Watch Dogs 2 comes alive as San Francisco light-rail hack forces free rides

It’s just like in that game, Watch Dogs 2! San Francisco’s Municipal Transportation Agency is still investigating a hack that forced Muni Metro ticketing machines to be taken offline Friday evening and all day Saturday after the message “You Hacked, ALL Data Encrypted” hit Muni agents’ computer screens. Transportation was not interrupted, though riders got free rides — just on the Metro, which is only a portion of San Francisco’s already-insufficient public transit system — for the duration while the SFMTA kept its computers down as a precaution....

August 2, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Brian White

We might learn more about Arkham Knight at The Game Awards 2014

And that’d be A-Okay with everyone Rocksteady’s conclusion to theArkhamtrilogy will happen a bit later than everyone expected, and as such, there’s still more to learn about the game. That’s no big surprise; we’re still discoveringeaster eggs inArkham Citymore than three years after the game came out. At E3, we found out ’s involvementinArkham Knight, and he pops up again at the end of this trailer for the The Video Game Awards 2014 which takes place on December 5....

August 2, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Connor Nunez

What’s your guess on who the last DLC fighter for Smash Ultimate is?

One last time for wild speculation In less than 24 hours, we’ll know who the final downloadable addition to theSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateroster is. The absolutely massive platform fighter will have its last fighter revealed on Oct. 5, but before then, let’s take the chance to take a few more shots at who will make it in. The stream goes live on Oct. 5 at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Bradley Mitchell

When will Jane Doe release in Zenless Zone Zero?

The new Agent, Jane Doe, has made her grand entrance to theZZZworld, tying into the Undercover R&B episode. But if you look at the current banners, you’ll notice that she’s nowhere to be found despite her appearing inVersion 1.1’s patch notes. We’re here to explain when Jane Doe comes out inZenless Zone Zeroand provide more insight into her robust abilities. Zenless Zone Zero Jane Doe release date Based on the banner schedule and the Version 1....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Mary Thompson

Where to find all Polaroids in Chapter 4 of Life is Strange: Double Exposure

The action really amps up in Chapter 4 of Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and it’s easy to get distracted by the rapidly developing story, but you’ll still need to be on the lookout for collectible Polaroids in each scene. There are a total of four Polaroids to be discovered and collected throughout Chapter 4 ofDouble Exposure, and each of them is accompanied by an audio clip of the moment in which it was taken....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 688 words · Janice Schwartz

Xbox Series X/S hardware shortages will likely continue into early 2021

Supply to be cranked up over the coming months Last fortnight’s launch of Microsoft’sXbox Series Xand Xbox Series S hardware left many customers with bated breath, eager to see whetherthe frenzied pre-order periodhad resulted in them receiving their shiny new console come launch day. Since then, many hoping to get their hands on the next-gen platform have been left wanting, a want that will seemingly continue throughout the winter. Speaking at the Jefferies Interactive Entertainment Virtual Conference last week, Xbox Chief Financial Officer Tim Stuart openly admitted that the sought-after hardware was in short supply, and that this is likely to be the case pushing into 2021, with supply only meeting demand around April, pushing into early summer....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Mr. Adam Dougherty

Yakuza Restoration looks incredible

But not playable at TGS 🙁 Look at the beautiful screenshots in our gallery of newly announced gameYakuza Restoration,known here asRyugagotku Ishin. Announced here at TGS, the game is coming to PS3, Vita, and PS4. You can bet the shiny ones are from the PS4. Wow. They look fantastic. Our hero is back in time, taking on the roles of historical figures. Sakamoto Ryoma and Hajime Saito. This means badass costumes, lots of sword play (though guns still play a role), and some really lovely set pieces....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 252 words · Kayla Watkins

You can now get every Heroes of Newerth hero for free

As of today, all of the currently released heroes inHeroes of Newerthwill be free for everyone. If you’ve ever played a free-to-play game — especially one that’s a multiplayer online battle arena — you’re able to likely sympathize with players who feel frustrated by characters or classes that are currency restricted, even if they are set up on a rotation. “We agree with the community thatHoNis best played with a full hero pool available to all players and that both the new and the longtime, dedicated players alike can benefit from the change,” reads the announcement post from S2 Games....

August 2, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · David Colon

$1000 will get you a functional Patriot gun from Metal Gear Solid

Must be a Boss to buy There’s an upcoming custom videogame replica that’s sure to pique the interest ofMetal Gear Solidfans and gun enthusiasts alike. Snake Hound Machine, manufacturer of unique weaponry, is creating the Patriot fromMetal Gear Solid. The Patriot is an assault rifle that’s appeared inMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater,Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, andMetal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Snake Hound Machine’s run will be limited to only seven, and they’re selling for $998....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Diana Jenkins

10 MTG cards with the most baffling artwork

Over the years,Magic The Gatheringhas had various joke sets featuring hilarious artwork. Those are marvelous, but this isn’t about them — it’s just not as fun when it’s intentional. This is not about cards whose artists sneaked in actually harmful depictions ofproblematic elements, either. This is about cards with inexplicably hilarious artwork that somehow bypassed all supervision and got printed to the absolute bafflement of millions of fans. Some would say the cards below have bad artwork....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1117 words · Melissa Patterson

All Magic: The Gathering sets in 2024: MTG 2024 release schedule and sets explained

There’s never been a better time forMagic: The Gatheringplayers who can’t get enough of collecting cards. The game’s 2024 schedule is so packed with releases that only the most dedicated fans have any hope of keeping up. Whether you like to play Modern, Standard, Commander, or even Pioneer, there’s going to be something for everyone this years, which is whyit’s such a good time to get intoMagic. That said, unless you want to dump your life savings into cards, it’s best to know what you’re getting into before you start buying boosters....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 663 words · Michelle Morse

All voice actors in Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and where you know them from

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an adventurous turn-based RPG, features a star-studded cast of talented voice actors. Despite their distinct performances, identifying who’s behind each character may prove tricky. Here’s a closer look at the confirmed voice actors and where you might recognize them from. All confirmed voice actors in Clair Obsur Expedition 33 TheClair Obsur: Expedition 33Cast Reveal trailerconfirmed nine actors and actresses. Let’s break down all of them: The Daredevil himself, Charlie Cox, steps into the role of the brilliant engineer Gustave....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Chad Sanders

Amazon cancels Lord of the Rings MMO after dispute with Tencent-acquired partner

You no longer have my sword, nor my axe Amazon Game Studios’ ambitious MMO set withintheLord of the Ringsuniversehas hit the bricks, following failed negotiations between Amazon and its development partner’s new owner, Tencent. According toa new report from Bloomberg, the project was a joint development between Amazon Game Studios and holding company Leyou Technologies. The latter company was acquired by Chinese conglomerate Tencent in 2020, forcing new contract negotiations. But it seems that Amazon and Tencent failed to find common ground on the new terms, which has led to Amazon canning theLOTRproject altogether....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Stacy Clarke