Buying a video game can be a risky thing. What if you don't like it? What if it's not how you imagined it would be? You're often out of luck. But what if you could try a game before you buy it? For five games this weekend, you can. These worthy games are free to play this weekend across various platforms. Better yet, if you choose to buy the full games, you can get them on sale. Here are the games you can play this weekend without spending a nickel.Call of Duty: WWII -- (PC)The latest installment in this premier FPS franchise has sold plenty of copies, but that doesn't mean everyone has tried it. If you've yet to pull the trigger on Call of Duty: WWII, Activision would like to give you a chance to change your mind. This weekend, PC gamers can try out the game's multiplayer mode for free on Steam. The full game is also on sale for $39 all weekend long.From our 9/10 Call of Duty: WWII review: "As one of the most comprehensive and filler-free Call of Dutys in recent memory, Call of Duty: … [Read more...] about Five Games To Play For Free This Weekend
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Does North Korea have internet and smartphones? An inside look at the wacky tech in Kim Jong-un’s hermit kingdom
NORTH KOREA'S isolationism from the rest of the world has forced it to develop some barmy technology of its own. People in the hermit kingdom don't have access to the perks that come with capitalism, like shiny iPhones and social media. In their place, the country's repressive government has created heavily-censored Facebook clones, mediocre Android tablets, and a locked-down Internet that would drive most westerners crazy. Kim Jong-un just admitted that his nation's crumbling public services are too embarrassing to show to visiting leaders, amid thawing ties with its neighbour South Korea and evergreen adversary the US, and the same goes for its tech. This is what digital life in North Korea looks like. A tale of two Internets North Korea boasts two versions of the world wide web: an exclusive, restriction-free model for high-ranking government officials and people in select industries, and a threadbare alternative for everyone else. The latter is heavily curated, with some estimates … [Read more...] about Does North Korea have internet and smartphones? An inside look at the wacky tech in Kim Jong-un’s hermit kingdom
Play The Elder Scrolls Online for Free All Week Long
This week, Bethesda Softworks has announced that its MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online has reached over ten million players. According to the press release, to celebrate this huge milestone, the developer will be hosting numerous events and promotions for the title. The biggest of these include a full Free Play Week for the title on Mac, PC, and PS4 (for console owners with an active PlayStation Plus Membership). It’ll run from November 30th through December 6th, and during that time players will be able to participate in a large number of quests and dungeons offered in the full game. Unfortunately, the free play week will not include the Morrowind expansion that released earlier this year. Here’s a rundown of what free trial players will have access to: A Massive Open World of Adventure: Access to the full The Elder Scrolls Online base game (not including ESO: Morrowind). Go wherever you want with whoever you want for hundreds of hours in the massive open world. 500 Free … [Read more...] about Play The Elder Scrolls Online for Free All Week Long
Get Far Cry 5 Free On PC When You Buy An AMD GPU
AMD has announced a new promotion around Far Cry 5 where you can get the open-world action game for free on PC when you buy a new GPU. Starting today, everyone who picks up one of AMD's select pre-built systems with Radeon RX Vega 64, Radeon RX Vega 56, or Radeon RX 580 graphics cards will receive a free copy of the upcoming game.After buying one of the supported systems, you'll receive a code for Far Cry 5 that you can redeem on Uplay. You must visit www.amdrewards.com to redeem this code. Of course, the game will not unlock until launch March 27.The full terms and conditions, which you can see here [PDF], reveal that the promotion ends on May 20 or when AMD's allotment of codes runs through. The promotion is available in markets around the world at brick-and-mortar retailers and online stores.AMD also noted in its news release that Far Cry 5 takes advantage of a number of features specific to Radeon RX Vega cards, including "rapid packed math," "shader instrinsics," and FreeSync … [Read more...] about Get Far Cry 5 Free On PC When You Buy An AMD GPU
The 10 best free games to play on PS4
Money, as we all know, can’t buy you happiness. So by the same logic, a lot of fun things must be free. And lo and behold, they are! And we’re not talking about the obvious, weak-ass options here, like sunsets, love, or the sound of children’s laughter. No, we’re hitting the good stuff. Video games. Free games have come a long way since the old days of mindless XP clicking and endless pay-to-win options. Now you’ll find the full spectrum of gaming experience, from full-bodied action-shooters, to RPGs, to narrative adventures, to competitive fighting games, just begging you to make them part of your life in exchange for exactly zero money. So read on, and we’ll break down the best PS4 games you can get started on right now, with not a single thought for your wallet. Some of them are even PS4 exclusives... Fortnite Battle Royale Probably the hottest, free multiplayer game right now, and for good reason. Taking Player … [Read more...] about The 10 best free games to play on PS4