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• Diablo 4 and other Blizzard games are "experiencing a DDoS attack"

  25-06-2023 18:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  A DDoS attack is making it difficult for Diablo 4 players and fans of other Blizzard games to connect online."We're currently investigating an issue affecting our authentication servers, which may result in failed or slow login attempts," Blizzard explained via notices published on its social media channels. In a subsequent tweet added two hours later, Blizzard added: "We continue to actively monitor an ongoing DDOS attack which is affecting latency/connections to our games."
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• Starfield: "There are no physical discs," says Bethesda support

  25-06-2023 18:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  Starfield will not be released on physical discs.A since-deleted tweet from a Bethesda customer support representative confirmed over the weekend that all physical editions for Starfield will "include a code for the chosen platform", further emphasizing: "there are no physical discs".  Although the tweet has been deleted, a copy of the message is still available via the online archive site, Wayback Machine.Whilst some fans are waiting for formal confirmation from Bethesda – it's possi
  
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• Fallout dev taps yet another modder from this ambitious fan project

  25-06-2023 14:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  Bethesda has once again recruited a new designer from the volunteer team developing an ambitious Fallout mod.In an announcement posted to Fallout London's Discord and social media channels, project manager "Prilladog" celebrated "PatchworkProfessor's" new position, promising that the team would be "cheering [him] on every step of the way"."I wanted to take a moment to share some exciting news with you all!" Prilladog wrote. "Our very own PatchworkProfessor has landed a fantastic opportunity as a
  
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• One of the oldest still-running MMOs is shutting down for good after 27 years

  25-06-2023 13:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Realm Online is shutting down after 27 years.Announcing the "sudden and unexpected end" on the game's official website, Realm Worlds LLC's Jaxson, Michael, and Roger revealed that the team has failed to acquire the IP rights to The Realm Online after their offer was allegedly deemed "inadequate", effectively terminating the relationship with IP holder Norseman Games, and "with it, our ability to continue to operate and develop the game". The company says it has received "little feedback
  
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