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🎮 Multi-platformWoW Classic Hardcore Players Are Being Terrorized By Hidden Underground Enemies
World of Warcraft(https://www.gamespot.com/games/world-of-warcraft/) Classic's Hardcore servers are hard enough without having to worry about ambushes from underground, but that's exactly what's happening to unsuspecting low-level players in the game's Stonetalon Mountains zone. The recent patch 1.15.9 introduced various quality-of-life updates to WoW Classic, including improvements to raid frames, nameplates, and even the introduction of the modern game's UI edit mode. Unfortunately, as detailed by players on Reddit(https://www.reddit.com/r/classicwow/comments/1v2mg25/foundabunchofdifferentmobsunderthemapin/?utmsource=embedv2&utmmedium=postembed&utmcontent=footer&embedhosturl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wowhead.com%2Fclassic%2Fnews%2Fbeware-of-the-underground-enemies-in-stonetalon-mountains-382280) and a PSA on Wowhead(https://www.wowhead.com/classic/news/beware-of-the-underground-enemies-in-stonetalon-mountains-382280), it seems the patch also introduced a bug that is teleporting enemies from other Kalimdor zones underneath one spot in particular in Stonetalon Mountains. For normal WoW Classic players, that's not too much of an issue. But on WoW Classic's permadeath server(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nearly-2-million-wow-classic-hardcore-characters-have-permanently-met-their-demise/1100-6518072/), a group of dozens of high-level enemies hiding underground in the zone's Boulderslide Ravine area is a deathtrap. There are a handful of Horde quests that take players through the area, meaning any hardcore player on their leveling journey through the zone will likely walk right by this potentially character-ending situation. While players can't exactly strike the foes from underground, the mobs seem more than capable of assassinating unsuspecting players, as shown in a clip(https://www.reddit.com/r/classicwow/s/BBGUVIq8RE) from Reddit user Party-Signature-8700 where they narrowly avoid dying to a high-level crocodile enemy from an entirely different zone, Dustwallow Marsh. In the video, another player's dead body can be seen nearby, confirming that these enemies mean business. https://www.reddit.com/r/classicwow/comments/1v7tmk9/ermmwhatsgoingonalmostlostmyhccharacter/?utmsource=embedv2&utmmedium=postembed&utmcontent=whitespace&embedhosturl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wowhead.com%2Fclassic%2Fnews%2Fbeware-of-the-underground-enemies-in-stonetalon-mountains-382280 What is causing this particular bug is unknown, but players are theorizing that since the Boulderslide Ravine area is the 0, 0, 0 coordinates for the continent, the game is for whatever reason mistakenly teleporting enemies to that specific location. This can sometimes happen to players as well, such as when disconnecting while on a flight path on another part of the continent, only to find themselves in Stonetalon Mountains at this particular location when logging back in. Blizzard is no doubt aware of the issue, and should your Hardcore character happen to die due to this bug, there is potentially a chance the developer could restore them back to life. It's happened before when entire raids of players have been disconnected and killed due to DDoS attacks(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/blizzard-makes-unprecedented-move-to-restore-wow-classic-hardcore-characters-slain-in-ddos-attacks/1100-6530351/) or other server issues, so it's not out of the realm of possibility here. However, it's probably for the best to just stay clear of the Stonetalon Mountain entirely, lest an underground killer gator end your journey to level 60 prematurely. As for what's next for WoW Classic, players are anticipating a major reveal at this year's BlizzCon. Many believe it will be the long-fabled Classic+, a new version of the old-school MMORPG that will be continually updated a la Old School Runescape(https://www.gamespot.com/games/old-school-runescape/). A codename, Camelot, recently appeared in a WoW Classic datamine and was also discovered to be in a once-dismissed Warcraft leak(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/a-once-dismissed-warcraft-leak-may-have-just-revealed-blizzards-huge-plans-for-the-franchise/), adding more evidence that something big is coming on the WoW Classic front. Whatever it is, players will have to wait until BlizzCon's opening ceremony on September 15 to find out more.
🎮 Multi-platform4 wild details from The Mad King that completely change Game of Thrones canon
The Mad King complicates popular fan theories about The Prince Who Was Promised, Daenerys, and Jon Snow. The production also settles many debates.
🎮 Multi-platformShrek Comes To Ubisoft’s Popular Fighting Game
After Shrek was added to a popular soccer game(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shrek-plays-soccer-now-sort-of/), everyone's favorite green ogre is now in Ubisoft's fighting game Brawlhalla. Shrek is popping up all over the place this year to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 film that won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The Brawlhalla x Shrek event runs through August 19 and also brings Fiona and Puss in Boots to the fighting game; Donkey is available as a companion. As you can see in the trailer below, each character has their own unique fighting style and items. Shrek can bash foes with his "Beware of Ogre" sign, while Fiona keeps it simple and wrecks people with her fists and feet. Puss, meanwhile, uses his sword and lance to bring the pain. Donkey, for his part, reacts to events on the battlefield, and he looks like a great cheerleader. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz6C95B3w2E In addition to the characters, the Brawlhalla x Shrek event brings new maps to the game: Shrek's Swamp and Shrek's Muddy Swamp. There are also other items people can buy with real money, including a KO effect of Mongo the giant gingerbread man and Lord Farquaad, Dragon, and Pinocchio emoji skins. The original Shrek movie returned to theaters earlier this year to mark the franchise's 25th anniversary. The long-awaited fifth movie, Shrek 5, is set for release in Summer 2027. The Shrek movie franchise is a juggernaut, with its four main installments collectively grossing $3 billion, and that does not even count the Puss in the Boots spin-offs. In addition to Shrek 5, DreamWorks is producing a Donkey movie for 2028, with Eddie Murphy coming back to voice Donkey once again. Beyond the movies, there are Shrek-themed attractions at Universal Studios theme parks, including the new kids-themed resort in Texas, while many fantastic Shrek memes have helped to keep Shrek popular and relevant for the past 25 years.
🎮 Multi-platformJumanji: Open World Trailer Embraces Respawns, Boss Fights, And Everything Else That Makes Games Fun
Jumanji is rolling the dice for one last adventure, and ahead of its release later this year, you can check out the new trailer for the upcoming film. Once again featuring the familiar quartet of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillian, and Jack Black as the film series' video game avatars--who have somehow escaped into the real world and are acting like TikTok IRL NPCs--Jumanji: Open World is the final chapter in the trilogy that includes 2017's Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and 2019's Jumanji: The Next Level. https://youtu.be/zhApeaHMvfs "Our heroes have escaped the perilous jungles of Jumanji before, but this time Jumanji breaks free of its console, unleashing its chaos into our world," the official synopsis for the movie reads. Alongside the primary cast--who pull double-duty by switching personalities once they're back in the game--Jumanji: Open World also stars Alex Wolff, Madison Iseman, Morgan Turner, Ser’Darius Blain, Rhys Darby, Nick Jonas, and Danny DeVito. The previous two films have been blockbusters, grossing a combined $1.7 billion at the global box office--and we all know how Johnson is in dire need of a hit movie following a string of high-profile flops like 2022's Black Adam and the live-action version of Moana, where he reprised his role as the egotistical demigod Maui. Jumanji: Open World officially hits US theaters on December 25. The film was initially scheduled to arrive a little sooner, but the one-two punch of Dune: Part 3 and Avengers: Doomsday saw those plans change. It's a good time to be a fan of movies inspired by video games, as two more will arrive before the new Jumanji does. Zach Cregger's brutally bloody reimagining(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-movie-is-most-violent-thing-zach-cregger-has-ever-made-you-gotta-go-grotesque/) of Resident Evil is out first in September, and it'll be followed by Street Fighter(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/street-fighter-movie-release-date-cast-and-everything-we-know-so-far/2900-6770/) in October. 50 Video Game Movies In The Works: How Many Of Them Will Actually Come Out? !Street-Fighter(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Street-Fighter.jpg?w=636) !4504066-elden-ring.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4504066-elden-ring.jpg?w=636) !4436762-helldivers-2.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4436762-helldivers-2.jpg?w=636) !4328572-watchdogs.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4328572-watchdogs.jpg?w=636) !4482820-sonic-4.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4482820-sonic-4.jpg?w=636) !El-Paso(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/El-Paso.jpg?w=636) !4252750-vgmovies(29).jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1601/16018044/4252750-vgmovies(29).jpg?w=636) View Images(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/video-game-movies-in-the-works/2900-5059/)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformPokémon Pokopia expansion pass DLC gets deep dive on Bubbly Basin
Switch 2 game Pokémon Pokopia is getting its first DLC on Aug.5, sending Ditto to Bubbly Basin with a new Dive ability to meet Pokémon water types.
🟩 Xbox, Multi-platformEA CEO gets big Battlefield 6 payday, while devs were laid off
EA CEO Andrew Wilson made $38 million from Battlefield 6's massive success, but the game's developers were still laid off.
🖥 PC, Multi-platformThe Simpsons return to Fortnite with a surprise guest: John Wick
The Simpsons Reload in Fortnite arrives July 30 with new John Wick items, including a Matt Groening style version of Keanu Reeves.
🎮 Multi-platformAvengers Age of Ultron mode continues Marvels Rivals Doomsday leadup
Marvel Rivals gets its next MCU-inspired mode themed after Age of Ultron and brings a new skin for Scarlet Witch
🎮 Multi-platformNaruto Card Game First Look: Rules, Gameplay, And Cards Explained
Trading card games are bigger than ever, and anime studios have taken notice. Following the launch of the popular One Piece TCG, the next big IP stepping into the scene is Naruto, the fan-favorite series that helped popularize anime throughout the 2000s. Naruto Card Game launches in Summer 2027, and ahead of its arrival, more details on it have been revealed at Gen Con 2026. What is Naruto Card Game? https://youtu.be/2AByN4yTij4 Described as a strategic trading card game that features characters from the three Naruto series--Naruto, Naruto: Shippuden, and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations--the game features unique mechanics and original designs. If you never read the original manga or watched the anime series, then you've missed out on one of the all-time greatest stories ever told. Naruto tells the story of its titular character, a loud and brash orphan raised in a ninja village who desires to ascend to the highest rank of those warriors, the Hokage, so that he can finally be noticed. Born during an attack by the kaiju-sized nine-tailed fox that almost wiped out the village, the beast was sealed inside Naruto, and he subsequently spent the rest of his life being shunned by his village. Throughout the series, Naruto eventually grows as a ninja and a person, earning the respect of his village, while an overarching narrative throughout the manga and anime sees shadowy forces working behind the scenes. Throw in a few revenge plots, amazing battles that prioritize cunning over brute force, and a ninja world war, and you can see why Naruto is so beloved.. How to play Naruto Card Game Naruto Card Game has each player build a deck of 51 cards, and each deck is centered around a "Leader" card. Support cards include Character, Chakra, Summon, and EX Character cards, and the overall goal is to reduce the Leader's life points to zero. Here's a quick breakdown of how each card works: - Leader Card-- The main card that a deck is built around, as a player's cards and strategies are determined by the card color of their Leader - Character Card--The frontline of a deck, Character Cards execute attacks and can unleash their unique jutsus on the battlefield - Chakra Card -- To pull off ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu attacks, you'll need to spend the Chakra resource with these cards - EX Character Card -- Once certain conditions have been met, these powerful characters can turn the tide of battle - Summon Card-- To bring those game-changing characters to the battlefield, you'll need to summon them with this special card Naruto Card Game designs Art is the heart and soul of any trading card game, and Naruto Card Game features a terrific selection of original illustrations from a range of artists, artwork from the anime, and even callbacks to the manga source material with illustrations by Naruto creator Masashi Kishimoto. Some of the cards shown off so far include fan-favorite characters like Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, Jiraiya, and Itachi Uchiha. !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Naruto-Card-Game-1.jpg?w=636) !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Naruto-Card-Game-2.jpg?w=636) !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Naruto-Card-Game-3.jpg?w=636) !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Naruto-Card-Game-4.jpg?w=636) !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Naruto-Card-Game-5.jpg?w=636) !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Naruto-Card-Game-7.jpg?w=636) When does Naruto Card Game launch? Not for a while! The official launch date for Naruto Card Game is Summer 2027. If you're interested, you can go hands-on with the card game at one of several events around the world in the months to come. - Gen Con 2026 (United States, July 30 - August 2) - Bandai Card Games Fest (11 Cities Worldwide, from October) - New York Comic Con 2026 (United States, October 8 - 11) - PAX Australia 2026 (Australia, October 9 - 11) - Spiel Essen 2026 (Germany, October 22 - 25) - Paris Games Week 2026 (France, October 22 - 25) - Lucca Comics & Games 2026 (Italy, October 28 - November 1) Meanwhile, you can also check out what lies in store(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-reality-fracture-will-push-the-boundaries-of-magic-the-gathering-and-its-printers/1100-6539817/) for Magic: The Gathering, as 2027 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/magic-the-gatherings-2027-roadmap-features-a-return-to-kamigawa-an-underwater-plane-and-huge-events/) for the popular TCG.
🎮 Multi-platformThe 10 best board games to play at Gen Con 2026
Must-try games at the biggest tabletop convention in North America include adaptations of Star Trek and The Lord of the Rings.
🎮 Multi-platformCyberpunk TCG just revealed an overpowered card for Night City's most tragic Netrunner
Polygon exclusively reveals Alt Cunningham: Mother of Daemons, a powerful new card that turns Cyberpunk TCG’s best defense into card advantage.
🎮 Multi-platformPokémon Red & Blue mod transforms the RPG into a sick 3D voxel game
A new mod for the original Pokémon games adopts a new perspective, alongside a wealth of other neat graphical features