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Intel Teases Its ARC “A-Series” Limited Edition Graphics Card
Intel has finally announced a release for its much-anticipated ARC “A-Series” Limited Edition Graphics card, with plans to launch in Summer 2022. The tech giant’s high-performance graphics brand for gamers and creators revealed the news via its Youtube channel, with a 49-second video showing the design and DNA of the device. It features a dual-fan cooling system, sleek black ridge display, and chrome contrast detailing. Intel’s presence in the space also boasts next-gen graphics for popular games like Monster Hunter: Rise, League of Legends, Grid Legends, Ghostwire and Elden Ring. As a desktop counterpart, it also has an HDMI port and is slated to be more advanced than its ARC 3 predecessor – having more VRAM and an increased graphic core. The company has not released any details on pricin...
HHW Gaming: E3 2022 Officially Put On Ice, Gamers React To The Sad News
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Christian Petersen / Getty No one should be surprised by this news, but E3 is dead, well, the 2022 edition of the convention that focuses strictly on video games. Thursday (Mar.31), the ESA, the company behind the Electronic Entertainment Expo aka E3, has officially canceled its virtual convention after axing the prospect of a return to an in-person event back in January. Sadly, there will be no E3 this year, but don’t fear gamers. The ESA does have plans of trying to revitalize E3 in 2023, but it’s still currently on life support, hanging on for dear life. “We will devote all our energy and resources to delivering a revitalized physical and digital E3 experience next summer,” the ESA said in a statement shared by IGN. “Whether enjoyed from the show...
HHW Gaming: The Extremely Hard To Get Xbox Series X Is Readily Available… For Now
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @BeanzGotGamez Is this a sign that the world is beginning to heal? The once elusive Xbox Series X is now readily available. No, we’re not kidding. Since its launch, the Xbox Series X has been extremely hard to get, immediately selling out when stock hits websites like Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, or Amazon. That was until Friday (Apr.1). If you head over to Amazon or Walmart, you will be surprised to see the console is still IN STOCK, and yes, at its retail price of $499 (Amazon) and $646.25 (Walmart). Related Stories We have hit the refresh button many times to see if the “in stock” changes to “out of stock,” and much to our surprise, it has not yet changed. This is a huge development, being that the system has been very difficult ...
Xbox Game Pass Is Reportedly Adding a Family Plan
Just two days after Sony announced its Game Pass equivalent for the PlayStation, Microsoft is now looking to hit back with a new offering for the Xbox subscription plan. According to new reports, the gaming giant is now looking to launch a family plan for Xbox Game Pass that’ll allow up to five different players to access the same account. The move marks a big departure from its current format, which only allows one user per account. Although you’re able to add a second Xbox console to the subscription plan, the primary account holder still needs to be signed in for the second player to access those games. A family plan would make things much more convenient for those who might not necessarily be online at the same time. So far, Microsoft hasn’t confirmed anything, and in a response to&nbs...
E3 2022 Has Officially Been Cancelled
There will be no more E3 2022 as the gaming expo has officially been canceled both physically and digitally. “We previously announced that E3 would not be held in person in 2022 due to the ongoing health risks surrounding COVID-19. Today, we announce that there will also be no digital E3 showcase in 2022,” the ESA stated. “Instead, we will devote all our energy and resources to delivering a revitalized physical and digital E3 experience next summer.” This marks the second time in a span of three years that organizers have been forced to call off the event. The rise of the global pandemic in 2020 caused the event to be totally shut down and was instead held virtually in 2021. As of now, the plan to host the event in 2023 is still on track to happen, this time in Los Angeles, CA in a brand n...
Celebrate 20 Years of ‘Kingdom Hearts’ With These Tamagotchi
To mark 20 years of Kingdom Hearts, Square Enix has teamed up with Tamagotchi for a release centered around the Disney-themed RPG. The 20th-Anniversary Kingdom Hearts Tamagotchi Nanos come in white, blue and gold Light Mode, and black, gray and gold Dark Mode versions. The devices turn Sora and Kairi into virtual pets that will evolve depending on how they are raised. According to reports, the Tamagotchis feature over twenty characters like Mickey, Donald Duck, Goofy, Roxas, Xion, Axel, Aqua, Ventus, Terra and Riku. Priced at ¥2,530 JPY (approximately $21 USD), the 20th-Anniversary Kingdom Hearts Tamagotchi Nanos are available now for pre-order from Premium BANDAI with an official release expected for October. In case you missed it, mastermind JAPAN readies a Kamen Rider 50th-anniversary c...
HHW Gaming: Competive ‘Call of Duty’ Player Hilariously Exposes Himself As A Cheater
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty This one competitive gamer went out of his way to prove he’s not a cheater and, in the process, exposed himself to be a cheater. Yup, you read that correctly. Kenji, who made his fame competitively playing Call of Duty, exposed himself to be a cheater after he was accused of using a particular cheat while playing by his opponents. Some believed the semi-pro Esports player was using a “wallhack” while competing in the Call of Duty: Vanguard tournament Checkmate Gaming and a recent 2v2 match. The cheat allows players to see opponents through walls giving them an unfair advantage during competitive online play. Related Stories To dispute those claims, Kenji decided to set up an additional offscreen camera to record him playing but hilari...
Competitve ‘Call of Duty’ Player Caught Cheating While Trying to Prove He Doesn’t Cheat
A competitive Call of Duty: Vanguard player has now been caught cheating while trying to prove that he doesn’t cheat. Kenji is a semi-pro esports player competing in the Vanguard tournament Checkmate Gaming and in a recent 2v2 match, his opponents accused him of cheating via wallhack, an illegal add-on that allows players to see through walls to make identifying enemies and predicting their movement much easier. Contesting the claims, Kenji decided to record a video of himself playing with an off-screen camera, but interestingly enough, he didn’t turn off his wallhack. What ensued is a clear video showing large boxes on his monitor during a match indicating enemy locations behind walls. After the video surfaced, Checkmate Gaming has since banned Kenji from participating in the competition ...
Riot Games Raises $5.4 Million USD for Humanitarian Efforts in Eastern Europe
Earlier this month, League of Legends developer Riot Games announced its plans to raise money in aid of the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and Eastern Europe, and now it has donated a total of $5.4 million USD. The sum was raised from selling battle passes across its numerous titles including Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra and Wild Rift as well as the proceeds from the sales of its Bee skin line on League of Legends. On top of those proceeds, the company also pledged an additional $1 million USD, bringing the grand total to $5.4 million USD. The sum will now be divided equally among three humanitarian organizations working in the region. Three shares of $1.8 million USD each will be heading to International Medical Corps, Médecins Sans...
HHW Gaming: A ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Bug Is Making Life Miserable For PS5 Owners
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Crystal Dynamics/ Marvel’s Avengers After its not-so-stellar launch in 2020, Crystal Dynamics Marvel’s Avengers was supposed to find its second wind with its post-game content. Sadly that hasn’t been the case. Marvel’s Avengers has seen some decent post-launch content and solid expansions that introduced new characters with the addition of Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Black Panther, and, recently, Spider-Man. Unfortunately, the game is still a mess, and now a new game-breaking bug is making life miserable for the few who still play the game on PS5 consoles. Related Stories The bug causes Marvel’s Avengers to crash every time players load up the game, and the only way to get around it is by deleting their game progress. The development team behind the game is wel...
Paladins Kick Off Monstercat Crossover Update With Artist-Inspired Skins, Music and Voiceovers
Paladins and Monstercat are taking electronic music and video game crossovers to the next level. Paladins, the popular free-to-play first-person shooter, just launched a new Monstercat-powered update that infuses the spirit of the record label with the action of the game. The new update is centered around a “crossover pass” which players can purchase using in-game currency. For those unfamiliar with the game, a crossover pass works similarly to what other games may call a “battle pass.” This means that those who purchase the crossover will have exclusive in-game rewards to unlock that are not available to players without the pass. Paladins x Monstercat Crossover Pass Developers have shared some highlights of what to expect from the new update. While some games have ...
Paladins Kick Off Monstercat Crossover Update With Artist-Inspired Skins, Music and Voiceovers
Paladins and Monstercat are taking electronic music and video game crossovers to the next level. Paladins, the popular free-to-play first-person shooter, just launched a new Monstercat-powered update that infuses the spirit of the record label with the action of the game. The new update is centered around a “crossover pass” which players can purchase using in-game currency. For those unfamiliar with the game, a crossover pass works similarly to what other games may call a “battle pass.” This means that those who purchase the crossover will have exclusive in-game rewards to unlock that are not available to players without the pass. Paladins x Monstercat Crossover Pass Developers have shared some highlights of what to expect from the new update. While some games have ...
