Discussion
What changes would you make to the Catalyst mechanic in World of Warcraft?
It's hard to believe but it's already almost three years since we got the first iteration of the Catalyst mechanic in Shadowlands patch 9.2.
Do you take inspiration from characters from other media to create your own characters?
Lately, I've been naming — and sometimes modeling — some of my World of Warcraft characters after existing characters from other games.
What’s the dumbest way you have died in World of Warcraft?
Character death has been a core mechanic in video games since their inception.
What makes you throw in the towel and look up the answer to a video game puzzle or quest?
Solving puzzles is one of those features that's nearly always been at the core of video games.
What are your New Year’s gaming resolutions? (And how many of them involve playing more games in 2025?)
2024 was a difficult year in our household for many reasons.
How do you feel when your hard-earned rewards become much more easily available?
There are few feelings more fulfilling in gaming than finishing a long series of quests or a particularly difficult challenge and receiving a fantastic reward, be it a powerful new weapon or an impressive means of transportation or even just some snazzy new threads.
What new games have you gotten this holiday season?
The second half of December is a popular time for people to acquire new video games.
What is your favorite type of holiday event?
Some holiday events are big and flashy and take over major cities or entire games, with tons of stuff to collect -- and potentially miss out on -- while other games acknowledge a season with some small, forgettable token.
What is your 2024 Game of the Year?
December and thus 2024 is rapidly approaching completion, and every organization is rolling out their Game of the Year Awards -- including us!
Marksmanship Hunters are losing their pets in patch 11.1, which makes us wonder: how important are companions for you?
Blizzard just announced that in the upcoming World of Warcraft patch 11.1, Undermine(d), Marksmanship Hunters will lose access to Hunter pets.