Watch Dogs review: Meet the new open world game, same as the old open world game (but with hacking)

Follow:   05.30.2014  View in a Browser Watch Dogs review: Meet the new open world game, same as the old open world game (but with hacking) 05.27.2014 9:28 AM Watch Dogs is beautiful, but it doesn't do anything to change up the same core game we've seen since Grand Theft Auto III. This game is "next-gen" in the looks department only. Free game alert: The PC version of Battlefield 3 is 'On the House' for one week 05.29.2014 9:56 AM Yes, that's free as in beer, but you need to download it through EA's Origin gaming service. -ADVERTISEMENT-   TechHive Superguides Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more! Tablets on TechHive Get the latest tablet news, reviews & how-tos   The Evil Within hands-on preview: This horror game's more graphic than suspenseful 05.27.2014 10:15 AM Imagine if the movie 'Saw' had a baby with 'Resident Evil 4.' That's The Evil Within in a nutshell, based on an extensive hands-on demo. Missing pieces: Wrapping up the week's must-know gaming news 05.23.2014 2:30 PM We've fallen into a parallel universeâ€Â"Atari wants to get back into the hardware market. That story and more as we compile all the games-related news you need to know for the week of May 19. Staff Picks: Thomas Was Alone is an ode to artificial intelligence (and double jumps) 05.28.2014 2:15 PM One of the PlayStation Vita's most delightful puzzle platformers has comes to the iPad, and it translates perfectly; its music, story, and gameplay combine to make it our latest staff pick. Sony follows Microsoft into Chinese game consoles market 05.26.2014 11:11 AM China recently ended its ban on foreign-made gaming consoles, so Sony and Microsoft are hoping to reap the rewards of doing business in that country. Valve delays Steam Controller and (presumably) Steam Machines until 2015 05.28.2014 7:17 AM "Realistically, we're now looking at a release window of 2015." Wild duck-on-duck violence makes Duck Game the Ouya's new best game 05.28.2014 10:30 AM It's been a while since Ouya owners have had a reason to dust off their microconsole. This tiny game about ducks shooting each other just gave them a reason. Nintendo plans affiliate program to make YouTube dollars from fan videos 05.28.2014 11:02 AM YouTube content creators will be able to pocket some ad revenue with Nintendo's blessing. You Should Play: Wayward Souls 05.30.2014 6:30 AM With 16-bit graphics reminiscent of classic SNES-era Final Fantasy titles and a fairly intuitive set of touchscreen controls, Wayward Souls is a surprisingly fun and immensely challenging game. Why the biggest problem with Steam Machines are the Steam Machines themselves 05.30.2014 6:30 AM Valve's vision for PC gaming in the living room is inspiring indeed, but faith alone won't will make Steam Machines a success.         You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More TechHive Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2014 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107