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HHW Gaming: Razer Announces It’s On-Going Collaboration With Marvel Will Continue
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Razer / Razer x Marvel Hey true believers, if you wanted more Marvel-themed Xbox controllers from Razer, we have some good news. On Monday (May.2), Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, announced that its collaboration with Marvel would continue. While not getting into details about what other Marvel properties are coming, gamers can look forward to more limited-edition gaming peripherals like The Falcon and the Winter Soldier-themed Xbox controller paired with a charging stand from Razer. Razer also revealed more Star Wars-themed gaming accessories like The Mandalorian and Boba Fett “will span across multiple IP with many more still to come,” hinting at a possible announcement coming this May the 4th. Razer will also be expanding its cons...
Square Enix Sells Three Western Studios and Titles Such As ‘Tomb Raider,’ ‘Deus Ex’
Square Enix has sold three of its major Western game studios — the U.S.-based Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal and Square Enix Montreal— to Swedish gaming group Embracer. The deal encompasses the intellectual property rights to its game franchises, such as Tomb Raider, Deus Ex and Thief and Legacy of Kain. It also includes the rights to “more than 50 back-catalog games.” Embracer’s purchase of the three studios amounts to $300 million USD “on a cash and debt free basis, to be paid in full at closing.” The acquisition includes 1,100 employees across the three studios and eight global locations. The giant gaming group currently owns more than 100 studios and has reportedly spent more than $8 billion USD making over 60 acquisitions since 2020, according to The Guardian. ”Embracer is the ...
‘Nintendo Switch Sports’ Officially Launches as a ‘Wii Sports’ Sequel
The sequel to the popular family-friendly Wii Sports series, Nintendo Switch Sports, was officially released over the weekend exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. The new title will bring black classic party games such as tennis, bowling, golf, soccer, volleyball, badminton, and chambara (sword-fighting) with a free update this fall adding golf to the sporting mix. Like its predecessor, which was introduced with the Wii console in 2006, players use intuitive motion controls on the Joy-Con to play mini-games based on real competitive sports. In addition to being able to play with friends and family in the living room, Nintendo also offers ranked online leagues, in which competitors can strive to reach the top of the Pro League in every sport. Nintendo Switch Sports is now available on the N...
1994’s ‘Ridge Racers 2’ May Be Rebooted for PlayStation 5
Ridge Racer, a racing video game series first released in 1993, may soon be making its return on PlayStation 5. While the inaugural game was designed for Namco System 22 hardware, it was adapted for the PlayStation a few years later. As Sony plans to bring older titles — including games dating back to the PS1, PS2 and PlayStation Portable — to the PS5, it appears that Ridge Racers 2 will receive a relaunch. An update to the original version of the game, Ridge Racers 2 was made for arcade systems and introduced a multiplayer mode and features such as rear-view mirrors. PlayStation now hosts an official URL with cover art for Ridge Racers 2, as well as a Title ID, which corresponds to each game sold by the company store, Jalopnik reported. While the URL isn’t an official announcement by any ...
VC Roundup: Gaming, crypto fintech and blockchain infrastructure dominate venture capital rounds
Cryptocurrency markets remain caught in a macro-based downtrend, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) showing further signs of weakness at the end of April. But, venture capital activity in the crypto and blockchain sectors is the strongest it has ever been, offering further evidence that major investors are looking beyond immediate price action and ignoring divisive bull/bear narratives. The latest edition of VC Roundup highlights the growing excitement surrounding Web3 gaming, decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain infrastructure. The first quarter of 2022 was brutal for crypto prices, but venture capital activity was the strongest ever. bloXroute secures $70M from major investors Blockchain distribution network provider bloXroute has raised $70 million in funding to continue de...
Don C on Basketball Culture, Fashion and the Influence of ‘NBA 2K’ on Both
The influence of basketball culture on designer and Just Don founder Don C‘s creative pursuits is as strong as his roots in his native Chicago. While that connection is obvious in roles like serving as Creative Strategy and Design Advisor for the Chicago Bulls, it also comes through in NBA 2K22, in which his real life designs are available to wear in the virtual world. “Pretty much everything I do is inspired by basketball culture,” says Don. Like the game itself, he’s a true force operating at the intersection of sports and style. With the release of NBA 2K22, Don C reflects on his relationship with basketball and fashion, and the inseparable dynamic of both in pop culture — a phenomenon that the NBA 2K franchise has tapped into since its inception. Since the late-‘90s, the many iteration...
Blizzard To Unveil First ‘World of Warcraft’ Mobile Game Next Week
World of Warcraft is finally coming to mobile devices, an expansion that will arrive nearly two decades after the game first debuted on PC. Since launching in 2004, the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) has received eight comprehensive expansion packs, with a ninth, entitled Dragonflight, currently in the works. Blizzard announced that it’ll be holding a livestream reveal of the game on Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. “Join us for the reveal of a new mobile game set in the Warcraft Universe,” the company’s tweet read. Join us for the reveal of a new mobile game set in the #Warcraft Universe. ? May 3rd? 10am PT? https://t.co/hb3oiYHQrm pic.twitter.com/Tr8zIQmIHp — World of Warcraft (@Warcraft) April 28, 2022 No other details were shared, so all fans know as of right n...
Sony Will Reportedly Handle Creating PlayStation Plus Game Demos Itself
Earlier this week, it was reported that Sony had requested that developers create time-limited demos for its revamped PlayStation Plus service. Launching on June 13, the Game Pass alternative will already offer top-tier subscribers more than 700 titles, but it seems that Sony wanted to entice new subscribers with longer, exclusive demos. Per this policy, Sony asked developers to release free demos for games that cost over $34 USD. The company shared the news through its internal developer portal, but not as an official announcement to third-party partners, Kotaku reported. The demos would have to be at least two-hours long, shared within three months of the game’s launch, and available to players for at least a year. Now, it appears that Sony will shoulder the work of creating the demos, u...
HHW Gaming: New Anti-Cheat System Makes Legit ‘Call of Duty’ Players Invisible To Cheaters
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Treyarch / Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War This latest Call of Duty anti-cheat system will definitely have cheaters raging online. Activision has been on a mission to clamp down on cheating during online play in Call of Duty, specifically in the free-to-play model Warzone. In a recent blog post, the developers behind the Ricochet anti-cheat system announced a new “cloaking” measure that would make legit Call of Duty players invisible to cheaters rendering them useless during competitive matches. “Characters, bullets, even sound from legitimate players will be undetectable to cheaters,” Ricochet announced in the blog post. “Legitimate players, however, can see cheaters impacted by cloaking… and can dole out in-game punishment.” Ricochet already has anothe...
‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’ Confirmed With Official Logo
Infinity Ward and Activision on Thursday announced that Call of Duty will return to Modern Warfare this year, unveiling the official logo and title for the game, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. “The new era of Call of Duty is coming,” the official Call of Duty account wrote on Twitter, alongside a brief teaser video for the game. The visual does not reveal too much about the forthcoming title, though it does show the iconography for Task Force 141, which was the international spec ops unit that played a primary role in the 2009 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The new era of Call of Duty is coming. #ModernWarfare2 pic.twitter.com/HMtv2S6Nlz — Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) April 28, 2022 The upcoming Call of Duty game will arrive as a sequel to 2019’s Cal...
HHW Gaming Exclusive: Top NFL Draft Prospect Garrett Wilson Talks ‘Call of Duty,’ Madden Ratings & More
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Garrett Wilson / Garrett Wilson When athletes are not on the field getting busy, they are in their gaming chairs getting racking up kills in Call of Duty and getting Ws in other games. So it should come as no surprise future NFL draft pick Garrett Wilson is a huge gamer in his spare time. Ahead of Thursday’s (Apr.28) NFL Draft in Las Vegas, Hip-Hop Wired sat down virtually with the former Ohio State wide receiver before Roger Goodell calls his name and shakes his hand, welcoming him into the league. Related Stories We spoke about Wilson’s love for Call of Duty during our Zoom conversation. We learned just like New Orleans Pelicans hooper and fellow COD athlete Larry Nance Jr., Wilson has plenty of love for Call of Duty: Ghost. But, Wilson also revealed th...
Throw Parties for Your Pets With the New “Tamagotchi Pix Party”
Following the release of the Tamagotchi Pix last year, Bandai Namco has now returned to introduce the “Tamagotchi Pix Party.” Building on the digital device outfitted with a built-in camera, the update allows you to host get-togethers in your decorated room with your virtual pet by sending invitations to friends. The Tamagotchi Pix Party features a fresh look with new games and features for a party right in your palm. Bringing together fan-favorite Tamagotchi characters, the device offers a celebratory twist to the familiar virtual pet experience. Available in “Confetti” and “Balloons” shells, Tamagotchi Pix Party features a new party play area, cooking, mini games like BINGO, Gift Game and DJ Play, along with a cast of new characters to find and raise. “Tamagotchi fans love to see their v...
