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World of Warcraft: Forever's beta is a laggy hell for some EU players (and yours truly), but there is a workaround
Players in the European Union are experiencing significant lag and disconnections during the beta test for World of Warcraft: Forever, with servers seemingly located only in the US. The issue can be resolved by using a VPN to connect through a US region, a workaround that has caused frustration among players who have already purchased beta access.
20-year-old Gunz the Duel gets Steam re-release, receives harsh criticism over network issues and suspected use of generative AI
The cult classic third-person action game Gunz the Duel has been re-released on Steam after 20 years, but its return is marred by significant technical problems and accusations of using generative AI without disclosure. Players report issues with in-game events, inconsistent gameplay mechanics, and severe network problems, leading to widespread criticism of developer Masangsoft.
PSN Is Down
Sony's PlayStation Network is currently experiencing widespread outages affecting all services, including account management, gaming, and the PlayStation Store. The issues have been ongoing for hours, preventing users from logging in and connecting to servers. The timing is particularly unfortunate for the Marvel Tokon multiplayer beta, which launched today.
Popular PlayStation 5 Feature Finally Fixed After a Month
Sony Interactive Entertainment has fixed a major PlayStation 5 feature that was broken for a month due to a PlayStation Store glitch. The 'Recently Played' section, which had been displaying incorrect data and was subsequently taken offline, has now been restored with accurate player gameplay data. The article notes that while the issue is resolved, Sony's communication regarding network problems needs improvement.
How to fix the Centipede error in Destiny 2
This guide provides troubleshooting steps for the Centipede error in Destiny 2, which is a general networking issue. Solutions include restarting network equipment, using a wired connection, ensuring an open NAT type, and flushing the PC's DNS. The article also notes that Steam downtime or Destiny 2 server maintenance can cause these errors.
