Author: Nicholas Weid

Crafting equipment is an essential component to keeping characters consistently strong in Path of Exile 2. Although Grinding Gear Games has already increased the loot drop rate in a recent patch, gear is still a necessary component to increasing a character's strength. There is a bit of a barrier to entry with the underexplained system. There are an abundance of different craft materials that, despite being understandable in isolation, can be tricky to apply properly. However, once players have a firm grasp of the underlying system, crafting equipment can become an invaluable resource for increasing a character's strength. When to…

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Already with more than 10 million players, Marvel Rivals is shaping up to be one of the biggest gaming hits of 2024. Backed by the ubiquitous Marvel IP, the free-to-play cross-platform hero shooter launched flawlessly with no server issues or major complaints. Instead, its players are sinking their teeth into the 33-hero roster that reaches into every pocket of the Marvel franchise. Marvel Rivals has a notable disadvantage. At the moment, Marvel Rivals It has just five locations, which are spread across eight maps. Although the release list is unmatched in size, being only ten behind Surveillance 2on the list…

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Marvel Rivals features over 33 Marvel heroes and villains to choose from, and one of the main characters you can play as is Loki. The 33 characters are divided into three main categories: Tactician, Duelist and Vanguard, or Healer, DPS and Tank in more traditional gender terms. Loki, Thor's brother and eternal rival, finds his place among strategists, offering immense amounts of healing and strong damage when using his primary mechanic, illusions. Loki has a difficulty rating of 4/5, likely due to the setup time required and the illusion skill ceiling. Don't let difficulty stop you; with a good understanding…

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World of Warcraft will finally be breaking the mold of yet another giant island continent in the next two expansions of the World Soul Saga. Instead, Blizzard will turn its attention not only to progressing the three-part saga's overarching story, but also to revisiting influential zones and stories that, until now, have been left in the past. Wow: midnight will mark its first attempt to modernize the old town since Cataclysmwith players returning to Quel'Thalasthe home of the Blood Elves of the Horde, found in the northern part of the Eastern Kingdoms. Quel'Thalas was introduced to Wow in its first…

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It's been over a decade since Blizzard's last major RTS release, and even longer since a new War. The genre was once at the forefront of gaming, creating the foundation for the current success of esports ventures. At the helm of this genre was Blizzard, consistently releasing games that arguably improved on their previous successes, moving the genre forward year after year. Even though Blizzard's last two major RTS releases are past their golden age, StarCraft 2 and War 3, still maintains a sizable player base and competitive scene to this day. An unannounced game is currently in development at…

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Since its original release in 2019, Blizzard's official World of Warcraft Classic Realms have seen huge popularity among new and old players. In addition to the timeless nature of Classic wowBlizzard has further nurtured the classic player base by offering a consistent series of new game modes and additional expansions. Recently, Blizzard decided to go back to basics with new realms for both standard and hardcore game modes. Although standard realms provide the typical Classic wow experience, Hardcore realms make death permanentpresenting a series of challenges to overcome in leveling and end game content. New realms always generate excitement, with…

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Hearthstone player Reynads' new card-based auto-fighter The Bazaarhas finally become widely playable on PC and Mac and allows players to compete against each other in Ranked mode. Although the game went through many changes throughout its development, the final product was successful in capturing a fan base from both the card game and auto-battling audiences. With a mobile launch planned, it is becoming a major competitor to major genres like TFT and Hearthstone Battlefields. With plans to enter a free open beta in December, an even larger influx of players will join The Bazaar shortly. While it offers a simple…

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One of the many surprises from Blizzard's Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct was the announcement and release of Warcraft 2 Remastered and Warcraft 1 Remastered. There's perhaps no better way to celebrate the franchise's anniversary than by releasing updated versions of the games that started the entire Warcraft phenomenon. Although not as popular as the 2002 War 3This is the first time that both Warcraft 2 and 1 are getting some love from Blizzard, including revamped visuals and numerous quality of life improvements that help wipe some of the dust off these classic games. Staying true to the nostalgia of pre-2000…

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World of Warcraft: The War WithinThe upcoming patch 11.1 will take players to the much-suggested goblin capitol: Undermine. 11.2, affectionately titled Undermined, will be a completely goblin-centric experience for the first time, featuring new ground-mounted traversal options, a new dungeon and raid, and new renown reputations with four goblin cartels to keep players busy. While players were sure their announcement would feature serious story and world-building developments, any goblin-themed content is sure to include explosions, mischief, and certainly fun. As one of the mainstays of major patches, many players are no doubt excited about some new raid content, this time…

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World of Warcraft: Midnight, the second expansion The World Soul SagaThere was a recent announcement of a highly anticipated feature during the Warcraft 30th Direct. After a series of updates celebrating the 30th anniversary of War franchise, one last reveal has been teased; the player's housing will finally reach the World of Warcraft. Following in the footsteps of other MMOs like Final Fantasy XIV, Wild Star, Lost Arkand The Elder Scrolls Onlineplayer housing will finally carve out its own place in the nearly 20-year-old MMO. Although the trailer itself was quite short, speculation about Wowof housing implementation is already underway.…

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