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

Bill would prohibit FCC from reclassifying broadband as utility

Follow:   05.30.2014  View in a Browser Bill would prohibit FCC from reclassifying broadband as utility 05.29.2014 5:17 PM GOP Representative Bob Latta's legislation would limit the FCC's authority in its current net neutrality proceeding. EBay flaw could be used to hijack accounts, researcher says 05.27.2014 9:50 AM The auction site hasn't patched the flaw after four days, so the researcher decided to go public -ADVERTISEMENT-   PCWorld Superguides Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more! Laptops on PCWorld Our award-winning editors keep you up to date   TrueCrypt now encouraging users to use Microsoft's Bitlocker 05.28.2014 5:47 PM The TrueCrypt Web page is now encouraging users to instead encrypt files using Microsoft's Bitlocker technology, because of apparent security issues. Is TrueCrypt dead? Microsoft announces Windows 8.1 with Bing for low-cost devices 05.23.2014 1:29 PM It's like Windows 8.1, but with Bing as the default search engine in Internet Explorer. So, uh, it's like Windows 8.1? Google concedes in diversity data that employees mainly male and white 05.28.2014 11:50 PM Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has requested tech companies to reveal the data Rumors point to September 3rd launch for Galaxy Note 4 05.26.2014 2:36 PM The rumored Galaxy Note 4 launch comes almost exactly a year after Samsung introduced the Note III. Apple asks US court to order Samsung to remove infringing features 05.26.2014 1:35 AM Apple also wants the court to review a jury order and hike damages Samsung's new 1TB SSD is based on latest 3D technology 05.29.2014 8:37 AM Samsung has also released 128GB, 256GB and 512GB SSDs based on new V-NAND technology Toshiba announces first tablets to run Windows 8.1 with Bing 05.27.2014 8:00 AM The 8-inch Encore 2 is priced at $199; 10-inch model priced at $269 10 indispensable iPhone apps for Windows users 05.28.2014 6:00 AM Office Mobile (of course), OneNote, Skype, Yammer and more have iPhone apps that can help you keep working as you move from PC to iPhone and back again. 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. Apple officially acquires Beats for $3 billion 05.28.2014 4:58 PM After much discussion and many theories, Apple has officially plunked down $3 billion to buy Beats Music and Beats Electronics.       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2014 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107