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SEGA’s Latest ‘Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles’ Trailer Shows Off Adventure Mode
With just a little over two weeks to go until its release date, SEGA has now dropped a new trailer for Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles, giving fans of the massively popular anime series a closer look at the upcoming game’s Adventure Mode. Based on the first season of the anime as well as its subsequent Mugen Train film, Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles gives fans the opportunity to relive Tanjiro’s story so far in an even more immersive way, taking on various foes and opponents as the protagonist himself. There’ll be plenty of collectibles such as costumes and and avatars while you progress through the stages. As you’d expect, the game will also feature some of the series’ most beloved characters including Nezuko Kamado, Kyujuro Rengoku, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Giyu Tom...
Nintendo Denies Supplying Developers With Tools To Build 4K Switch Console
Nintendo has long been hinting that it is working on potentially releasing an upgraded version of the Switch. Dubbed the Nintendo Switch Pro, the console was rumored supposed to feature 4K graphics. However, plans have not yet come to fruition as the gaming company announced earlier this summer that new versions of the Switch would only see a newer OLED screen replacing the original. Bloomberg recently reported that Nintendo had provided at least 11 different developers with the toolkits to create 4K games for the Switch. However, after the release of the article, Nintendo has denied ever supplying these tools for a 4K console. The company took to Twitter to announce that the claims are false and there was never plans for a new Switch console. Bloomberg‘s article pointed out that developer...
The ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ Kaiba Corporation Store Is Officially Open
Konami‘s Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and with the celebration comes an official Kaiba Corporation store. The store will thematically capture Kaiba’s vision of the trading card game with releases based on things he represents in the game and on the anime. The store will remain open for one year where each quarter will have special releases reference the four arcs — Duelist Kingdom, Battle City, Pharaoh’s Memories, and Ceremonial Battle. Today marks the opening day with the first wave of releases. The first drop is made up of T-shirts, hoodies, keychains, and even underwear. Other items that are sure to sell out quickly are the XL card illustration posters, 25th-anniversary pins, Kaiba Corporation tumbler, and the made-to-order Obelisk the Tormentor Soul Energy MAX ver...
‘League of Legends’ Unveils Anime Music Video Ahead of Upcoming World Championship
Ahead of the League of Legends World Championship, Riot Games has released a new song and anime-inspired music video. Titled “Burn It Down,” the new track is by alternative-pop band PVRIS and features animated versions of some of the world’s best “League of Legends” players. Created by Haoliners Animation, the anime-inspired music video includes Lee “Faler” Sang-hyeok, who has won the World Championship multiple times and is considered one of the game’s greatest players, in addition to former world champion Kim “DoinB” Tae-sang and last year’s World Championship MVP, Kim “Canyon” Geon-bu. Riot Games and Netflix recently released the full trailer for its upcoming “League of Legends” animated series, “Arcane.” The new series, which focuses on the relationship between sister Jinx and Vi, unco...
HHW Gaming: ‘Battlefield 2042’ Open Beta Dates Revealed, Here’s How You Can Get In On The Action
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: EA / DICE Call of Duty: Vanguard’s beta has come and gone. Now it’s time for Battlefield 2042 to give us a taste of what’s to come. Tuesday (Sept.28), EA revealed the dates for Battlefield 2042’s open beta, and it’s right around the corner. Starting October 6 at midnight PST, those who preordered the game and are EA Play members will have early access to the beta until October 7. If you’re an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you will also be able to take advantage of early access because EA Play is included in your subscription. Once early access is done, the beta will open up to everyone from October 8-9 and can be downloaded free of charge. You can begin preloading the beta on your console of choice or PC starting October 5. EA also shared that playe...
Black Twitch Streamers Are Taking A Stand Against Online Harassment Endured On The Platform
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Black Twitch streamers are fed up and are taking a stand against the online harassment they endure on the popular streaming platform. There are literally no safe spaces for Black and brown people to enjoy doing the things they love, even playing and streaming video games. Black Twitch streamers have been subject to countless forms of online harassment, including hate raids, doxxing, swatting, and other forms of abuse after they called for more significant equity and protections for Black users with the #TwitchDoBetter campaign. Despite many complaints and the recent #ADayOffTwitch campaign where Black streamers protested the platform to shed light on the online harassment, Twitch has yet to take action. As seen on ...
Build Your Dream Music Festival in This New Video Game
Festival Tycoon is a new game on Steam that allows users to build their dream music festival. The Minecraft-like video game was developed entirely by Johannes Gäbler over the span of two years. The premise of the game is to build and manage your own music festival, equipped with stages, visitors, and a lineup. You’ll also have to maintain your company’s reputation while getting attention from rockstars and massive sponsors. Festival Tycoon/Steam Currently the game is in the “early access” stage (pun intended), which means the game is in a nascent form of development. There are certain to be hiccups and bugs, but if you want to assist in the development of the game then you can purchase it now. Festival Tycoon is currently only available on Windows. Accord...
‘Battlefield 2042’ Drops New Trailer Announcing Open Beta Dates
After enduring several delays to its release date, EA has finally announced the open beta period for the long-awaited Battlefield 2042, dropping a trailer at the same time to give players a closer look at what to expect. The overall period will take place between October 5–10, although the game itself will only be playable for two days for most. Preloads will begin on the first day where gamers will be able to download the beta version of the title on their respective platforms, followed by early access to the experience on October 6 and 7 when servers go live for those who have pre-ordered the game. Full open beta will then commence on October 8 and last till the morning of October 10 for everyone else. Luckily for those on next-gen platforms, the full 128-player mode will be availab...
Ultra-Rare ‘Warhammer 40K’ Metal Thunderhawk Gunship Sold for Record-Breaking $35,000 USD
Earlier in February, Squidmar Miniatures unboxed an ultra-rare Thunderhawk Gunship model from Warhammer 40,000 over on its YoutTube channel, and now the painted model has been auctioned off for a staggering $35,000 USD. Announcing the sale in a new video uploaded on Monday, the group’s Emil Nyström revealed that an Australian game shop by the name of The House of War has won the auction with a price of $34,882 USD, setting a new world record for the most expensive miniature ever sold. Aside from documenting the kit’s assembly for their YouTube channel, Nyström also went on to paint the assault ship after speaking to the model’s original sculptor Tim Adcock. For those unfamiliar, the metal Thunderhawk Gunship set was released back in 1997 and only 500 were ever made, each coming i...
Nintendo Previews Kleavor In New ‘Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ Trailer
Game Freak and The Pokémon Company has just released a new trailer for the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Arceus game, previewing the brand new experience which its developer says “blends action and exploration with the RPG roots of the Pokémon series.” Viewable above, the trailer places a spotlight on Kleavor, the latest Bug/Rock type Pokémon joining the beloved universe via the upcoming title for you to both battle and capture. New Pokémon aside, it also showcased a number of other mechanics and features in the game including new Warden characters, a device known as the Arc Phone, and a range of things you can do within Jubilife Village such as customizing your trainer or the fan-favorite photography mode. In addition to previewing the Arceus, The Pokémon Company also released a new...
Netflix Grows Games Team With Acquisition of Video Game Studio
Netflix has officially acquired its first video game studio, Night School Studio. The streaming service is kicking off its foray into gaming with the purchase of Night School Studio, which was founded by Krankel and Adam Hines in 2014 and is the home of the critically acclaimed game OXENFREE. “We’re inspired by their bold mission to set a new bar for storytelling in games. Their commitment to artistic excellence and proven track record make them invaluable partners as we build out the creative capabilities and library of Netflix games together,” Netflix wrote in a statement. The platform also mentioned that it will continue working with developers and hiring creatives to offer “a great collection of exclusive games designed for every kind of gamer and any level of play.” Netflix added, “Li...
Play a New Post-Apocalyptic Puzzle Game Inspired by Modular Synthesizers
Imagine a post-apocalyptic world where agriculture is scarce and the only way to save it is through a revolution involving modular synthesizers. That’s the world of The Signal State, a complex new puzzle game by Reckoner Industries. Within each puzzle are machines to be repaired, and each machine closely resembles a modular synth component typically used in electronic music production. Samplers, signal delays, output, and more are waiting to be programmed cohesively as the user attempts to solve the challenges, dragging and dropping cables to each unique module. Leaderboards and achievements will encourage competition between players as they attempt to solve the apocalyptic agriculture crisis within the game by fixing synth-like machines that help produce food. Down the line, The Sig...
