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  1. Warzone Season 3 patch notes bring Verdansk back, Grappling Hook to core playlists, and a reworked Iron Gauntlet

    Warzone Season 3 patch notes bring Verdansk back, Grappling Hook to core playlists, and a reworked Iron Gauntlet

    Season 3 is a major Warzone refresh, with Verdansk and Avalon in map rotation, Grappling Hook and Wall Jump added to core play, a revamped Iron Gauntlet, new public events, and a hefty round of weapon tuning.

    14 min read
  2. GTA 6 ‘Leak’ Claims NPCs Will React More Dynamically Than in Red Dead Redemption 2

    GTA 6 ‘Leak’ Claims NPCs Will React More Dynamically Than in Red Dead Redemption 2

    A new unverified report says Grand Theft Auto 6 may feature expanded NPC dialogue and reactions, including social media-driven responses, if the source is to be believed.

    3 min read
  3. Pokemon Go Battle League: Best Electric Cup: Great League Edition team

    Pokemon Go Battle League: Best Electric Cup: Great League Edition team

    The Electric Cup: Great League Edition keeps things narrow, awkward, and very much Electric-type only. Here are the best team picks, the strongest eligible Pokemon, and the rules you need to know before the week-long event starts.

    8 min read
  4. World of Warcraft: Midnight’s Biggest Grinds Are Driving Players Toward Boosts, and Experts Have Fixes

    World of Warcraft: Midnight’s Biggest Grinds Are Driving Players Toward Boosts, and Experts Have Fixes

    World of Warcraft: Midnight launched with plenty to do, but its endgame bottlenecks are pushing more players toward boosting services. Skycoach says it has seen a 15% to 25% jump in requests, and it has practical advice for getting through the worst grinds without losing your entire week.

    7 min read
  5. How to unlock the MK35 ISR in Black Ops 7 and Warzone

    How to unlock the MK35 ISR in Black Ops 7 and Warzone

    The MK35 ISR arrives in Season 3 as a low-recoil assault rifle that looks built for long-range control. Here’s where to unlock it, how to speed things up, and which Prestige Camos it can earn.

    3 min read
  6. How to unlock VST in Black Ops 7 and Warzone

    How to unlock VST in Black Ops 7 and Warzone

    The VST SMG arrives in Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 3 as a free Battle Pass reward, with a Prestige Attachment and universal camos waiting for players who level it up.

    3 min read
  7. Steam’s latest Nazi shooter has a very on-the-nose title, and an even noisier forum thread

    Steam’s latest Nazi shooter has a very on-the-nose title, and an even noisier forum thread

    Too Many F*cking Nazis has arrived on Steam with a blunt name, a time-traveling Nazi premise, and community forums that have predictably become a magnet for outrage, jokes, and the usual internet nonsense.

    4 min read
  8. Esports Foundation unveils 2026 Club Partner Program roster, keeps $1M per team funding

    Esports Foundation unveils 2026 Club Partner Program roster, keeps $1M per team funding

    The Esports Foundation has selected 40 organizations for its 2026 Club Partner Program, extending a $20 million initiative that supports clubs with funding, content opportunities, and global exposure ahead of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh.

    3 min read
  9. Holly Longdale teases World of Warcraft’s next steps, with housing, social updates and maybe controller support

    Holly Longdale teases World of Warcraft’s next steps, with housing, social updates and maybe controller support

    In a low-detail interview that managed to say quite a bit without promising much, Blizzard’s Holly Longdale outlined possible future changes for World of Warcraft, including housing, social and guild updates, and a look at controller support.

    2 min read
  10. WoW players tried to kill a Midnight raid boss early with bugs, rats and monk tricks. Blizzard had other plans

    WoW players tried to kill a Midnight raid boss early with bugs, rats and monk tricks. Blizzard had other plans

    Rextroy and friends found a way to survive L'ura's punishing damage and even line up a huge hit. The catch was that Blizzard had already decided the boss would not be going anywhere.

    4 min read
  11. ARC Raiders’ Flashpoint Update Brings a New Map Condition, Weapons, and Crafting Tweaks

    ARC Raiders’ Flashpoint Update Brings a New Map Condition, Weapons, and Crafting Tweaks

    Embark Studios is rolling out Flashpoint, the third major ARC Raiders update from this year’s roadmap, with new ARC Operations conditions, a flying threat, weapons, project content, and a few more reasons for players to reorganize their loadouts.

    4 min read