Matt Lagan
Writer of everything. On the Warcraft side - guides, lore, news & videos. On news - backup Loading Screen writer, the odd review & opinion piece.
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Loading Screen: Overwatch Finally Gives In* & The PS5 Pro(blem)
Overwatch's big moment is here: A quiet admission that maybe the past was better. Plus, the PS5 Pro seems to be underselling. I think I know why.
Lorewalking
Lorewalking: The Other Side Of Azeroth
The holy grail of future WoW content. As WC3's Kalimdor did to Azeroth, Midnight or beyond's reveal of this new continent will expand WoW lore beyond anything we could imagine. Let's examine the seeds Blizzard have planted.
Warcraft News
Oops! Blizzard Leaked A Little
If you want to know what at least one of next week's surprises will be, Blizzard accidentally leaked it. Whoops. Let's talk about the Warcraft Direct.
Lorewalking
Lorewalking: Hallowfall
The most future-facing lore added to the game since maybe TBC. The deep character evolution of one of WoW's modern faces. Humans* finally getting their time in the light. Hallowfall has it all.
Lorewalking
Lorewalking: The Manifold
The Manifold. Since WoW's early days, we've been exploring it - and keeping it working - without knowing what it was. Whoops, maybe?
Warcraft Articles
How I Fell In Love With My Death Knight (Again)
WoW has helped many find love, but that's not the kind I'm talking about today.
Lore
They Found The Rest Of Beledar (And Revealed Our Next Patch)
11.1 has been all but revealed through some dialogue on the PTR. Blizzard's story teasing has levelled up, so today, I've broken every last drop of lore down. That way, we're all on the same page.
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Loading Screen: 343 Industries Are No More (And That's Good)
343 is dead. Long live 343. Xbox's hail Mary to restore Halo to its rightful place has begun. Halo Studios, Unreal Engine 5, and a stack of promises. But does a new name and engine change anything? Yes, actually!
Lorewalking
Lorewalking: The Ringing Deeps
The long story of the dwarves, starting with Modgud Thaurissan back at Grim Batol, comes full circle as Magni finds answers. Xal'atath's machinations become terrifyingly obvious as the havoc she wreaks on Khaz Algar grows. Plus, kobolds are definitely paladins.
Lore
The War Within Explained: The Isle Of Dorn
This is it: The Isle of Dorn campaign explained in excruciating detail. Not just what happened - but what it all actually means.
Lorewalking
Lorewalking: Who Are The Haranir?
The mysterious guardians of Elun'Ahir's roots. Part-troll, part-elf, part-quillboar - and devoted to the Worldsoul like no-one else. Who, exactly, are the haranir? And when will we find out more?