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The Duskbloods Closed Network Test session ends early after connection & login issues
FromSoftware was forced to end the first Closed Network Test session for The Duskbloods early due to widespread connection and login issues. The company apologized for the inconvenience and stated that a new schedule for the network test will be announced at a later date after server improvements are made.
Lord of the Rings Online will sunset its current legendary servers, Angmar and Mordor, in 2027
Standing Stone Games has announced that the legendary servers for Lord of the Rings Online, Angmar and Mordor, will be sunsetting in early 2027. The final update for these servers is expected in January 2027, with free character transfers to production servers beginning at that time and continuing through March 30, 2027. This marks the end of these specific server types, though it may signal the potential introduction of new legendary servers in the future.
How to Find Any Minecraft Biome Easily
This guide discusses the challenges of running a long-term Minecraft multiplayer server, from local hosting issues and performance degradation with mods to the complexities of building dedicated server PCs. It emphasizes that stability and consistent uptime are more crucial for player retention than advanced features or technical specifications.
Dune: Awakening Update 1.4 and Water Wars DLC Available Now
Funcom has released Update 1.4 for Dune: Awakening, introducing new locations, endgame missions, and the first version of self-hosted servers. The update also coincides with the launch of The Water Wars DLC, which adds cosmetic items. The game is currently on sale for 40% off on Steam.
As it celebrates its 5th birthday, New Day RP might be GTA roleplay's most accessible server—proving the scene doesn’t need to be intimidating to be rewarding
New Day RP, a Grand Theft Auto roleplaying server, is celebrating its fifth anniversary and outlining plans for 2026. The server is praised for its accessibility and rewarding community events, offering a refreshing simplicity compared to more complex RP servers. Future plans include governance system tweaks, backend improvements, and recruitment for Parks and Recreation roles.
GTA 5 Broke... So I Ended Up Alone in a FiveM Server 😂
The author encountered a bug preventing access to Grand Theft Auto V's official online servers, leading them to explore a FiveM roleplaying server called Astro RP. Despite initial issues with non-functional jobs and unclear mechanics, they managed to catch and attempt to sell a fish, highlighting a peculiar and unexpected solo experience.
Dune: Awakening is finally making Deep Desert and shipwreck PvP fully optional
Funcom is making PvP optional in Dune: Awakening, disabling all PvP zones in Hagga Basin and introducing separate PvP and PvE instances for endgame players. This change comes after feedback indicated a strong preference for PvE content. The game will also introduce self-hosted servers for players to customize their game experience.
Starcrafty strategy game Stormgate is about to lose its multiplayer modes, due to an AI company buying up Frost Giant's server provider
Frost Giant Studios announced that Stormgate's multiplayer modes will go offline at the end of April due to its server provider, Hathora, being acquired by an AI company. The new owner, Fireworks AI, plans to discontinue Hathora's game server services to focus on AI inference. Frost Giant hopes to restore online play in a future patch after finding a new partner.
Introducing Amazon GameLift Servers DDoS Protection
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced Amazon GameLift Servers DDoS Protection, a new feature designed to safeguard game servers hosted on Amazon GameLift Servers from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. This always-on, UDP-based protection is available at no additional cost to customers and aims to prevent disruptions to gameplay without adding significant latency.