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Former ‘Ninja Gaiden’ Developers Unveil ‘Wanted: Dead’ Third-Person Shooter and Slasher
110 Industries and developer Soleil have just unveiled a brand new title over at Tokyo Game Show named Wanted: Dead, bringing together a collective of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive veterans to create a fast-paced third-person shooter and slasher. Created with next-gen consoles and PC in mind, the game will draw you into the life of Lt. Hannah Stone, the leader of a special task force that operates outside normal police boundaries and rules called the Zombie Squad. As she ventures into a futuristic, sci-fi yet low-tech Hong Kong in order to investigate and crack cases, both ranged and melee weapons will be at your disposal, offering a wide gameplay experience regardless of whether you enjoy close-up combat, distanced engagements or a combination of both. Other inf...
Original ‘God of War’ Was Almost Made in First Person
Ever since its original release back in 2005, God of War has turned into one of Sony and PlayStation‘s most popular and beloved franchises, with the third-person action-adventure game inspiring multiple sequels including the upcoming God of War: Ragnarok. But while the series’ cinematic gameplay style and camera angles have become well recognized, the original game’s director David Jaffe has now revealed that at one point the development team considered creating God of War as a first-person experience. Speaking to fans about his time working on the PlayStation 2 classic, Jaffe explained in a video on his YouTube channel that for months, he had planned for the game to play in a first-person perspective because he didn’t want to lose Kratos among of sea of enemies, which ...
Sony Adds ‘The Last of Us Part II’ to PlayStation Now
Sony has officially unveiled its October 2021 slate for PlayStation Now, with Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part II leading the month’s selection. The game subscription service, which is available on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC, is also adding Bethesda’s Fallout 76, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, Desperados III, Amnesia: Collection, Yet Another Zombie Defense and Victor Vran: Overkill Edition. The Last of Us Part II originally released in June 2020 and went on to win Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, Best Narrative and more at the 2020 Game Awards. It also currently holds the record for the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 exclusive as it sold more four million units sold during its release weekend. The October slate for PlayStation Now will be available starting October 5 unt...
Xbox Series Xs Are Being Sold at Resale Prices on Amazon
According to reports, Microsoft Xbox Series X consoles are now being sold on Amazon at resale prices. Recently surfaced listings on Amazon Warehouse, the online retailer’s marketplace for refurbished and opened products, show instances of the next-gen console being sold for around $1,000 USD, twice its $500 USD retail price. The Xbox Series Xs being sold at resale prices are believed to be from resellers taking advantage of Amazon’s supply chain issues that have become a major issue since the start of the pandemic. With the Sony PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Xbox Series X still sold out almost everywhere and new stock selling out quickly, a thriving resale market has emerged angering gamers dying to experience next-gen gaming. In case you missed it, rare Mew Pokémon Oreos are reselling for t...
Xbox Confirms Console Shortages in 2022
Xbox VP of gaming Phil Spencer has delivered some bad news for gaming fans. It seems that finding an Xbox console in 2022 will not be easier since the company is facing console shortages. In a recent interview with The Wrap, Spencer explained that chip shortages are largely to blame for the constant Microsoft Xbox shortages. However, Spencer does allude that it is not entirely because of the “chip problem.” He shares, “When I think about, what does it mean to get the parts necessary to build a console today, and then get it to the markets where the demand is, there is multiple kinds of pinch points in that process. And I think regretfully it’s going to be with us for months and months, definitely through the end of this calendar year and into the next calendar year.” Spencer reassures fans...
‘Halo Infinite’ To Become More Accessible With Updated Features
During Microsoft‘s Xbox Accessibility Showcase on Friday, the company announced that Halo Infinite will become more accessible with a multitude of enhanced features created by 343 Industries. “343 Industries’ goal is to make the newest journey into the Halo universe more accessible to as many gamers as possible,” Xbox said. “That includes those who are brand-new to the Halo franchise, as well as those who struggled to play due to barriers that hadn’t previously been accounted for.” Among the several new features, users will be able to adjust subtitles with different font sizes and background opacity, as well as enable color coding for dialogue from each speaker. Users can also choose whether they would like subtitles for all dialogue in the game or only dialogue related to t...
How ‘FIFA 22’ Made a Major Leap Forward
FIFA has long been one of EA’s most successful franchises, even among its massive roster of successful video game titles. Its release every year has become a bona fide moment, as fans wait to see how the series will move forward. This year, the gaming giant has teased a leap in realism for FIFA 22, which releases today. The title’s major innovation is thanks to HyperMotion technology — a brand new advancement that EA used to create over 4,000 new animations for the game — and the introduction of next-gen consoles, which allow the game to fully spread its wings. But animation aside, FIFA 22 has also received crucial changes and improvements both in terms of gameplay and the modes it offers to create a more immersive and full experience for players. To coincide with the release, HYPEBEAST sa...
Amazon’s MMORPG ‘New World’ Is Finally Online
After being delayed time and again, Amazon Game Studios has finally officially launched its long-awaited MMORPG New World. Available now on both Steam and the e-commerce giant’s own platform, New World is a new open-world game set in the mid-17th century in a fictional location inspired by the Americas named Aeternum Island. Players will explore the land and all its mysteries while completing various quests to level up, obtain better gear and load-outs while tackling both PvP and PvE elements. The game itself is buy-to-play and doesn’t require any subscription fees like World of Warcraft, but Amazon is offering a deluxe edition that also includes a digital artbook as well as a roster of bonus in-game items. For those who are subscribed to Amazon Prime, you’ll also be able to...
You Can Now Buy a Mattress Designed Specifically for Gamers
After debuting a full bed setup designed specifically for gaming enthusiasts that’s surrounded by a series of desks, tables, and storage units, Japanese gaming furniture maker Bauhutte has now followed through with its very own gaming mattress. While the concept of a mattress being designed for video gaming might seem somewhat questionable, Bauhutte has taken a deep dive into its new endeavor to create a quality product by teaming up with Nishikawa, a Japanese mattress manufacturer that has been around for 455 years. Horizontal slits run down the entirety of the mattress to provide varying degrees of support depending on how you’re positioned, and it can also be easily rolled up for storage. At launch, there’ll be three sizes available: a single, semi-double and a double, with prices rangi...
Roblox and NMPA Reach Agreement on Music Usage, Settle $200 Million Copyright Lawsuit
Roblox and the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) have reached an agreement that will dismiss the latter’s $200 million lawsuit against the popular online game platform. The news comes less than a week after NMPA’s landmark deal with Twitch. Back in June, the NMPA sued Roblox after it found copyrighted music that it being used in the platform’s games without the proper licenses. The artists included deadmau5, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, and the Rolling Stones, among many others. With this current agreement in place, Roblox has the time and flexibility to negotiate with the NMPA’s clients individually and strike deals that are best suited for their artists. “We are pleased that the publishing industry sees the potential of Roblox to be a signific...
HHW Gaming: Head of Xbox Says Xbox Series X Jig Will Last Well Into 2022
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 We hate to break this news to you gamers, but the struggle to get your hands on Xbox Series X isn’t coming to an end any time soon. In an interview with The Wrap, Xbox chief Phil Spencer shared the bad news that Xbox Series X shortages will continue throughout 2021 and well into 2022 because of current supply chain issues that are not only due to the ongoing chip shortage. “I think it’s probably too isolated to talk about it as just a chip problem,” Spencer said. “When I think about, what does it mean to get the parts necessary to build a console today, and then get it to the markets where the demand is, there are multiple kind of pinch points in that process. And I think regretfully it’s going to be with us for months an...
Netflix’s First Mobile Games Have No Ties to Its Shows
As it ventures deeper into the gaming sphere, Netflix has now launched a handful of mobile titles in specific regions, but most of them aren’t related to any of their shows or films at all. While the entertainment giant kicked off its journey into the new medium with a game based on its massively popular series Stranger Things, it recently released several other Android games that don’t tie in with any of its existing IP, such as Card Blast, Shooting Hoops and Teeter Up. They’re also only available in very few regions for now, launching in Spain and Italy following a debut in Poland. Luckily for fans who have been looking forward to more games from the streaming giant, Netflix has expanded on its development team by acquiring Night School Studio, the creators of the hit...
