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BigTech Companies

Netflix Axes Its Squid Game Mobile Game Studio

Netflix has closed Boss Fight Entertainment, the studio behind the popular *Squid Game: Unleashed* mobile game, just over three years…

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Business

Metal: Hellsinger Developer The Outsiders Shuts Down

The Outsiders, developer of Metal: Hellsinger, is being shut down by parent company Funcom, ending its ten-year operation as announced…

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Business

Funcom Lays Off Staff, Shuts Down Studio Amid Dune: Awakening Development

Funcom is restructuring with employee layoffs and closing The Outsiders studio, despite the success of *Dune: Awakening*, which sold one…

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Cybersecurity

Dune: Awakening Disables Steam Family Sharing Due to Abuse

*Dune: Awakening* disabled Steam Family Sharing due to widespread abuse by cheaters, despite recent patches to address hacking and unfair…

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Cybersecurity

Dune: Awakening Dev Apologizes, Vows to Reimburse Lost Items After Patch

Funcom apologized for a patch in Dune: Awakening that accidentally disrupted gameplay, causing players to lose bases and equipment, and…

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Entertainment

Dune: Awakening’s Massive 1.1.10.00 Update – Full Patch Notes

Funcom's latest "Dune: Awakening" update addresses player feedback with quality-of-life tweaks, bug fixes, and gameplay refinements, including smoother vehicle interactions…

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Entertainment

Dune: Awakening Devs Detail Endgame & PvP Plans for Deep Desert

Funcom addresses player concerns about "Dune: Awakening"'s "Deep Desert" zone, introducing "Partial Warfare" zones to balance PvE and PvP experiences…

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Entertainment

Dune: Awakening Gets Free Major Updates Every 3-4 Months

"Dune: Awakening" will receive substantial free updates every few months, including major expansions with new narrative and PvE content, alongside…

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Entertainment

Dune Awakening: Main Campaign Length Revealed

"Dune Awakening" blends survival, political intrigue, and sandworm encounters, with a 30-50 hour main campaign and a rich, player-driven endgame.…

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Entertainment

Dune: Awakening Removes Vehicle Damage in PvP, Sparking Fan Debate

Dune: Awakening removed vehicle damage in PvP to counter griefing, but players are divided as some still find ways to…

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Entertainment

Funcom Plans Major Dune: Awakening PvP Changes After Player Feedback

"Dune: Awakening" has launched successfully with positive reviews but faces endgame concerns, particularly around PvP mechanics in the deep desert…

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Entertainment

Dune: Awakening PvP Balance Issues? Funcom Investigating

Players of "Dune: Awakening" reported an unfair PvP tactic involving overpowered Ornithopters, prompting developer Funcom to prioritize a fix after…

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Entertainment

Dune: Awakening Devs to Fix Helicopter Ramming PvP Exploit

Players in "Dune: Awakening" discovered a PvP exploit involving Ornithopter aircraft, where crashing into opponents provides an unfair advantage, disrupting…

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Entertainment

Dune Awakening Thrives on PC Despite Switch 2 Hype

"Dune Awakening" has achieved nearly 100,000 concurrent players in early access, defying expectations despite competition from the Switch 2 launch.…

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