The Queue: The Black Empire

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The Black Empire is coming. Again. There’s an enormous multi-tentacled creature blotting out the sun, and he comes to bring you love. Or death, I dunno. This is The Queue, our daily Q&A column where the only question that truly matters is: who is the best Old God?

Image source: Blizzard Watch

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Game: World of Warcraft
Official source: Blizzard Watch
Author: Phil Xavier
Published: October 16, 2026 18:00 UTC

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