PlayStation Network Adding Two-Factor Authentication
For any of you worried about your PlayStation Network account’s security, Sony has some good news for you. Two-factor authentication is now live on PSN. Two-factor authentication – called two-step verification by Sony – arrives more than four months after Sony announced they were preparing to offer it. Valve added two-step verification to Steam accounts last year; Microsoft accounts used for Xbox ...[Read More]
Battlefield 1 Open Beta Starts August 31, No End Date Specified
DICE and EA have already mentioned that Battlefield 1 will begin its open beta on August 31st. One thing that has been missing, however, has been an end date for the beta. Turns out, it wasn’t an oversight, as the official Battlefield Twitter account noted: @cameronmac21420 The Open Beta begins August 31st, but we don't have the end date just yet. Stay tuned for more Beta info soon. — Ba...[Read More]
Dues Ex: Mankind Divided Gets Greedy with Microtransactions
Say whatever you want regarding Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’s gameplay. It may be a good game, but its microtransactions system is pure shit. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided has received pretty high scores all around. Many, including those in Digital Crack, feel the game is great as-is, with great balance in the leveling system. Well, leave it to Eidos Montreal to fuck with that, as they introduced a microt...[Read More]
Indie Game Lookout for August 25, 2016
A thousand apologies for dropping this one late. I had a good excuse; it involved booze and companionship. If you were to forgive my non-gaming transgressions, I would be grateful. Once again, I delve into the indie games pool and come up with three games that twigged my curiosity. And, hey, no shoot ‘em ups this time! If you know of any great indie games that you would like me to check out, pleas...[Read More]
Battlefield 1 Premium Pass and First Expansion Detailed
EA has released details on its Premium Pass for Battlefield 1 and…well, it’s a typical EA thing. The Origin page for Battlefield 1 lists the Premium Pass at $49.99. It will include early access to all new multiplayer maps, four expansion packs, and a bunch of new dog tags, skins, and weapons. The first expansion is called “They Shall Not Pass”, and it will introduce the French army to the game. &#...[Read More]
Driver in Japan who Killed Woman Blames Pokemon Go
At around 7:25PM in Tokushima, Japan, two women were hit while crossing the street. The driver admitted he was not watching the road because he was playing Pokemon GO. One of the women, 72-year old Sachiko Nakanishi, was transported to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The second woman, 60-year old Kayoko Igawa, remains hospitalized with serious injuries. The driver, 39-year old K...[Read More]
Titanfall 2 Devs Responding to Community Feedback
Last weekend, Titanfall 2 had an open technical test on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. We at Digital Crack jumped on and put the game through its paces. The members more familiar with the original mentioned that a lot of things in the game changed for the worse, mainly the amount of time it takes to get a Titan. Respawn Entertainment, the developers of Titanfall 2, seems to have received that sam...[Read More]
Call of Duty 2 Available on Xbox Backwards Compatibility
Fans of the older Call of Duty games rejoice. Call of Duty 2 is now available on Xbox One Backwards Compatibility. Major Nelson made the announcement via Twitter: This title is based on World War II, which was the conflict of choice before Modern Warfare brought modern-day combat to the series. It was the last time Infinity Ward would make a game in the series based on WWII; Treyarch handled Call ...[Read More]
First Dark Souls III DLC Revealed, Called Ashes of Ariandel
A tweet on PlayStation’s Twitter account seems to have accidentally leaked news that Dark Souls III’s first DLC is about to drop. The tweet mentions Ashes of Ariandel as the title of the DLC. It also mentions a release date of October 25th for the PS4. The tweet has been deleted; the link leads to a Goggle Web cache of the tweet. The link on the tweet leads to a YouTube video that has been set to ...[Read More]
New Capcom Humble Bundle Includes PS3/PS4 Games for First Time
The Humble Bundle has been a staple of budget PC gaming for years. With Humble Bundle 17, Capcom has included home consoles for the first time. Originally conceived as a way to highlight independent developers while raising money for charity, the Humble Bundle introduced a novel concept. It allowed players to pay what they wanted for a bundle of games. The games were offered DRM-free, which please...[Read More]
PlayStation Now is Bringing PS3 Titles to PC
After weeks of rumors and speculation, Sony has announced that its PlayStation Now subscription service will now be available for Windows. For the first time, PC users will be able to play classics like God of War, Ratchet & Clank, and Uncharted. Word started to spread when French gaming site Gamekult leaked the move and specified August 23rd as the announcement date. The service will first be...[Read More]
Alienation Adds Weekly Challenges, New Loot
Alienation developer Housemarque has been busy with the game. The biggest post-release patch, released in July, added local co-op. Today, they released another patch that adds quite a bit more. First among the additions is Weekly Missions. These missions offer up rewards for completing them, but feature “unusual rules.” New loot has also been added, including armor with customizable co...[Read More]