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HHW Gaming: Latest ‘Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate’ Skin Pack Pays Homage To 1995 Classic Film
Source: WB Games / NetherRealm Studios Now, this is how you pay homage to arguably one of the best films based on a video game. Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate brings the iconic fighting game to the world of next-generation gaming, and what better way to celebrate than with some new skins. These aren’t just ordinary skins either. These actually might be the best character skins the folks at NetherRealm Studios have ever dropped since Mortal Kombat 11 launched back in 2019. Today (Nov.24), WB Games and NetherRealm Studios announced a new skin pack that will see Lord Raiden, Sonya Blade, and Johnny Cage don their looks from the classic 1995 Mortal Kombat film. What makes this announcement even sweeter is the fact that the film’s main stars Christopher Lambert as (Protector of Earthrealm Raiden), ...
HHW Gaming Review: ‘NBA 2K21’ Next-Gen Steps Its Game Up Visually, Still Not A Slam Dunk
Source: Visual Concepts/ NBA 2K21 When NBA 2K21 on current-gen systems first arrived in September, it was basically received like the no.1 pick in the NBA draft that doesn’t quite live up to expectations. But it’s clear where the development team at Visual Concepts and 2K were putting all the focus… in the next-gen version of the number 1 basketball video game franchise. Please make no mistake, NBA 2K21 Next-Gen is not its predecessor, specifically when it comes to how it looks and plays on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. When Visual Concepts said they rebuilt the game from the ground up, they were not kidding. NBA 2K21 Next-Gen is a completely new experience in many aspects but does incorporate some of the features introduced in NBA 2K21, first released back in Septembe...
HHw Gaming: 2K Shares Entire Lineup of Original Programming & Performances Ahead of 2KFest
Source: Visual Concepts / 2KFest Last week 2K announced it was celebrating the launch of NBA 2K21 Next-Gen by throwing its first virtual global event called 2KFest. Now the company is sharing details on virtual soiree. The event, which kicks off Friday, November 20, at 12:00 a.m. PST and runs until November 21, 12:00 a.m. PST, will be hosted in three different regions globally, including Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. Sports broadcaster Ros Gold-Onwude, and FIFA World Cup Golden Glove winner and current Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, will handle hosting duties for 2KFest. 2KFest will feature performances from Quavo and his Birkin Bag collecting boo Saweetie, in-depth conversations with your favorite NBA and WNBA superstars, and NBA 2K developers, and much more. @KDTre...
HHW Gaming: Madden NFL 21 Next-Gen Aims To Deliver The Realistic Football Experience Fans Have Longed For
Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 21 When Madden NFL 21 launched back in August, it didn’t blow anyone away once again, being labeled as the same Madden game with one new trick. EA hopes that Madden NFL Gen 5 delivers a fresh new experience that fans of the franchise have longed for. With the arrivals of the Xbox Series S|X and PlayStation 5, EA Sports is using the power of the next-gen consoles to take Madden NFL to another level. Today (Nov.18), the game studio has unveiled Madden NFL Gen 5 to the world, and it’s boasting vast improvements from the current-gen version of Madden NFL 21 that failed to impress. So what’s new? Well, first and foremost, Madden NFL looks better than ever thanks to the amazing graphics that Microsoft and Sony’s next-gen consoles can deliver...
HHW Gaming: ‘Star Wars: Squadrons’ Announces New Map & Two New Starfighters As Part of Holiday Content Drop
Source: Electronic Arts / Star Wars: Squadrons The folks at EA and Motive are in the giving spirit and have e decided to bless Star Wars: Squadrons players with some new content right in time for the holidays. Announced today (Nov.17), Electronic Arts, Motive, and Lucasfilm wanted to thank loyal Star Wars: Squadrons players with two free content drops. The first drop coming Nov. 25 will be the fan-favorite map, Foster Haven from the single-player story being added to the multiplayer mode. Players will now be able to battle out on the map from the game’s first prologue mission in either Fleet Battles or Dogfight mode. Players will also see new components added to the game as well. Fighter and Bombers will now be able to use the Boost Extension Kit that gives your starfighter a full boost wh...
HHW Gaming: Microsoft Warns There Might Be An Xbox Series X Shortage Well Into 2021
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz If you weren’t able to secure an Xbox Series X through either preorder or on launch day, chances are high you won’t be able to get one until sometime in 2021. Next year is when Microsoft is hoping it will be able to meet the high demand for its next-gen console, the Xbox Series X. Speaking at the Jefferies Interactive Entertainment Virtual Conference, Xbox chief financial officer Tim Stuart broke the bad news stating: “I think we’ll continue to see supply shortages as we head into the post-holiday quarter, so Microsoft’s Q3, calendar Q1.” The unfortunate news, while very disheartening for those hoping to cop an Xbox Series X for Christmas, should come as a surprise, being that Xbox chief Phil Spencer hinted at a shortage back in Oct...
HHW Gaming: Oxford University Study Shows Playing Social Games Like “Animal Crossing” Are “Good For Well Being”
Source: WILLIAM WEST / Getty It’s no secret, playing video games does affect your moods. But just how much? An Oxford University study has shared some interesting findings. The Oxford Internet Institute research focused on anonymized data shared by the developers of both Animal Crossing: New Horizon and EA’s Plants vs. Zombies detailing how many hours players logged in each game. The playtime logs were then linked with a survey that asked the 3,274 gamers over 18 who took part in the study about their well-being. The gamers were also asked about how they felt about their experiences playing the game. Prof Andrew Przybylski, who led the study, revealed that he was “surprised” by the results. Per BBC: “If you play Animal Crossing for four hours a day, every sing...
HHW Gaming: Rambo & The Terminator Face-Off In Latest ‘Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate’ Trailer
Source: WB Games / Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate Mortal Kombat 11: UItimate not only gives us the gruesome fades we have come to love but also brings us the fights between our favorite 80’s movie icons. Alien Vs. Predator, Jason Vs. Leatherface, RoboCop Vs. Terminator all of the dream matchups we have been able to bring to life thanks to the crazy minds behind Mortal Kombat. Fans of the iconic fight game franchise and gamers were thrown for a loop when John Rambo (voiced by Sylvester Stallone) was coming to the game as part of Kombat Pack 2 that will also feature Rain and fan-favorite Mileena. A few days later, NetherRealm Studios and WB Games dropped Rambo’s gameplay trailer showcasing Rambo’s mix of survival skills and his savage but deadly efficient use of his combat knif...
Upper Echelon: Travis Scott Flexes In The Desert With Virtual PS5 Unboxing Event, Announces New Merch
Source: Travis Scott / Sony Travis Scott and his creative, strategic partnership with PlayStation are beginning to take shape, and it’s lit. While the world was trying to frantically secure a PS5 console, Travis Scott was in the desert unboxing the PS5 in a surprise event that literally put all the typical console unboxing events to shame. Equipped with a massive screen with two large speakers on the side, Scott unveiled the PS5 to the world. Per a press release: “From the mind of hip-hop’s iconic auteur comes “A Travis Scott + Cactus Jack Experience – PS5: Unboxing Reimagined,” a dimension-bending visual and audio journey that celebrates the intersection of gaming, music, and culture.” That’s not all that happened either. Scott also blessed two lucky fans wit...
HHW Gaming: Quavo, Saweetie,& More Announced For 2K’s Inaugural Global Event, 2KFest
Source: Visual Concepts / 2KFest NBA 2K21 has officially made the jump to next-gen, and now it’s time to celebrate…virtually, of course. To celebrate the global launch of NBA 2K21 next-gen on Xbox Series S|X and PS5, 2K is throwing its first virtual global event called 2KFest. Announced today (Nov.13), 2KFest is described as a 24-hour worldwide celebration of basketball, music, gaming, and culture and will see the biggest superstars and legends from the NBA, WNBA, musical talent, and influencers from around the world. Viewers of the event, which is the first of its kind, can expect a day of action-packed experiences and exclusive 2K content that the company promises that you don’t want to miss out on. The event will be hosted by sports broadcaster Ros Gold-Onwude, FIFA Wo...
HHW Gaming: ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’ Endowment Challenger Pack
Source: Activision / Treyarch Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War launch date is literally just a day away. When players load up the game, they can help the veterans who risked their lives for our country. As part of the launch for Call of Duty” Black Ops Cold War, players will be able to support the Call of Duty Endowment, a non-profit organization that helps veterans in the US and UK find high-quality civilian jobs when they purchase the Call of Duty Endowment Challenger Pack. The new pack is available now in-game and in Warzone in December. 100% of Activision’s net proceeds from the Challenger Pack’s sales help veterans find employment. The Challenger Pack will be available until the $5 million is raised. The pack will include “The Stripe” Marksman Rifle Weapon Blueprint – Make...
HHW Gaming: Michael B. Jordan Would Love To See A Remake of This Classic Fighting Game On PS5
Source: Laurent KOFFEL / Getty PS5’s launch is just literally one day away, and Sony is calling on its celebrity friends to help with the promo. Avid gamer and movie star Michael B. Jordan linked up with PlayStation to take the next-gen console for a spin. In the nearly 4-minute video, we get to watch Jordan play games like Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Spider-Man: Miles Morales on the PlayStation 5 while giving his impressions on the console and reminiscing about growing up with the PlayStation brand and how it grew with him. Jordan marveled at the game’s detailed graphics, the new haptic controls thanks to the DualSense controller, and the overall next-gen experience that immerses gamers into the games they are playing. In the clip, Jordan also revealed that Resident Evil is ...
