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NFTs bring in-game ownership to a new level, says Blokhaus founder
Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have taken the gaming world by storm. Whether it’s through limited edition collectibles, avatar enhancement or play-to-earn incentivization, digital assets have given in-game ownership a new meaning. The ways in which NFTs are available to players are becoming increasingly tangible. In the case of Blockxer, the latest blockchain game from Blokhaus Inc., every component of the game has been NFT-ized and available for modification by users. Mark Soares, the founder of Blokhaus Inc., told Cointelegraph that when every aspect of the game is an NFT, users can create completely “bespoke” game experiences. Everywhere a user turns in this 8-bit, arcade-inspired game, there is an NFT — from the background and the characters to the weapons and more: “Imagine the ...
HHW Gaming: Xbox Wants To Help Black Youth Start Careers In The Video Game Industry With ‘Project Amplify’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Microsoft / Xbox Project Amplify The video game industry severely lacks melanin, and Xbox wants to help rectify that issue with its latest initiative called Project Amplify. Right on time for HBCU Week, Xbox announced Project Amplify. The company describes it as “a video series that aims to magnify Black voices within Xbox to inspire, educate and motivate youth across the U.S. to aspire towards careers in the gaming industry through real-life storytelling from Black leaders and employees across the Xbox ecosystem.” Project Amplify will highlight fourteen Black employees from across Xbox who will share insight on their roles in the company and experiences while working in the video game industry. At the same time, it will teach Black and Brown youth about ...
Spotify Island’s Planet Hip-Hop on Roblox Transports You to Doechii’s Swamp and Other Futuristic Destinations Inspired by the Genre
Spotify announces its latest music-themed portal on Spotify Island, Planet Hip-Hop, following the success of K-Park — a whimsical experience dedicated to the vibrant world of K-Pop — that launched earlier in the year. Planet Hip-Hop is a digital destination that will connect fans of the genre to futuristic landscapes inspired by today’s contemporary hip-hop artists. Planet Hip-Hop inspires creative artist and fan interactions within the Roblox metaverse through music-inspired quests and unlockable content. Planet Hip-Hop is now in orbit ? Take a trip to our new futuristic #SpotifyIsland portal on @Roblox now ? https://t.co/jrp6JaNYKs pic.twitter.com/tTGhft4gp9 — Spotify (@Spotify) September 21, 2022 Planet Hip-Hop embodies elements of the genre expressed through immersive cityscapes render...
Crypto gaming sucks — But devs can fix it
What we have today in terms of Web3 gaming is not working. Play-to-earn has not worked and neither will play-to-earn or any X-to/and-earn. On top of that, traditional gamers view nonfungible tokens (NFTs) with suspicion. They dunk on expensive apes and are skeptical of large game publishers applying the lipstick of NFTs for further monetization. Nobody knows what a successful Web3 game will look like yet. To get there, we need more developers to experiment with more models. We need infrastructure that will lower the barriers to Web3 game development and make it easy for developers to experiment. That’s why it’s imperative to invest in developing the underlying infrastructure rather than getting carried away by the speculative hype. The Web3 gaming infrastructure can be broken into two phas...
FIFA 23’s Official Soundtrack Features Central Cee, Knucks, Kojey Radical and More
At the beginning of every football season, FIFA fans across the globe are consistently caught waiting for the latest edition of the game. And while the release date (September 30) has been announced, the already-released trailers of the game have got players more excited than ever to ball with refreshed teams in new jerseys. Now, EA has announced the new soundtrack for FIFA 23 and the U.K. music scene has been pushed to the limit, more than ever before. The game is coming with a playlist that holds over 100 songs and it will push music far and wide, to all corners of the world. Of course, global superstars are included in this year’s roster — expect to listen to the likes of Jack Harlow, Danger Mouse, Bad Bunny, and M.I.A. — but the most refreshing thing this time around is the bursting as...
‘PUBG Mobile’ Announces Partnership With ‘Squid Game’s Jung Ho Yeon
After dropping BLACKPINK into the action, PUBG Mobile, the mobile game adaptation of PUBG: Battlegrounds, has now announced a new partnership with Jung Ho Yeon. The model and Squid Game star will be serving as the Nusa Commissioner in the Version 2.2 Update. Earlier this month, PUBG Mobile introduced Nusa, a beautiful new island map on which players can expect fast-paced and thrilling skirmishes against scenic backdrops, with its Version 2.2 Update. Celebrating the new map, gamers can collect a series of Ho Yeon-themed cosmetics by purchasing crates. Included in the crates is the “Ho Yeon Operation Erangel Set,” “Ho Yeon Purple Crown – Pan Skin,” “Ho Yeon Queen of Thorns Ornament,” and “Ho Yeon Deadly Kiss – Kar98K Skin.” The Nusa map is available on PUBG Mobile now and the Ho Yeon-themed ...
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Sees Massive Growth Following Release of ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’
While CD Projekt Red had an incredibly bumpy rollout for Cyberpunk 2077 that included a plethora of bugs and glitches, its commitment to the franchise has proven rewarding with a resurgence in the game’s playerbase following the launch of the Cyberpunk 2077-themed anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. The show’s development began years prior to the actual game’s launch and has reignited interest in the game alongside its Edgerunners Update (Patch 1.6). In the past month, the game has gone from occasionally hitting 10,000 concurrent players on Steam to boasting numbers as high as 86,000, according to Steamcharts. This story presents a familiar plot, as seen in 2019 when Netflix launched its fantasy show The Witcher resulting in the playerbase for The Witcher 3 exploding to ...
Logitech G’s PRO Racing Wheel and Pedals Usher in a New Era of Simracing
At Logitech’s inaugural Logi Play event celebrating gaming and streaming culture, gaming technologies and gear division Logitech G introduced its new “PRO Racing Wheel” and “PRO Racing Pedals.” The set serves as a new professional-grade racing setup designed with and for professional sim drivers, offering the most realistic and immersive racing experience possible. “Logitech’s PRO Racing Wheel makes the sim racing experience incredibly realistic. I’m able to feel the conditions of the track and how the car changes during the race, which is game-changing. When using this wheel at home, I feel like I’m right there on track,” said Lando Norris, F1 Racer for McLaren. The PRO Racing Wheel is outfitted with the all-new high-performance Direct Drive engine capable of 11-newton meters of force wit...
Beta Testing for ‘Dragon Ball: The Breakers’ Is Now Open to Public
Dragon Ball: The Breakers has just announced that its beta testing is now open to the public. A month ahead of its official release, the game will allow fans of the DBZ franchise to experience the anime/manga like never before with this one-on-seven online asymmetrical action game. In the game, seven players play a role as everyday humans in the game that are tasked with escaping the wrath of a “Raider.” The Raider is one of the villains from the franchise and takes shape as either Cell, Frieza, or Buu. Players will need to take advantage of things like power-ups and skills to make it to the Super Time Machine while the Raider does everything in his power to catch them — including blowing up large chunks of the city. Head over to Steam to try the upcoming title now. The test servers will b...
A New Iron Man Game Has Officially Been Announced
Marvel fans can look forward to a new single-player Iron Man game arriving soon. EA Motive is partnering with Marvel to bring the game to life. The company is also behind the upcoming Dead Space remake. EA Motive made the announcement in a Tweet revealing that the collaboration with Marvel Games will bring “an all-new single-player, action-adventure Iron Man game.” The project is still currently in the early stages of development and does not yet have a working title. Marvel Games is expanding its single-player action-adventure portfolio, which is also its most successful division in the AAA games. MCU gaming fans have said to be partial to the Spider-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy projects. The game will not be the first Iron Man project made, but it might just be the best one yet. Marve...
Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond Are Coming to ‘FIFA 23’
Real Madrid. Manchester United. Barcelona. PSG. AFC Richmond?! Yes, AFC Richmond. EA Sports has announced that the fictional football club from Apple TV+‘s beloved series Ted Lasso — and Ted Lasso himself — will be fully playable in FIFA 23. Lasso, portrayed in the TV series by Jason Sudeikis, can be selected as the manager of AFC Richmond or any other club of the player’s choosing in FIFA 23‘s career mode, or a real-world manager can be selected to lead the Greyhounds as well. AFC Richmond’s full “roster” will be available in the game, from the hotheaded Jamie Tartt to the gruff Roy Kent, the free-spirited Dani Rojas, the lovable Sam Obisanya and the intimidating Isac McAdoo. Coach Beard, Lasso’s loyal assistant, makes an appearance as well. Ditto AFC Richmond’s home stadium, Nelson Road,...
HHW Gaming Review: ‘NBA 2K23’ Leans On Michael Jordan & The NBA’s Rich History For A Win
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Visual Concepts/ NBA 2K23 Visual Concepts reached deep into the nostalgia bag and did what the Chicago Bulls have done for years, rode Michael Jordan’s coattails for NBA 2K23, and it turns out that was a pretty good idea. Annual sports video game releases are not easy to develop. Look no further than Madden NFL 23, which had a rough launch that even saw actual NFL players ripping the game on Twitter. Despite new updates and features, EA’s FIFA franchise has also hit a wall with its life-long fans. Thank goodness EA will no longer be making FIFA games, so maybe a new studio can bring a better soccer game. Related Stories Luckily 2K Sports and Visual Concepts have slowly got their groove back, mainly by listening to their passionate community and delivering...
