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You Can Now Play the ‘Resident Evil 2’ Remake In VR
More than two years after its initial release, fans can now finally play CAPCOM‘s Resident Evil 2 remake in virtual reality. Created by modder “praydog,” the new mod works for both the Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 remakes and converts both third-person gaming experiences into a haunting, adrenaline-fueled first-person shooter. On top of this impressive feat, the mod is also exceptionally comprehensive, offering full motion controls and even 3D collision with certain melee weapons like a knife, so you can hack and slash your way through hordes of zombies. To make the VR experience seamless, you’ll also be able to watch all the games’ cutscenes in 3D directly on your headset, although players should note that some scenes might break because you’ll be able to see things origi...
Square Enix CEO reveals plans for blockchain, metaverse, NFTs
Wider adoption of nonfungible tokens (NFT) and play-to-earn games may be on the way, as one of the world’s largest gaming companies sees them as the future of the industry. Yosuke Matsuda, CEO of Square Enix, revealed the company’s intentions for blockchain and NFT spheres in his new year’s message on Saturday. In his letter, Matsuda begins with a discussion of the metaverse before noting that Facebook’s renaming to Meta is proof that the concept isn’t a passing fad. He expects 2022 to be a year of hype for the metaverse as society begins to slowly embrace virtual worlds and their ability to connect individuals across geographical boundaries. He thinks that extended reality technology, the growing use of cloud computing and 5G will all lead to the metaverse’s existence. While discuss...
Leaks Suggest ‘GoldenEye 007’ Is Headed for Xbox
James Bond and classic Nintendo fans will be delighted to learn that a new series of leaks now suggest that GoldenEye 007 is headed for Xbox. The new leaks were discovered by Twitter gaming personality Wario64, who found a series of Xbox achievements for the 1997 Nintendo 64 title along with a new thumbnail. The entire list consists of55 achievements, rounding out at 1,000 Gamerscore, and also appears to include both single-player and multiplayer modes. The film franchise itself hasn’t confirmed anything so far, but a re-release of the game might not come as a surprise given that 2022 marks the British spy’s 60th anniversary. It also won’t be the first time GoldenEye 007 was headed for the Microsoft console. Back in 2007, a version of the classic was being developed for Xbox Live Arca...
Square Enix Announces ‘Final Fantasy TCG – Rebellion’s Call’ Expansion
Square Enix has just teased the newest Final Fantasy Trading Card Game expansion — Rebellion’s Call. Featuring artwork from Ryoma Ito, Akira Oguro, Yukihiro Kajimoto, Gen Kobayashi, Toshitaka Matsuda, Fumio Minagawa, and Miki Yamashita, the set brings back legacy cards like Firion [6-019L], Veritas of the Dark [8-136L], and Yshtola [12-119L], and other characters from BEFORE CRISIS – FINAL FANTASY VII. Players can also expect premium starter decks: Golbez vs. Cecil. Look for these boosters to hit stockists’ shelves in early August of this year. In other Final Fantasy news, the development of Final Fantasy XVI is delayed until the end of 2022 due to COVID-19. Read Full Article
SEGA Is Giving Away the “World’s Fastest PC”
It’s been quite some time since SEGA stopped building video game hardware, with the Dreamcast being the last in the line. However, the Japanese video game company recently flexed its console-building prowess through a sleek machine dubbed “the World’s Fastest PC.” Made in conjunction with Intel and ASRock, the unit features top-of-the-line PC components, including a Core i9-12900K processor and ASRock Z690M-ITX/ax motherboard, along with 32 gigabytes of RAM and 2TB SSD. As a cheeky nod, SEGA attached the unit on wheels and zipped the machine across Chiba Prefecture’s Mobara Twin Circuit. The PC was made to mark SEGA’s Steam Winter Sale, which will end on January 5. To enter for a chance to win the unit, you must be a resident of Japan, follow SEGA Official on Twitter, along with retweeting...
Collectors Suspect Logan Paul’s $3.5 Million USD Box of Pokémon Cards Might Be Fake
Logan Paul recently announced that he spent $3.5 million USD on a box of first-edition Base Set Pokémon cards, but now it seems that the collection could possibly be fake. Over at PokeBeach, the Pokémon TCG fansite compiled a whole roster of evidence showing numerous inconsistencies and issues with the box of cards Paul purchased, suggesting that the YouTube personality could’ve fallen victim to an elaborate scam. The cards first surfaced on Canada’s eBay back in March 2021 but the post was full of errors, and the seller (named number1pokemonmaster) gave a series of contradicting accounts of how he came to actually acquire or own the collection. From there, the box set sold for a mere $72,500 USD, whereas usual sealed cases would go for hundreds of thousands, suggesting that other col...
Check Out the Games Joining PlayStation Plus This Month
Playstation has announced a trio of games coming to Playstation Plus this January, featuring Persona 5 Strikers, Dirt 5 and Deep Rock Galactic. Persona 5 Strikers, Deep Rock Galactic, and Dirt 5 are available with PlayStation Plus starting January 4. Full details: https://t.co/ehw153oCPc pic.twitter.com/BLrE2Zh0vY — PlayStation (@PlayStation) December 29, 2021 Available for Playstation 4, Persona 5 Strikers features a new story that follows the Phantom Thieves on a road trip across Japan that quickly goes awry. The new story is filled with combat that aims at redeeming the hearts of the imprisoned. Next up is Dirt 5, which will be available for both Playstation 4 and Playstation 5. The simcade racing video game features an array of cars, off-road racing, a Playgrounds creator mode, 70...
Unfinished ‘Halo Infinite’ Mid-Credits Cutscene Suggests Possible Sequel Storyline
Halo Infinite fans have now discovered an unfinished cutscene in the game originally intended to play in the middle of the end credits that could potentially set up a prequel. Featured above, the short clip shows Master Chief‘s new companion Esperanza picking up a signal on his ship and alerting the Spartan of it. While we only find out that it’s a friendly UNSC tag that was detected, the cutscene has already fueled widespread speculation online within the Halo community, with some suggesting that it could be from a character that wasn’t in the main Halo Infinite campaign, such as Spartan Locke or Commander Palmer. Others also point out it could be a lead-up to a co-op campaign experience for an expansion or sequel. For now, 343 Industries hasn’t addressed why the cutscene was re...
First Esports Skill-Based Wagering Event To Be Held In Atlantic City With ‘Madden 22’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: LANDuel / EEG The e-sports world is set to mark another milestone as the first skill-based gaming tournament in the U.S. that will be wagered on will take place in Atlantic City, New Jersey with the help of a major casino. The Esports Entertainment Group recently announced that they have partnered with the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City to host the first-ever e-sports gaming tournament with sanctioning approval from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. In this tournament, participants can register with the LANDuel platform by creating an account. Once they are assigned a PC, they begin tournament play and can place bets on themselves as they compete. The tournament will serve as the launch for the LANDuel platform and will take place...
HHW Gaming: Snoop Dogg’s Seed Cordell Broadus Named Creative Director of New Gaming App Doge Dash
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rodin Eckenroth / Getty The first-ever crypto gaming app, Doge Dash, is partnering with legendary rapper Snoop Dogg’s son Cordell Broadus. Broadus, who ditched the football pads following his time at UCLA, is taking his talents to the world of gaming, becoming the creative director of Doge Dash, and will oversee the brand and visual aesthetic. The game is described as a Super Mario-inspired play-to-earn game developed by Grammy-nominated director and producer Paul Caslin. In the game, players collect coins that will be added to their crypto wallets. Caslin hopes his game’s popularity will take off after partnering with Broadus. “I know talent when I see it, and Cordell ticks all the boxes, young, dynamic, creative, and above all else talented. I do not do...
HHW Gaming: Nintendo President Warns of Potential Switch Jig In 2022
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nintendo / Nintendo Switch (OLED model) New year, same issues when it comes to getting a new video game console. As seen on Destructoid, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa warned gamers of potential shortages of Nintendo Switch consoles that will once again rear its ugly head in 2022. Furukawa hints at the current supply chain issues that hamper component manufacturing, and supply could result in a limited supply of the popular hybrid console at retail stores throughout 2022, with Black Friday and Christmas exhausting whatever stock the company had. “I can’t say that I was able to supply enough for demand after Black Friday and after the beginning of the year,” Furukawa revealed in a conversation with Kyoto-Np. “It depends on the demand, but as I was co...
Takashi Murakami Teases Tamagotchi-Inspired Handheld Digital Pet
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