Video games are full of real-life references -- some of them are more overt, like WoW's Floyd Pinkus, while others are a little less obvious, like a license plate on a car or a background piece of artwork that reference something a little more niche.
Hearthstone has a new frame rate option that might be causing slowdowns — here’s how to fix it
by Phil Xavier on May 11, 2022 at 2:00pm
Hearthstone just had a bit patch release, but it might have come with unexpected side effects: many players are reporting slowdown issues.
The Queue: Shall we play a game?
by Matthew Rossi on May 11, 2022 at 12:00pm @MatthewWRossi
I have always wondered about AI and how it will actually shake out when we finally create a fully sapient artificial mind. If movies are to be our guide, it won’t go great for us.
It’s the Queue. Let’s chat.
Lore Watch Podcast: What’s next for the Red, Blue, and Bronze Dragonflights?
by Dan O'Halloran on May 11, 2022 at 11:30am
This week we continue our exploration of the history and potential future of the Dragonflights this time covering Red, Blue, and Bronze. You can listen to the podcast directly from this post or click on download icon along the lower bar of the player below to listen on your own device.
Blizzard may be bringing back Master Loot (or something very much like it)
by Matthew Rossi on May 11, 2022 at 10:00am @MatthewWRossi
Does World of Warcraft need to bring back Master Looter?
How should games and tie-in media interact?
by Matthew Rossi on May 11, 2022 at 8:00am @MatthewWRossi
I was thinking about Lord of the Clans the other day.
A gallery of in-universe Overwatch 2 art and branding that’ll make you say, “Oh, whoa!”
by Mitch on May 10, 2022 at 4:00pm
It's the little details that really bring Overwatch maps to life, and Overwach 2's initial batch of new maps are no exception.
Be Prepared! This is what’s in Burning Crusade Classic’s five content phases — Phase 5 is now live!
by Christian Thoma on May 10, 2022 at 2:00pm @Kalcheus
Like WoW Classic, Burning Crusade Classic starts at a late patch (2.4.3) but game content will roll out over the course of five phases, as well as a prepatch interval I'm terming "phase zero." It mimics the original game release to an extent, but there will be some items whose availability will be unlocked as well over the course of the phases, which we've noted below.
The Naga are flooding into Hearthstone Battlegrounds today, bringing a new keyword with them
by Phil Xavier on May 10, 2022 at 12:30pm
Prepare yourself to face the coming tides, for the Naga are finally arriving in Hearthstone Battlegrounds today, May 10, bringing many spells with them.
Character Profile: Drusk, the half-orc pirate captain
by Matthew Rossi on May 10, 2022 at 12:10pm @MatthewWRossi
This character profile has been written for Drusk, one of our supporters.



