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The Chainsmokers’ ‘Festival Tycoon’ is the Number 1 Branded Music Experience on ‘Roblox’
Earlier in September, Grammy Award-Winning duo The Chainsmokers unveiled an immersive music experience on Roblox called Festival Tycoon — the first-ever artist-themed experience in the metaverse. The Chainsmokers Concert Experience celebrated the launch of Festival Tycoon and became the all-time, highest-rated concert performance in the history of the Roblox platform. The concert, developed in partnership with Gamefam, included a virtual set including singles from the duo’s latest album, So Far So Good. [embedded content] The Chainsmokers Concert Experience is now the highest-rated concert performance in the history of the Roblox platform, receiving an 84.5% player rating — the highest on Roblox in terms of fan rating and approval. Fronted by Gamefam, Columbia Records and Sony Music E...
Take-Two CEO Says ‘GTA 6’ Leak Was “Terribly Unfortunate,” But Won’t Influence Development
Following the major leak back in September, Strauss Zelnick, CEO of the parent company of Rockstar Games, Take-Two, has now offered a public statement regarding the future of the highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 title. The leak was perpetrated by a 17-year-old associated with the hacking group Lapsus$, who accessed an internal Rockstar Slack channel. In a second-quarter earnings call, Zelnick noted that the high-profile data leak would not impact the development of GTA 6 at Rockstar Games. “With regards to the leak, it was terribly unfortunate, and we take those sorts of incidents very seriously indeed.” Rockstar does not anticipate any long-term effects as a result of the incident that leaked open-world gameplay footage from an alpha build of GTA 6. “There’s no evidence that any mate...
Drought’s Coaster Pack Celebrates Iconic PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 Titles
Hender Scheme and The North Face Reconnect for Luxe Camping Accessories Presented under the theme of “Things that change and things that do not change.” Nov 10, 2022 7,048 Hypes CONTROL Gallery is Showcasing DABSMYLA’s Vibrant Universe “’IN TECHNICOLOR’ will be our most personal show to date, a symbol of all the emotions we’ve experienced as artists throughout our lives.” Nov 10, 2022 686 Hypes Nike Gives the Dunk Low a Sweet “Pink Foam” Makeover Featuring an upper covered in suede. Nov 10, 2022 3,948 Hypes G-SHOCK Celebrates Frogman 30th Anniversary With First Biomass Plastic Model Taking its cues from 1999 black and gold design. Nov 10, 2022 5,356 Hypes Michael Reeder Navigates Life and Death in ‘Pushing up Daisies’ Ex...
HHW Gaming: ‘God of War: Ragnarök’, ‘Horizon Forbidden West’, ‘Elden Ring,’ Battle
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Santa Monica Studio / God of War: Ragnarok Kratos, Aloy, The Tarnished, a stray cat, and more will battle it out for Game of The Year at the 2022 edition of The Game Awards. Monday, NoNovember 14Geoff Keighley announced this year’s nominations of games, e-sports players, and streamers who had a great year in the video game space. Leading the pack, no surprise, is God of War: Ragnarök earning ten nominations, including top honors for Game of the Year and Best Game Direction. God of War: Ragnarök has earned nothing but top praise since its NoNovember 5elease, so seeing the Sony Santa Monica Studios game gobble up nominations is not a shock. Right behind Ragnarök, with seven nominations each, is Horizon Forbidden West, another PlayStation exclusive, and Elde...
J. Cole and Jack Harlow Enter the World of ‘NBA 2K’ As Playable Characters
Both J. Cole and Jack Harlow are known to be avid basketball fans, and now, the rappers have taken their obsession one step further by becoming playable characters in NBA 2K23. For a limited time only, the rappers will take court as part of 2K’s MyTEAM mode crossover series. Players can choose to compete as Cole or Harlow in the special mode and complete spotlight challenges to earn exclusive celebrity cards. The game didn’t specify exactly how long the Cole and Harlow characters would be available, so those interested should pick up the controller while they still have the chance. The partnership is especially fitting, given that Cole stars on the Dreamer Edition cover of this year’s 2K and appears both in the game and on its soundtrack. “NBA 2K has long been a place to discover new...
Razer Rolls Out Customizable PlayStation 5 Controller With Extra Triggers and Remappable Buttons
Razer is building on its lineup of cutting-edge consoles and accessories with a new controller. The Razer Wolverine V2 Pro controller is engineered to deliver high-performance, low-latency gaming for PlayStation 5 and PC. Granting gamers optimal control over their controller, the Wolverine V2 features tactile buttons that lend to purposeful button presses and improved tactility, necessary for action-packed fighting games. For those more interested in racing titles, however, the controller comes with responsive back triggers that allow for players to switch between full-range pulls when accelerating and quick clicks for bursts of speed. The Wolverine V2 offers the option to customize its layout with six remappable buttons and interchangeable thumbsticks, along with 2 additional thumbstick c...
‘God of War Ragnarök’ Leads The Game Awards 2022 Nominations
Check out the full list of nominees below. The Game Awards 2022 airs live from the Microsoft theater on December 8 and will livestream for free across platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Steam, Facebook, TikTok Live and Instagram Live. The Game Awards 2022 Nominees GAME OF THE YEARA Plague Tale: Requiem (Asobo Studio/Focus Entertainment)Elden Ring (FromSoftware/Bandai Namco)God of War Ragnarök (Sony Santa Monica/SIE)Horizon Forbidden West (Guerrilla Games/SIE)Stray (BlueTwelve Studio/Annapurna)Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (Monolith Soft/Nintendo) BEST GAME DIRECTIONElden Ring (FromSoftware/Bandai Namco)God of War Ragnarök (Sony Santa Monica/SIE)Horizon Forbidden West (Guerrilla Games/SIE)Immortality (Half Mermaid)Stray (BlueTwelve Studio/Annapurna) BEST NARRATIVEA Plague Tale: Requiem (Asob...
8 Things to Look Forward to in ‘Pokémon Scarlet’ and ‘Violet’
The next generation of Pokémon begins this week. Three years after the debut of Generation 8 with Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet launch the next chapter of the series. Featuring an entirely new set of Pokémon, tons of exciting features and plenty to conquer, the two titles are a bold step forward for the franchise. Throughout 2022, information regarding the games has been revealed via countless trailers, demos and blog posts. All of the speculations will soon be put to rest, however, as Pokémon Scarlet and Violet hits shelves November 18, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch. As anticipation peaks, we’ve put together a list of key game elements to look forward to in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet below. Three Storylines 1 of 3 Pokémon / Nintendo 2 of 3 Pokémon / Nintendo 3 ...
Crypto casino Winz.io unveils Sportsbook for global sports
Winz.io Sports will offer bonuses to both new and existing customers to celebrate the launch of the sportsbook. The risk-free bet and 100% bonus will not have any wagering requirements, a popular feature at Winz.io Casino Winz.io, a crypto-friendly casino supporting all the major digital assets, has announced its new sportsbook offering that will cover the world’s most popular sports. The Winz.io casino, founded in 2020, seeks to expand its presence within the gambling industry, and sports betting offers one of the fastest growing avenues. According to the Winz.io team, this new wagering solution is timely for customers given the sector’s growth projection that puts it at over $83 billion in 2022. Deposit and bet using crypto The new Winz.io sportsbook will offer wagers access to more than...
Crypto casino Winz.io unveils Sportsbook for global sports
Winz.io Sports will offer bonuses to both new and existing customers to celebrate the launch of the sportsbook. The risk-free bet and 100% bonus will not have any wagering requirements, a popular feature at Winz.io Casino Winz.io, a crypto-friendly casino supporting all the major digital assets, has announced its new sportsbook offering that will cover the world’s most popular sports. The Winz.io casino, founded in 2020, seeks to expand its presence within the gambling industry, and sports betting offers one of the fastest growing avenues. According to the Winz.io team, this new wagering solution is timely for customers given the sector’s growth projection that puts it at over $83 billion in 2022. Deposit and bet using crypto The new Winz.io sportsbook will offer wagers access to more than...
DRX Topples T1 To Win the 2022 ‘League of Legends’ World Championship
The finals of League of Legends‘ 2022 world championships went down in San Fransisco last night, and DRX pulled off a shocking upset of fellow South Korean squad and three-time Worlds champion T1 — dethroning them 3-2 to take home the trophy in a victory that the venue announcers described as the culmination of a “miracle run.” Over the course of the five-game match, viewed by thousands in person and, per a report from Esports Charts, a high of 5,031,323 digital viewers (sans Chinese viewing platforms), the crowd’s support swung from T1 — the winningest organization in League of Legends history with star midlaner “Faker,” arguably the game’s most well-known player — to underdog DRX, with “DRX” cheers breaking out in the arena over the course of the match. After the clash was over, players ...
90% of GameFi projects are ruining the industry’s reputation
The GameFi industry is set to unleash its massive potential within the next six years. According to Absolute Reports data, its estimated value will grow to $2.8 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.4% in the same period. It’s a quieter and perhaps less scandalous branch compared to the more newsworthy centralized finance (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) spaces, but this hasn’t impacted its force nor its promise. Even in the depth of a bear market, crypto gaming has proven to be the most resilient compared to other market sectors. However, there is a problem with the GameFi industry: The difference in quality between teaser trailers and delivered products is often stark enough to get under the skin of the eager gamers who put their faith in them. As that be...
