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It may have taken almost three years, but Diablo 4 finally feels finished to me
The Diablo 4 expansion, Lord of Hatred, has finally made the game feel complete, addressing its initial shortcomings with robust endgame content and a compelling narrative. Significant overhauls to core systems, including a new skill tree that offers more buildcrafting freedom and a revamped tempering system, have transformed the player experience. The expansion also introduces new classes and a crafting system inspired by Path of Exile, concluding the current story arc and making Diablo 4 a worthwhile experience for lapsed players.
Recension – Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred
The Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion concludes the story arc involving Lilith and Mephisto, introducing two new classes, Paladin and Warlock, and a new region, Skovos. While the narrative ties up loose ends satisfactorily, the core gameplay loop feels dated and repetitive. The expansion offers a revamped experience tree and endgame systems, but the overall atmosphere of Sanctuary has diminished due to frequent in-game events.
Warcraft 3 Legacy is finally back on Battle.net
Blizzard Entertainment has made Warcraft 3 Classic available again through the Warcraft 3: Reforged launcher, addressing long-standing player complaints. While Reforged had issues, including problems affecting the original game, subsequent patches have improved its stability. However, some custom maps still do not function correctly in the classic version when launched through Reforged.
MMO Week in Review: Guild Wars in your pocket
ArenaNet announced a mobile port of Guild Wars Reforged with cross-progression, coinciding with the game's 21st anniversary. This week also saw Final Fantasy XIV patch 7.5, Pearl Abyss selling EVE Online studio CCP Games to its management, and Star Wars The Old Republic revealing the planet Ryloth for its 8.0 update.
A group of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred players hijacked the top leaderboard ranks not for glory, but to promote their expertise at making the strongest character builds
Players in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred are reportedly using the game's competitive leaderboards not just for progression, but to promote their character build expertise. This tactic aims to gain visibility for build guides, especially since the game's leaderboards are still evolving and the strongest classes are currently sorcerers and barbarians.
Diablo IV patches out the exit portal from certain dungeons after it causes players to leave loot behind
Blizzard Entertainment has hotfixed an issue in Diablo IV where dungeon exit portals were spawning over dropped loot, causing players to unintentionally leave valuable items behind. The company acknowledged the feature missed its quality-of-life mark and has removed the portals for the time being.
Diablo 4 Season 13 Tier List: The Real Rankings for Adults Who Have a Job
This article provides an alternative tier list for Diablo 4 Season 13, focusing on classes that are viable for players with limited playtime rather than those optimized for high-level streamers. It highlights that new expansion classes are often intentionally overtuned for marketing purposes and will likely be nerfed later. The analysis breaks down class viability based on the 'Tuesday Night Test,' emphasizing ease of use and enjoyment over raw power.
New World of Warcraft Midnight update throws Hunters an essential lifeline, with Warriors and Shamans also on the rise
Blizzard Entertainment has detailed the upcoming World of Warcraft Midnight update, focusing on class tuning adjustments. The update aims to bolster underperforming classes like Marksmanship Hunters, Warriors, and Shamans, while nerfing others such as Augmentation Evoker and Unholy Death Knight. Significant changes are also being made to the Alleria fight in the Mythic Voidspire raid and PvP combat pacing.
Blood pressure too low? Try our quiz about the most freakishly out-of-touch things tech CEOs have ever said
This article presents a quiz featuring controversial and out-of-touch quotes from various tech and gaming CEOs. It highlights statements on topics ranging from game pricing and AI's impact on jobs to corporate responsibility and the nature of development.
Diablo 4 update removes Lord of Hatred's loot-snatching portals, with War Plans fixes to come
Blizzard Entertainment has released a hotfix for Diablo 4 that removes the controversial automatic exit portals from endgame activities like The Pit and Towers, which were causing players to lose loot. The update also addresses issues with War Plans progression in co-op play, with further improvements planned for Season 14. These changes aim to improve the endgame experience and address player frustrations.
Loving MMOs in 2026 is an exercise in frustration, grief, and moving on
The current state of MMORPGs in 2026 is frustrating due to a lack of new titles and constant changes to existing ones, leaving players reliant on older games. This situation is attributed to the conflict between the long development cycles of MMOs and the short-term profit demands of shareholders, leading to cancellations and instability within the genre.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Blizzard Entertainment has adjusted the 'Limitless Rage' barbarian items in Diablo 4 following an issue where they were dealing excessive amounts of damage. The developer has implemented changes to limit the items' power, addressing a significant balance concern.
Blizzard decides 'Limitless Rage' barbarian items should actually have a limit after watching them rampage through Diablo 4 dealing quadrillions of damage
Blizzard Entertainment has temporarily disabled a barbarian item in Diablo 4 that allowed players to achieve quadrillions of damage due to a bug with the 'Limitless Rage' aspect. This exploit, combined with specific unique items, caused damage to stack infinitely. The company is working to fix the issue promptly, especially with the introduction of in-game leaderboards.
Where to find all fish to complete The One That Got Away in Diablo 4
This guide details the locations of six rare fish required to complete the 'The One That Got Away' quest in Diablo 4. Each fish is unique to one of Sanctuary's six regions, and players must catch the Rare variant for the quest to progress. The guide provides specific fishing spots near fast travel waypoints for each region.
Casually Classic: Six ideas that WoW Classic Plus should totally ‘borrow’ from Turtle WoW
This opinion piece suggests that Blizzard Entertainment should incorporate popular features from the defunct Turtle WoW private server into its upcoming WoW Classic Plus. Ideas include adding new races and class combinations, implementing transmogrification early, expanding guild features like shared vaults and guild quarters, introducing new professions like survival and gardening, adding more leveling challenges, and creating new zones and quests.
I've been a busy RPG fan for 13 years, and these are the best games I recommend if you only have 30 minutes a day…
This guide highlights ten role-playing games suitable for short, 30-minute play sessions, catering to busy fans. The list includes titles like West of Loathing, Undertale, and Unicorn Overlord, chosen for their accessible mechanics and engaging gameplay that can be enjoyed in brief intervals.
Where to find all fish to complete Favor for a Favor in Diablo 4
This guide details the locations for catching the Kokalodon, Silverbelly, and Darkling fish required to complete the Favor for a Favor quest in Diablo 4. Players need to catch the Rare variant of each fish in the Skovos region to progress.
Blizzard swiftly removes new Diablo 4 quality-of-life feature after players complain it was costing them valuable loot:…
Blizzard Entertainment has removed a new quality-of-life feature from Diablo 4 that added special portals for quicker escapes from pits and towers. Players reported that these portals were causing them to miss out on valuable loot and accidentally forfeit progress. The developer acknowledged the feature missed the mark and has rolled it back in a recent hotfix.
Spelhelgen är extra lång – och extra bra!
Several individuals share their gaming plans for an extended weekend, with a focus on titles from Square Enix and Swedish indie developers. Games mentioned include Half-Life: Alyx, Final Fantasy IX and X, Chrono Trigger, Core Keeper, and Next of Kin, alongside Diablo 4 and Syndicate.
Overwatch could be heading to Fortnite and Rocket League in unlikely collab, and I need a D.Va car
Rumors suggest a potential collaboration between Blizzard's Overwatch and Epic Games' Fortnite and Psyonix's Rocket League. Leaks indicate that Rocket League could receive vehicle skins and decals, while Fortnite might get an Overwatch-themed Porsche Macan and map changes resembling Overwatch locations like Hanamura. This would mark a significant departure for Overwatch's cross-IP presence beyond its own Blizzard titles.
