff your allies while damaging enemies caught in the radius. While Engineers are the only ones able to produce these new support consumables, anyone — even non-Engineers — can use them to help their group. Blizzard described these new consumables in their recent Alpha Notes for The War Within:

Here are the datamined class changes for The War Within Build #3 including the new hero talent trees!

Blizzard has posted War Within Alpha development notes for today which includes Arcane Mage and Demonology Warlock reworks!

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.

Bethesda has revealed what’s coming in the Starfield May update, with new detailed maps, ship customisation, difficulty modes and higher Xbox Series X performance modes. The update is out now in Steam Beta on PC, with the general release coming on 15th May.

It feels like it's been a while since we've had an exciting new single-player FPS on PS5. Sure, there've been a few releases here and there, like last year's Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, but nothing has really had the same impact as when DOOM Eternal or Metro Exodus released. However, Luna Abyss could be that next game with its rock-solid gunplay and breakneck pace.

Intel explores a new domain for the future of processors and reportedly plans on building scalable silicon-based quantum processors.

Blizzard revealed nearly all the Hero Talent Trees including 6 new ones with the launch of the War Within Alpha. Our Fire guide writer, Preheat, offers an early review of the Sunfury Hero Talents that offers incredible burst potential and top-notch aesthetics.