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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...
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: 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 ...
HHW Gaming: Xbox Series X & PS5 Consoles Reportedly Already Having Issues
Source: Microsoft / Sony While new consoles experiencing issues shouldn’t surprise anyone, that doesn’t mean problems shouldn’t be any less concerning. Microsoft’s next-gen consoles, the Xbox Series S|X, launched on Tuesday (Nov.10), and Sony is up next on Thursday (Nov.12), and both companies should be celebrating the momentous occasions. But new videos are popping up online, showing both consoles experience some rather worrisome issues. One Reddit user by the name of Hirsutophilia shared jokingly in a post that his friend’s Xbox Series X “came with a campfire feature.” In a video making its rounds on social media, smoke can be seen coming out of the vent located on the top of the Xbox Series X console. Responding to the video, which has interestingly been deleted, another Twitter, ...
HHW Gaming: ‘NBA 2K21’ Allowing Players To Hear 5 Songs Off 2 Chainz’s New Album For 24 Hours
Source: Visual Concepts / NBA 2K21 2 Chainz is set to drop his latest album, So Help Me God, and he is taking a very unconventional route that makes total sense to preview it to fans. Announced today (Nov.9), Visual Concepts announced its unique partnership with 2 Chainz to allow NBA 2K21 current-gen and next-gen players to listen to 5 songs off Dos Necklaces’ new album 24 hours from 12:01 a.m. ET – 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 12, ahead of its November 13 release date. The songs will live within the 2K Beats in-game playlist and will have you bopping your head as you navigate the game’s menus. Speaking on the partnership, 2 Chainz said in a statement: “I’m always looking at new ways to drop new music and connect with my fans. Premiering my music in NBA 2K21 is an incredible, e...
HHW Gaming: PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X Both Getting Solid Reviews From Critics
Source: Microsoft / Sony The next-generation of gaming is here. Now it’s time to see what the critics say about Sony and Microsoft’s new video game consoles. Our resident gamer already shared his two-cents on the Xbox Series X, pointing out that it successfully closes the gap between PC and console gaming once Thursday’s (Nov.5) embargo lifted. Friday (Nov. 6) was the PS5’s turn, and the reviews are pouring in. When it comes to both consoles, the consensus is very positive, with reviewers giving their honest opinions on why both the Xbox Series X and PS5 are solid entries into the next generation of gaming. We know many gamers have already made up their minds when it comes to picking which console they want to use to embark on their next-gen gaming journey, but there are still some people ...
HHW Gaming: Sony Says Don’t Bother Going To Stores To Cop A PS5 On Launch Date
Source: Sony / PlayStation We are literally just days away from the launch of both PS5 and Xbox Series X. The thirst is still real for a PlayStation 5 following pre-order jig, and if you plan on hitting a physical store in hopes of getting a console, Sony has some news for you. In a blog post, Sony told gamers to stay home on the PS5’s launch date, November 12 (November 19, depending on what region you live in), because there will be no consoles being sold in-store. The company explains that its decision to keep sales strictly online only keeps gamers, retailers, and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Per Sony: “Hi, all – the launch of the PlayStation 5 console on November 12 (or November 19, depending on your region) is almost upon us! In the interest of keeping our gamers, retailer...
HHW Gaming: Mileena Takes A Bite Out The Competition In ‘Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate’ Gameplay Trailer
Source: WB Games / NetherRealm Studios Finally, we get to see Mileena in action, and her trailer doesn’t disappoint at all. Since Mortal Komat 11’s initial launch in March 2019, fans have been screaming at Ed Boon to bring back Mileena. Boon waited for the perfect moment to bring back the product of Shang Tsung’s diabolical cloning experiments, which is the arrival of next-gen consoles, the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Wednesday (Nov.4), our favorite hot girl, Megan Thee Stallion, brought Mileena to life in an MK 11 Ultimate sponsored social media post, pretty much hinting that Mileena’s gameplay trailer was on the way. As expected, Mileena’s fatal combination of speed, acrobatic prowess, and raw savagery complemented by her signature sai and sharp claws are on full display. Mileena’s sign...
HHW Gaming: ‘NBA 2K21’ Next-Gen Ditches The Neighborhood For The City
Source: Visual Concepts / NBA 2K21 The Visual Concepts team wasn’t kidding when they said NBA 2K21 nextgen is a completely new experience built from the ground up. Thanks to series of Courtside Reports, we have been methodically learning what to expect from NBA 2K21 next-gen. We learned about the innovations coming to player animation, collision, AI behavior, how the PS5’s new DualSense controller will work with the game, and so much more. We also got to see the game in action, showing off the new rail cam presentation, graphics and introducing the new color commentary team. It was recently revealed that NBA 2K21 will now allow players to create their own fully customizable WNBA player and experience a WNBA career on and off the court in the newThe W, The W Online, and MyWNBA modes. ...
Real Cosplay Sh*t: Megan Thee Stallion Teams Up ‘Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate’ To Celebrate Mileena’s Return
Source: Megan Thee Stallion / Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate If you didn’t know, Mileena is back, and WB Games and NetherRealm Studios teamed up with Megan Thee Stallion to celebrate the occasion. Megan Thee Stallion’s love for all things nerdy is no secret, so it should come as no surprise that she was down for this idea. The leader of the Hot Girls and anime fan dropped a video on her Instagram account, and in it, she is getting her cosplay on, dressed up as the deadly half Tarkatan blood and Edenian clone of Princess Kitana. While cheeked out, Megan is rocking Mileena’s drip and while holding her signature deadly twin sais. Megan even has the Mileena’s frightening Tarkatan grill. Mileena was announced alongside other Kombat Pack 2 DLC characters Rain and Rambo back in October. They...
HHW Gaming: The Ladies Got Next With First-Ever WNBA MyPLAYER Experience In ‘NBA 2K21’ Next-Gen
Source: Visual Concepts / NBA 2K21 Next-Gen It took a while, but 2K finally acknowledge the ladies and brought the WNBA to NBA 2K. Now for the next-generation of the game, Visual Concepts are taking things a step further. Bringing the WNBA to the world of NBA 2K was a significant and necessary step, but there was still one thing missing. Unlike male players, there was no option for user-created female players for the MyPLAYER experience or to run around the NBA 2K’s social arena, The Neighborhood. Back in September, rumors began to fly that when NBA 2K21 arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, the option would finally be available. Thursday (Oct.29), in the latest Next-Gen Courtside Report, written by NBA 2K21 Senior Producer, Felicia Steenhouse, The W, NBA 2K21’s first-ever WNBA MyPLAYER...
