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Why We Built Crayons N Controllers, and Who We're Building It For

A veteran-run gaming community open to everyone. Here's what we're building at CNC, why it matters, and why the best conversations sometimes happen with a headset on.

Sep 1, 2026Read →

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Battlefield 6 Free Trial: Every Map and Mode Free Until October 19, and When It Ends

The Battlefield 6 free trial unlocks every map and mode, Season 5 included, on Steam and PlayStation. Here are the exact cutoff times and the fine print.

Battlefield 6Oct 21, 2026Read →

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Dune Awakening Patch 1.5.15.0 Is Live: Ancient Way Nerf, Scout Ornithopter Buff, Powerpack Cap

Dune Awakening patch 1.5.15.0 is live on all platforms. The Ancient Way slows down, rocket pod scouts speed up, Mk5 Powerpacks get rationed, and one test server line about BattlEye is missing.

Dune: AwakeningOct 21, 2026Read →

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Battlefield 6 Update 2.1.1.0 Patch Notes: Anti-Air Bites Back as Scout Helis Get Cut

Season 5 brought Vegas, but Update 2.1.1.0 brought the real shake-up: deadlier anti-air, weaker helicopter rockets, less controller recoil help and faster REDSEC plating.

Battlefield 6Oct 20, 2026Read →

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Wardogs Season 2 Patch Notes: Big Calibre Nerfs, Weaker Armor, a Cheap T-72 and Rain

Wardogs Season 2 is live, and the patch notes cut calibre damage, weaken armor, speed up leveling by up to 55% and add a $16,000 T-72B3. Here is what changes your next match.

WardogsOct 19, 2026Read →

The armory

Every game has a squad

Each game gets a lead, a Discord channel and a standing night. If yours is missing, start it.

All games

MMO

Diablo IV

Lead: CNC | CaliforniaHeat80
Night: Tue + Sat
Plays on: PC, XBOX, PS5

25 membersOpen portal →

Survival

Dune: Awakening

Lead: CNC | TehJackal
Plays on: PC, XBOX, PS5

12 membersOpen portal →

Shooter

Wardogs

Plays on: PC

9 membersOpen portal →

Shooter

Battlefield 6

Lead: CNC | TehJackal
Plays on: Cross-play

10 membersOpen portal →

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