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Tomorrow's the last day to get in your vote for the Indie Game Awards Community Picks awards! You can vote for any indie game in any category, but you have to get your votes in by November 24 at 2pm PT/ 5pm ET.
We have a rundown of the biggest nominees and info on how to vote right here.
We have a rundown of the biggest nominees and info on how to vote right here.
Here are your Indie Game Awards nominees for 2025 -- and your chance to submit your own choices for the Community awards
Update: Community Picks voting ends on November 24 at 2pm pacific / 5pm eastern! Get your vote in soon if you want to participate in the new community awar
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November 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Tomorrow's the last day to get in your vote for the Indie Game Awards Community Picks awards! You can vote for any indie game in any category, but you have to get your votes in by November 24 at 2pm PT/ 5pm ET.
We have a rundown of the biggest nominees and info on how to vote right here.
We have a rundown of the biggest nominees and info on how to vote right here.
I'm just thinking positively in this week's Tavern Watch Plays, in which our game of #Starfinder 2e is going just great. Tune in now to catch the latest episode of our #TTRPG actual play series!
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I'm just thinking positively in this week's Tavern Watch Plays, in which our game of #Starfinder 2e is going just great. Tune in now to catch the latest episode of our #TTRPG actual play series!
Tfw you're looking for something to use as a telekinetic projectile against your enemy and your GM suggests that there's a pile of corpses nearby...
Yep. That's the latest episode of our Starfinder 2e #TTRPG, now live. I'm sure it's fine. It's probably fine. Listen now on the Tavern Watch Podcast!
Yep. That's the latest episode of our Starfinder 2e #TTRPG, now live. I'm sure it's fine. It's probably fine. Listen now on the Tavern Watch Podcast!
November 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Tfw you're looking for something to use as a telekinetic projectile against your enemy and your GM suggests that there's a pile of corpses nearby...
Yep. That's the latest episode of our Starfinder 2e #TTRPG, now live. I'm sure it's fine. It's probably fine. Listen now on the Tavern Watch Podcast!
Yep. That's the latest episode of our Starfinder 2e #TTRPG, now live. I'm sure it's fine. It's probably fine. Listen now on the Tavern Watch Podcast!
Do you have nostalgia for Classic WoW, but still want to play retail WoW? Consider Plot 47 in Razorwind Shores! It has all the dust and cactus apples you remember from when you logged in for the very first time. It won't make you young again, but it'll make you feel something, anything!
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Do you have nostalgia for Classic WoW, but still want to play retail WoW? Consider Plot 47 in Razorwind Shores! It has all the dust and cactus apples you remember from when you logged in for the very first time. It won't make you young again, but it'll make you feel something, anything!
Just thinking back to that joyous day when we briefly thought that transmog was going to be free in #WoW. That was nice, wasn't it?
Anyway, we talk more about transmog on this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast. You can listen to the full episode right now.
Anyway, we talk more about transmog on this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast. You can listen to the full episode right now.
November 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Just thinking back to that joyous day when we briefly thought that transmog was going to be free in #WoW. That was nice, wasn't it?
Anyway, we talk more about transmog on this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast. You can listen to the full episode right now.
Anyway, we talk more about transmog on this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast. You can listen to the full episode right now.
Hey, um, we're so sorry about this, but there is a ton of cool decor stuff in your Garrison. Luckily we have some tips to get you in and out as fast and easily as possible. Again, we apologize.
Prepare for Player Housing in patch 11.2.7 by going back to your Garrison — here's how
With Player Housing just around the corner — early access launches with patch 11.2.7 on December 2 — players are stocking up on materials across several ex
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November 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Hey, um, we're so sorry about this, but there is a ton of cool decor stuff in your Garrison. Luckily we have some tips to get you in and out as fast and easily as possible. Again, we apologize.
If you, like me, have already started fighting because everyone wants a huge turkey but it literally will not fit in your oven and someone else was like Anna you can make a pie and I'm like oh CAN I??? You may also want to give Cloud Gardens a try. Serenity now. blizzardwatch.com/2025/11/20/n...
If you need a game to destress this holiday season we suggest Cloud Gardens
As we enter this stretch of the year, a season when sanity and a quick little escape are hard to come by, I'm going to recommend you pre-emptively pick up
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November 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
If you, like me, have already started fighting because everyone wants a huge turkey but it literally will not fit in your oven and someone else was like Anna you can make a pie and I'm like oh CAN I??? You may also want to give Cloud Gardens a try. Serenity now. blizzardwatch.com/2025/11/20/n...
We first met Arator in game almost 20 years ago, in a tavern in The Burning Crusade. Here's what you need to know about him as he takes a central role in Midnight. (And if you're as floored by TBC being 20 years ago as I am, it might be time to contact your doctor about getting a shingles shot).
What you need to know about Arator the Redeemer going into Midnight
Arator the Redeemer son of Alleria Windrunner and High Exarch Turalyon has been an occasional presence in the narrative of World of Warcraft until now but
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November 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We first met Arator in game almost 20 years ago, in a tavern in The Burning Crusade. Here's what you need to know about him as he takes a central role in Midnight. (And if you're as floored by TBC being 20 years ago as I am, it might be time to contact your doctor about getting a shingles shot).
At dawn, look to the east... and maybe you'll see Sylvanas Windrunner and an army of Dark Rangers coming to defend Silvermoon.
In which this week's Lore Watch Podcast delves into some speculation, but it's not exactly far-fetched. You can listen to the full episode right now.
In which this week's Lore Watch Podcast delves into some speculation, but it's not exactly far-fetched. You can listen to the full episode right now.
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
At dawn, look to the east... and maybe you'll see Sylvanas Windrunner and an army of Dark Rangers coming to defend Silvermoon.
In which this week's Lore Watch Podcast delves into some speculation, but it's not exactly far-fetched. You can listen to the full episode right now.
In which this week's Lore Watch Podcast delves into some speculation, but it's not exactly far-fetched. You can listen to the full episode right now.
So, you want to know where the vendors to sell you player housing decor are located? We have good news and bad news, both of which can be delivered in a single word:
EVERYWHERE.
EVERYWHERE.
Where can I find vendors who sell player housing decor?
One of the headline features of World of Warcraft: Midnight will be Player Housing, a feature that has been requested since release 20 plus years ago. Desp
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November 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
So, you want to know where the vendors to sell you player housing decor are located? We have good news and bad news, both of which can be delivered in a single word:
EVERYWHERE.
EVERYWHERE.
Can you wish for the perfect #Hearthstone card? You'd better hope so because this week's Tavern Brawl is the Three Wishes brawl, where you can win with some RNG and a wish or two (or three).
How to win Hearthstone's Three Wishes Tavern Brawl, with a little help from Zephrys
This week's Hearthstone Tavern Brawl focuses on a specific card: Zephrys the Great, a Legendary minion with an interesting Battlecry. If your deck has no d
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November 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Can you wish for the perfect #Hearthstone card? You'd better hope so because this week's Tavern Brawl is the Three Wishes brawl, where you can win with some RNG and a wish or two (or three).
A new Mists of Pandaria Classic phase? In this economy?!
The Thunder King returns on December 9.
The Thunder King returns on December 9.
Mists of Pandaria Classic Phase 3 launches on December 9
Mists of Pandaria Classic is launching Phase 3, the Thunder King, on December 9 at 3pm pacific time. The latest phase continues the main Mists Classic stor
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November 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
A new Mists of Pandaria Classic phase? In this economy?!
The Thunder King returns on December 9.
The Thunder King returns on December 9.
Get ready to head back to Outland for the first time: #WoW Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition pre-patch launches on January 13, so you can dust off on your early Blood Elf lore in person before heading into Midnight. (Or just play more Classic. It's up to you.)
The Burning Crusade Classic expansion pre-patch launches on the WoW Classic anniversary realms in January
WoW Classic anniversary realms can now look forward to the The Burning Crusade Classic pre-patch officially launching on January 13, 2026, technically fitt
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November 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Get ready to head back to Outland for the first time: #WoW Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition pre-patch launches on January 13, so you can dust off on your early Blood Elf lore in person before heading into Midnight. (Or just play more Classic. It's up to you.)
All WoW servers are now back online from maintenance — we've made it through another Tuesday!
So, uh, there's maintenance today per usual, but uhhh cloudflare, so our site is down. Here's hoping by the time you click this it works?
Another week of long maintenance for World of Warcraft — all servers currently offline
It's Tuesday, which means it's time for weekly WoW maintenance, which are trending on the longer side — though none of the WoW servers are scheduled to be
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November 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
All WoW servers are now back online from maintenance — we've made it through another Tuesday!
The War Within servers are back online from maintenance, and that means we have new Legion Remix content to enjoy, so I hope you're ready to head to Argus and venture into Antorus, the Burning Throne. (It's burning with fel fire, it counts.)
Legion Remix is live with Argus and phase 4 content!
The latest World of Warcraft "Remix" experience has sent us back to the fan-favorite Legion expansion (with a few changes) in Legion Remix. This isn't a hu
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November 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The War Within servers are back online from maintenance, and that means we have new Legion Remix content to enjoy, so I hope you're ready to head to Argus and venture into Antorus, the Burning Throne. (It's burning with fel fire, it counts.)
The War Within servers are now back online, so enjoy storming the castle! (This week, the castle is Antorus.)
So, uh, there's maintenance today per usual, but uhhh cloudflare, so our site is down. Here's hoping by the time you click this it works?
Another week of long maintenance for World of Warcraft — all servers currently offline
It's Tuesday, which means it's time for weekly WoW maintenance, which are trending on the longer side — though none of the WoW servers are scheduled to be
blizzardwatch.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The War Within servers are now back online, so enjoy storming the castle! (This week, the castle is Antorus.)
Standing in the way of me and BlizzCon tickets...
November 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Standing in the way of me and BlizzCon tickets...
Mists of Pandaria Classic is back online, if that's your thing. Other Classic realms are offline for another hour, The War Within realms are offline for another two hours. (At least that's what's planned.) We'll keep you updated!
So, uh, there's maintenance today per usual, but uhhh cloudflare, so our site is down. Here's hoping by the time you click this it works?
Another week of long maintenance for World of Warcraft — all servers currently offline
It's Tuesday, which means it's time for weekly WoW maintenance, which are trending on the longer side — though none of the WoW servers are scheduled to be
blizzardwatch.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Mists of Pandaria Classic is back online, if that's your thing. Other Classic realms are offline for another hour, The War Within realms are offline for another two hours. (At least that's what's planned.) We'll keep you updated!
BlizzCon 2026 tickets are now on sale, so grab 'em while you can!
How to buy BlizzCon 2026 tickets — available now!
Blizzard has announced that BlizzCon 2026 tickets will go on sale in two batches: early bird passes from November 7, 2025 for $249.99 USD — which have alre
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November 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
BlizzCon 2026 tickets are now on sale, so grab 'em while you can!
We're gearing up for the holiday season with another unexpected cute favorite: the turkey. (I said what I said.)
Get in the Thanksgiving spirit with these super cute Turkeys!
Thanksgiving is almost upon us in the US and while the primary role of turkeys in the holiday is to be eaten let's not forget that they can be super cute a
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November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We're gearing up for the holiday season with another unexpected cute favorite: the turkey. (I said what I said.)
So, uh, there's maintenance today per usual, but uhhh cloudflare, so our site is down. Here's hoping by the time you click this it works?
Another week of long maintenance for World of Warcraft — all servers currently offline
It's Tuesday, which means it's time for weekly WoW maintenance, which are trending on the longer side — though none of the WoW servers are scheduled to be
blizzardwatch.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
So, uh, there's maintenance today per usual, but uhhh cloudflare, so our site is down. Here's hoping by the time you click this it works?
It's World of Warcraft's 21st birthday, and I don't really want to think about that too closely, but there are prizes and bonus XP to earn so you may want to get to work on that while aggressively ignoring the passage of time.
It's 21st anniversary time for World of Warcraft!
Unless you were paying attention when you logged into World of Warcraft yesterday, you may have easily been able to miss that it's anniversary time again -
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November 18, 2025 at 3:19 AM
It's World of Warcraft's 21st birthday, and I don't really want to think about that too closely, but there are prizes and bonus XP to earn so you may want to get to work on that while aggressively ignoring the passage of time.
It's a new week and we're all playing catch up by blaming the void. (It's probably the void's fault, somehow.)
So here's a rundown of last week's news and what's coming up this week, before the void gets you, too.
So here's a rundown of last week's news and what's coming up this week, before the void gets you, too.
Blizzard Watch Weekly: Blinded by science (or maybe that's the void)
I can stop staring at the login screen any time I want. Any time I feel like it. I just don't feel like it right now is all. It's perfectly fine. If you, l
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November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It's a new week and we're all playing catch up by blaming the void. (It's probably the void's fault, somehow.)
So here's a rundown of last week's news and what's coming up this week, before the void gets you, too.
So here's a rundown of last week's news and what's coming up this week, before the void gets you, too.
NO I AM NOT OVERREACTING!
I am just talking about transmog (or the lack thereof) on this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast in a totally normal, reasonable way. Absolutely normal. (This is in the post-show, but we cover this during the show, too.)
I am just talking about transmog (or the lack thereof) on this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast in a totally normal, reasonable way. Absolutely normal. (This is in the post-show, but we cover this during the show, too.)
November 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
NO I AM NOT OVERREACTING!
I am just talking about transmog (or the lack thereof) on this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast in a totally normal, reasonable way. Absolutely normal. (This is in the post-show, but we cover this during the show, too.)
I am just talking about transmog (or the lack thereof) on this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast in a totally normal, reasonable way. Absolutely normal. (This is in the post-show, but we cover this during the show, too.)
We're all chasing the solution in which nobody dies.
Which is what every #TTRPG party says just before things go sideways. Let's see how this one goes as we play #Starfinder 2e on Tavern Watch this week!
Which is what every #TTRPG party says just before things go sideways. Let's see how this one goes as we play #Starfinder 2e on Tavern Watch this week!
November 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We're all chasing the solution in which nobody dies.
Which is what every #TTRPG party says just before things go sideways. Let's see how this one goes as we play #Starfinder 2e on Tavern Watch this week!
Which is what every #TTRPG party says just before things go sideways. Let's see how this one goes as we play #Starfinder 2e on Tavern Watch this week!