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In anticipation of the game’s upcoming release, Activision has now teamed up with actual war photojournalists to create a set of limited-edition prints captured within Call of Duty: Vanguard itself. The project brought renowned photographers Alex Potter and Sebastiano Tomada Piccolmini — both of which covered conflicts in the Middle East extensively — into the virtual environment of the game through a specifically designed portal system allowing them to capture cinematic yet realistic scenes in tribute to those who served in WWII. The limited-edition prints will be sold to fans with all proceeds donated to the Call of Duty Endowment fund, an initiative that has now funded the placement of more than 90,000 veterans into employment and aims to reach 100,000 veterans by 2024. “...

Last week, Valve announced that Steam would not be allowing any crypto-based games and NFTs on its platform, resulting in various blockchain game developers expressing their disappointment in the company. Now, a collective of more than 26 studios has come together to issue an open letter asking Valve to reconsider its policy. Spearheaded by the advocacy group Fight For the Future, NFT trading platform Enjin, and the Blockchain Game Alliance, the open letter directly address Valve and details why there shouldn’t be a ban on crypto-based titles on the massive distribution platform. The collective contends that using blockchain technology and web3 token-based technologies such as DAOs and NFTs can greatly enhance gaming experiences while creating new economic opportunities for both players an...

The science-fiction horror A Quiet Place is getting its first video game. Announced today, developers have shared that the game will be single-player and take players on a story-driven horror adventure. Paramount Pictures’ A Quiet Place premiered in 2018. Directed by John Krasinski, who also stars in the film, the plot follows a family’s struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic world that’s occupied by aliens who hunt using their sense of hearing. A sequel was released earlier this year and a third installment is currently in the works. Few other details about the forthcoming game were made public, including what platforms or consoles it would be available on. Developers did reveal that the game will arrive sometime in 2022, and feature an original story and gameplay that emulates the sus...

After a turbulent year filled with controversy relating to its alleged toxic work culture and gender discrimination, Activision Blizzard has now decided to cancel its BlizzCon event for 2021. Announcing the decision via a blog post, Blizzard says that BlizzCon requires the combined effort of everyone in the company to make happen, and though it didn’t specifically reference the events of this year, it carried on to say that it thinks the energy should be used to focus on creating a better working environment, “supporting our teams and progressing development of our games and experiences.” While it hasn’t commented on when exactly BlizzCon will return, the gaming giant did express its desire to reimagine the event and develop a new experience for fans in the years to come. “The first BlizzC...

Premium audio brand Master & Dynamic is now introducing its first-ever gaming headset, giving esports fans a luxury option to add to their collection. Boasting the company’s usual sleek design language, the new MG20 headset sounds just as good as it looks, with 50mm Beryllium drivers supporting 7.1 surround sound providing just the right atmosphere and immersion for those gaming sessions. Qualcomm aptX HD capability ensures your music is equally fantastic, and aptX Low-Latency keeps mobile gaming delay-free. Communications-wise, a detachable boom microphone provides clear in-game discussions aided by an additional onboard mic array for your casual Zoom or Internet calls. Battery life comes in at 22 hours on a single charge, and an on-head detection feature will help you save battery wh...

Shiny Pokémon Collector Needs One More $30,000 USD Card To Complete His Set Bird Keeper Toby is on the hunt for the final one. Aug 12, 2021 25,675 Hypes    Hundreds Queue up for Pokémon Card Reprints in Tokyo Despite the country being in a state of emergency due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Sep 9, 2021 2,334 Hypes    New V-Union ‘Pokémon’ Cards May Complicatedly Impact the Game V-Union cards are expected to allow players to create more powerful and bigger Pocket Monster cards. Jun 15, 2021 3,807 Hypes    Chaos Breaks Out as Walmart Shoppers Rush Over ‘Pokémon’ Cards Target has also stopped selling trading cards due to increased violence. May 23, 2021 36,078 Hypes   

Microsoft has unveiled a new look at Halo Infinite‘s campaign mode, revealing several updated systems within the new 343 Industries gameplay. In the trailer’s opening, Master Chief debuts a purple Cortana, harkening back to the AI’s original color for Halo: Combat Evolved and revealing that the character’s first mission will be to collect the updated AI. The visual also showcases a new garage, where Chief stores a selection of vehicles for missions within the Forward Operating Bases, or FOBs, in the map menu. Additionally, the trailer welcomes new experience points, upgraded equipment, “boss” characters, and a “Target” menu. Infinite is set after 2015’s Halo 5: Guardians — the last mainline Halo game to release — and follows the plot of the artificial intelligence ...

Just in time for Halloween, the zombie-killing duo Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine from CAPCOM‘s Resident Evil franchise have joined the massively popular battle royale Fortnite. To celebrate the new collaboration, Epic Games has created two separate bundles featuring coveted items from the iconic series. The first bundle will give you access to four character skins, two for each. Redfield will come in both his signature look from the very first Resident Evil as well as his more sinister outfit from Resident Evil Village while Valentine will also appear in her outfit from the original game as well as her updated look from the Resident Evil 3 remake. Skins aside, the second bundle will then offer fans a range of other in-game items and flair to customize their own gaming ex...

The Wu-Tang Clan could be making their way to Xbox as an RPG under the working title Project Shaolin. According to reports, Jez Corden of the Xbox Two Podcast recently shared that he picked up rumors of a collaborative project between Xbox Game Studios and the hip-hop group. He revealed that the game will follow lore that’s associated with Wu-Tang, focus on melee gameplay and will allow up to four players. The clan will also supposedly work on the game’s soundtrack. Jeff Grubb of GamesBeat Decides added that he also heard of similar rumors, and that the game will be developed by Brass Lion Entertainment. ComicBook explained that the studio’s website claims that it is currently developing an “unannounced action-RPG video game,” however nothing has been formally announced as of writing. Stay...