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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...
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 ...
