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‘Battlefield 2042’ Cross-Play Won’t Be Cross-Generation
Battlefield 2042 has confirmed that its cross-play feature will be split between console generations. In a new blog post answering some of the most frequently asked questions from fans of the franchise, EA and Dice revealed that cross-play for the game will only function across same-generation consoles, meaning those with the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and PC will be able to match up against each other, while those still on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be restricted to their own cross-play ecosystem. While EA didn’t provide specific reasoning in the article about the split, it’s most likely because previous-gen consoles will have lobbies restricted to 64 players, while the modern generation will all be able to run 128-player matches. However, there will be cross-progression, so yo...
Special Pikachu Cards Revealed in Celebration of Pokémon TCG’s 25th Anniversary
The Pokémon Company has revealed a special set of Pikachu cards in celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary. The Pokémon TCGs are reminding fans that there can never be too many Pikachu. The trading cards feature the famous electric mouse mascot in an array of never-before-seen designs. Seven Pikachu cards are officially part of the 25th Anniversary Collection. Three of those cards are updated versions of older cards, however, they feature updated art and abilities. Amongst those are the Surfing Pikachu, Flying Pikachu and a new remixed version of the first-ever Mitsuhiro Arita-drawn Pikachu card. The other four are set to be part of the latest V-Union package where all four cards combine would reveal an image that features an amalgamation of all the different types of Pikachus over t...
Swedish House Mafia Returns With First Single in Almost Nine Years: “It Gets Better”
Swedish House Mafia have returned to release their first single in almost nine years, titled “It Gets Better.” The new track lands after a slew of cryptic billboards featuring the group’s discrete three-dot iconography popped up in major cities, including New York City and Stockholm, sending the Swedish House Mafia fandom into an instant frenzy surrounding their long-awaited reunion. The electronic supergroup — comprised of Nordic producers Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell and Steve Angello — have not released music since September 2012’s Until Now LP. Following the conclusion of their One Last Tour in 2013, the trio temporarily disbanded, before reuniting for a one-time performance at Miami’s Ultra Music Festival in 2018. Appearing on the cover of Billboard in tandem with th...
Kremlin Papers Seemingly Point To Putin Plot To Land Donald Trump In White House
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bloomberg / Getty The Kremlin, best known as the seat of the governing body of Russia, has famously kept its secrets away from the public with vault-like efficiency. However, leaked papers are suggesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin endorsed a plot to place former President Donald Trump in the White House in 2016. The Guardian reports that the Kremlin documents appear to show that Putin authorized a top-secret spy operation to push Trump ahead in the 2016 presidential election during a closed session of Russian’s national security council. The meeting took place on January 22, 2016, well ahead of the November elections, and was attended by a gathering of Putin’s top intelligence leaders and senior staffers. In the meeting, Trump was referred to a...
Politics As Usual: Damon Dash Claims Jay-Z Stole ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Streaming Rights
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Damon Dash and Jay-Z’s feud enters the legal arena once again, with the classic album Reasonable Doubt as the focus. Late on Tuesday (July 13), the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records filed a summons in the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City alleging that Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z for transferring the streaming rights of the Reasonable Doubt album to a company called S. Carter Enterprises LLC without proper authorization. Jay-Z is listed as the sole owner of the company. According to the filing, Dash is seeking at least $1 million in damages. Alex Spiro, the lawyer representing Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella Records, declined to comment when contacted about the new summons. The summons is only one page, and more details to the al...
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Fivio Foreign Is Now A Free Man, Puts In Bid To Perform At HOT97 Summer Jam [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Fivio Foreign is now a free man after being locked up for several months. He has only been out a couple of days and is already aiming to perform at the iconic HOT97 Summer Jam. As spotted on Complex the Brooklyn native has been released from jail. Back in April he was booked on weapons charges. According to police documentation the incident stemmed from a visit to a Citibank location in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Apparently the Drill rapper left his Mercedes-Benz running while in a no parking zone which caught the attention of nearby law enforcement. The badges approached him and requested his driver’s license but he ignored the requested and asked if they were giving him a ticket. Fivio continued to walk away which led to a chas...
Kerby Jean-Raymond & Reebok Premiere ‘CrateMaster’ Short Film
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Reebok / Reebok Kerby Jean-Raymond is paying it forward. The renowned designer and Pyer Moss founder maintains a gig as the Vice President of Creative Direction for Reebok and along with the brand premiered a short film called CrateMaster that portrays the creativity and hustle of basketball-playing youth in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Source: Reebok / Reebok Directed by Jean-Raymond, the film cast locals to tell the story of an inner-basketball tournament and the excitement and drama as it’s all set to go down in one day. Of course, the prize being a pair of Allen Iverson signature kicks for winning said tournament exponentially ups the ante. “For inner city areas like Brooklyn, where this particular story is told, access to play is a big issue – you have so ...
VIDEO: Eva Diamond – Oh Lord
Check out this brand-new video coming from Eva Diamond – Oh Lord. Nigerian gospel music rising sensation, Eva Diamond premieres the official music video to her single “Oh Lord”. It’s a brand-new single as well which she uses to magnify the awesomeness of God over her life and adds to her growing discography. This song is also coming to mark her birthday and she appreciates God for a new year. Very passionate about music and the gospel, Eva wouldn’t let her marriage stand in the way of her doing music full-time and managing her home to the latter. In times like this when the world seems to be ripping apart, there’s only one place we have to run to and that’s the secret place of the most High where his shadow will preserve us. Watch and enjoy Eva Diamond – Oh Lord video below. [emb...
VIDEO: Rema – Why
Check out this brand-new music video coming from Rema – Why. Sensational Nigerian singer, Rema premieres the official music video for his single “Why”. The single was released 2 years ago and has been subject to much anticipation from fans after it was released. The singer finally shares it this summer and it’s lit just like we thought. This single revolves around the team of love and heart breaks as Rema pours out his heart after being rejected by a certain lady. It takes after a western pop genre and you need to enjoy this adaptation from the singer. The video was shot in the United States during the lockdown and was directed by Kaunda Caleb off the staples of Omah Lay Productions. Watch and enjoy Rema – Why video below. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are look...
Reekado Banks – Raise Your Hands ft Teni
Check out this brand-new song coming from Reekado Banks – Raise Your Hands ft Teni. Sensational singer, Reekado Banks is out with another tune this summer which he tags “Raise Your Hands” featuring Teni. After releasing his last hit single in “Chargie” featuring Teejay and Lord Afrixana, he returns again with this one alongside Teni. Teni brought her sensational vibes here and with her endearing vocals to match that of Reeky’s sonorous delivery, there couldn’t have been a better combo. It’s a tune that talks about education, freedom and a liberal society for all including children. This tune received production from number one producer himself, Pheelz who recently dropped an EP where he asked us to hear him out. Reekado Banks is not slowing down anytime soon and if you are grinding on Char...
Yemi Alade Announces “Empress” Album U.S Tour
Self-acclaimed African music queen, Yemi Alade has announced that she will be touring the U.S with her latest album. The queen shared the announcement via her Instagram handle displaying the some details of her United States “Empress” album tour. According to her, the tickets will be available online from tomorrow Friday, 16th for everyone to book. The Empress album was her 5th studio album since she entered into the Nigerian music space and she outdid herself on that music project. The album was released in 2020 and featured the likes of Patoranking and Rudeboy. Some of the cities she will be touring include; Las Vegas, North Adams, Los Angeles, Washington DC, New York, Toronto, Montreal, and Berkeley. She also revealed the dates she will be touring the cities. See her post belo...
Steven Spielberg Expands Cast for Upcoming Netflix Movie Based on His Childhood
Earlier this year, Steven Spielberg unveiled plans to produce a semi-autobiographical movie “loosely based on his childhood,” likely set to land on Netflix in 2022. In a casting announcement for the untitled film on Thursday, Amblin Partners, Spielberg’s production company named after his 1968 short film, disclosed that three young actors will take on the roles of “high school classmates of the young, aspiring filmmaker at the center of the story.” Chloe East (HBO Max‘s Generation), Oakes Fegley (The Goldfinch and Wonderstruck) and Isabelle Kusman, who will make her feature film debut in an untitled Paul Thomas Anderson-directed film this year, have been confirmed to play Spielberg’s childhood friends. They join a cast that includes Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Julia Butt...
