Cities: Skylines 2 “Not Enough Customers” Guide: How To Fix

Posted on by Michelle Pereira

Got a nagging issue with “Not Enough Customers” in your almost perfect utopia in Cities: Skylines 2? The game’s detailed tutorials and documentation aren’t going to be much of a help, but we’ve got you covered. This Cities: Skylines II guide will explain the underlying reasons for it, and how you can address the problem.

A returning issue from the previous game, the primary reason for the alert is because Cim customers either cannot access or are disinclined to visit the business leading to lowered profits. Fortunately, most of the same strategies from Cities: Skylines will work here as well.

In order to create the right conditions for the economic viability of commercial zones, try the following:

Ignore Demand – Cities Skylines 2 “Not Enough Customers”

Don’t rely on the demand bar to determine how much commercial you zone for–just because you can, doesn’t mean you should, or even need to zone to meet the claimed demand. It is greatly exaggerated and you’re better off zoning in small chunks using the Marquee or Paint tools, over the Fill tool. Yes, Cims do need jobs, as well as goods, but remember that a balance needs to be maintained, and that there are also industrial jobs to be filled as well.

Balance Commercial With Residential

Customers won’t spawn out of thin air. In order to even have a customer base, you first need to have a significant residential area where they can live, before they patronize your commercial businesses. Density matters, and you should try to match housing density with nearby commercial density zones. A 1:1 ratio of residential to commercial is a recipe for disaster, and you should really be aiming for a 2:1 ratio.

Cities Skylines 2 “Not Enough Customers”: Overall City Planning

Create buffer zones between residential areas and heavily commercial zones, and once again, don’t use Fill to zone vast areas with a single type of commercial zone. Instead, use Paint to create small, focused areas of commercial activity, just large enough for nearby residential zones. Keep in mind that road access is an important factor for commercial viability.

Parking Lots

This should be obvious, but street parking can often be full downtown, and if customers can’t park somewhere close to commercial destinations, they’re probably going to be disincentivized from shopping there too.

Mass Transit

Besides private transportation, customers may want to travel to commercial areas with public transportation, so be sure to make provision for transport links like taxis and buses with stops, as well. This will also reduce traffic congestion in high density areas, which is another annoyance for the average Cim.

Tax Incentives

Lowering taxes fixes everything everytime. Adjust commercial tax and absorb the hit to the city’s coffers, but allow businesses to expand and improve faster. There is a measure of granularity to adjusting commercial tax rates in the menu, allowing you to only give certain ailing businesses a break, based on your observations and needs. Perhaps it’s just a certain type of business plagued by the lack of customers?

Cut Your Losses

You could check all the boxes for viability and still have a failing business, in which case you’re better off simply removing it and moving on, perhaps even changing the zone type, or outright de-zoning it altogether.

Cities Skylines 2 “Not Enough Customers” Game Bug

Lastly, you should know that if the message is persistent despite your best efforts, it may be a bug that is currently active as of this post’s date.

That’s everything you can try to solve the “Not Enough Customers” issue in Cities: Skylines II. Check out our coverage of other games currently out now, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder & Spider-Man 2.

Call of Duty MW3 Multiplayer Maps: All Modern Warfare 3 Maps

Posted on by Samam Hasan

Wondering what multiplayer maps are coming to Call of Duty: MW3? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will be out soon to continue the reboot Modern Warfare storyline. The sequel to MW2 will bring various new gameplay improvements and features to the campaign, as well as the multiplayer and Warzone.

With the game coming soon, players may be wondering what maps will be available in Modern Warfare 3. There are a variety of maps in the game, different in size and set in different locations. So, let’s take a look at all the multiplayer maps that will be available in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

Call Of Duty MW3: All Multiplayer Maps

What multiplayer maps are coming to Call of Duty: MW3?

There will be 20 multiplayer maps in Modern Warfare 3 at launch:

6v6 Mode Maps

  • Afghan
  • Derail
  • Estate
  • Favela
  • Highrise
  • Invasion
  • Karachi
  • Quarry
  • Rundown
  • Rust
  • Scrapyard
  • Skidrow
  • Sub Base
  • Terminal
  • Underpass
  • Wasteland

All CoD MW3 Ground War and Invasion Mode Maps

  • Orlov Military Base
  • Popov Power Plant
  • Resort

War Mode Maps

  • Launch Facility

In total, there will be 16 maps for 6v6 modes, 3 maps for Ground War and Invasion modes, and a single map for the returning War mode when MW3 launches in November. This is certainly a huge number of maps that will keep players satisfied. You may notice that the 6v6 maps are the ones from the original Modern Warfare 2 released in 2009. Activision has remastered this and made them available in Modern Warfare 3. 

So far, the only new maps added to Call of Duty: MW3 seem to be the Ground War, Invasion and War Mode maps. Though there is a lack of new maps, Activision has confirmed that there will be 12 new 6v6 maps added post-launch during the Seasons. So, players can expect to play in around 32 maps.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 will be released worldwide on November 10 on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Naughty Dog Moves Development of ‘The Last of Us: Part III Remastered’ Ahead of ‘The Last of Us: Part III’

Posted on by Joe Tilleli

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Uncharted and The Last of Us developer Naughty Dog announced Thursday morning the company would prioritize development of The Last of Us: Part III Remastered before beginning work on The Last of Us: Part III. 

“With each new console generation, we welcome an influx of new players to PlayStation, and The Last of Us series is a huge part of that experience,” wrote Neil Druckmann in a press release. “Our team has brought The Last of Us: Part II to players twice and The Last of Us: Part I three times with tremendous sales figures each time. We know gamers love marginal, almost imperceivable upgrades to graphics and fidelity. This is why we are thrilled to announce The Last of Us: Part III Remastered.”

The unexpected shift in Naughty Dog’s release schedule has raised some questions, such as what this means for The Last of Us: Part III. Druckmann goes on to address these concerns.

“The team has not forgotten about The Last of Us: Part III. Though we’ve decided to shift focus toward the remaster, fans can still expect the original Part III to launch sometime after with slightly rougher edges and way fewer accessibility options than what they’ve come to appreciate in The Last of Us: Part III Remastered.”

Since the announcement, many cast members from the game have also commented on the upcoming release.

“It’s been exciting to revisit these beloved scenes we’ve yet to even record voice work and motion capture for the first time,” stated Ashley Johnson, who portrays Ellie, in an interview. “60-year-old Ellie finally meeting her demise at the hands of a bloodthirsty JJ in 8K resolution will surely bring tears to fans’ eyes just as it has yet to in the original release of The Last of Us: Part III.”

At press time, a leaked email surfaced indicating a new upcoming Naughty Dog title by the name of The Last of Us: Part III Remastered Remake.

Alan Wake 2 Crossbow Guide: Cult Stash Padlock Combination

Posted on by Billy Givens

Alan Wake 2 features various weapons to help you survive its nightmarish blend of fiction and reality, and they’re all useful in their own way. But if you’re looking to take a stealthier approach, or simply want to dish out huge damage a single shot, you’ll appreciate the Crossbow. You can find this deadly weapon while exploring the dreary forests outside of Watery, and we’ll tell you how to open the stash that contains it below.

Where to find the Crossbow in Alan Wake 2

You can find the Crossbow near a break room shack in the forests of the Watery map while making your way to Coffee World. Outside of the shack is a Cult Stash containing the weapon, but the attached padlock will block you from opening it without the proper combination.

If you’d like a hint on how to solve this one for yourself, just take a look at the crossbow bolts on the various numbers nearby and see what you can come up with. 

Cult Stash Padlock Combination

If you’d like to skip figuring out the combination for yourself, we’ve got it for you here. When you’re ready to open the stash, head over to the padlock and enter: 527.

Grab the Crossbow once you’ve opened the stash, then head over and pick up all of the bolts in the nearby number signs to give you plenty of ammo. Even better, you’ll be able to pick up bolts you use to kill your enemies throughout the game, making this one of the most efficient weapons in Alan Wake 2.

That’s all you need to know to get the crossbow in Alan Wake 2! While you’re here, check out our guide on how to get the sawed-off shotgun.

Alan Wake 2 Shotgun Guide: General Store Padlock Combination

Posted on by Billy Givens

Want to get the shotgun in Alan Wake 2? Alan Wake 2 is home to some seriously twisted nightmares, and you’ll want to have everything you can possibly get your hands on to help you fight off the evil that comes from within. One early-game gun you’ll want to be sure to pick up is the Sawed-off Shotgun, and we’ll tell you where to find it and how to open the case in which it resides. 

Where to Find the Sawed-off Shotgun

While exploring the second chapter of Saga’s story very early in the game, you’ll come across a segment where you’ll need to investigate the General Store, which can be found fairly close to the center of the forest.

As you enter the General Store, a deer will bolt out and leave you to face off against an enemy. Shoot the foe in the head, then enter the door directly behind where it spawned. In this room on the wall is a case holding the Sawed-off Shotgun.

Alan Wake 2: General Store Padlock Combination

If you interact with the case, you’ll be presented with a padlock that requires a three-number combination. You can find the combination by comparing some notes and doing a bit of math at the General Store check-out counter – or you can just skip that and enter the combination: 739.

After opening the case and obtaining the Sawed-off Shotgun in Alan Wake 2, look just below the case for an item that will expand your inventory while you’re here. Speaking of your inventory, make sure you open it and set the Sawed-off Shotgun to a quick access slot so you can swap to it on the fly in battle.

Every NBA Team’s Favorite Video Game

Posted on by Parker Johnson

The NBA season is upon us, and while many things are still to be seen, like if the Nuggets can repeat or if Shaq will come out of retirement and play for the Lakers, one thing is certain:  we’re desperate for some of that sweet, sweet NBA traffic. So we’ve spent some time talking to experts, analyzing the preseason, and wildly pontificating to bring you this list of every NBA team’s favorite video game to play in their downtime.

— by Parker Johnson and Mark Roebuck

Atlanta Hawks – Returnal/Metroid Dread/Deathloop (tie)

For some reason, these guys are all still just dwelling on stuff that came out in 2021.

Boston Celtics – Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Fire Emblem: Three Houses is one of the highest points in the series, both critically and commercially. Some folks think that the game strayed a bit too far from the mechanics players loved, but damn, that new stuff is pretty fun too.

Brooklyn Nets – NBA 2K18

Ben Simmons just likes to look back on when people thought he might be good. Poor guy.

Charlotte Hornets – Xenoblade Chronicles series

The Xenoblade games put a lot of people off due to their length, but not the Hornets. They haven’t made the playoffs in seven years, so they actually really like games with long play times, to help pass those depressing summer months.

Chicago Bulls – Michael Jordan in Chaos in the Windy City

Get over it, guys.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Rollerdrome

This game came out last year, combined sick tricks with clean shooting, and yet no one talks about it! Donovan Mitchell and the other Cavaliers can surely relate.

Dallas Mavericks – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

You might think that Tears of the Kingdom is a pretty unintuitive game for a team to play together or even watch someone play, and you’d be right. The Mavericks’ gaming time usually ends up being completely taken over by Kyrie or Luka. A lot of the other guys get pretty mad about it.

Denver Nuggets – Persona 5 Royal

The other Nuggets players have apparently overheard Jokic saying “he’s just like me fr” whenever Joker appears on screen. It’s unclear if he actually likes the gameplay or if seeing his famous nickname on the screen is enough for him.

Detroit Pistons – Fortnite

Veteran Monty Williams opted to come coach the Pistons over other vacancies, and it’s generally agreed upon that it was due to their young, coachable core. Williams was sorely disappointed upon arrival to discover “a bunch of damn kids glued to their PlayStations when I’m trying to get them to run some wind sprints.”

Golden State Warriors – Final Fantasy XVI

Final Fantasy has been a good series for so long it’s easy to lose track of just how good a run it’s on, even with some ups and downs and addition of overly weird characters along the way.

Houston Rockets – Rock Band 2

While outdated, the infectious spirit of this game cannot be denied. When he first showed up to offseason workouts, Dillon Brooks told everyone he could five-star “Go Your Own Way” on drums, and then he failed by the second chorus and somehow sprained his ankle in the process.

Indiana Pacers – MultiVersus

This game really sucks, but you have to admit there’s a couple of pretty cool characters in it.

Los Angeles Clippers – Baldur’s Gate 3

Agreed to be one of the best games of 2023, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a game from a team of veteran developers that a lot of people didn’t seem to have on their radar. Of course Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, and the rest of the Clippers would love this game.

Los Angeles Lakers – Super Mario Bros.

All the Lakers talk about is how the first Mario game created the legacy for all video games to come, and they seem to put a lot of stock into “legacy.” But come on, guys, Super Mario World and Super Mario 64 are right there.

Memphis Grizzlies – Borderlands 2

Memphis players claim that this co-op looter shooter is an incredible tool for maintaining good chemistry and communication while unwinding in between games. Sadly, Ja Morant kind of sucks the fun out of it by always calling dibs on the Gunzerker and just dual wielding the biggest guns he can find without any coherent strategy.

Miami Heat – Tunic

No one saw this game getting as far as it did in the major awards last year. And while none of us really thought it was going to win it all, it was a nice story, wasn’t it? Jimmy Butler’s face tattoo of the game’s fox character was the best bit of the off-season, and we still can’t believe he took it that far.

Milwaukee Bucks – Mortal Kombat 1

Now that Mortal Kombat has Peacemaker and Omni-Man, there’s really no excuse for it not to be the best fighting game in the world, or at least the East.

Minnesota Timberwolves – Super Mega Baseball 4

After Anthony Edwards admitted he didn’t know who Alex Rodriguez was, A-Rod’s been making them play the latest entry in the series to brush up on their baseball knowledge. Not sure why it’s the whole team’s problem, but okay A-Rod.

New Orleans Pelicans – Slay the Spire

A game with seemingly unlimited ways for players to challenge themselves, it’s perfect to keep Zion busy when he inevitably gets injured in the first quarter of the season again.

New York Knicks – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Tom Thibodeau barely lets these guys get off the basketball court, so playing Spider-Man on road trips is the only way these guys are able to actually see the city. It’s kinda sad, honestly.

Oklahoma City Thunder – XDefiant

The game’s still pretty new, and there’s been a lot of delays and issues, but a lot of people think it could be the next big thing for the genre.

Orlando Magic – Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos

I used to be pretty into these games as a kid. I’m glad someone out there is still following and supporting them.

Philadelphia 76ers – Payday 3

The whole team is really having fun with the new Payday game. Well, not James Harden. They won’t let him join their squad just yet.

Phoenix Suns – No Man’s Sky

People say this game has gotten a lot better, but it is also virtually unrecognizable from the version from a few years ago. Many say the game is better than it’s ever been, but I don’t know, I sort of preferred that earlier, scrappier version.

Portland Trail Blazers – Cities Skylines 2

The Blazers were pretty excited to play the new city-builder, but it seems that the game was unfortunately not quite ready for primetime. They’re willing to wait a few years for patches and additional development, though!

Sacramento Kings – Hi-Fi Rush

The Sacramento Kings had no expectations, and ended up nearly beating the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs. It’s no wonder a surprise drop of a gem like Hi-Fi Rush really resonated with them. The team reports that Sabonis has a hell of a time getting Just Timing bonuses, though.

San Antonio Spurs – Starfield

Could Starfield possibly live up to the impossible levels of hype? Probably not. But I think most would agree that the long, sprawling game is at the very least technically sound and will provide players with a lot of excitement over the next few months.

Toronto Raptors – It Takes Two

No disrespect, but did you know this game won Game of the Year recently? It’s a fun game to play, but not sure it really belongs on the shelf next to Elden Ring and Breath of the Wild, you know?

Utah Jazz – LittleBigPlanet2

They don’t have PS5 or anything like that in Utah yet, but the boys are having a really good time playing LBP2 at the McDonald’s up the road from practice. Here’s hoping coach doesn’t find out!

Washington Wizards – Job Simulator

With the season incoming for this team, everyone just wants to have some sort of contingency plan in place.

Call of Duty MW2 Souls Farming Guide: How to Get Souls Faster

Posted on by Samam Hasan

Want to work to get your souls Call of Duty: MW2 and Warzone have brought back the popular in-game Halloween Event- The Haunting, and players can experience the ultimate horror all across the game’s maps. One of the activities related to The Haunting event is getting Souls. Getting these can give you a lot of rewards in the game. As such, getting Souls is pretty crucial if you intend to get these rewards. So, let’s take a look at how to get Souls in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone.

How to Farm Souls in CoD MW2 & Warzone: The Haunting

You can get Souls in The Haunting event by taking out players in the multiplayer modes in MW2 as well as Warzone and DMZ. Every player you kill will drop a Soul. To keep these Souls in the multiplayer modes, you must finish the matches. In Warzone, however, it is not necessary to finish a match to keep your Soul.  Later on, you can redeem these Souls for various rewards in-game. Additionally, in Warzone and DMZ, you will have the opportunity to face otherworldly beings who will also drop Souls when you take them out. 

Unlimited Souls cannot be collected in every match as there is a limit to them. That is why you will need to be smart in choosing where to farm Souls. For example, in Shipment 24/7, Team Deathmatch and Kill Confirmed, you can get up to 12 Souls. Additionally, in Ground War and Invasion, you can get up to 16 Souls.

In the Warzone playlists, Souls also vary. For example, Lockdown Quads can give you up to 16 Souls. On the Resurgence Trios and Quads, modes can give you up to 20 souls. You can also open the lucrative orange chests to get Souls as well. In the DMZ mode, you will also uncover and face certain monstrous entities across the Al-Mazrah map. Taking them out will also grant you Souls. 

How to Get Souls Faster in Call of Duty MW2

How to get souls faster in Call of Duty MW2.

The fastest way to farm Souls is through multiplayer modes like Shipment 24/7, Team Deathmatch and Kill Confirmed. These can get you up to 12 Souls, and what’s great about this is these are short, especially Shipment 24/7. To not get bored, you can alternate between these to make the game more enjoyable. You can also do the other multiplayer modes as well as the Warzone playlists, but the mentioned modes are generally the fastest ways to get Souls in the game. After getting Souls, you can redeem these for various rewards, like stickers, charms, blueprints, and tokens.

So, that is everything you need to know about how to get souls faster in Call of Duty MW2 and Warzone’s The Haunting event.

‘Oppenheimer’ Streaming Version to Include On-Screen Guide for Not Disturbing Your Neighbors

Posted on by Kevin Podas

HOLLYWOOD — The upcoming home video and streaming versions of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer are reportedly set to include on-screen instructions for lowering the volume at certain points of the movie so as not to disturb viewers’ neighbors or roommates.

“Oppenheimer was a definitive theater-going experience which included state of the art sound design that really let audiences feel the impact,” said Universal Pictures president Peter Cramer. “We understand, however, that many fans of the movie are confined to living in apartment complexes or with roommates. So with that being said, intrusive instructions will appear on-screen which will let viewers know that they have to scramble to find the remote and turn the volume down quickly.”

Director Christopher Nolan was reportedly not happy with the studio’s decision.

“I don’t like it. Not one bit,” explained Nolan. “I worked directly with the sound design team on this film, as I tend to do, and I fully intended for this movie to absolutely piss off people’s neighbors and roommates to the point where they might even receive a noise complaint from their landlord. Otherwise, they might not feel the historical impact of moments like the Dr. Oppenheimer sex scene.”

Film collectors were split on the decision, but ultimately it was deemed appreciated by many.

“Yo, this is perfect for someone like me, who has two roommates and lives above a family,” explained film fan Walker MacDonald. “I love seeing movies in the theater, but I’ve also got a massive shelf of blu-rays to watch at home. And these movies are not mixed for the home-viewing experience– I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to adjust the volume or else Derek will come knocking on my door immediately. Fucking Derek, man.”

At press time, producers of the movie Barbie also decided to do the same thing by letting audiences know when to mute the audio during the Lizzo segments.

Spider-Man 2 Post-Credits Scene Explained: Who’s That Guy in the Red & Black Mask?

Posted on by Parker Johnson

Hey, Hard Drive fans! It’s now been a week since the release of Spider-Man 2, and you know what that means! Both the people who have a job to play video games or are in the unemployment line have beaten the game, which means it’s time to plaster your timeline about the game’s post-credits scene.

There’s a lot of things to dissect in the latest Marvel video game adventure. But, a lot of things leave more questions than answers. For example, how does Kraven get his groceries? He obviously ignores every establishment’s “no shirt, no shoes, no service” rule, so he must not get them himself. Why is Miles so stressed over a college essay? Doesn’t he know that no one reads that shit? But, we know, there’s one question that everyone has.

Who is in the Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Post-Credits Scene?

In an obscure pick for an after-credits appearance, that guy in the red & black mask in the post-credits scene is Spider-Man! And, in an even bigger shock, that’s one of the people you’ve been playing as the whole game! What a twist!

It’s easy to see how players missed this. The guy never faces you while you’re playing the game, so seeing his mask face you for the first time was probably a shock. 

Now, for the big question you have: what does this mean for a sequel to Spider-Man 2? Spider-Man 3 seems like a foregone conclusion at this point, sure. But with the last game, there was a spinoff for the new Spider-person introduced, Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Perhaps we could get a spinoff for this Spider-Man to learn more about him. Spider-Man: Peter Parker, anyone?

That’s all you need to know about the Spider-Man 2 post-credits scene! Keep your eyes on Hard Drive for even more hard-hitting analysis on all the games to come in the future!

New Game Probably Pretty Fun for Someone Who Didn’t Watch 17 Pre-launch Trailers

Posted on by Kevin Podas

CLEVELAND — After the release of a highly-anticipated game, area gamer Brandon Kinz felt that the experience was probably more fun for someone who didn’t watch numerous coverage and trailers prior to its release.

“It’s fun, but it’s kinda ‘been there, done that,’ you know?” explained Kinz. “Sure, it’s everything I could’ve wanted, honestly, but I watched all of the developer interviews, trailers, and cutscene previews I could find online beforehand. I was just excited, okay?”

Other gamers were not so thrilled with the experience.

“I basically got 80% of this for free online beforehand,” explained gamer Zack Dealey. “Sure the game is awesome, just as it appeared to be, and it’s real fun once I actually got my hands on it, but I can’t help but feel a little bit of buyers’ remorse. Does GameStop take ‘I saw too many trailers’ as an excuse for a full buy-back refund?”

Producers of the game took note of the response following its release.

“We hear you loud and clear,” explained an apology posted on twitter by director Stephen Aldridge. “We wanted you to buy our game, but hey, maybe we showed you a little too much. From now on, we will simply be revealing the logos for our upcoming titles, without even a plot synopsis or release date. It will be out when it’s out, and you will be wowed.”

At press time, fans who opted to watch full playthrough streams of the game also wanted their twitch subscription money back.