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Twitch Claims “Server Configuration Change” Allowed Hackers To Gain Access Private Information
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty Following a massive hack, Twitch has released an update on the situation. Here is what you need to know. It’s been a lousy month for technology. First, Facebook and its family of social media apps suffered a massive outage due to a mistake on their end. Now, Twitch has confirmed in a tweet that it was indeed the victim of a massive data breach which resulted in its source code and other private information leaking out. The Twitch spokesperson revealed a hacker gained access to the company’s servers due to a misconfiguration change. “We can confirm a breach has taken place,” the tweet reads, “Our teams are working with urgency to understand the extent of this. We will update the community as soon as additional information is availabl...
HHW Gaming Review: ‘Far Cry 6’ Is A Liberating Good Time, With A LOT To Do
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ubisoft / Far Cry 6 Ubisoft ups the ante with Far Cry 6, the latest chapter in the famed Far Cry video game franchise. Does this game return the beloved first-person shooter/adventure game to its glory? It most certainly does. Living La Vida Loca Source: Ubisoft / Far Cry 6 One common aspect that all Far Cry games feature is giving players so much to do in the games massive worlds while experiencing all kinds of mayhem. Before we are thrown into the madness that is Far Cry 6, the game explains how you are taken fresh out of the frying pan and into the fire with a gripping prologue. You take control of your character Dani Rojas, who you could decide to be male or female for your adventure. For our playthrough, we chose the male version of the reluctant pro...
The ‘Kingdom Hearts’ Trilogy Is Coming to the Nintendo Switch
Nintendo has announced that the Kingdom Hearts trilogy will be available on the Nintendo Switch via cloud streaming. The news was confirmed shortly after it was revealed that Sora will be the final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter. Players can expect Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, Kingdom Hearts III and its ReMind DLC to make its way on the Switch, however a release date was not announced. Nintendo’s cloud streaming has allowed high-definition games to be playable on the Switch without sacrificing too much of the visual quality. Other third-party games such as Hitman 3 have been made available on the console, however an internet connection is required. Elsewhere in gaming, a new Rockstar leak is pointing at a GTA trilogy def...
Ubisoft Announces Its Own ‘Ghost Recon Frontline’ Free-to-Play Battle Royale
Joining in on the battle royale frenzy that has taken over the gaming industry over recent years, AAA developer Ubisoft has now announced its own take on the massively popular shooter format with Ghost Recon Frontline. While the game’s name does put it under the Ghost Recon series, the latest title to join the franchise will move from its traditional third-person perspective to a first-person shooter, bringing it closer to the likes of Apex Legends and Call of Duty: Warzone. The game will feature three-man teams consisting of numerous contractors who will fight to be the last team standing against more than 100 other players, and utilizes “an advanced class system and large set of tactical support tools allowing for complete freedom in strategic gameplay, with multiple ways ...
James Bond’s New Aston Martin Valhalla Is Coming to ‘Rocket League’
In celebration of the latest James Bond film No Time to Die, Psyonix is now offering a chance to drive the super spy’s new Aston Martin Valhalla supercar in Rocket League. Launching October 7, the Valhalla will be the game’s first-ever hybrid vehicle, coming with a Dominus Hitbox along with car-specific items such as a Reel Life Decal, a special Engine Audio, and bespoke Wheels. The bundle will be available for 1,100 in-game credits, but those who missed out on the previous Bond-themed event will also be able to purchase the Aston Martin DB5 once again as part of the Bond 007 Collection pack with the Valhalla for 2,000 credits. On top of vehicle releases, Rocket League will also be offering three in-game challenges inspired by the special agent, each one rewarding you w...
New Rockstar Leak Points to Potential ‘Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition’
Back in August, news broke suggesting that Rockstar was making a remastered trilogy featuring three of Grand Theft Auto‘s most classic titles, and new leaks are now seemingly confirming the project. According to a recent Twitter post by GTAonlineNews, a series of new code that came out with Rockstar’s latest update for its own game launcher included various references to the three rumored remastered titles: Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto Vice City. The code also seemingly confirms the name Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition for the upcoming bundle, which is built using Unreal Engine 4. While the discoveries do appear to more convincingly confirm that Rockstar is planning to release the three games again, ...
HHW Gaming: ‘Kingdom Heart’s Sora The Final ‘Super Smash Bros.’ DLC Character, Gamers Raise Keyblades In Excitement
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Chesnot / Getty During Nintendo’s last direct presentation, the company promised it would reveal the final DLC fighter was coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate later. Tuesday (Oct.5), that promise was kept by Nintendo, and gamers are very pleased. During a special presentation solely dedicated to the Nintendo Switch brawler, Director Masahiro Sakurai revealed the next challenger joining the fight is none other than Sora of Kingdom Hearts fame. Sora is a skilled airborne fighter that is also nimble, but at the same time, is “very light” and can be launched quickly by competitors. His skills include fire, lightning, ice magic attacks, and a vertical spiral move that some players will compare to Link’s similar spin attack. [embedded content] Before the...
Topps x MetaZoo Sell 50,000 Packs of Cryptid Nation “Series 0” in Record Time
The Topps x MetaZoo Cryptid Nation Series 0 pack has sold out in record time. Not even close to the October 14 expiration date on the Topps online store, the online exclusive sold out in a few hours, and not without several hiccups on the site. This frenzy is a testament to the TCG‘s fanbase — moving from kickstart to an official Topps collaboration in a matter of months. The Series 0 pack channels the 70 Beasties from MetaZoo’s first release, scenes from the MetaZoo story, and creator caster cards. Each pack contains 30 cards — 25 Beasties (16 Bronze, 5 Silver, and 4 Gold), four lore cards, and one foil border parallel. MetaZoo creator, Michael Waddel, has since confirmed that all 50,000 boxes have sold out and the team is already working on Series 1. The Series 0 Topps x MetaZoo pack ret...
New ‘Gungrave G.O.R.E’ Trailer Shows off Brutal Cinematics and Gameplay
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‘Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin’ Releases Second Demo and Trailer
Square Enix has dropped a new trailer and demo for its upcoming Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin over at Tokyo Game Show, this time offering fans of the epic franchise a closer, Chaos-free look at the game. Inspired by the very first Final Fantasy game in the franchise, the upcoming title was first announced back in June and almost instantly became a meme thanks to the announcement trailer’s constant naming of Chaos, so it’s no surprise that Square Enix elected not to mention the antagonist’s name this time around. In a recent interview with TheGamer, the game’s producer Jin Fujiwara said that the development team wasn’t too happy about the meme-ing, but nonetheless managed to stay optimistic. “We didn’t really think it was going to cause quite as much of a reaction as it di...
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 ...
