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Valve Is Open to Helping Microsoft Bring PC Game Pass to Steam
With the massive popularity of PC Game Pass, Valve says it’s open to helping Microsoft bring the feature over onto Steam. Speaking about the company’s own video game storefront with PC Gamer, Valve CEO Gabe Newell revealed that the digital distributor has no plans to create a subscription service for now, but that it would be happy to work with Microsoft to incorporate its PC Game Pass. “I don’t think it’s something that we think we need to do ourselves, building a subscription service at this time,” Newell explained. “But for their customers, it’s clearly a popular option, and we’d be more than happy to work with them to get that on Steam.” In fact, there have already been talks between the two gaming giants, but Newell shared no concrete plans to secure the partnership just yet. “We...
Nintendo Has Pulled ‘Super Smash Bros.’ From EVO 2022
Nintendo has now pulled Super Smash Bros. from EVO 2022. According to the tournament organizers, the gaming company has decided to no longer allow their game to be played or broadcasted for the event this year. “We want to let you know in advance that Super Smash Bros. will not be making a return appearance,” the organizers tweeted. “Since 2007, we’ve seen historic Super Smash Bros. moments created at EVO’s events. We are saddened that Nintendo has chosen not to continue that legacy with us this year.” Nintendo’s decision to withdraw Super Smash Bros. titles from the annual fighting game event comes following a partnership announced back in November last year with Panda Global, which will help the Japanese gaming giant host its own competitive circuit based around the g...
The DAO is a major concept for 2022 and will disrupt many industries
The blockchain and cryptocurrency rave is not ending anytime soon. And as more people are being introduced to revolutionary technologies in the digital space, new improvements upon these technologies are also being introduced. In the last couple of years, the DeFi and NFT industries have experienced immense levels of growth and, currently, metaverses and Web3 are the technologies making the digital space light up. It is not yet clear where these disruptive technologies will lead us, but we are sure that there will be much value up for grabs. At the convergence of Web3 and NFTs lie many platforms looking to leverage technology and infrastructure to make the NFT ecosystem more decentralized, structured and community-driven. Using both social building and governance, the decentralized a...
Is there a future for digital fashion in the Metaverse?
ourtesy of Kat Taylor Cattytay, digital fashion appeared in 2017. However, we began to talk loudly about it only in 2020. It all began five years ago when Kat first made an Instagram post with the caption “Virtual Clothing!!!” Then, there was a collaboration with Adidas, Off-White, Vetements and Balenciaga. These brands were interested in introducing fashion digitalization even before it blew up in the mass media discourse. Note that the COVID-19 pandemic had yet to happen and people were not stuck at home. Thus, there was no need for digital clothing at all. Nevertheless, it happened and fashion digitalization was predicting the future in the virtual realm. Related: Haute Couture goes NFT: Digitalization at the Paris Fashion Week Of course, we all have tested virtual clothing in computer ...
HHW Gaming: ‘NBA 2K22’s Anime-Themed Season 5 Power Within Now Live
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: 2K Sports / NBA 2K22 Season 5: ‘Power Within’ NBA 2K22 is continuing to belt the content to keep the community hooping. Friday (Feb.25), NBA 2K22’s season 5, Power Within update officially went live. The game’s latest content sees the world of Anime arrive in NBA 2K22 Next-Gen’s The City and previous generation’s community location Cancha Del Mar. The update will also see the arrival of new songs thanks to a partnership with Ninja Tune with fresh content for MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and The W* modes. A breakdown of the new season describes it as “players awakening a rare, legendary power that only a few possess.” The “anime-style journey” will feature two-time champion Kevin Durant, 2019 first-round pick Rui Hachimura and likely future NBA superstar Paolo Banche...
‘The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask’ Is Finally Coming to Nintendo Switch
22 years after The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask was first released on the Nintendo 64, fans are finally getting to relive one of the franchise’s most adored games on the Nintendo Switch. Coming as part of Nintendo’s continued efforts in porting retro titles to its latest handheld console, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask will be available starting today for those subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack program. The game was actually playable on the Nintendo 3DS as well back in 2015, but it’s the first time it came to a new platform in seven years. As for those unfamiliar with the title, Majora’s Mask first launched back in 2000 for the N64, two years after the famed Ocarina of Time. The story picks up where its prequel left off, with the Japan...
‘Knockout City’ Is Ditching EA to Go Free-to-Play
Competitive platforming dodgeball game Knockout City is turning free-to-play a year after its original launch. Available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and the Nintendo Switch, Knockout City launched last year under EA‘s publishing, and is now on its fifth and final season for the year. As the game’s first year comes to an end, developer Velan Studios is hoping to make a few changes, including taking back publishing duties from EA itself and making the game completely free to play. While there’s no precise date as to when the game will transition into its second year, the company says the shift will take place this spring, so those looking to try out the title will be able to do so completely free of charge once season six begins. Of course, Velan Studios also took time to thank its curren...
Nintendo Is Acquiring ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ Collaborator SRD
Nintendo is finally acquiring long-time collaborator Systems Research and Development Co. (SRD) after four decades of partnership. Regularly partaking in the development and programming process for many of Nintendo’s games and consoles, SRD was founded back in 1979 and began working with the Japanese gaming giant during production for the Famicom/NES. Since then, they’ve aided in the development of almost every Nintendo console and hundreds of video game titles, including nearly all The Legend of Zelda installments as well as the latest hit Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Specific details revolving around the acquisition remain scarce, but the deal is expected to close on April 1. No monetary figure has been revealed either, although we know SRD will become a wholly-owned subsidi...
‘GRID Legends’ Launches Today With Fresh Story Mode and Cross-Platform Multiplayer
A year after it was announced during E3, the highly-anticipated racing title GRID Legends is finally here. With more than 100 vehicles in its library for you to play with, the new GRID title comes with its very own unique story and career mode thrusting players in the midst of a dramatic mixed-reality set. Once you’ve completed the story portion, you’ll be able to access the full career mode, where you can fight for more championships and enter a host of new events. Of course, there’ll also be an online multiplayer element, which is now both cross-platform and cross-generation. Joining your friends in a race is now easier than ever before, placing you in a game with just three quick button presses. A Race Creator mode will let you change up your races with different weather ...
Activision Blizzard Is Being Sued by a Shareholder Over Microsoft’s Buyout
An Activision Blizzard shareholder is now suing the developer over its recent sale to Microsoft. According to new reports, a shareholder by the name of Kyle Watson alleges that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard is “unfair for a number of reasons,” one of which includes the argument that the developer’s board is simply hoping to “procure for themselves and senior management… significant and immediate benefits.” He goes on to claim that the deal may constitute a conflict of interest, and that it “is not in the best interest” of the company because it will only “produce lucrative benefits for the officers and directors” at the expense of its shareholders. The suit also highlighted the “golden parachute” that CEO Bobby Kotick has if he were to be fired. So far, Activision Blizzard...
HHW Gaming: ‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök’ Adds Some God-Like Flavor To The Franchise
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ubisoft / Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Dawn of Ragnarök Since its 2020 release, Ubisoft’s latest entry into the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Valhalla, is still going strong thanks to solid post-launch content. The newest DLC, Dawn of Ragnarök, looks to give the game more legs well into 2022. Assassin’s Creed has always given its fans a mix of historical stealth action with a dab of mythology. With the Dawn of Ragnarök expansion, Ubisoft Sofia is doing things differently by fully embracing the Norse mythology introduced by Valhalla by allowing players to take control of the most legendary deity ever, Odin. In Valhalla, your character Eivor could speak with Valka the Seer, who blesses you with her special brew that allows you to take a trippy trip to Asgar...
VOXEL, SLP and ALICE rally after protocol updates and a major exchange listing
Crypto markets are taking a beating but there are still a few standout performers even during this week’s volatility. One sector that has managed to rise above the noise are NFT-related altcoins and GameFi tokens. Top gainers in the collectible and NFT sector. Source: CoinMarketCap Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and CoinMarket Cap shows that three notable gainers over the past 48-hours were Voxies (VOXEL), Smooth Love Potion (SLP) and MyNeighborAlice (ALICE). Voxie Tactics launches its marketplace VOXEL is the native utility currency of Voxie Tactics, a free-to-play, 3-dimensional, role-playing game that combines the classic look of the popular tactical games of the 1990s and 2000s with modern game mechanics. Data from TradingView shows that after hitting a low of $0.90 on Feb. ...
