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WoW Player Housing early access launches December 2, and we're giving away a Midnight Epic Edition key so you get access! To enter, reply with an answer to this question: Our realtor has been working overtime... which housing plot should she visit for a vacation? (WRONG ANSWERS ONLY.) #WoW_Partner
The Game Awards is coming up soon (on December 11), but along with the mainstream blockbusters and brand new trailers, there are a lot of amazing indie games on the menu! While these are far from the only indies from the last year, these are the ones up for awards at TGA.
Here are the Indie Games nominated for the 2025 Game Awards
Hot on the heels of the Indie Game Awards nominations are the nominations for the 2025 Game Awards. This year indie games are well-represented with half of
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November 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Game Awards is coming up soon (on December 11), but along with the mainstream blockbusters and brand new trailers, there are a lot of amazing indie games on the menu! While these are far from the only indies from the last year, these are the ones up for awards at TGA.
Ve'nari realizes the true value of the player characters, and it's that WE ARE CRAZY. We will fight titans and gods, and that means we're a great distraction.
This and more in this week's Lore Watch Podcast, which answers a grab bag of reader questions this week. Tune in now!
This and more in this week's Lore Watch Podcast, which answers a grab bag of reader questions this week. Tune in now!
November 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Ve'nari realizes the true value of the player characters, and it's that WE ARE CRAZY. We will fight titans and gods, and that means we're a great distraction.
This and more in this week's Lore Watch Podcast, which answers a grab bag of reader questions this week. Tune in now!
This and more in this week's Lore Watch Podcast, which answers a grab bag of reader questions this week. Tune in now!
We aren't here to tell you want to do, but we did notice some great deals on some of our favorite games and we wanted to point them out to you.
Looking for deals on some of our favorite games on Black Friday? We've got some ideas.
As Thanksgiving ends, I just want to state that I'm thankful for our readers and for the rest of the team here at Blizzard Watch. I truly appreciate the su
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November 29, 2025 at 12:55 AM
We aren't here to tell you want to do, but we did notice some great deals on some of our favorite games and we wanted to point them out to you.
House transmog (i.e. player housing) is almost here. Here are some great decor drops to look for when they become available next reset.
Ten decor drops from legacy raids and dungeons to pick up on Player Housing day one
Cruising through old World of Warcraft content is something that I've loved doing for many years for the transmog, pets, and mounts, and now we can add Pla
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November 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
House transmog (i.e. player housing) is almost here. Here are some great decor drops to look for when they become available next reset.
Don't forget! We're picking winners on Monday, so get your entries in this weekend!
WoW Player Housing early access launches December 2, and we're giving away a Midnight Epic Edition key so you get access! To enter, reply with an answer to this question: Our realtor has been working overtime... which housing plot should she visit for a vacation? (WRONG ANSWERS ONLY.) #WoW_Partner
November 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Don't forget! We're picking winners on Monday, so get your entries in this weekend!
A Black Friday sale on transmog?! Lemme at it!
This and much more transmog talk on this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is now live.
This and much more transmog talk on this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is now live.
November 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
A Black Friday sale on transmog?! Lemme at it!
This and much more transmog talk on this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is now live.
This and much more transmog talk on this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is now live.
It wouldn't be the holidays without a little spirited debate around the table.
From Hearthsteel to Sparkle Pony, a brief history of Blizzard controversies (to spice up your holiday arguments)
It’s time for Thanksgiving! That means turkey, mashed potatoes, and my one favorite dessert with the yams and the marshmallows. But it's hardly the holiday
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November 28, 2025 at 2:06 AM
It wouldn't be the holidays without a little spirited debate around the table.
If I had a nickel for every time I was encouraged to telekinetically throw a corpse in our #Starfinder game I'd have two nickels. Which isn't much, but it's weird that it happened twice.
Every episode of our #Starfinder actual play is now live, so tune in for our full game!
Every episode of our #Starfinder actual play is now live, so tune in for our full game!
November 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
If I had a nickel for every time I was encouraged to telekinetically throw a corpse in our #Starfinder game I'd have two nickels. Which isn't much, but it's weird that it happened twice.
Every episode of our #Starfinder actual play is now live, so tune in for our full game!
Every episode of our #Starfinder actual play is now live, so tune in for our full game!
Today we have a brand new #Hearthstone Tavern Brawl, and it's an interesting one, letting us try out unnerfed versions of World Championship winning decks... but can you pilot these decks to victory? (I'm going to give it a try, anyway.)
How to win the World Championship Hearthstone Tavern Brawl
This week's Hearthstone Tavern Brawl celebrates its past World Champions. We have one deck from each champion so far, starting with Firebat in 2014, and yo
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November 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Today we have a brand new #Hearthstone Tavern Brawl, and it's an interesting one, letting us try out unnerfed versions of World Championship winning decks... but can you pilot these decks to victory? (I'm going to give it a try, anyway.)
We have an official release date for Midnight! Mark your calendars for March 2, 2026!
When is the World of Warcraft: Midnight release date? March 2, 2026!
The next expansion in the World of Warcraft Worldsoul Saga is Midnight and Blizzard has formally announced the Midnight expansion release date: March 2, 20
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November 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
We have an official release date for Midnight! Mark your calendars for March 2, 2026!
Chromie understands the joy of being just so adorable. (Thanks for that, Chromie.)
This and another grab bag of lore questions on this week's Lore Watch Podcast, which is now live!
This and another grab bag of lore questions on this week's Lore Watch Podcast, which is now live!
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Chromie understands the joy of being just so adorable. (Thanks for that, Chromie.)
This and another grab bag of lore questions on this week's Lore Watch Podcast, which is now live!
This and another grab bag of lore questions on this week's Lore Watch Podcast, which is now live!
We've had some people ask, and there's no region restriction to the giveaway, but for legal reasons we should add a "void where prohibited" disclaimer. Some places just really don't like N'zoth, we guess?
WoW Player Housing early access launches December 2, and we're giving away a Midnight Epic Edition key so you get access! To enter, reply with an answer to this question: Our realtor has been working overtime... which housing plot should she visit for a vacation? (WRONG ANSWERS ONLY.) #WoW_Partner
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We've had some people ask, and there's no region restriction to the giveaway, but for legal reasons we should add a "void where prohibited" disclaimer. Some places just really don't like N'zoth, we guess?
WoW Player Housing early access launches December 2, and we're giving away a Midnight Epic Edition key so you get access! To enter, reply with an answer to this question: Our realtor has been working overtime... which housing plot should she visit for a vacation? (WRONG ANSWERS ONLY.) #WoW_Partner
November 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
WoW Player Housing early access launches December 2, and we're giving away a Midnight Epic Edition key so you get access! To enter, reply with an answer to this question: Our realtor has been working overtime... which housing plot should she visit for a vacation? (WRONG ANSWERS ONLY.) #WoW_Partner
Our deep dive into Blood Elves on this week's Lore Watch Podcast had to start with this crucial definition of who exactly the Blood Elves are.
Yes, we are a very serious lore podcast here. You can listen to the full episode right now.)
Yes, we are a very serious lore podcast here. You can listen to the full episode right now.)
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our deep dive into Blood Elves on this week's Lore Watch Podcast had to start with this crucial definition of who exactly the Blood Elves are.
Yes, we are a very serious lore podcast here. You can listen to the full episode right now.)
Yes, we are a very serious lore podcast here. You can listen to the full episode right now.)
Never trust that the dead are actually dead in your #TTRPG — advice that we live by in our latest game, Tune in to this week's Tavern Watch Plays as we wrap up our game of #Starfinder! It's live right now for the listening.
November 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Never trust that the dead are actually dead in your #TTRPG — advice that we live by in our latest game, Tune in to this week's Tavern Watch Plays as we wrap up our game of #Starfinder! It's live right now for the listening.
Yeah, yeah, hashtag The Game Awards list of nominees came out last week. We know which games you sickos are really looking for.
Here are the Indie Games nominated for the 2025 Game Awards
Hot on the heels of the Indie Game Awards nominations are the nominations for the 2025 Game Awards. This year indie games are well-represented with half of
blizzardwatch.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Yeah, yeah, hashtag The Game Awards list of nominees came out last week. We know which games you sickos are really looking for.
This week is a weird holiday thing for most of us. Here are all the things in-game and out to look forward to (besides pie for breakfast)
Blizzard Watch Weekly: One week closer to Player Housing
We're one week farther into 2025 which means we're one week closer to Player Housing, which hits early access on December 2. But in the meanwhile, there's
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November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This week is a weird holiday thing for most of us. Here are all the things in-game and out to look forward to (besides pie for breakfast)
A tiny Exodar that follows us everywhere? Nothing could possibly go wrong with this.
You can get your own tiny Exodar toy in #WoW by buying the new Anniversary TBC Outland pack. Or just enjoy our delight by listening to this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is now live.
You can get your own tiny Exodar toy in #WoW by buying the new Anniversary TBC Outland pack. Or just enjoy our delight by listening to this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is now live.
November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
A tiny Exodar that follows us everywhere? Nothing could possibly go wrong with this.
You can get your own tiny Exodar toy in #WoW by buying the new Anniversary TBC Outland pack. Or just enjoy our delight by listening to this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is now live.
You can get your own tiny Exodar toy in #WoW by buying the new Anniversary TBC Outland pack. Or just enjoy our delight by listening to this week's Blizzard Watch Podcast, which is now live.
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...