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‘NBA 2K22’ Review: The Best ‘NBA 2K’ Title in Years
For many kids taking the court for the first time, a keen piece of advice one might hear is, “slow the game down in your head.” Oftentimes, it sounds implausible and, frankly, unhelpful in the moment. However, when you apply the notion of taking your time and thinking ahead, it unravels new abilities that have never been tapped into, and you may even be able to envision things before they happen. That’s exactly how it is to play NBA 2K22 when you’re locked in. The initial redeeming quality encountered when loading up NBA 2K, getting from the teams selection screen through the gameplay presentations, is how smooth the cut scenes and transitions move. This seamlessness remains throughout. To christen the all-new NBA 2K22, HYPEBEAST received an early copy of the game. First up: a matchup...
A New Free Digital Pokémon Trading Card Game Is Coming Soon
The Pokémon Company is officially releasing a new digital Pokémon trading card game for users. The app, titled Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, comes at a time when the card game is hitting an all-time high in popularity. While there has always been a digital Pokémon TCG app that allows gamers to battle online and collect cards, the version is much older and is only supported on tablets and web browsers. The new Pokémon Trading Card Game Live will bring the game to smartphones and promises an “updated digital format.” TCG Live will not only allow players to build their own decks as well as online battles, but they can customize their own avatars and complete daily quests. The game also allows players to connect their own physical card decks to the online version. Players will have the oppor...
Activision Blizzard Officially Under SEC Investigation for Workplace Practices
For the latter part of the summer, Activision Blizzard has faced multiple allegations regarding workplace abuse. In August, the company was accused of getting rid of any evidence that supported those claims. Last week, the company was hit with worker intimidation allegations as well. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Securities and Exchange Commission have officially opened a “wide-ranging” investigation into the company for its workplace culture practices. The government agency officially subpoenaed the company and several of its top executives including CEO Bobby Kotick. Various documents are asked to be turned in, including correspondences with Kotick related to any sexual harassment complaints that are linked to Activision contractors and employees. Earlier this summer, the Cal...
‘Destroy All Humans! 2’ Is Being Remade for Next-Gen Consoles and PC
After 15 years, fans will be surprised to learn that THQ Nordic has decided to remake Destroy All Humans! 2 for next-gen consoles as well as PC. The remake playfully named Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed will be developed by Black Forest Games, which will bring its original PlayStation 2 and Xbox game up to modern standards for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S using Unreal Engine 4. The came is said to feature local split-screen co-op mode for those who wish to play together as well as a significantly larger open-world experience for gamers to venture through. For those unaware, Destroy All Humans! 2 was first launched back in 2006 and quickly became a cult classic. The game throws players back to the year 1969 where the Cold War was still ongoing. You’ll play as...
Stern Unveils ‘Godzilla’-Themed Pinball Machine
Stern Pinball and Toho International have teamed up to release a new range of Godzilla-inspired pinball machines. The new pinball machines come in pro, premium and limited edition models. The range of pinball machines features the “Godzilla” song by Blue Oyster Cult, hand-drawn artwork by Zombie Yeti, three spinning targets, three flippers, three “powerline” themed stand-up targets, wireform ramps and a UFO pop pumper. Additionally, all three models of the pinball machines feature a “Magna Grab” magnetic newton ball, which can catch pinballs from five different shot paths. Elevating the machines are video and audio components from ten Toho Showa Era Godzilla films to create an immersive experience. The collaborative pinball machines also debut Stern’s Insider Connected System. Fe...
Resellers Discover $100,000 USD-Worth of Retro Video Games in a Room That Was Sealed for 20 Years
Cheap Finds Gold Mines has just discovered a treasure trove of over $100,000 USD-worth of retro video games. Venturing into a home that was set to be sold after the owner fell ill in 2019, they opened a room that had been closed off for 20 years. The sight of the filthy room would have been enough to deter many bargain hunters but not Cheap Finds Gold Mines, as their tenacity paid off when they laded on a huge box of sealed video games. From GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox 360 games, to even Blockbuster VHS tapes, the team passed through cockroaches, rats, and spiders for a total haul upwards of $100,000 USD. The $100,00 USD was eventually split between eight other resellers where Cheap Finds Gold Mines pocketed $20,000 USD. Most of the sealed games will be sent off for WATA grading. Kot...
The Iconic, Electronic Music-Infused “wipEout” Series Is Getting a New Mobile Game
The series responsible for one of electronic music’s most iconic video game crossovers is back with a new mobile game and soundtrack. Coming soon to your phone is a new entry in the electronic music-heavy WipEout series titled WipEout Rush. The titles’ developers, Rogue Games, have shared a trailer of the upcoming release on YouTube. As you can clearly hear in the trailer, the electronic music focus has not shifted in the decades since the series first launched. On the WipEout Rush website, it was revealed that the game will feature an “original electronica soundtrack” created by Sony musician Alastair Lyndsay, known for his influential work in numerous major video game soundtracks. Recommended Articles Since the first release in the series, wipE′out...
‘Among Us’ Gears up for Halloween With Crewmate Costumes
Back in June, a BTS McDonald’s McNugget shaped like a crewmate sold for $99,997 USD, and now Among Us Crewmate costumes are available for those wanting to get a head start on their Halloween outfit. The online multiplayer party game debuted in 2018 by the American game studio Innersloth and became a global hit of teetering between teamwork and betrayal. Fanatics will have a choice of four colors with both adult and kids sizes available. Arm and leg holes will be provided. The adult size stands five feet and nine inches with a mirrored type visor window to conceal identities while the kid version opts for a mesh vision screen. The costumes were initially sold on Amazon for $49.99 USD but quickly sold out due to high demand. According to the Among Us Twitter account, Walmart, HMV and other r...
The 25th-Anniversary ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ Ultimate Kaiba Set Comes With Three Blue-Eyes White Dragons
Yu-Gi-Oh! is celebrating its 25th anniversary with another commemorative release in the form of Seto Kaiba’s briefcase and his entire playing deck. This “Ultimate Kaiba Set” also features all original artwork, 25th-anniversary branding, three copies of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, and a bottom compartment that can hold 7,000 cards. There will also be three new cards included — Attack Guidance Armor, Life Shaver, and Magical Trick Mirror. Priced at ¥33,000 JPY (approximately $300 USD) the 25th-anniversary Ultimate Kaiba Set will be available for pre-order from September 21 to October 31 with shipping slated for April 2022. In other gaming news, the ASUS Republic of Gamers x IKEA gaming collection is releasing in the U.S. Read Full Article
HHW Gaming: ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ BETA Weekend 2 Is Live & Free-To-Play On All Platforms
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Activision / Call of Duty: Vanguard PlayStation owners were first to hit the battlefield in Call of Duty: Vanguard’s BETA, now it’s time for the rest of the combatants to get in on the action. Starting Thursday (Sept.16), Activision’s Call of Duty: Vanguard BETA will be live and free99 for COD fans across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, or S, Xbox One, and PC via Battle.net. Usually, to have access to Call of Duty betas, gamers would have to preorder the game or have an Xbox Live Gold membership, but that won’t be the case this time around. Activision encourages those participating in the BETA to put in that work while playing Vanguard’s fast-paced multiplayer mode that takes the intense action back to World War II, allowing them to try out n...
HHW Gaming: ‘Battlefield 2042’s Deployment Delayed At Least A Month
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: EA / DICE EA/DICE’s answer to Call of Duty, Battlefield 2042, has officially gotten its wig pushed back. DICE’s parent company Electronic Arts announced the unfortunate news on Wednesday (Sep.15) that Battlefield 2042, the next installment in the EA’s Battlefield first-person shooter franchise, will have its release date pushed back nearly a month. The game was originally set to hit consoles and PC on October 22nd and now will arrive on November 19th, two weeks after Call of Duty: Vanguard. In a statement shared by Electronic Arts, Oskar Gabrielson, studio GM at DICE, said on behalf of the Battlefield 2042 team: “Building the next generation of Battlefield during a global pandemic has created unforeseen challenges for our development teams. “Given the sca...
HHW Gaming: Razer Launches Its Most Advanced Controller Ever, The WOLVERINE V2 CHROMA Pro
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Razer / WOLVERINE V2 CHROMA Pro Controller For Xbox & PC Turtle Beach impressed us with The Recon, the company’s first stab at a game controller. Now, Razer has just launched a brand new pro controller for the Xbox and PC. Thursday (Sep.16), Razer announced the launch of its most advanced controller ever, the Wolverine V2 Chroma. The controller works on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles and PC and is a culmination of “competitive excellence and R&D” from the company’s PC peripheral lines packed into the Wolverine V2 Chroma. Source: Razer / WOLVERINE V2 CHROMA Pro Controller For Xbox & PC The controller features Razer’s Mecha-Tactile Action Buttons and D-Pad that supply the user with “super-fast actuation and response times.” There are also...
