Engaget Summary (2023-06-07 01PM)

Source: NYC sues Hyundai for negligence in wake of TikTok car thefts

Summary
New York City has sued Hyundai for being a public nuisance and demonstrating negligence in protecting its customers. This lawsuit comes in the wake of a viral TikTok car theft challenge.

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🚘 Over 145 million US Hyundai and Kia owners who had their cars stolen or damaged by a theft attempt will receive $200 million as part of a class action lawsuit settlement.

😟 New York City alleges Hyundai’s decision to overlook common anti-theft technology in some of its US model Kia and Hyundai vehicles was a market specific choice of sacrificing public safety for profits.

🔥 The viral TikTok car theft challenge showed how certain Hyundai vehicles could be hot-wired quickly with a simple USB cord, leading to an unprecedented 660% increase in thefts in NYC in the first four months of 2023 compared to last year.

👨‍✈️ NYC claims this has led to safety issues, reckless driving and violent altercations between thieves and vehicle owners, causing undue burden on police resources.

Source: Paradox Interactive will refund physical pre-orders for ‘Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2’

Summary
Paradox Interactive is refunding all physical pre-orders for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 which was delayed indefinitely after the company parted ways with the game’s developer, Hardsuit Labs. The publisher also plans to update the game’s editions and bonuses and will reveal more in September, including the game’s new developer and a possible launch date.

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🧛‍♀️ Paradox Interactive will refund all physical pre-orders for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 after discontinuing the previous bonus-content items.

🎮 The publisher also intends to update the game’s editions and bonuses, promising the best value to supporters who have been waiting for it since 2020.

💻 Anyone who requests a digital pre-order refund can obtain it following the website’s specific guidelines mentioned in Paradox’s FAQ.

👀 Paradox Interactive will announce the game’s new developer and more news about the title, including its possible launch date, in September.

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