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It's time for another Dislyte Esper Pop Quiz event! This time, the event features Chu Yao (Taiyi). Read on for all of the correct Dislyte Chu Yao quiz answers so you can get some free Gold Records.



Dislyte quiz answers Chu Yao (Taiyi) screenshots (Image via esports.gg)



Dislyte Chu Yao quiz answers




Day 1: Which mythology is Taiyi from? — B. Chinese



Day 2: Which of these customs is associated with Taiyi? — C. Hanging lanterns



Day 3: What kind of weapon does Chu Yao use? — A. Shaman dagger




The Dislyte Esper Pop Quiz Chu Yao answers can be found in the Esper's profile (Image via Lilith Games)



Dislyte quiz answers: Chu Yao (Taiyi)



The answer to "Which mythology is Taiyi from?" is B) Chinese. This is because in Dislyte, Chu Yao represents Taiyi from Chinese mythology. The Esper's design and theme reference this heavenly god as well. Next, the answer to "Which of these customs is associated with Taiyi?" is C) Hanging lanterns. Finally, the answer to "What kind of weapon does Chu Yao use?" is A) Shaman dagger.



Chu Yao using his Time of Strife ability (Image via Lilith Games)



Dislyte Chu Yao (Taiyi) abilities and meta




Sacrificial Rite



Divine Invocation



Time of Strife




Chu Yao screenshot (Image via Lilith Games)



Chu Yao is a legendary Fighter Esper who can inflict debuffs and significantly weaken his foes. He is also a Flow Esper, which means he's weak to Wind units and strong against Inferno units. His abilities are Sacrificial Rite, Divine Invocation, and Time of Strife. Below is a table detailing all of these abilities, as stated in patch 3.4.5. 



AbilityDetailsNotesAbility 1Sacrificial Rite: Deals damage to 1 enemy based on Max HP. Calls in an ally with Spirit Aegis to perform an Assist Attack.Ascension: Deals damage to 1 enemy based on Max HP. Inflicts Sear and DEF Down. Calls in an ally with Spirit Aegis to perform an Assist Attack.Ascension: Deals damage to 1 enemy based on Max HP. Inflicts Sear and DEF Down.

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The all-new Blingtron’s Bounties event will soon enter the Warcraft Rumble mobile game. Read on for the Warcraft Rumble Blingtron's Bounties release date, what to expect, and more.



Warcraft Rumble Blingtron's Bounties release date



Blingtron's Bounties will launch on April 24. The event will become available to players who are either at or above 40 Sigils. To participate in the event, tap on the island located in the middle of the map, complete some bounties, earn Shinies, and exchange them for in-game goodies.



Warcraft Rumble Blingtron's Bounties screenshots (Images via Blizzard Entertainment)



Warcraft Rumble Blingtron's Bounties event explained



The Blingtron's Bounties event will be similar to the Darkmoon Faire one. However, there will be a key difference — you will be unable to share earned Shinies with your guild members. Therefore, think of Blingtron's Bounties as a solo event that you'll be able to do at your own pace. 



Blingtron's Bounties will be similar to Darkmoon Faire (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



According to Blizzard, you'll have to claim the connected rewards before unlocking the next row. Additionally, remember that once the event ends, your unspent Shinies will be converted to Arclight Energy instead of carrying over. 



Blingtron artwork (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



What are Blingtron?



In the World of Warcraft universe, Blingtron are robots that resemble decorated mechagnomes. Their design boasts a lot of gems, jewels, and even gold and chrome plating. Blingtron are also known for their generosity. There are a lot of different Blingtrons as well. Some examples include Blingtron 3000, Sylvester, and Blingtron 7000.



Mc Blingtron and Blingtron 3000 in Hearthstone (Images via Blizzard Entertainment)



Blingtron units can be found in Hearthstone, too. MC Blingtron, for example, is a legendary Rogue minion from the Festival of Legends expansion. Meanwhile, who can forget about Blingtron 3000? This is also a

Warcraft Rumble gets Blingtron's Bounties event

Firefly is Honkai Star Rail Version 2.3's first officially confirmed playable character, who has already appeared as an NPC - and quite a memorable one - in the main story.



Firefly in Honkai Star Rail: Element & Path



Firefly is a 5-Star Fire character on the path of Destruction. We can expect good survivability from her and highly damaging abilities — Firefly is a DPS character.



This young girl was born as a weapon, and she suffers from Entropy Loss Syndrome, caused by a genetic modification. These circumstances can’t break Firefly, though. She joins the Stellaron Hunters to dig deep into the very meaning of life. Moreover, Firefly hopes to change her destiny and abandons her predetermined path.



Firefly is an upcoming 5-Star Fire character in Honkai Star Rail



The first glimpse at Honkai Star Rail Firefly was possible thanks to the Version 2.0 Music Trailer. Then, the character appeared in the Trailblaze Missions, Chapter 3: Penacony Subquests. Firefly tried to run away from the Bloodhound Family, and the Trailblaze saved her. They spent some time together, and Firefly confessed to having Entropy Loss Syndrome.



Firefly on the cover of the Honkai Star Rail 2.0 OST







Those were sweet moments in Honkai: Star Rail 2.0, but soon they were over. Something Unto Death, or simply Death, killed Firefly. Version 2.1 reversed emotions of that tragic episode . We discovered that Firefly returns from the dead. It also was a moment of revealing her true identity — she is in fact a person in the mechanical armor "SAM"!



The story of Firefly in Honkai: Star Rail got a positive response in the hearts of game fans. Her reveal as a playable character in Version 2.3 caused much excitement in the community.



Firefly is introduced once you reach Penacony



Firefly banner and release date



Firefly's expected Honkai Star Rail release date is during Phase 1 of Version 2.3 in mid-June.



We've calculated the dates following patterns of the previous banner

5-Star Firefly in Honkai Star Rail (Release Date, Path, Kit)

Mirrorwatch has arrived in Overwatch 2! This limited-time game mode features reimagined heroes, abilities, and ultimates. Read on for our Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch guide where we go over all of the abilities and more!



Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch victory screen (Image via esports.gg)



Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch guide



To enter Mirrorwatch, head to the event's area or the Overwatch 2 Arcade. Next, select your preferred Mirrorwatch role. Tank options include Doomfist, Reinhardt, and Zarya. Meanwhile, the damage heroes are Bastion, Echo, Sombra, Tracer, and Windowmaker. Finally, Mirrorwatch support heroes include Ana, Brigitte, Mercy, and Zenyatta. 



How to access the limited-time game mode (Image via esports.gg)



Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch game mode



To claim victory in the Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch game mode, make sure to read each hero's reimagined abilities carefully before jumping into the fray. Do this by pressing the "F1" key. We've also taken screenshots of all of the Mirrorwatch abilities and ultimates in this guide for the game mode's tanks, damage, and support heroes. 



Screenshot of Mirrorwatch Mercy shooting rockets (Image via esports.gg)



Equip yourself with the knowledge of what the reimagined kits do in order to synergize well with your allies. For example, Mirrorwatch Mercy can no longer resurrect teammates. Instead, she can detonate a fallen ally or enemy! At the same time, Sombra hacks allies to increase their attack speed and overhealth. Additionally, remember Slicers from the Overwatch 2 Story Missions? They're back thanks to Bastion's ultimate. 



Screenshot of a Slicer from Bastion's ultimate (Image via esports.gg)



Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch tanks



Remember that in Mirrorwatch, the heroes you know from the original universe are quite different. For example, Reinhardt can now deploy an energy barrier that increases the damage of your team's projectiles. Meanwhile, Doomfist can project a shield to block front attacks! As for Zarya, she can

Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch guide: All abilities and Mirrorwatch patch notes

Roll out the red carpet! The Dota 2 community is excited and ready to welcome the arrival of the mischievous Ringmaster, Dota 2's upcoming new hero. Valve first introduced Ringmaster during the culmination of The International 2023, teasing its arrival in 2024. With the highly-anticipated Crownfall update coming, many are also expecting Ringmaster's release. Here's everything we know about Ringmaster, including its release date, abilities, and voice actor.



UPDATE: Valve has yet to unleash Ringmaster following Crownfall's release, nor share updates regarding its release date. Many speculate that the hero will arrive in the next chapter of Crownfall, Act II, which may come in another week or more.



When is the release date for Ringmaster?







Ringmaster is scheduled to release in "early 2024". Ringmaster is likely set to release alongside the massive Crownfall update which will release in "mid April".



As we are sitting right in the middle of April, Ringmaster may come anytime soon! Valve typically releases Dota 2 patches on Tuesday or Thursday Seattle time, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled on these days.






What are Ringmaster's abilities?



There are many speculations when it comes to Ringmaster's abilities and concept. The hero has a distinct similarity to Heroes of Newerth's hero, Puppet Master. Aside from the name that aligns, both hero has the   "jester" look and a wickedly mischievous concept. 









HoN's Puppet Master has abilities that can tie an enemy hero to a puppet's string and restrain their movement. The Ringmaster trailer showed an image of Axe tied with a rope. The trailer also showed how Ringmaster is able to trick or deceive the enemy unit and control them to do what he wants, a similar concept to Puppet Master's mind-control ability "Puppet Show".



Puppet Master in HoN using his ultimate, Voodoo Puppet. (via HoN Killer)



A lot of hidden hero voicelines also reflect this mind-control ability of Ringmaster. A voiceline from

New Dota 2 hero Ringmaster: Release date, abilities, voice actor, and more

The Quick Weapon Draw feature in Fortnite has been a big hit for controller competitors since it was first released years ago. But now, it seems like many are finding that the recent update to the game might have renewed the feature.



So did Fortnite get rid of Quick Weapon Draw?



Is Quick Weapon Draw still in Fortnite?



The big question many people are asking is whether or not the Quick Weapon Draw feature is still in Fortnite. 



While the update seems to have removed the option for controller players, it seems like this was a mistake on Epic's end. Luckily, many have confirmed on Reddit and Twitter that they had contacted Epic Support and Quick Weapon Draw is being added back into the game as soon as possible. 



Hopefully, we see the feature added back into the game by the end of the day, but it could take a little longer than some may hope for. 



What is Quick Weapon Draw?



Curious as to what Quick Weapon Draw in Fortnite is? Well, if you are a keyboard and mouse player, then this is something you are already accustomed to. For the longest time, controller players didn't have the luxury of pulling out whatever weapon or item they wanted on command. 



Originally, only keyboard and mouse players were able to press a button and immediately have a shotgun or AR. With controller, you would have to shuffle through items using L and R. Obviously, this put controller players at a huge disadvantage.







Eventually, Fortnite released the Quick Weapon Draw feature for controller players. What this feature does it allow players to bind specific weapon slots to specific weapons. Want to pull out your shotgun immediately? Press X. Want to pull out an AR on command? Press Y. 



You get the picture.



With this being out of the game again, many are having to adjust back to the old days while they wait for the feature to get added back. Hopefully, Fortnite will fix it sooner than later.



Stay tuned to esports.gg for more Fortnite and esports news.

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It was only a matter of time before Dota 2 added a fishing minigame, and Crownfall finally did it. In a game full of playable fish and characters confirmed to eat them, the new game mode features Vengeful Spirit of all heroes tossing out lines. However, the minigame isn't just for show. Players can earn up to ten random tokens, which will go a long way toward unlocking all the fancy rewards in The Markets of Midgate.  



Look no further if you're struggling to nail that 10,000 score mark. This is the ultimate guide to Dota 2's new fishing minigame.



Crownfall fishing guide for Dota 2



The new fishing minigame is part of The Markets of Midgate on the ninth mandatory node of the map. The side event featured Tidehunter teaching Vengeful Spirit how to fish. The lore of the fishing minigame is that Venge must give a local merchant a fish to prove that she will stand up for the oppressed Flightless underclass. Don't ask questions, that's just how it goes.



The minigame is pretty typical for a video game fishing side activity. Players chuck out a line, react to the sinker going under, and then finesse a bar to reel it in. However, there are a couple of tips that can help you reach the 10,000 mark.




Prioritize fish size above all else



Sparking fish are variants that will grant bonus points, but the larger fish are still the better targets



Fish swim around at varying speeds, so wait for your target to slow down before sending out the line




This blue Boiling Sea Bass is worth way more than average (Image via Valve)




Fish can swim underneath the fountain, so there may be a hidden minnow waiting to snipe your max power cast



The bobber appears to always attract the fish closest to its landing spot, so wait for a big catch to swim out on its own before casting



Players have to wait for the bobber to splash to start reeling, so don't click as soon as it goes underwater



The reeling minigame appears to get easier after the first few seconds, so waiting

Dota 2 finally adds fishing: The ultimate guide to free Crownfall tokens

Who's ready for some alternate universe shenanigans? Mirrorwatch is arriving in Season 10 of Overwatch 2. The limited-time event also features a slew of new skins! Read on for every Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch skin and the details on how to unlock them.



Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch skins (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch skins




Strike Commander Doomfist 



Agent Colomar Sombra



Captain Lacroix Widowmaker



Mirrorwatch Tracer



Talon Brigitte



Fallen Knight Reinhardt



Scorpion Baptiste



Mirrorwatch Sojourn



Arch-Commandant Amari Ana



Z-3N Destroyer Zenyatta



OR-Unit Orisa 



Mirrorwatch Echo



Junker Symmetra



Longhorn Cassidy



Junker Genji 



Vengeance Mercy



Hashimoto Hanzo



Eclipse Illari 



Hashimoto Kiriko




Mirrorwatch Mercy skin (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



The Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch skins include ones for Doomfist, Sombra, Widowmaker, Tracer, Brigitte, Reinhardt, Baptiste, Sojourn, Ana, Zenyatta, Orisa, Echo, and Symmetra. Cassidy, Genji, and more. Mercy also has a skin with customization options that are the opposite of her usual angelic vibe. This skin is the Season 10 mythic!



How to unlock Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch skins (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)



How to unlock the Mirrorwatch skins in Overwatch 2



Mirrorwatch SkinRequirementCostMirrorwatch Doomfist SkinEarn this through the Overwatch 2 Season 10 Premium Battle Pass (Tier 1)1,000 Overwatch Coins for the Premium Battle PassMirrorwatch Sombra SkinEarn this through the Overwatch 2 Season 10 Premium Battle Pass (Tier 50)1,000 Overwatch Coins for the Premium Battle PassMirrorwatch Widowmaker SkinEarn this through the Overwatch 2 Season 10 Premium Battle Pass (Tier 80)1,000 Overwatch Coins for the Premium Battle PassMirrorwatch Tracer SkinTBATBAMirrorwatch Brigitte SkinEarn this through the free Overwatch 2 Season 10 Battle Pass (Tier 70)FreeMirrorwatch Reinhardt SkinPurchase this from the in-game shop or hero gallery1,900 Overwatch

Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch skins: How to unlock them all

Riot Games has announced two bugs they've found within their first-person shooter, VALORANT. The first deals with Cypher's Trapwire still appearing on his teammates' map after dying. The other deals with an exploit on one of VALORANT's maps, Split.



Per the announcement, Patch 8.08 will see a fix for both of these bugs. Cypher remains playable in all modes, but Split is being removed from matchmaking until the issue has been resolved.



Unknown exploit on Split sees its removal from VALORANT matchmaking and Premier




Recently we’ve discovered two different bugs, one with Cypher’s Trapwire, which shows his Trapwires on the minimap of his teammates after he has died, and the other an exploit on Split. We will be shipping a fix for both of them in Patch 8.08. Until then, Cypher will still be…— VALORANT (@VALORANT) April 24, 2024




The Cypher bug is just a visual error. The Split issue in VALORANT, however, seems to be a much bigger problem. While Riot Games did not detail exactly what the exploit is, they have made the decision to remove Split from the game for the time being.



Players have commented on the X post with assumptions as to what the exploit is. It has not been confirmed, but many believe it has to do with new locations high up on the map that the likes of Jett and Raze can jump to.



VALORANT players believe this is the Split exploit in question (Image via Riot Games)



It won't be long until it returns, though. The most recent update for the game arrived on April 16. They roll out patches on a biweekly basis for VALORANT, thus placing Split back in the rotation come Patch 8.08 on April 30.



There are some adjustments that have to happen with its removal. Split is still available in custom games, but is gone from Competitive, Unrated, Swiftplay, Spike Rush, and Premier.



Premier's Week  7 map for Episode 8 Act 2 was meant to be Split. Riot Games will replace it with the first week's map, Ascent. They are also taking Split out of the

Split removed from VALORANT matchmaking until Patch 8.08

Season 21 of Apex Legends is fast approaching and an explosive teaser involving Olympus is catching player's attention. Recently in Apex Legends players could see Olympus sticking out of a portal in the sky. An additional recent loading screen shows Olympus seemingly exploding. 



We'll break down here what this teaser is and what the most popular theories are for what it could mean for the Apex Games.




What just happened over Broken Moon..? byu/osborne1992 inapexlegends




Olympus explodes over Broken Moon



Olympus isn’t the only map in peril. A recently released loading screen shows a breaking news story, titled “Disaster over Cleo”. The image shows a huge explosion with Olympus right in the center, potentially barreling down to collide with Cleo’s moon. Cleo’s moon is the location of Broken Moon, so this could impact multiple maps in Apex Legends.




New teaser loadscreen reward is available now pic.twitter.com/mSXUzrqCNP— KralRindo (@kralrindo) April 23, 2024




What exactly is happening to the floating city? We’ll break down some theories on Olympus’s fate and how it might impact Broken Moon.



Theories about the portal



Alter



The most likely reason for Olympus’s new teleporting act is Alter. We can’t be sure exactly why Alter may be messing with the floating city, but based on her leaked information, we can assume she’s in some way involved. Alter's leaked abilities are centered around portals and voids. Since Olympus is currently sticking out of a giant floating portal, we can tie these pieces of information together.






Plus, her leaked appearance just makes her look like a fan of chaos. Just a guess.



Alter, as seen in leaked images (Image via @Osvaldatore on Twitter)



Obviously, the fact that Alter would likely come out next season which this teaser is, well, teasing for makes for a compelling argument that the two are connected. 



Horizon



A more unlikely reason for what’s happening to Olympus currently

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Witch Doctor, Warcraft Rumble's newest troop, is entering the mobile game on March 6! Read on for all of Witch Doctor's talents plus his ability. We also go over how you can unlock him.


Warcraft Rumble Witch Doctor talents and ability


<p>In the mobile game, Witch Doctor is a Horde unit that costs two gold to deploy. While his ability is Cursed Beam, his talents include Amplify Curse, Spirit Ward, and Alchemist.</p>



In the mobile game, Witch Doctor is a Horde unit that costs two gold to deploy. While his ability is Cursed Beam, his talents include Amplify Curse, Spirit Ward, and Alchemist.


Enemies damaged by the Curse explosion also explode on death.

On kill, grant a shield to nearby allies, absorbing the next hit against them.

Periodically drop a potion, granting Bloodlust to the first ally that touches it.


<p>In terms of how the Cursed Beam ability works, it deals damage over time and causes enemies to explode upon death. This deals area of effect (AoE) damage to enemies who are close by. </p>



In terms of how the Cursed Beam ability works, it deals damage over time and causes enemies to explode upon death. This deals area of effect (AoE) damage to enemies who are close by. 



<p>Warcraft Rumble is a mobile game that takes place within the Warcraft universe. In this action and strategy game, legendary characters that we all know and love come to life as collectable minis and duke it out in multi-lane battles across unique missions. The game boasts a single-player campaign and PvP battles. Raids will later join the action. </p>



Warcraft Rumble is a mobile game that takes place within the Warcraft universe. In this action and strategy game, legendary characters that we all know and love come to life as collectable minis and duke it out in multi-lane battles across unique missions. The game boasts a single-player campaign and PvP battles. Raids will later join the action. 



<p>We sat down with associate game director Adam Kugler and lead technical artist Josue Mariscal for an interview to learn more about what it takes to create Warcraft Rumble!</p>



We sat down with associate game director Adam Kugler and lead technical artist Josue Mariscal for an interview to learn more about what it takes to create Warcraft Rumble!


Unleashing joyful chaos for Warcraft fans and new players


<p>When players jump into Warcraft Rumble, they may feel a lot of nostalgia. The game has familiar spells, classic sound effects, iconic locations, plus well-known characters such as Grommash Hellscream, Jaina Proudmoore, Cairne Bloodhoof, Ragnaros, Onyxia, Stitches, and more. Warcraft Rumble is also able to champion nostalgia with details that make players smile. </p>



When players jump into Warcraft Rumble, they may feel a lot of nostalgia. The game has familiar spells, classic sound effects, iconic locations, plus well-known characters such as Grommash Hellscream, Jaina Proudmoore, Cairne Bloodhoof, Ragnaros, Onyxia, Stitches, and more. Warcraft Rumble is also able to champion nostalgia with details that make players smile. 



<p>"For me, Warcraft has always ranged from serious to silly," Kugler told esports.gg. "And silly is part of the way that I fell in love with the game first. — Especially during [the] Warcraft 2 [and] Warcraft 3 era when you could click on units forever and get them to say jokes or click on sheep a bunch of times and get them to explode. We have an Exploding Sheep talent in our game as a homage to that."</p>



"For me, Warcraft has always ranged from serious to silly," Kugler told esports.gg. "And silly is part of the way that I fell in love with the game first. — Especially during [the] Warcraft 2 [and] Warcraft 3 era when you could click on units forever and get them to say jokes or click on sheep a bunch of times and get them to explode. We have an Exploding Sheep talent in our game as a homage to that."



<p>Kugler emphasized that his team enjoys adding references to things they love. It's a fun part of game development that highlights how Warcraft Rumble can include jokes that bring people from diverse backgrounds together.</p>



Kugler emphasized that his team enjoys adding references to things they love. It's a fun part of game development that highlights how Warcraft Rumble can include jokes that bring people from diverse backgrounds together.



<p>As for one of his favorite references, Kugler told esports.gg that it's the one with Chef Audrey from Lordaeron. In Warcraft Rumble, she throws food from a Meat Wagon at characters. Finding a reference and figuring out the best way to put that into Warcraft Rumble is a rewarding experience.</p>



As for one of his favorite references, Kugler told esports.gg that it's the one with Chef Audrey from Lordaeron. In Warcraft Rumble, she throws food from a Meat Wagon at characters. Finding a reference and figuring out the best way to put that into Warcraft Rumble is a rewarding experience.


Warcraft Rumble as a love letter to veterans


<p>Mariscal shared his thoughts on the Easter eggs and what he personally enjoys the most about the game as well. He especially appreciates the game's audio and shared an anecdote about how the silliness always makes him laugh.</p>



Mariscal shared his thoughts on the Easter eggs and what he personally enjoys the most about the game as well. He especially appreciates the game's audio and shared an anecdote about how the silliness always makes him laugh.



<p>"One of my favorites is using the Footmen. Whenever you deploy them, they go, 'Ha ha!' And it's just exciting to me and it makes me laugh every time that I deploy them," Mariscal told esports.gg. "And so much so that I audibly, to myself or in whatever room I'm in, I go, 'Ha ha!' and I get funny looks for my wife whenever I do that.</p>



"One of my favorites is using the Footmen. Whenever you deploy them, they go, 'Ha ha!' And it's just exciting to me and it makes me laugh every time that I deploy them," Mariscal told esports.gg. "And so much so that I audibly, to myself or in whatever room I'm in, I go, 'Ha ha!' and I get funny looks for my wife whenever I do that.



<p>"I think the audio itself just plays such a fun role for me when playing the game. The universe in general, when it comes to Warcraft, is so nostalgic it kind of shoots me back to when I was much younger and playing the original WoW or Warcraft in general.</p>



"I think the audio itself just plays such a fun role for me when playing the game. The universe in general, when it comes to Warcraft, is so nostalgic it kind of shoots me back to when I was much younger and playing the original WoW or Warcraft in general.



<p>"So like you mentioned and like we mentioned earlier, there's a ton of people that are on the game, like Adam included, who've worked on these other games and they've brought so much of that kind of love and care into this game that hopefully everyone can notice."</p>



"So like you mentioned and like we mentioned earlier, there's a ton of people that are on the game, like Adam included, who've worked on these other games and they've brought so much of that kind of love and care into this game that hopefully everyone can notice."



<p>Warcraft Rumble features a single-player experience with over 70 missions. There are also weekly and monthly challenges. Players can enter the game with their friends in both PvE and PvP modes while joining guilds to connect and fight alongside others.</p>



Warcraft Rumble features a single-player experience with over 70 missions. There are also weekly and monthly challenges. Players can enter the game with their friends in both PvE and PvP modes while joining guilds to connect and fight alongside others.



<p>Mariscal mentioned the ability to join guild mates to earn rewards like the War Chest. Players can collaborate and accumulate points for different Families as well. In Warcraft Rumble, Families refer to five groups: Alliance, Horde, Blackrock, Beasts, and Undead. </p>



Mariscal mentioned the ability to join guild mates to earn rewards like the War Chest. Players can collaborate and accumulate points for different Families as well. In Warcraft Rumble, Families refer to five groups: Alliance, Horde, Blackrock, Beasts, and Undead. 



<p>"We have things like raids coming down the pipe," he told esports.gg. "And that is specifically geared towards co-op where you can play with a guildie and make armies that complement each other and think of different strategic ways that two people can join together to beat Molten Core<em>."</em></p>



"We have things like raids coming down the pipe," he told esports.gg. "And that is specifically geared towards co-op where you can play with a guildie and make armies that complement each other and think of different strategic ways that two people can join together to beat Molten Core."



<p>Kugler agreed, noting that group dynamics have always been crucial in the franchise — from folks playing against each other in Warcraft 3 battles to large 40-player raids in the early days of World of Warcraft. He acknowledged the challenge of adapting raids to a mobile platform and emphasized that raids are positioned as top-tier aspirational content requiring teamwork and strategy. </p>



Kugler agreed, noting that group dynamics have always been crucial in the franchise — from folks playing against each other in Warcraft 3 battles to large 40-player raids in the early days of World of Warcraft. He acknowledged the challenge of adapting raids to a mobile platform and emphasized that raids are positioned as top-tier aspirational content requiring teamwork and strategy. 



<p>"The last fight in the campaign [featuring] Onyxia is kind of like a single person raid," Kugler said. "There's three different phases to her. She's incredibly difficult. There's a lot of spectacle going on in that fight. So it's important to let players play the way they want to, but also group content and high-end aspirational play is core to the DNA of Warcraft."</p>



"The last fight in the campaign [featuring] Onyxia is kind of like a single person raid," Kugler said. "There's three different phases to her. She's incredibly difficult. There's a lot of spectacle going on in that fight. So it's important to let players play the way they want to, but also group content and high-end aspirational play is core to the DNA of Warcraft."



<p>In Warcraft Rumble, resource and time management happen in battle thanks to units and spells that go up against enemies. There's also the need to gather gold to use those units and spells. The game requires players to think about how Melee, Ranged, and Flying units can work together.</p>



In Warcraft Rumble, resource and time management happen in battle thanks to units and spells that go up against enemies. There's also the need to gather gold to use those units and spells. The game requires players to think about how Melee, Ranged, and Flying units can work together.



<p>Every campaign mission is different as well, according to Kugler. He added that there are multiple ways to solve a mission in Warcraft Rumble. However, certain Leader units and regular units are sometimes more beneficial in terms of strategy. To fight Baron Geddon, for example, players should use Flying and Unbound units. This is because the floor is lava!</p>



Every campaign mission is different as well, according to Kugler. He added that there are multiple ways to solve a mission in Warcraft Rumble. However, certain Leader units and regular units are sometimes more beneficial in terms of strategy. To fight Baron Geddon, for example, players should use Flying and Unbound units. This is because the floor is lava!


Warcraft Rumble, monetization, and supporting the developers


<p>In terms of Warcraft Rumble's monetization system, Mariscal emphasized that everything in the game can be earned by playing it. He also talked about the skill and strategy required to play the game well. For example, having more units doesn't guarantee a win. Instead, a well-built and synergized army can be the difference between victory and defeat.</p>



In terms of Warcraft Rumble's monetization system, Mariscal emphasized that everything in the game can be earned by playing it. He also talked about the skill and strategy required to play the game well. For example, having more units doesn't guarantee a win. Instead, a well-built and synergized army can be the difference between victory and defeat.



<p><strong>"</strong>I think as far as pay-to-win is concerned, I think the most important thing to remember is with Warcraft Rumble, everything in the game, literally everything, can be acquired just by playing," Mariscal "There is nothing in particular that you can purchase that someone who plays for free won't get."</p>



"I think as far as pay-to-win is concerned, I think the most important thing to remember is with Warcraft Rumble, everything in the game, literally everything, can be acquired just by playing," Mariscal "There is nothing in particular that you can purchase that someone who plays for free won't get."



<p>"I think the only thing that purchasing does for a player is [that it] allows you to build your collection of units a little faster. That's all it really does," he continued. "At the end of the day, this is a strategy game. So let's say, for example, if you're in PvP and you have units that your opposing player doesn't. It's not necessarily a winning strategy. That other player could beat you based on the synergy that their army has and just the skill that they've acquired by playing with that specific army.<em>"</em></p>



"I think the only thing that purchasing does for a player is [that it] allows you to build your collection of units a little faster. That's all it really does," he continued. "At the end of the day, this is a strategy game. So let's say, for example, if you're in PvP and you have units that your opposing player doesn't. It's not necessarily a winning strategy. That other player could beat you based on the synergy that their army has and just the skill that they've acquired by playing with that specific army."


<p>Warcraft Rumble is a mobile game that takes place within the Warcraft universe. In this action and strategy game, legendary characters that we all know and love come to life as collectable minis and duke it out in multi-lane battles across unique missions. The game boasts a single-player campaign and PvP battles. Raids will later join the action. </p>



<p>We sat down with associate game director Adam Kugler and lead technical artist Josue Mariscal for an interview to learn more about what it takes to create Warcraft Rumble!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-1-1-1024x576.jpg" alt="Alliance in Warcraft Rumble" class="wp-image-303459"/><figcaption>Alliance in Warcraft Rumble (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)</figcaption></figure>



<h2 id="h-unleashing-joyful-chaos-for-warcraft-fans-and-new-players">Unleashing joyful chaos for Warcraft fans and new players</h2>



<p>When players jump into Warcraft Rumble, they may feel a lot of nostalgia. The game has familiar spells, classic sound effects, iconic locations, plus well-known characters such as Grommash Hellscream, Jaina Proudmoore, Cairne Bloodhoof, Ragnaros, Onyxia, Stitches, and more. Warcraft Rumble is also able to champion nostalgia with details that make players smile. </p>



<p>"For me, Warcraft has always ranged from serious to silly," Kugler told esports.gg. "And silly is part of the way that I fell in love with the game first. — Especially during [the] Warcraft 2 [and] Warcraft 3 era when you could click on units forever and get them to say jokes or click on sheep a bunch of times and get them to explode. We have an Exploding Sheep talent in our game as a homage to that."</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-1-5-1024x757.jpg" alt="Warcraft Rumble gameplay " class="wp-image-303474"/><figcaption>Warcraft Rumble gameplay (Screenshots via esports.gg)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Kugler emphasized that his team enjoys adding references to things they love. It's a fun part of game development that highlights how Warcraft Rumble can include jokes that bring people from diverse backgrounds together.</p>



<p>As for one of his favorite references, Kugler told esports.gg that it's the one with Chef Audrey from Lordaeron. In Warcraft Rumble, she throws food from a Meat Wagon at characters. Finding a reference and figuring out the best way to put that into Warcraft Rumble is a rewarding experience.</p>



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<h2 id="h-warcraft-rumble-as-a-love-letter-to-veterans">Warcraft Rumble as a love letter to veterans</h2>



<p>Mariscal shared his thoughts on the Easter eggs and what he personally enjoys the most about the game as well. He especially appreciates the game's audio and shared an anecdote about how the silliness always makes him laugh.</p>



<p>"One of my favorites is using the Footmen. Whenever you deploy them, they go, 'Ha ha!' And it's just exciting to me and it makes me laugh every time that I deploy them," Mariscal told esports.gg. "And so much so that I audibly, to myself or in whatever room I'm in, I go, 'Ha ha!' and I get funny looks for my wife whenever I do that.</p>



<p>"I think the audio itself just plays such a fun role for me when playing the game. The universe in general, when it comes to Warcraft, is so nostalgic it kind of shoots me back to when I was much younger and playing the original WoW or Warcraft in general.</p>



<p>"So like you mentioned and like we mentioned earlier, there's a ton of people that are on the game, like Adam included, who've worked on these other games and they've brought so much of that kind of love and care into this game that hopefully everyone can notice."</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-1-6-1024x757.jpg" alt="Warcraft Rumble screenshots" class="wp-image-303478"/><figcaption>Warcraft Rumble gameplay (Screenshots via esports.gg)</figcaption></figure>



<h2 id="h-warcraft-rumble-missions-and-group-play">Warcraft Rumble missions and group play</h2>



<p>Warcraft Rumble features a single-player experience with over 70 missions. There are also weekly and monthly challenges. Players can enter the game with their friends in both PvE and PvP modes while joining guilds to connect and fight alongside others.</p>



<p>Mariscal mentioned the ability to join guild mates to earn rewards like the War Chest. Players can collaborate and accumulate points for different Families as well. In Warcraft Rumble, Families refer to five groups: Alliance, Horde, Blackrock, Beasts, and Undead. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-1-4-1024x576.jpg" alt="Blackrock in Warcraft Rumble " class="wp-image-303469"/><figcaption>Blackrock in Warcraft Rumble (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)</figcaption></figure>



<p>"We have things like raids coming down the pipe," he told esports.gg. "And that is specifically geared towards co-op where you can play with a guildie and make armies that complement each other and think of different strategic ways that two people can join together to beat Molten Core<em>."</em></p>



<p>Kugler agreed, noting that group dynamics have always been crucial in the franchise — from folks playing against each other in Warcraft 3 battles to large 40-player raids in the early days of World of Warcraft. He acknowledged the challenge of adapting raids to a mobile platform and emphasized that raids are positioned as top-tier aspirational content requiring teamwork and strategy. </p>



<p>"The last fight in the campaign [featuring] Onyxia is kind of like a single person raid," Kugler said. "There's three different phases to her. She's incredibly difficult. There's a lot of spectacle going on in that fight. So it's important to let players play the way they want to, but also group content and high-end aspirational play is core to the DNA of Warcraft."</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-1-7-1024x757.jpg" alt="Warcraft Rumble maps, bosses, and gameplay " class="wp-image-303487"/><figcaption>Warcraft Rumble maps, bosses, and gameplay (Screenshots via esports.gg)</figcaption></figure>



<h2 id="h-how-to-play-warcraft-rumble">How to play Warcraft Rumble</h2>



<p>In Warcraft Rumble, resource and time management happen in battle thanks to units and spells that go up against enemies. There's also the need to gather gold to use those units and spells. The game requires players to think about how Melee, Ranged, and Flying units can work together.</p>



<p>Every campaign mission is different as well, according to Kugler. He added that there are multiple ways to solve a mission in Warcraft Rumble. However, certain Leader units and regular units are sometimes more beneficial in terms of strategy. To fight Baron Geddon, for example, players should use Flying and Unbound units. This is because the floor is lava!</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-1-2-1024x576.jpg" alt="Beasts in the game" class="wp-image-303463"/><figcaption>Beasts in the game (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)</figcaption></figure>



<h2 id="h-warcraft-rumble-monetization-and-supporting-the-developers">Warcraft Rumble, monetization, and supporting the developers</h2>



<p>In terms of Warcraft Rumble's monetization system, Mariscal emphasized that everything in the game can be earned by playing it. He also talked about the skill and strategy required to play the game well. For example, having more units doesn't guarantee a win. Instead, a well-built and synergized army can be the difference between victory and defeat.</p>



<p><strong>"</strong>I think as far as pay-to-win is concerned, I think the most important thing to remember is with Warcraft Rumble, everything in the game, literally everything, can be acquired just by playing," Mariscal "There is nothing in particular that you can purchase that someone who plays for free won't get."</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-1-8-1024x757.jpg" alt="In-game store items" class="wp-image-303491"/><figcaption>In-game store items (Screenshots via esports.gg)</figcaption></figure>



<p>"I think the only thing that purchasing does for a player is [that it] allows you to build your collection of units a little faster. That's all it really does," he continued. "At the end of the day, this is a strategy game. So let's say, for example, if you're in PvP and you have units that your opposing player doesn't. It's not necessarily a winning strategy. That other player could beat you based on the synergy that their army has and just the skill that they've acquired by playing with that specific army.<em>"</em></p>



<p>Meanwhile, Kugler noted that there are currently no plans for a battle pass. He then added how it's worth mentioning that there's the Arclight Booster in the store. </p>



<p>"So if you decide that you really like this game after you've played for free for a period of time, there's a one-time permanent upgrade to your comp that you can get, which basically just makes it so that every time you play a match, you get more experiences, 20% more experience, and every time you get a reward for beating a campaign mission or heroic mission or PvP milestone, you'll get 50% more coins than you would normally."</p>



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<p>Kugler also mentioned a feature that's similar to a piggy bank. This feature accumulates premium rewards earned from campaign missions —  even if a player hasn't purchased the premium booster yet. It means there's no rush to buy the booster early, and when a player does decide to purchase it, they'll receive all the rewards they've earned up to that point. </p>



<p>"So I'm super excited about that because usually, when I'm playing a game in a space and it's a free game, I'm looking for a way to support the developer," Kugler said. "That's just the thing that makes the most sense. And for me, this is the thing that makes the most sense if you're the type of person who wants to buy just one thing to support the developer."</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image-1-9-1024x576.jpg" alt="Screenshot featuring Jaina " class="wp-image-303497"/><figcaption>Screenshot featuring Jaina (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)</figcaption></figure>



<h2 id="h-warcraft-rumble-release-date-and-blizzcon-2023-details">Warcraft Rumble release date and BlizzCon 2023 details</h2>



<p>Are you ready to engage in joyful chaos with over 60 heroes, villains, monsters, and more? Some players can visit the official Warcraft Rumble website to <a href="https://warcraftrumble.blizzard.com/en-us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">get access to the game</a>. Meanwhile, the worldwide launch for it will happen live at BlizzCon 2023 on Nov. 3!</p>

How Warcraft Rumble unleashes joyful chaos from the ground up

<p>Witch Doctor, Warcraft Rumble's newest troop, is entering the mobile game on March 6! Read on for all of Witch Doctor's talents plus his ability. We also go over how you can unlock him.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-6-1-1024x576.jpg" alt="Witch Doctor in Warcraft Rumble " class="wp-image-371812"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Witch Doctor in Warcraft Rumble (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-warcraft-rumble-witch-doctor-talents-and-ability">Warcraft Rumble Witch Doctor talents and ability</h2>



<p>In the mobile game, Witch Doctor is a Horde unit that costs two gold to deploy. While his ability is Cursed Beam, his talents include Amplify Curse, Spirit Ward, and Alchemist.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Talent</strong></td><td><strong>Description</strong></td><td><strong>Icon</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Amplify Curse</td><td>Enemies damaged by the Curse explosion also explode on death.</td><td><img class="wp-image-371800" style="width: 150px;" src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-3.png" alt="Amplify Curse"></td></tr><tr><td>Spirit Ward</td><td>On kill, grant a shield to nearby allies, absorbing the next hit against them.</td><td><img class="wp-image-371803" style="width: 150px;" src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-4.png" alt="Spirit Ward"></td></tr><tr><td><br>Alchemist</td><td>Periodically drop a potion, granting Bloodlust to the first ally that touches it.</td><td><img class="wp-image-371806" style="width: 150px;" src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-5.png" alt="Alchemist"></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>In terms of how the Cursed Beam ability works, it deals damage over time and causes enemies to explode upon death. This deals area of effect (AoE) damage to enemies who are close by. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-warcraft-rumble-witch-doctor-traits">Warcraft Rumble Witch Doctor traits</h2>



<p>According to Blizzard, Witch Doctor has four traits upon its Season 4 launch. He's a ranged unit with AoE damage. He's also an Elemental with the Cycle trait. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.esports.gg/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/image-6-2-1024x574.jpg" alt="Witch Doctor artwork " class="wp-image-371825"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Witch Doctor artwork (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-to-unlock-witch-doctor-in-warcraft-rumble">How to unlock Witch Doctor in Warcraft Rumble</h2>



<p>You can add Witch Doctor to your collection by getting him as a reward from PvP. Another option is to get him from your Guild Warchest. He can also be unlocked through store offers that arrive at the beginning, middle, and end of Season 4. Additionally, once Warcraft Rumble Season 5 arrives, you can obtain him through the G.R.I.D shop. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-warcraft-rumble-season-4-release-date">Warcraft Rumble Season 4 release date</h2>



<p>Warcraft Rumble Season 4 launches on March 6. To see what else is in store, you can check out the game's patch notes for it on <a href="https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/warcraftrumble/24056548/season-4-patch-notes">Blizzard's official website</a>. </p>



<p>That's all for now. Stick around on esports.gg for more&nbsp;<a href="https://esports.gg/">news and updates</a>!</p>

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Talent	Description	Icon
Amplify Curse	Enemies damaged by the Curse explosion also explode on death.
Spirit Ward	On kill, grant a shield to nearby allies, absorbing the next hit against them.
Alchemist	Periodically drop a potion, granting Bloodlust to the first ally that touches it.