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  1. Marathon Patch 1.0.0.4: Less Spongey Enemies, More Bandages, and Thermal Scopes Got Shushed

    Marathon Patch 1.0.0.4: Less Spongey Enemies, More Bandages, and Thermal Scopes Got Shushed

    Bungie's first weekly Marathon patch trims UESC health, bumps supplies, nerfs thermal scopes and locks one sneaky entrance. Quick fixes for a chaotic launch.
    2 min read
  2. Marathon Breaks the Extraction Rulebook (And It’s Actually Genius)

    Marathon Breaks the Extraction Rulebook (And It’s Actually Genius)

    Bungie’s Marathon tosses extraction conventions out the airlock: no safe pockets, short rounds, one quest only. The result? Fast, chaotic PvP that actually feels fun.
    4 min read
  3. How a WoW key became a globe-trotting loophole (and ended up as a second hearthstone)

    How a WoW key became a globe-trotting loophole (and ended up as a second hearthstone)

    Players turned the new Arcantina Key into near-instant travel across zones. Blizzard patched it into a safer, 15-minute return to Silvermoon instead.
    2 min read
  4. Season 2 Reloaded Smacks the SG-12, Tames Ranked Play, and Buffs Endgame Chaos

    Season 2 Reloaded Smacks the SG-12, Tames Ranked Play, and Buffs Endgame Chaos

    Midseason BO7 shake-up: SG-12 nerfed, XM325 buffed, Ranked Play cleaned up, Zombies and Endgame get stability and balance tweaks.
    3 min read
  5. PS1, But Make It Lego: Rumor Says a 1,911-Piece Console Set Lands in December

    PS1, But Make It Lego: Rumor Says a 1,911-Piece Console Set Lands in December

    A trusted LEGO leak claims a classic PlayStation console set — controller included — could arrive this December with 1,911 pieces and a $159.99 price tag.
    2 min read
  6. Shyvana Glow-Up in League of Legends: She now retains her fury after death

    Shyvana Glow-Up in League of Legends: She now retains her fury after death

    Shyvana's VGU on Patch 26.6 fixes the biggest annoyance: Fury now builds while dead. New kit, new model, same dragon energy—just less rage-quitting.
    3 min read
  7. How to Snag the Swordfish A1 — Your New Mid-Range Burst BFF

    How to Snag the Swordfish A1 — Your New Mid-Range Burst BFF

    The Swordfish A1 arrives in BO7 and Warzone. Finish nine free Counter Skies challenges to unlock it — no paywall, just a bit of effort and some style.
    3 min read
  8. No Skins, Just Squads: Why Raven Launched Black Ops Royale with Quads Only

    No Skins, Just Squads: Why Raven Launched Black Ops Royale with Quads Only

    Raven says Black Ops Royale launched with only quads and no weapon skins so the mode’s core works first. Players are split between relief and rage.
    2 min read
  9. Marathon’s Rewards Pass Gets a Makeover After Players Yelled (Nicely)

    Marathon’s Rewards Pass Gets a Makeover After Players Yelled (Nicely)

    Bungie adds more free and premium Runner Shell skins, a free shotgun skin, and tweaks currency after players complained about the original pass.
    2 min read
  10. Season 2 Reloaded: REV-46 Nerfed, New Perks, and What to Buy at the Buy Station Now

    Season 2 Reloaded: REV-46 Nerfed, New Perks, and What to Buy at the Buy Station Now

    Midseason Warzone shake-up: REV-46 nerf, gun buffs, three fresh perks, Advanced UAV buys for $40k, and Specialist gets pricier.
    3 min read
  11. NetEase Felt a Moment of 'Panic' Before Launching Marvel Rivals — Then Went For It Anyway

    NetEase Felt a Moment of 'Panic' Before Launching Marvel Rivals — Then Went For It Anyway

    Even Marvel-level superheroes couldn't calm NetEase's nerves — the team admitted to a moment of 'panic' before launching their live-service shooter.
    1 min read