Upcoming MMO Dune Awakening is now available in an open beta, and players have been enjoying the gameplay ahead of its official launch. Games like this depend heavily on how well the servers are performing. Being an MMO, you can only play Dune Awakening if the servers are functional. The servers can go down both expectedly and accidentally, and the latter can be really troublesome. It's important to know the functional status of the servers before you join a session with your friends. Dune Awakening server status As of May 10, the servers for the game are working as expected. While the final release happens in June, players can enjoy plenty of gameplay during the beta weekend. If you're yet to get an access code, check out your guide. Having an access code is necessary if you plan to join the beta. If you already have a code, you should be free to play the beta weekend as long as it's active. All the available servers are operational as of writing. Of course, it's a beta test, and disruptions can occasionally occur. It's best to wait patiently in case you can't log in. [Hidden Content] Funcom has also been releasing periodic batches of fresh code for players. As the player count goes up, there can be random incidents of server outages if too many players are playing at the same time. In such cases, the servers will become non-operational, and the only option will be to wait. Follow the official X account of the game, as any instances of routine maintenance are likely to be posted there. Chances are, there will be more servers prior to the full launch of the game. However, routine maintenance is part of any MMO, and Dune Awakening won't be any different. Once we have planned maintenance times available, we will update this guide accordingly. The post Dune Awakening server status: Is the MMO down? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Tekken 8 has reportedly reverted to using its original balance team following a disastrous season 2 launch, according to game director Katsuhiro Harada. That indicates that the new team behind balancing season 2 has been switched back out, and Harada seems confident that the team members who had originally handled those duties at the game's launch can get things back on track for Tekken 8. View the full article
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered reintroduces players to multiple schools of magic, including Destruction, whose best spells are perfectly geared toward helping you emerge victorious in battle. Destruction spells unleash elemental damage, debuff enemies, and sometimes disable any advantages your foes have. By having the strongest spells from this school in your arsenal, you'll have the means to master combat through magic alone. View the full article
A recent Honkai: Star Rail leak is hinting at the buffs set to arrive for Silver Wolf as part of the upcoming changes to some of the game's oldest characters. The popular sci-fi RPG from HoYoverse has introduced a wide array of playable characters to the game since its April 2023 release, introducing plenty of unique roster members. The game has regularly added new units with each passing update, recently confirming Hyacine and Cipher as Version 3.3's new characters. Now, some of the RPG's oldest characters are set to receive some much-needed love soon. View the full article
Your Favourite Figurine has arrived in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team, and you can use it to upgrade a card of your choice. The latest evolution is available for 75,000 coins, so it's not the cheapest option available currently. However, the offered upgrades are certainly interesting, and it provides a whole range of stat boosts, overall increases, playstyles, and more. This guide will help you make the best decision regarding which item to use. EA FC 25 Your Favourite Figurine Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of the Your Favourite Figurine Evolution in EA FC 25. Overall Max. 91Position CBMax PS 10Max PS+ 3Pace Max. 90Physicality Max. 90EA FC 25 Your Favourite Figurine Evolution upgrades There are four levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements. Level 1 upgrades Rarity In-Progress EvolutionRole++ CB Stopper++PlayStyle Anticipate (^9)Overall +2 (^94)Pace +3 (^90)Physicality +6 (^92)Defending +8 (^94)Agility +10 (^83) Level 2 upgrades PlayStyle Block (^9)PlayStyle Intercept (^9)Overall +2 (^94)Physicality +5 (^92)Ball Control +6 (^86)Dribbling (attr.) +6 (^86)Balance +10 (^83) Level 3 upgrades PlayStyle+ Anticipate (^3)PlayStyle Long Ball Pass (^9)Overall +1 (^94)Pace +5 (^90)Defending +8 (^94)Reactions +10 (^90) Level 4 upgrades Rarity TOTS EvolutionRole++ CB Defender++PlayStyle+ Intercept (^3)PlayStyle Aerial (^9)Overall +1 (^94)Physicality +5 (^92)Composure +10 (^90) Level 1 upgrade conditions Play two matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game. Level 2 upgrade conditions Play two matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Level 3 upgrade conditions Play two matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Level 4 upgrade conditions Play one match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.Win one match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.Best players to use in the Your Favourite Figurine Evolution Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution. There are more than 20,000 cards to choose from. Leny Yoro Future StarsVirgil Van Dijk TOTWLothar Matthaus Immortals IconPau Cubarsi Future StarsEder Militao NumeroFUTFernando Hierro Thunderstruck IconsMarcos Alonso FlashbackLedley King Prime HeroJaap Stam Prime HeroJules Kounde Thunderstruck While these are all great options, check your club for potential contenders of evolution chains. Evolution chains are unique items created when you combine two or more upgrades. They can often turn out to be the best choice. The post EA FC 25 Your Favourite Figurine Evolution: Best players to use appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
"The next evolution" of Xbox game backward compatibility is currently in the works, according to a newly surfaced job listing. This revelation lines up with what Microsoft has recently been saying about its big-picture plans for future Xbox backward compatibility. View the full article
To this day, Baldur's Gate 3 stands as one of the most popular CRPGs to date, introducing countless players into the genre and fantastical world of Dungeons & Dragons. While I was more than a little excited at the prospect of Baldur's Gate 3's release when it was first revealed 5 years ago, the level of success was unprecedented for both the series and the genre. Offering an excellent mix of accessibility, high-quality game design, and stunning visuals, it's unlikely that an impending Baldur's Gate 4 will come close to reaching its legacy anytime soon. View the full article
Game Director of Overwatch 2, Aaron Keller, has reassured fans after the game's ambitious new Stadium game mode garnered complaints due an unusually high rate of players leaving mid-match. Stadium represents an entirely new way for fans to play Overwatch 2, introducing a third-person camera perspective and an overhauled selection of maps, while also evolving the previously introduced hero perk concept and giving players unprecedented control over their playstyle. View the full article
Risk of Rain 2 is still trudging along, it seems, as yesterday publisher Gearbox announced that a new expansion is on the way, Alloyed Collective. In a post over on Steam, the Risk of Rain team explained that alongside updating the game's previous bit of DLC, Seekers of the Storm, they've brought on some "additional folks that are familiar with Risk of Rain to help us build out the next DLC." Alloyed Collective is apparently still a while away from being ready, but it sounds pretty jam packed. Read more View the full article
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 contains many different secrets that can only be unlocked with a good idea of how to find them, with many that you would never know even existed without some sort of tip or hint. The best-kept secrets in the game are those that require deep exploration, and sometimes just some good old-fashioned gaming instincts. View the full article
Apple will continue to invest heavily in custom silicon as it strives to lead not only in device performance but also in AI and wearable technology – two areas where it has attempted to make advances but has faced various challenges. The company is developing new chips to power everything... Read Entire Article View the full article
PC gamers looking to grow their library of free games have three free games they can claim right now. Consoles typically have "free" game giveaways through subscription services, but the free games available on PC are oftentimes truly free with absolutely no additional charge. PC gamers that are willing to use multiple storefronts can especially grow their libraries without spending a dime. View the full article
If you're interested in solving the Painting Workshop mystery in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you'll need to locate all three different Painting Workshop entrances and help the Faceless Boy restore color to the enemy trapped in the heart of the workshop. Finding all three locations requires progressing to Act 3 of Clair Obscur and unlocking Esquie's ability to fly. You can interact with the Faceless Boy in each of these areas to acquire a quest item that ultimately restores life to the main boss in the Painting Workshop. View the full article
2025 is proving to be a really strong year for roguelike deckbuilders and strategy games. We've recently seen the launch of Starvaders, Spellrogue recently hit 1.0, Breachway has just delivered a major set of upgrades, and we've still got many newcomers ahead such as Dragon Age creator David Gaider's ******-battling Malys and, of course, Slay the Spire 2. But the one to beat for me this year is Die in the Dungeon, and the delightful pixel-art dicebuilder has just expanded once again with the launch of a new early-access update. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dice based roguelike Die in the Dungeon expands with new boons and curses Roguelike deckbuilder Die in the Dungeon is basically Slay the Spire with dice Promising new Steam roguelike reveals big updates after demo success View the full article
Manor Lords. Frostpunk. Against the Storm. Cities Skylines 2. When it comes to excellent city building games, we're spoilt for choice. In fact, it's so easy to lose countless hours to any of these games that it becomes incredibly difficult to finally put one down and move onto another. But if you're looking for a fresh genre entry to keep you busy, I can't recommend Citadelum enough. Adding a distinct Roman flavor to the strategy pot, Abylight Barcelona recently introduced a free 2.0 update, which has now been met with an all-new campaign you can run through at no extra cost. Best of all, the city builder itself is 50% off right now. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Ancient Rome city builder Citadelum gets ******* and better with free 2.0 update New Steam strategy game Citadelum is like Cities Skylines 2 set in Ancient Rome View the full article
Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse aims to build a massive virtual world that's "more real than reality" by 2030. That's according to some newly leaked company materials in which HoYoverse insists that it's not a video game company. View the full article
DayZ creator Dean Hall is alleging that Unity are threatening to revoke all licenses for workers at his current studio Rocketwerkz, the team behind Icarus. The developer made this claim in a lengthy post on Reddit saying that Unity are doing based on "bogus data about private versus public licenses." Hall shared what he claims is an email from Unity dated May 9th where they explained that the Unity Compliance Team has flagged Rocketwerkz's account as according to their data, the developer "currently [has] users using Unity Personal licenses when they should under the umbrella of your Unity Pro subscription." Read more View the full article
When it comes to the top grand strategy games on PC, Paradox Interactive is a name you can trust. The developer and publisher has brought us many of the most rich, involved, and expansive tactical experiences around for a long time coming. Next on its list is the recently announced Europa Universalis 5 - but before we get there, you can catch up on its best works, including a few that branch out into other genres such as city builders and 4X games, at a big discount along with savings on much of their corresponding DLC. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Co-op roguelike gets new DLC, and only one player needs to buy it Roguelike deck builder Across the Obelisk update adds "major changes" View the full article
Warhorse Studios has announced the release date and released a short trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II's first paid DLC pack. View the full article
If you've made it as far as the Floating Cemetery in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, there's no doubt you're familiar with the various White Nevron side quests found across the Continent. This particular White Chalier Nevron in Floating Cemetery is a bit different, however, and will challenge you to a duel when you confront it in the courtyard. At this point, your decision about whether to kill or spare the Chalier in Floating Cemetery should largely depend on your decisions with the previous White Nevrons you've run into. View the full article
Slappi's Den of Fun is a unique celestial body in Revenge of the Savage Planet, which can be pretty tricky to unlock. It's the last of the five planets to unlock, so completing the process is going to take time. Incidentally, this planet is also a secret entity; all other planets are part of the main storyline. If you're not careful, you could easily miss the chance to unlock it. How to unlock Slappi's Den of Fun in Revenge of the Savage Planet Slappi's Den of Fun has a different appearance from other planets on the Planet Map, which makes things a tad confusing for players. This also makes this planet missable in the first place. To unlock it, you will have to find all of Slappi's shrines, which are located across four different planets. The first two shrines can be found at Stellaris Prime, which is the starter planet.The next one is located on Xephyr.The fourth one can be found at Zenethian Rift.The final one is located at Quasadron IX. Screenshot by Raccoon Logic Studios Barring Stellaris Prime, you'll have to unlock all the other planets listed above. You can unlock all of them by simply playing along the main story, which will automatically cover the requirements. This will allow you to expand your collection of celestial bodies that you can then travel to. Once you complete a shrine, you'll unlock Pentaforce pieces. There's a total of five pieces to collect (corresponding to the five shrines). Once you collect a Pentaforce piece, go back to your Habitat. Then, complete that piece via research. Slappi's Den of Fun will be available once you complete research for all five pieces. Is it necessary to unlock Revenge of the Savage Planet?[Hidden Content] If you're focusing entirely on the main story and don't care about other aspects of the game, it's not necessary to unlock Slappi's planet. However, it will provide you with extra pieces of lore that will remain incomplete otherwise. Once unlocked, the planet will be visible on your Planet Map. The size of this planet is a lot smaller than the other available options, and it's also pretty linear to explore. Unlocking it does take a lot of time, but it's still a fun activity to engage in. The post How to access Slappi’s Den of Fun in Revenge of the Savage Planet? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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There are plenty of mounts available in Oblivion Remastered, but Shadowmere is arguably one of the best ones you can find in the game. This mount features one of the best horses you can unlock, but the task isn't easy. Finding her is a challenge in itself, and then begins the job of adding her to your collection of mounts. Thankfully, the entire process is the same in the Remastered version as it was in the 2006 release. How to find Shadowmere in Oblivion Remastered While some mounts are harder to find, Shadowmere is part of a quest. She's part of The Purification quest, which falls under the Dark Brotherhood questline. You can complete this quest after finishing all the required contract quests from Lucien and Ocheeva. This process is pretty straightforward, but it takes a fair bit of time. Once you proceed enough along the quest line, you'll have the chance to obtain Shadowmere. What to do if she escapes? The mount has a history of disappearing, and this includes your stables. In such cases, go to Fort Farragut, which is located east of Cheydenhal. Screenshot by Destructoid If she has armor, a known bug prevents us from reaching Fort Farragut, one that has been inherited from the OG version. If you have done the same, Shadowmere will be where you left her. You can always use console commands to reach or respawn her. This will disable any achievements on your playthrough, so be careful. What happens if Shadowmere dies? This can happen if she gets stuck in a conflict, which has also happened on my save. Don't worry, you'll only have to wait ten in-game days for Shadowmere to appear again. Once she does, you should be able to find her at Fort Farragut once more. The post Where to find Shadowmere in Oblivion Remastered appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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Tekken 8 has reportedly reverted to using its original balance team following a disastrous season 2 launch, according to game director Katsuhiro Harada. That indicates that the new team behind balancing season 2 has been switched back out, and Harada seems confident that the team members who had originally handled those duties at the game's launch can get things back on track for Tekken 8. View the full article