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Valve Announces Winners for The Steam Awards 2022
Valve has officially announced the winners of The Steam Awards 2022 which were decided via community vote. Steam is a popular digital storefront operated by Valve through which users can purchase video games. Initially developed for Windows, Valve has expanded over the years to macOS and other operating systems as well as mobile and its own Steam Deck devices. The service now boasts more than 120 million monthly active users and over 50,000 games. Highlights from this year’s awards include the action role-playing game Elden Ring given the top prize of “Game of the Year” over other popular titles such as Stray and God of War which were recognized in other categories. Elden Ring also happened to receive the “Best Game You Suck At” award with the Steam calling it the “toughest game we’ve ever...
Facebook Gaming Puts Streamer MissesMae and Pro Skater Robert Neal to the Trick Shot Challenge
Robert Neal – Pro Skateboarder So what role does gaming play in your life? Gaming plays a big role in my life; growing up as a kid I’ve always gamed. It was a thing we all did. We even put little wagers up in Mario Kart. How does Tony Hawk’s Pro skater compare to real-life skating? All the tricks you’re doing in the game are real-life tricks but it’s a little bit fake in a sense because it’s a video game. It’s definitely realistic in a way as well though. Do you remember your first time playing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater? I was in 5th or 6th grade. What are your favorite memories of playing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater? One of my favorite memories was playing with my cousin and I remember we got into it. We started arguing and we fought. That was a good memory. How do you think Tony Hawk’s Pro Skate...
Sony Hints That the PlayStation 5 Shortage Is Coming to an End
Sony has just announced at this year’s CES that the shortage of the PlayStation 5 is officially over. Faced with great demand during a global supply chain shortage these past years, the PS5 was impossible to get for some, while others either lucked out or paid a premium for the console. Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan commented on the supply of the PS5 going into 2023 with, “Everyone who wants a PS5 should have a much easier time finding one at retailers globally, starting from this point forward.” Currently having sold 30 million units, on top of potentially releasing a new version of the console in 2023, the end of the shortage could mean that the PS5 will hit nine-digit sales figures like its predecessors. Check out the full showcase video below. Sony says the PlayStation 5 ...
Sony Focuses on Accessibility With “Project Leonardo” Customizable PlayStation 5 Controller Kit
Sony Entertainment has just unveiled its customizable PS5 controller kit — Project Leonardo. Announced at CES, Project Leonardo’s focus is on accessibility, allowing those with disabilities to play games more easily, comfortably, and for longer periods. So Morimoto, Designer at Sony Interactive Entertainment comments, “Because players can customize Project Leonardo according to their needs, there is no one ‘right’ form factor. We want to empower them to create their own configurations. The controller can also flexibly accept combinations of accessibility accessories to create a unique aesthetic. I am excited that the design will be completed through collaboration with players rather than presenting them with a single form factor.” Addressing issues like fatigue in holding controllers, butt...
Naughty Dog Unveils New Concept Art From ‘The Last of Us’ Multiplayer Game
Gearing up for The Last of Us’ 10th anniversary in June, US-based game developer Naughty Dog has recently shared a new concept art for the studio’s upcoming multiplayer game based on the post-apocalyptic survival franchise. Back in June 2022, Naughty Dog teased the first concept art for the multiplayer game in a blog post. The latest concept art, which can be viewed in the gallery above, also appears to align with the franchise’s hallmarked aesthetic. The image stars two figures arriving on an abandoned and rusty street with a shipwrecked cruise. In a recent blog post published on Naughty Dog’s website, co-president Neil Druckmann revealed that 2023 will be a busy year for the studio — starting with the PC launch of The Last of Us Part I coming on March 3. Druckmann mentioned that a few “f...
Bruce Lee Joins the Action in ‘PUBG MOBILE’
After welcoming the likes of Squid Game‘s Jung Ho Yeon and Lionel Messi, PUBG MOBILE now announces the arrival of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. The new Martial Showdown festival activation comes as part of the version 2.4 update and will feature a number of in-game elements and items across multiple maps. “To this day Bruce Lee is still an inspiration to so many across the world,” said Vincent Wang, Head of PUBG MOBILE Publishing, Tencent Games. “As one of the most influential and well-known stars of the 20th century, many of PUBG MOBILE players are huge fans of his. We’re incredibly proud to be honoring his legacy, bringing many elements of his signature look and personality to the game. I hope that this partnership will provide an amazing experience for PUBG MOBILE players and Bruce Lee...
‘World of Assassination’ To Combine All Three ‘Hitman’ Games Into One
IO Interactive has decided to merge all three Hitman games into one title, named World of Assassination. The news was confirmed on the game developer’s website in an announcement that listed major changes to the franchise, due to come into effect later this month. Starting January 26, a free upgrade to World of Assassination will be available for owners of the Hitman 3 game, with access to the two preceding games available via the Access Pass system. This change will eliminate confusion over editions, redeemable contents, and legacy packs that previously troubled players, as World of Assassination will provide both new and existing owners with the same base content ownership. Going forward, only two purchase options will be available for the game, which will be the World of Assassinat...
Polymega’s Ultra Module EM05 Lets You Play Classic N64 Titles
Polymega has just added the pre-order to another module to its groundbreaking retro gaming console. Adding to the NES, SNES, Genesis, Neo Geo, Sega CD and PlayStation titles from its previous introduction, retro gamers can now include Nintendo N64 titles to that list thanks to the Element Modules EM05. This pre-order includes both the EM05 Ultra Module and the RC05 Ultra Controller. The EM05 is also compatible with North American, PAL, and Japanese cartridges and can also run the Memory Pak, Rumble Pak, and has the Expansion Pak automatically enabled. Set to ship in 12 – 18 weeks, the pre-order can be found now over at the Polymega website for $89 USD. In other gaming news, Hideo Kojima says he almost didn’t release Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. Read Full Article
2023 will see the death of play-to-earn gaming
Play-to-earn gaming enabled by blockchain technology has grown exponentially over the few years. Gamers have embraced the opportunity to collect cryptocurrencies or nonfungible tokens (NFTs) that have been produced in blockchain-based games. Through the advent of this new technology, players have been able to generate income by selling in-game NFTs or earning cryptocurrency rewards, both of which can be exchanged for fiat cash. Because of this, according to data from Absolute Reports, the estimated value of the GameFi industry will grow to $2.8 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.4% over the same period. But such predictions may well prove to be unfounded. Given the rate of exponential growth over recent years, one might think that there was absolutely n...
Hideo Kojima Says He Almost Didn’t Release ‘Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty’
Director Hideo Kojima has opened up about the difficult decision to release 2001’s Konami stealth game Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. While the game was generally praised for its detailed graphics, some critics took issue with a scene featuring a ship crashing into the island of Manhattan. In a new interview for IGN, Kojima spoke about the complex situation of releasing the game in a post 9/11 world. The situation was so stressful that Kojima even debated quitting Konami for a time but ultimately decided to stay on with the company following a conversation with chairman Kagemasa Kozuki. “9/11 took place in 2001 right before the release of Metal Gear Solid 2. We’d just sent off the master, but the game featured both the World Trade Center and the Pentagon,” Kojima said. “It seemed imp...
‘Death Stranding 2’ May Not Release Until 2024
Hideo Kojima‘s recently-announced Death Stranding 2 may not be releasing until 2024. Eagle-eyed fans spotted a now-removed update on the ArtStation profile of Death Stranding 2 senior art designer Frank Aliberti, which lists a 2024 release year for the sequel. The art designer is also currently working on an untitled first person shooting game and Firewall Ultra, which will supposedly release in 2024 and 2023, respectively. Kojima Productions has not confirmed a release date or period as of writing, however, leaving fans to merely speculate the 2024 release date. Death Stranding 2 was unveiled during the recent Game Awards, with Kojima revealing that he rewrote the entire story because he was tired of “predicting the future,” regardless of him beginning work on the sequel p...
HHW Gaming: Burberry x Minecraft Team Up For Capsule Collection & In-Game Items
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Burberry / Minecraft Consider the lines between digital and physical to be blurred thanks to this new collaboration between icon British luxury brand Burberry and the insanely popular videogame Minecraft. Burberry and Minecraft have teamed up for a new capsule collection available on Burberry’s website and in select retailers. Gamers will also get to show off their self-expression with in-game items also. Source: Burberry / Minecraft The collection includes signature pieces like the iconic trench coat, hoodies, and other accessories that feature Minecraft-inspired prints. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Minecraft to bring the Burberry brand story to life in such an immersive way,” said Phillip Hennche, Director of Channel Innovation at Burberry. “W...
