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NFTs will bring crypto to billions of users, explains VC investor
Avichal Garg, the CEO and co-founder of Electric Capital, defines himself as “an NFT maximalist” – who believes that nonfungible tokens (NFTs) will play an essential role in bringing crypto to the masses. Unlike other crypto niches, NFTs are relatable to aspects of everyday life such as art, music and games. “I could imagine that NFTs are actually many billions of people because it’s ultimately culture. And that’s something that everybody can participate in and everybody can understand,” said Garg in an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph. [embedded content] In particular, Garg is bullish about NFTs being used in the gaming industry, which he sees growing at an exponential pace. “In 18-24 months from now, I think we’re just going to see this onslaught of (N...
HHW Gaming: Here Is How Xbox Is Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Xbox / Xbox Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Xbox continues to push the message that all gamers matter. The Microsoft-owned company announced a series of initiatives it is doing to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Thursday (Sept.15), Xbox announced in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, it would celebrate Hispanic and Latino communities in gaming. Hispanics represent 19% of the US population and are widely known for playing more video games than their caucasian counterparts. Recognizing that stat, the Microsoft-owned company announced a series of initiatives that will highlight Hispanic gamers. Per Xbox: Announcing LatinExplorers: A Hispanic Heritage Journey in Minecraft Education Source: Latin Explorers: A Hispanic Heritage Journey in Minecraft E...
Animoca Brands continues shopping spree with MotoGP mobile dev acquisition
One of Web3’s leading digital property rights developers, Animoca Brands, announced yet another major acquisition to its increasing portfolio of gaming subsidiaries. The company announced the purchase of WePlay Media, which developed the popular blockchain-game MotoGP Championship Quest, on Sept. 16. According to the agreement, the acquisition is ian effort to bolster user engagement in motorsport mobile gaming. Graeme Warring, the co-founder and chief operating o of WePlay Media and co-creator of MotoGP, called the acquisition an exciting development for both parties as they expand their reach to motorcycle fans across the globe. “Animoca Brands has the ability to reach hundreds of millions of users in core growth demographics to expand the sport’s fan base and create engagement opp...
Riot Games Names Lil Nas X Its New ‘League of Legends’ President
Ahead of the 2022 League World Championship, Riot Games has now announced Lil Nas X as its new League of Legends President. According to Riot Games, the beloved artist will be “responsible for creating explosive musical moments, an ingenious League champion skin, and a spectacular live Worlds performance.” “I felt like it was time for me to try something new. I’ve left my mark on pop culture in so many ways, and now it’s time to take on the world of gaming. I will be the greatest President of League of Legends, of all time. Also, I’m going to make the best Worlds anthem of all time and put on the biggest, coolest, sexiest Worlds in the history of all Worlds!” said Lil Nas X. “‘STAR WALKIN’ is the only song anyone is allowed to listen to from now on. Swag fr!” As his first order of business...
Activision Announces ‘Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0’ Release Date and ‘Warzone Mobile’
During a showcase for the future of Call of Duty, Activision noted how Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0 will mark a change in the franchise. The developer highlighted the focus on cross-progression and shared IW engine technology of MWII releasing October 28 and Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, now announced to be released November 16. Warzone 2.0, set in a fictional region of Western Asia called Al Mazrah, will see the battle royale titled serve as an extension of MWII multiplayer. The sequel will feature a revamped circle mechanic with multiple enclosures, a new sandbox experience called DMZ, and 2-on-2 Gulag rejoin chances. AI mechanics taken from MWII will offer enhanced AI-driven squad and enemy behavior, along with Activision’s Ricochet Anti-Cheat, a kernel-level solution that monitors pl...
The POGA LUX PS5 Gaming Case Lets You Game on the Go
POGA has just released a LUX version of its portable gaming case. Made for those that need to put the hours in for their favorite games, even when on vacation, the POGA LUX fits a PS5 and two controllers where everything you need for a session is right inside its aluminum case. Made to look like a suitcase, the system sees a top lid that opens to reveal a frameless 24-inch AOC display (1ms response time, 144Hz refresh rate). Other details in the kit include an ICY BOX USB 3.0 hub, FreeSync Premium, a low blue light filter, and built-in speakers. The German-made case weighs a total of 9.9 kg and is IP 52 certified. For use after transport, one simply removes the back trolly system, lays the POGO flat, and plugs in the power adapter to the back of the case. Priced at €899 EUR (approximately ...
More Nintendo 64 Classics Are Coming to the Nintendo Switch
While the Nintendo Switch continues to offer exciting new titles on its platform each year, one of its best features is the library of Nintendo 64 games made available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. Currently, iconic titles such as Mario Kart 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Super Mario 64 and more are part of the expanding catalog. During this week’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced the addition of nine more titles. As discussed previously, the fan favorite GoldenEye 007 will be coming to both the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Game Pass with online play. Beyond this, Pokémon Stadium 1 and 2, notably without its crucial transfer feature, Mario Party 1 through 3, Pilotwings 64, 1080° Snowboarding and Excitebike 64 are a...
HHW Gaming: ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’ Multiplayer & ‘Warzone 2.0’ Featured During ‘Call of Duty’: Next
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Activision / Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II September is turning out to be a massive month for the world of video games. We got two presentations from Nintendo and PlayStation, plus the Tokyo Games Show is currently happening. Call of Duty also got in on the action and dropped trailers for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’s multiplayer, Warzone 2.0, and Call of Duty Mobile during its COD Next live stream event. Beginning October 28, a new era begins for Activision’s insanely popular first-person shooter. During the Call of Duty: Next, a live stream event, COD fans saw a brand new trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’s multiplayer. Per the game’s publisher, Modern Warfare II’s multiplayer will be “the deepest, most innovative, MP experience yet.” Re...
HHW Gaming: 4 Original Fighters Are Back In ‘Street Fighter 6’ & Other Details Announced By Capcom
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Capcom / Street Fighter 6 It’s Tokyo Games Show time, and Capcom came out the gate with some more details about its highly-anticipated fighter Street Fighter 6. Fresh off both Nintendo and PlayStation live stream events, Capcom was first up with some announcements at TGS. Since the significant reveal back in June, Capcom has been steadily dropping details about Street Fighter 6. With each report, we learn what fighters we will be handing out virtual fades with and more about the new modes coming to the game, today’s announcement keeps that energy. Related Stories First, this should come as a surprise, but Ken, Blanka, E. Honda, and Dhalsim will be returning in Street Fighter 6. Here is a breakdown of each character via PlayStation’s blog. Ken Masters &...
New Trailer for ‘God of War Ragnarök’ Teases Epic Showdown Between Kratos and Thor
Sony first announced God of War Ragnarök, the ninth overall installment in the God of War series, back in September 2020. Although the game was originally scheduled to debut in 2021, its release was ultimately pushed back due to the pandemic, as well as the recent health issues of Christopher Judge, the voice behind protagonist Kratos. Nearly two years later, Sony shared another trailer for Ragnarök at its State of Play showcase as it gears up for the game’s long-awaited release. Set three years after the previous iteration in the franchise, the new story trailer for Ragnarök kicks off with Kratos being insulted by his adversaries, who refer to him as a false god. It then appears that his own son, Atreus, is keeping a secret from him. While Atreus maintains that he can’t tell Kratos, he si...
EA Launches Anti-Cheating Technology for ‘FIFA 23’ on PC
EA is cracking down on cheaters with the launch of a new anti-cheat and anti-tamper solution. Coming first to FIFA 23 on PC, EA AntiCheat (EAAC) is a kernel-mode system that will make it virtually impossible for cheat techniques to infiltrate. For those unfamiliar with the term, ‘kernel-mode’ refers to a central processing operating system that has direct access to all aspects of hardware. Kernel-mode protection is capable of detecting cheats that are largely invisible to other anti-cheat solutions. EA’s Senior Director of Game Security & Anti-Cheat Elise Murphy described the necessity for anti-cheat software on games that are highly competitive and employ several different online modes. “For single player-only titles, or titles without competitive ladders or leaderboards, the cheat la...
Sony Reveals ‘Tekken 8’ Is Coming to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
A new installment of the longrunning Tekken franchise is in the works at Bandai Namco. The news of Tekken 8 was unveiled during Sony’s State of Play showcase on Tuesday. The fighting video game series largely centers on the King of Iron Fist Tournament, in which players control competitors as they battle it out to win the major title. The last iteration, Tekken 7, arrived in 2015 and chronicled the events leading up to the ultimate fight between boss martial artist Heihachi Mishima and his son, Kazuya Mishima. Tekken 7 was released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Seven years later, the forthcoming Tekken 8 will debut on the latest generation of consoles, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as well as PC via Steam. Sony’s trailer for Tekken 8 teases Mishima’s return, battling it out again...
