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German developer Sebastian Staacks has found a way to “play” Grand Theft Auto V on a Game Boy console. In a lengthy blog post accompanied by a video, Staacks explained that he uses his WiFi Game Boy cartridge to “stream full resolution video and even play games” on the Nintendo console. ComicBook reports that the video game is originally on a PlayStation console and is then sent to a Linux laptop that sends the information to the WiFi Game Boy cartridge. To conclude his blog post, Staacks wrote: “With this new demo, many other demos almost become obsolete. I can display anything and I can control anything that can be displayed on and controlled by my PC. Of course, the interface and image are almost unusable this way, so some dedicated implementations might still be interesting. And also, ...

Following the massive popularity of Netflix‘s League of Legends animated show Arcane, Jinx joined Fortnite back in November, and it’s only natural that her older sister Vi is now following in her footsteps. Now available over in the fan-favorite battle royale’s Item Shop, the Vi outfit depicts the iconic character’s appearance from Arcane. Unlike the show, however, the hero will be equipped with Jayce’s Warden Hammer instead of her usual Hextech gauntlets which, according to Epic, are currently being repaired. As usual, there’ll be other themed items you can purchase as well, including her Memories of Zaun bunny Back Bling, a Piltover’s Finest loading screen, and a Punching Practice emote. Fortunately for those who might’ve missed Jinx’s release last year, Epic Games will al...

Dying Light 2‘s release date is just around the corner, and developer Techland is aware that many gamers might not have had the chance to get their hands on a next-gen console yet given supply shortages, so it has now announced that those who purchase the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One versions of the game will receive free upgrades when they change over to the PlayStation 5 of Xbox Series X/S. Once you’ve converted over to the new platforms, the game will offer three different rendering modes for you to choose from. If you’re looking for higher framerates, a Performance mode will let your console push the game up to 60 fps or more, while a Resolution mode will prioritize 4K graphics. An extra Quality mode will enhance graphics even further with ray-tracing enabled. Dying Light 2 will launch fo...

The long-awaited LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has finally received an official release date along with a closer look at what’s to come. Now arriving in April, the massive title will be the largest video game LEGO has ever created, covering the entire nine-movie span of the legendary Skywalker Saga. With newly-designed blaster controls and fighting mechanics, players will be thrust into the world of Star Wars, allowing them to play as a myriad of characters such as Luke, Anakin, Obi-Wan, Rey, Boba Fett, Yoda, Darth Maul and Poe Dameron while using Kyber Bricks to unlock new features and abilities for classes like the Jedi, Dark Side, Scavenger, Astromech Droid, and Bounty Hunter. Of course, they’ll also we plenty of space travel and dog fights along the way, and you’ll ...

After a week of voting, the results are finally in for FIFA 22‘s Team of the Year. The final 11 have been narrowed down from a roster of 80 players across four main categories, and millions of fans had cast their vote over the seven-day period. Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain have emerged as clear winners this year, with Chelsea and Bayern Munich also earning spots on the sqaud. Attackers Kylian Mbappé (FRA) – Paris Saint Germain Robert Lewandowski (POL) – Bayern Munich Lionel Messi (ARG) – Paris Saint Germain Midfielders Kevin De Bruyne (BEL) – Manchester City Jorginho (ITA) – Chelsea N’Golo Kanté (FRA) – Chelsea Defenders João Cancelo (POR) – Manchester City Rúben Dias (POR) – Manchester City Marquinhos (BRA) – Paris Saint Germain Achraf Hakimi (MAR) – Paris Saint Germain Go...

After a brief teaser announcement earlier this month, Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced a beta testing schedule for its My Hero Academia Ultra Rumble game, starting in February. Bandai shared the news on its Youtube channel by streaming a 28-minute gameplay video along with the above introduction video. [embedded content] The gaming company will recruit 10,000 players to take part in closed beta testing for the all-out-fighting game that features battle royale action with 24-player team participation mode. The game will be free to play on PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, and also on Steam for PC users. Registration for beta testing is currently open in Japan – from now until January 28 – on My Hero’s website. Closed testing sessions will be conducted from February 2-6. In other ga...

After a brief teaser announcement earlier this month, Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced a beta testing schedule for its My Hero Academia Ultra Rumble game, starting in February. Bandai shared the news on its Youtube channel by streaming a 28-minute gameplay video along with the above introduction video. [embedded content] The gaming company will recruit 10,000 players to take part in closed beta testing for the all-out-fighting game that features battle royale action with 24-player team participation mode. The game will be free to play on PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, and also on Steam for PC users. Registration for beta testing is currently open in Japan – from now until January 28 – on My Hero’s website. Closed testing sessions will be conducted from February 2-6. In other ga...

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is officially out. The game features similar mechanics as Blizzard’s Hearthstone and uses both TCG and OCG cards for a total of 10,000 cards. This game is free to play and Konami describes it as “the definitive edition of the competitive card game that has been evolving for over 20 years! Duel at the highest level against Duelists from all over the world.” Players who have stopped playing for a while need not worry as the game was made for all skill levels with in-game tutorials. New players can also uncover the stories behind each character and card. The best part is the game is crossplay-ready so you and your friends can relive the action on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X. In other gaming news, Nintendo 64’s Banjo-Kazo...

Following its announcement back in December, HYPEBEAST is now offering a closer look at the new colors of controllers and console covers Sony will be releasing for its PlayStation 5. With five new colors unveiled last month, both the Midnight Black and Cosmic Red accessories will be available starting this month, joined by the remaining Nova Pink, Starlight Blue and Galactic Purple in the coming months. The controllers will simply pair with your console without hassle while the covers can be easily removed and clicked into place without extra fastenings or screws. In terms of regional availability, Sony says that at launch the peripherals will be purchasable in the U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, ...

While it’s still early days for Netflix‘s gaming endeavors, the company is now looking to expand its roster with the announcement of two new titles: Arcanium: Rise of Akhan and Krispee Street. Arcanium is a mobile adaptation of Supercombo’s early access title on Steam and features a single-player, open-world experience that centers around a card battler similar to that of Blizzard‘s massively popular Hearthstone. The game also combines roguelike elements with deckbuilding so you’ll be able to progress through the levels easier as more things unlock. As for Krispee Street, the new title is a hidden object finder based on the webcomic Krispee, boasting the same joyfully cartoonish illustrations and vibrant colors. You’ll find plenty of hidden gems along the way as yo...