December 12 is shaping up to be huge for Path of Exile 2, with Patch 0.4, “The Last of the Druids,” scheduled for release at 11 AM PST. I’ve been waiting for this since the 0.3 delays, and it finally feels like the game’s hitting that sweet spot. With the free-to-play weekend running until the 15th, it’s basically the perfect excuse to rope your mates into the...

If you’re still sneaking around at the edge of the map hoping no one spots you, you’re playing it safe but missing the real fun. I used to do that, hiding while the bold players grabbed all the rewards, until I figured out that the real climb starts when you push into fights. Aggression isn’t just a risky play—it’s the best way to get ahead. You’ve gotta see...