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Not that I forgot, but in case YOU forgot, it's your last chance to get the Topsy Turvy Joker's Mask #WoW Twitch Drop! It wraps up tomorrow morning at 10am pacific.
Because I would never forget about free transmog. Nope. Never.
Because I would never forget about free transmog. Nope. Never.
Last chance! Earn the Topsy Turvy Joker’s Mask for World of Warcraft by watching your favorite Twitch streamers
To celebrate the release of patch 11.2.7 there's a new Twitch Drop to earn in World of Warcraft: the Topsy Turvy Joker’s Mask! This old god-inspired mask i
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December 30, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Not that I forgot, but in case YOU forgot, it's your last chance to get the Topsy Turvy Joker's Mask #WoW Twitch Drop! It wraps up tomorrow morning at 10am pacific.
Because I would never forget about free transmog. Nope. Never.
Because I would never forget about free transmog. Nope. Never.
Tfw you start wondering if the charming seaside community you retired to is secretly cursed. (It's statistically unlikely, but not impossible!)
Tune in to Tavern Watch Plays for the full story, and catch our last episode of the Brindlewood Bay #TTRPG, now live!
Tune in to Tavern Watch Plays for the full story, and catch our last episode of the Brindlewood Bay #TTRPG, now live!
December 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Tfw you start wondering if the charming seaside community you retired to is secretly cursed. (It's statistically unlikely, but not impossible!)
Tune in to Tavern Watch Plays for the full story, and catch our last episode of the Brindlewood Bay #TTRPG, now live!
Tune in to Tavern Watch Plays for the full story, and catch our last episode of the Brindlewood Bay #TTRPG, now live!
Fishing? In Sanctuary? It's more likely than you think!
That's right, fishing is coming to #Diablo4 in the Lord of Hatred expansion. Good luck with that, fishing enjoyers.
That's right, fishing is coming to #Diablo4 in the Lord of Hatred expansion. Good luck with that, fishing enjoyers.
Grab your rods and reels: fishing is coming to Diablo 4 (yes, seriously)
Blizzard has done it again: a major feature from Diablo Immortal seems to be added to Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred with a single line in a press release. "Play
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December 29, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Fishing? In Sanctuary? It's more likely than you think!
That's right, fishing is coming to #Diablo4 in the Lord of Hatred expansion. Good luck with that, fishing enjoyers.
That's right, fishing is coming to #Diablo4 in the Lord of Hatred expansion. Good luck with that, fishing enjoyers.
I have been informed that it is (somehow) Monday... again.
Even though it's been a quiet holiday week, I rounded up the latest news for you all in one place, as well as a look at what's coming up this week. Spoiler: what's coming up is mostly a long list of holiday events ending. Sorry about that.
Even though it's been a quiet holiday week, I rounded up the latest news for you all in one place, as well as a look at what's coming up this week. Spoiler: what's coming up is mostly a long list of holiday events ending. Sorry about that.
Blizzard Watch Weekly: Every holiday event is ending soon, so get to getting those rewards!
It's been a quiet one here at Blizzard Watch HQ, and so I have scant news to report for the week. However, there are a whole lot of wintery events wrapping
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December 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I have been informed that it is (somehow) Monday... again.
Even though it's been a quiet holiday week, I rounded up the latest news for you all in one place, as well as a look at what's coming up this week. Spoiler: what's coming up is mostly a long list of holiday events ending. Sorry about that.
Even though it's been a quiet holiday week, I rounded up the latest news for you all in one place, as well as a look at what's coming up this week. Spoiler: what's coming up is mostly a long list of holiday events ending. Sorry about that.
Every cozy mystery needs a creepy whale, right?
No? Well, this one has one anyway. Tune into our game of Brindlewood Bay, which is live right now! #TTRPG
No? Well, this one has one anyway. Tune into our game of Brindlewood Bay, which is live right now! #TTRPG
December 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Every cozy mystery needs a creepy whale, right?
No? Well, this one has one anyway. Tune into our game of Brindlewood Bay, which is live right now! #TTRPG
No? Well, this one has one anyway. Tune into our game of Brindlewood Bay, which is live right now! #TTRPG
The Predator and Archie aren't the most obvious comic crossover, but it's an actual thing that actually happened. (Or maybe it was just a fever dream? Sometimes it's hard to say.)
The latest Lore Watch Podcast is all about some of the more unusual comics crossovers, so tine in for more discussion!
The latest Lore Watch Podcast is all about some of the more unusual comics crossovers, so tine in for more discussion!
December 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Predator and Archie aren't the most obvious comic crossover, but it's an actual thing that actually happened. (Or maybe it was just a fever dream? Sometimes it's hard to say.)
The latest Lore Watch Podcast is all about some of the more unusual comics crossovers, so tine in for more discussion!
The latest Lore Watch Podcast is all about some of the more unusual comics crossovers, so tine in for more discussion!
There's an achievement in the #WoW Midnight beta that lets you farm lumber without dismounting, but why would you do that when you can just roll a druid? (Seriously, just roll a druid.)
This and more topics (not all about Azerothian deforestation) in this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, now live!
This and more topics (not all about Azerothian deforestation) in this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, now live!
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
There's an achievement in the #WoW Midnight beta that lets you farm lumber without dismounting, but why would you do that when you can just roll a druid? (Seriously, just roll a druid.)
This and more topics (not all about Azerothian deforestation) in this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, now live!
This and more topics (not all about Azerothian deforestation) in this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, now live!
Our team of little old lady investigators are starting by determining exactly where the body is. (It's harder than you might think.)
Listen to Tavern Watch Play's latest episode of Brindlewood Bay, a cozy little #TTRPG mystery with just a tiny hint of the supernatural. (Don't worry about it.)
Listen to Tavern Watch Play's latest episode of Brindlewood Bay, a cozy little #TTRPG mystery with just a tiny hint of the supernatural. (Don't worry about it.)
December 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Our team of little old lady investigators are starting by determining exactly where the body is. (It's harder than you might think.)
Listen to Tavern Watch Play's latest episode of Brindlewood Bay, a cozy little #TTRPG mystery with just a tiny hint of the supernatural. (Don't worry about it.)
Listen to Tavern Watch Play's latest episode of Brindlewood Bay, a cozy little #TTRPG mystery with just a tiny hint of the supernatural. (Don't worry about it.)
It's that time of year... by which I mean it's time for the #Hearthstone Gift Exchange Tavern Brawl! Unfortunately Greatfather Winter is dropping presents for both you and your opponent, so you have to act fast to open yours and secure a holiday victory!
The decks you need to beat the Hearthstone Gift Exchange Tavern Brawl
Happy Feast of Winter Veil! It's time once more for the Hearthstone Gift Exchange Tavern Brawl. It's the festive tradition where Hearthstone players give e
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December 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
It's that time of year... by which I mean it's time for the #Hearthstone Gift Exchange Tavern Brawl! Unfortunately Greatfather Winter is dropping presents for both you and your opponent, so you have to act fast to open yours and secure a holiday victory!
Godzilla? In my Marvel comics? It's more likely than you think!
In which this week's Lore Watch Podcast is all about the many, many crazy crossovers we've seen in media, and that discussion is a wild ride. Tune in now for the latest episode!
In which this week's Lore Watch Podcast is all about the many, many crazy crossovers we've seen in media, and that discussion is a wild ride. Tune in now for the latest episode!
December 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Godzilla? In my Marvel comics? It's more likely than you think!
In which this week's Lore Watch Podcast is all about the many, many crazy crossovers we've seen in media, and that discussion is a wild ride. Tune in now for the latest episode!
In which this week's Lore Watch Podcast is all about the many, many crazy crossovers we've seen in media, and that discussion is a wild ride. Tune in now for the latest episode!
We've been cataloguing the Epic Games Store freebies every day in this post. Today's is the first non-rated-M title since Day 1, which is ironic since it's literally called "Bloodstained" but we're not judging.
All the free games in the 2025 daily Epic Games Store advent calendar
Every year the Epic Games Store gives away a game for free every day toward the end of the year, giving gamers a reason to celebrate the holiday season oth
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December 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We've been cataloguing the Epic Games Store freebies every day in this post. Today's is the first non-rated-M title since Day 1, which is ironic since it's literally called "Bloodstained" but we're not judging.
Looking back at Diablo 2 to understand #Diablo4... or more on Paladins in the latest Lore Watch Podcast, which covers the history of the class (and its possible future). You can listen to the full episode right now!
December 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Looking back at Diablo 2 to understand #Diablo4... or more on Paladins in the latest Lore Watch Podcast, which covers the history of the class (and its possible future). You can listen to the full episode right now!
Is it just a tragic accident... or is it MURDER? In our latest game of #BrindlewoodBay, our crime-fighting little old ladies are pretty sure it's murder. Just a hunch.
You can listen to the full episode now — or go back and start with the first episode if you haven't listened already!
You can listen to the full episode now — or go back and start with the first episode if you haven't listened already!
December 23, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Is it just a tragic accident... or is it MURDER? In our latest game of #BrindlewoodBay, our crime-fighting little old ladies are pretty sure it's murder. Just a hunch.
You can listen to the full episode now — or go back and start with the first episode if you haven't listened already!
You can listen to the full episode now — or go back and start with the first episode if you haven't listened already!
New year, new you? Blizzard published the transmog looks coming in January's #WoW trading post if you're ready to toss off those warm wintery threads for some new Arathi-inspired garb. (You still have another week to pick up anything in the December catalog, though.)
The dawn of a new year brings new items to the WoW Trading Post in January
When the sun rises at the turn of the new year in January, so too will the World of Warcraft Trading Post turn out some new stock! This Trading Post has so
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December 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
New year, new you? Blizzard published the transmog looks coming in January's #WoW trading post if you're ready to toss off those warm wintery threads for some new Arathi-inspired garb. (You still have another week to pick up anything in the December catalog, though.)
This week for our shot of cute, we're looking at the cutest little creatures in Founder's Point.
Meet some of the adorable fauna of Founder's Point, the new Alliance neighborhood for WoW player housing
The longest-awaited feature in World of Warcraft history, Player Housing, is here for players who have pre-ordered the Midnight expansion, and with these n
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December 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This week for our shot of cute, we're looking at the cutest little creatures in Founder's Point.
Believe it or not, we're in the office*, so we're rounding up everything that's happening for the week ahead.
*also in the office is peppermint schnapps and cookies, so it's fine.
*also in the office is peppermint schnapps and cookies, so it's fine.
Blizzard Watch Weekly: Happy (video game) holiday!
The holiday season will always be light on news as Blizzard shuts down for the winter holidays, but plenty has been going on leading up to our wintery down
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December 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Believe it or not, we're in the office*, so we're rounding up everything that's happening for the week ahead.
*also in the office is peppermint schnapps and cookies, so it's fine.
*also in the office is peppermint schnapps and cookies, so it's fine.
We're pretty sure Microsoft would know what's in the next #Diablo4 expansion, but there's always a chance that the kids have been quietly working on an expansion and it's a surprise to everybody.
This and a lot more Diablo discussion in this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is now live!
This and a lot more Diablo discussion in this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is now live!
December 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We're pretty sure Microsoft would know what's in the next #Diablo4 expansion, but there's always a chance that the kids have been quietly working on an expansion and it's a surprise to everybody.
This and a lot more Diablo discussion in this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is now live!
This and a lot more Diablo discussion in this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is now live!
We aren't sure what caused the Paladins to rejoin the fight in #Diablo4, but we're betting it has something to do with Mephisto walking around as Akarat.
This week's Lore Watch Podcast was all about the history of Paladins, so tune in for more of the story behind the game's newest class!
This week's Lore Watch Podcast was all about the history of Paladins, so tune in for more of the story behind the game's newest class!
December 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We aren't sure what caused the Paladins to rejoin the fight in #Diablo4, but we're betting it has something to do with Mephisto walking around as Akarat.
This week's Lore Watch Podcast was all about the history of Paladins, so tune in for more of the story behind the game's newest class!
This week's Lore Watch Podcast was all about the history of Paladins, so tune in for more of the story behind the game's newest class!
In which we can't get Matt to admit that fishing is the true end game in #Diablo4 Lord of Hatred. (Even though it is. It definitely is.)
This and a lot more Diablo in this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is live right now!
This and a lot more Diablo in this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is live right now!
December 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
In which we can't get Matt to admit that fishing is the true end game in #Diablo4 Lord of Hatred. (Even though it is. It definitely is.)
This and a lot more Diablo in this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is live right now!
This and a lot more Diablo in this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is live right now!
It's beginning to look a lot like Mid-nighhtttt...
The #WoW Midnight pre-patch launches on January 20. That means I only have a month to continue my forum campaign to reduce transmog prices before the transmog changes go live. (There's more in the patch than transmog, but I'm a one-issue voter.)
The #WoW Midnight pre-patch launches on January 20. That means I only have a month to continue my forum campaign to reduce transmog prices before the transmog changes go live. (There's more in the patch than transmog, but I'm a one-issue voter.)
The World of Warcraft Midnight pre-patch launches January 20 with void-fueled Demon Hunters and transmog updates
Get ready to roll those Void Elf Demon Hunters, because the Midnight pre-patch launches on January 20, 2026, immediately after Legion Remix ends. WoW patch
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December 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
It's beginning to look a lot like Mid-nighhtttt...
The #WoW Midnight pre-patch launches on January 20. That means I only have a month to continue my forum campaign to reduce transmog prices before the transmog changes go live. (There's more in the patch than transmog, but I'm a one-issue voter.)
The #WoW Midnight pre-patch launches on January 20. That means I only have a month to continue my forum campaign to reduce transmog prices before the transmog changes go live. (There's more in the patch than transmog, but I'm a one-issue voter.)
It's a festive night at the whaling museum, for the cats if no one else. Tune in to our first game of the #BrindlewoodBay #TTRPG on Tavern Watch Plays, in which our cast of little old ladies attempt to solve a murder mystery (and stare down a dead whale).
You can listen to the full episode now!
You can listen to the full episode now!
December 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It's a festive night at the whaling museum, for the cats if no one else. Tune in to our first game of the #BrindlewoodBay #TTRPG on Tavern Watch Plays, in which our cast of little old ladies attempt to solve a murder mystery (and stare down a dead whale).
You can listen to the full episode now!
You can listen to the full episode now!
It seems like Diablo's Paladins always walk a fine line between faith and zealotry... or hatred.
This week on the Lore Watch Podcast, we're talking about the Paladins, Crusaders, and Templars of #Diablo, and the dangerous path they always seem to tread. Listen to the full episode right now!
This week on the Lore Watch Podcast, we're talking about the Paladins, Crusaders, and Templars of #Diablo, and the dangerous path they always seem to tread. Listen to the full episode right now!
December 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It seems like Diablo's Paladins always walk a fine line between faith and zealotry... or hatred.
This week on the Lore Watch Podcast, we're talking about the Paladins, Crusaders, and Templars of #Diablo, and the dangerous path they always seem to tread. Listen to the full episode right now!
This week on the Lore Watch Podcast, we're talking about the Paladins, Crusaders, and Templars of #Diablo, and the dangerous path they always seem to tread. Listen to the full episode right now!
We know another new class is coming to #Diablo4 Lord of Hatred... but what? While I am living in hopium for the return of the Amazon, it's not the only option on the table. Here's our speculation.
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred will add a second new class to the game... but what?
The announcement of a new Diablo expansion is always exciting, and we now know that the second expansion for Diablo 4 will be Lord of Hatred, a name which
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December 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
We know another new class is coming to #Diablo4 Lord of Hatred... but what? While I am living in hopium for the return of the Amazon, it's not the only option on the table. Here's our speculation.
Well, #WoW Remix is a good chance for all of us to try something new, and maybe learn the joy of freezing your enemies into a block of ice. But Matt is playing a Mage in Legion Remix, and we have to ask ... are you okay?
This and more on the Blizzard Watch Podcast, which you can listen to now.
This and more on the Blizzard Watch Podcast, which you can listen to now.
December 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Well, #WoW Remix is a good chance for all of us to try something new, and maybe learn the joy of freezing your enemies into a block of ice. But Matt is playing a Mage in Legion Remix, and we have to ask ... are you okay?
This and more on the Blizzard Watch Podcast, which you can listen to now.
This and more on the Blizzard Watch Podcast, which you can listen to now.
All versions of WoW have slightly long maintenance today. Maybe it's to make sure the hamsters powering the servers are all rested before Winter Veil releases later this week? We're not sure, but we hope you have something to do for the next few hours.
Today is a long WoW maintenance day for everybody
It's Tuesday, and I'm afraid I have bad news, because all WoW servers are down for four hours of maintenance today. That's a lot of maintenance on an other
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December 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
All versions of WoW have slightly long maintenance today. Maybe it's to make sure the hamsters powering the servers are all rested before Winter Veil releases later this week? We're not sure, but we hope you have something to do for the next few hours.