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Dune: Awakening - 5 Things To Know

Funcom is developing an open-world survival MMO called Dune: Awakening.

The game will feature crafting, survival mechanics, and challenges like avoiding giant sandworms on Arrakis. [ more ]

GameSpot

In Dune: Awakening, You'll Fight To Survive Sandworms, Political Machinations, And Other Players

Arrakis in Dune is a deadly planet due to extreme heat, scarcity of water, and presence of sandworms.

Dune: Awakening game merges survival and MMO elements, emphasizing survival challenges and player-vs.-player gameplay. [ more ]

Polygon

The entire Dune experience spans 7 killer vinyl records

Mondo released double LP for Dune: Part 1 and triple LP Dune Sketchbook showcasing Hans Zimmer's music.

Mutant announced double LP for Dune: Part 2 with liner notes by Hans Zimmer and Denis Villeneuve. [ more ]

Polygon

Everything you need to play the Dune TTRPG is just $18 at Humble

Dune: Adventures in the Imperium TTRPG on sale for $18 at Humble

Discounts on Dune books and PlayStation 5 hardware bundle [ more ]

Polygon

Music has always been a huge part of Dune adaptations

The world of Dune is a wild one.

Polygon

The best Dune games to let you experience desert power

The world of Dune has inspired various intriguing games.

Dune board games span from 1984 to more recent collectible card games. [ more ]

VG247

Podcast

Inspired by Dune 2, what's the best game with a load of sand in it?

The Best Games Ever Podcast discusses the best games with sand elements, referencing Dune and various video games.

The podcast mentions acclaimed games like Uncharted 3, KOTOR, and Assassin's Creed Origins for effective use of desert sand. [ more ]

www.nature.com

Science

Meet the Real-life Versions of Dune's Epic Sandworms

Sandworms are central to the fictional planet Arrakis in Dune, where they excrete spice crucial to the ecosystem.

Real-life worms can grow up to several meters in length, similar to Dune's sandworms. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Artificial intelligence

Opinion | From Dune' to Decadence (and Back)

Dune novel explores themes of technology, religion, and civilization dynamics.

The story's contemporary resonance is reflected in the ways society grapples with decadence and seeks hope in technological advancements. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Music

The Bene Gesserit can kill with their voices. That's what I try to do': the musicians mining Dune for tunes

Dune has influenced popular music since its release in 1965

Artists like Iron Maiden and Grimes have been inspired by Frank Herbert's epic tale [ more ]

Mail Online

OMG science

Scientists reveal how Mars could turned into a terraformed Dune

Mars terraforming inspired by Dune

Fremen's innovative suits in Dune [ more ]

GameSpot

Books

Dune's Graphic Novel Prequel Series And Collector's Edition Adaptions Get Big Price Cuts At Amazon

Dune graphic novels and prequel series are currently on sale at Amazon.

The graphic novel adaptation of Book 3 is available for pre-order ahead of its July 16 publication date. [ more ]

GameSpot

Books

Dune Box Sets Steeply Discounted At Amazon Ahead Of Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two will cover events from the second half of Frank Herbert's original Dune novel.

Amazon is offering discounts on Dune books, including a buy one, get one 50% off promotion. [ more ]

www.news-herald.com

Film

24 movies for 2024: New Dune' Deadpool,' Ghostbusters' and more

Dune: Part Two is set to be released on March 1, featuring a star-studded cast and following the success of the first film.

A new and untitled Deadpool movie is scheduled for release on July 26, with Ryan Reynolds returning as the titular antihero. [ more ]

Inverse