Dune: Awakening
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Funcom delays Dune Awakening’s character migration process into April
Funcom has delayed the character migration process for its survival sandbox MMORPG Dune Awakening from March to April. The studio cited the need to resolve issues hindering the player experience and further optimize server and game performance. Specific worlds impacted by the migration will be revealed before the update.
Dune Awakening just got a spicy major update, and an even spicer major discount, making it cheaper than ever before
Dune Awakening has received a significant update and a substantial discount, making it more accessible than ever. The game's continuous improvements are highlighted as a reason to try it out during this promotional period.
MMO Week in Review: Pre-seasoning Elder Scrolls Online
This week's MMO news roundup covers updates for Elder Scrolls Online, World of Warcraft's Midnight expansion, and previews for Final Fantasy XIV and Palia. The article also discusses player tendencies to rush MMORPG expansions and features opinions on various titles and industry issues, including comments from Jeff Kaplan regarding Activision Blizzard.
BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations revealed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads in nine categories
The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been revealed, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations, including Best Game. Other notable nominees for Best Game include Dispatch and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026, in London.
Full List Of 2026 BAFTA Game Awards Nominees
The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been announced, recognizing 42 games across various categories. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads with 12 nominations, followed by Dispatch with nine and Ghost of Yōtei with eight. The awards ceremony will be streamed on the BAFTA YouTube channel on April 17th, 2026.
BAFTA Games Awards 2026 Nominees Revealed with Clair Obscur Leading the Pack
BAFTA has revealed the nominees for the upcoming BAFTA Games Awards, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with numerous nominations across various categories including Artistic Achievement, Debut Game, and Best Game. Other nominated titles include Dispatch, Ghost of Yotei, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The winners will be announced on April 17th.
Dune Awakening preps a new map, server merges, and a progression boosting weekend event
Funcom is preparing to launch a new overland map called the Ruins of Tsimpo for Dune Awakening, featuring new missions for players' chosen Houses. The upcoming Chapter 3 update will also include server merges for less populated servers and a progression boosting event scheduled for this weekend.
On Sale
Steam is hosting a Women's Day Sale 2026, offering significant discounts on various games. Notable deals include 40% off Dune: Awakening, 55% off The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, and 80% off Uplink.
Dune Awakening acknowledges density and performance concerns about incoming server merges
Funcom has acknowledged player concerns regarding upcoming server merges for Dune Awakening, specifically addressing issues with server performance and player preference for lower population servers. The studio aims to improve performance before proceeding with merges, emphasizing that the goal is to ensure enough servers for organic player migration rather than forcing consolidation.
The Daily Grind: What’s the worst MMORPG you play anyway?
This opinion piece discusses the phenomenon of loving a game despite its flaws, using Dune Awakening as an example of a title that evokes mixed feelings. The author asks readers to share the "worst" MMORPG they still play, highlighting the subjective nature of enjoyment in the genre.
MMO Week in Review: The clock strikes Midnight
This week's MMO news roundup covers the early access launch of World of Warcraft: Midnight, BitCraft entering its second early access phase, and Gamigo reviving Gloria Victis. The article also touches on layoffs at Corepunk, Discord's postponed age verification rollout, and various updates and issues across numerous other MMO titles.
SGJ Podcast #506 – The Games of 2025
The SGJ Podcast crew reflects on the gaming year 2025, discussing their best and worst game choices. Notable titles mentioned include SpaceBourne 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Star Wars: Outlaws, with a three-way tie for the best space game of the year.
