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Martin Garrix Is Collaborating With Marvel for a New Video Game
Martin Garrix‘s influence has extended far beyond the confines of the electronic dance music community before. But an upcoming collaboration with Marvel may lead to an eruption of his brand the likes of which we haven’t yet seen. Garrix has revealed he’s working on a new video game currently in development at the iconic entertainment company. “I was at Marvel this morning, and I did something for a new video game they’re launching,” Garrix said in a recent interview. “There’s all these projects in the works at the same time, which I’m very excited about.” Garrix stopped short of revealing the title of the game he’s working on. He also didn’t say whether he was voicing a character or producing music for Marvel Games, but it&#...
‘PUBG MOBILE’ Is Joined by Football Superstar Lionel Messi
Battle royale mobile game PUBG MOBILE continues its collaborative spree by teaming up with legendary football superstar Lionel Messi. The news follows a partnership with Squid Game‘s Jung Ho Yeon as the game further expands its content offerings. The seven-time winner of the Ballon d’Or makes his first appearance in the game as this year’s World Cup is set to begin. As the world’s biggest football event begins, Lionel Messi’s partnership with PUBG MOBILE presents a collection of in-game outfits and limited-edition items. Speaking to the collaboration, Messi shared that “Video games have always been a huge part of my life. I find them incredibly helpful to relax and enjoy myself when I’m not training, and to connect with my teammates, friends, and family.” As one of football’s big...
Tundra Esports Wins ‘Dota 2’ The International 2022 In Dominating Fashion
Tundra Esports has won Dota 2‘s The International 2022, beating Team Secret 3-0 in the grand finals held at Singapore’s Indoor Stadium, taking home $8.5 million USD of this year’s $18.8 million USD prize pool. Tundra — consisting from Position 1 to 5: skiter, Nine, 33, Saksa, Sneyking — completely dominated the 11th edition of TI from start to end: placing top of Group B during the group stage, then winning all their games in the upper bracket of the Main Event, kicking out OG, Team Aster, and Team Secret — consisting from Position 1 to 5: Crystallis, Nisha, Resolut1on, Zayac, Puppey — twice over. Moreover, this is the second time ever that a team has won 3-0 in the BO5 grand finals since Team Liquid beat Newbee in similar fashion in 2017. Tundra entered the grand finals with confidence an...
HHW Gaming: NBA 2K League Bans Players For Getting Their Virtual Pete Rose On By Gambling On League Games
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mike Stobe / Getty Gambling has found its way to the NBA 2K League. Unfortunately, it’s not the fans doing the betting. It’s the players and one coach. Spotted on The Verge, the NBA 2K League announced in a statement the indefinite suspension of six players and a coach “indefinitely” for getting their virtual Pete Rose on by betting on the games. Per The Verge: The suspended players include Christopher Lafanette, Dorian Earl Miller, and Robert Nastasi from the league’s affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers; Zekirri Dennis of Mavs Gaming; and Kimanni Ingram of Jazz Gaming, who the league said “wagered or attempted to wager on NBA 2K League games, either on their own or through other individuals, and also violated the rules by failing to report violations...
HHW Gaming Review: ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’s Campaign Proves They Still Matter
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Infinity Ward / Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Call of Duty is now best known for its multiplayer, but what made the Modern Warfare franchise special was the campaign, and in 2022’s Modern Warfare II, that continues. There isn’t a first-person shooter video game franchise that accurately depicts intricacies like the beauty and horror of war like Call of Duty. Infinity Ward fully displayed that with 2007’s Modern Warfare and 2009’s Modern Warfare II. Activision, Infinity Ward, and Beenox decided to remaster the 2009 Modern Warfare II campaign reminding fans just how good it was. This now brings us to the reboots of Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare II. We know, pretty confusing, but stick with us. 2020’s Modern Warfare put a fresh coat of paint on M...
Watch the Announcement Teaser for ‘Age of Empires Mobile’
Turning its attention back to the mobile gaming realm once again, Xbox Game Studios recently announced Age of Empires Mobile. Announced as part of Age of Empires‘ 25th-anniversary celebration, the latest title in the franchise is set to hit iOS and Android devices in the near future. The announcement teaser comes in the form of a cinematic visual that highlights an aesthetic style similar to that of Age of Empires IV, the latest PC installment. The distinct design style offers more pointed gameplay with individual elements that offer a fulfilling outlook of the series. At just 24 seconds long, the teaser resembles what appears to be an animated title screen for the game. Watch the announcement teaser for Age of Empires Mobile above and stay tuned for more release info. In case you missed i...
Take a Closer Look at the ‘Magic: The Gathering’ 30th Anniversary Black Lotus Card
With just a little over a month until Wizards of the Coast drops its Magic: The Gathering 30th-Anniversary Collectors Edition, we now take a closer look at one of the iconic cards that pay homage to the original Black Lotus. This set truly does put an emphasis on the “collectible” in “collectible card game.” As Magic: The Gathering continues to expand and grow after 30 years of existence — entering that challenging stage of keeping its core audience and loyal community happy, all the while tapping into a new generation of players — there has been some controversy surrounding this big drop. Priced at $999 USD (or roughly $250 USD per pack of 15 cards), the price point has effectively set the celebratory pack exceptionally above normal product pricing and is aimed at more of the collectors a...
HHW Gaming: Latest Apple OS Update Allows Support For Nintendo’s Classic Game Controllers
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nintendo / Nintendo Switch Online NES Controllers Apple rolled another update for the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV and snuck in the ability to use the classic NES Controllers Nintendo dropped for use with its Nintendo Switch Online service. Developer Steve Troughton-Smith shared a video of himself using SNES Classic Controller, and MacStories also confirmed the news. Per The Verge, Nintendo’s modern N64 controller also works with Apple devices using macOS 13, iOS 16, and tvOS 16. It’s unclear if the Sega Genesis controller works with Apple devices following the update, but it would be a safe bet to assume t they do. In a release, Apple notes, “many additional Bluetooth and USB game controllers are supported by the Game Controller framework on macOS 13,...
HHW Gaming: New Study Shows Kids Who Play Video Games Score Higher On Brain Function Tests
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Riska / Getty Parents, listen up, video games are more than likely not ruining your young gamer’s brain, but they might improve how it functions. A new study focusing on adolescent brain functions shows that kids who play video games seem to have better memory and control over their motor skills than kids who don’t pick up the sticks. While the study also does state that video game playing might not be the reason for the differences in brain functions, it doesn’t dismiss the idea of gamers performing better on some tests of brain functions. If that is the case, it could further push the argument for developing video games to help improve and treat cognitive problems. “This study adds to our growing understanding of the associations between playing video g...
HHW Gaming: Is The Xbox Series S Holding Back Next-Gen Games? Some Devs Think So
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty When Microsoft first announced the Xbox Series S, the idea of a mid-tier, affordable, next-gen console sounded good to gamers, but could it also be slowing down the development of next-gen games? Some developers believe that is the case. According to a VGC report, a game developer claims “many” studios want Microsoft to drop the requirement that games they work on have to launch on the Xbox Series S. VFX artist Ian Mac [319 articles]” target=”_blank”>Maclure said the quiet part out loud In response to a post from Jeff Gerstmann, formerly of Giant Bomb. Gerstman said in a tweet, “Series S is holding back next-gen games’ argument seems really broken to me.” Maclure, a part of the Xbox Series X|S title I Am Fish...
A Fan-Made “Big Run” Video is Causing Uproar in the ‘Splatoon 3’ Community
Ever since Nintendo released the highly anticipated Splatoon 3 for the Nintendo Switch back in September, fans of the franchise have been hit with lots of new features. Amongst its many new features, the “Salmon Run” mode, which was only available to play at specific time slots in Splatoon 2, can now be played at any hour of the day across regions in Splatoon 3. Back in August, Nintendo briefly mentioned the mysterious “Big Run” in its Splatoon 3 Direct video. While Nintendo UK also tweeted about “Big Run” on its official Twitter, teasing it as an irregular event within the game. Brace yourselves for Big Run, a once-in-a-while Salmon Run phenomenon in which Salmonids invade Splatsville! #Splatoon3 pic.twitter.com/Ey14KsWlpn — Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) August 1...
Spooky ‘Pokémon Scarlet’ and ‘Violet’ Trailer Goes First-Person
Halloween approaches, making it the perfect time for the Pokémon Company to release a spooky new trailer. With less than a month until the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, anticipation for the games continues to peak as more parts of them are revealed. Following up on recent news, including the reveal of Bellibolt, the EleFrog Pokémon, we’re now offered a first-person point of view trailer that sees a trainer exploring the Paldea region at night in search of Ghost-type Pokémon. Familiar frightening faces make an appearance with yet another cute dog Pokémon springing out of the ground in excitement. Named Greavard, this small Pokémon plays fetch with the trainer who slowly passes out in the night. In Greavard’s description, it is noted that it will “slowly and inadvertently absorb the...
