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HHW Gaming: Razer Announces It’s On-Going Collaboration With Marvel Will Continue
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Razer / Razer x Marvel Hey true believers, if you wanted more Marvel-themed Xbox controllers from Razer, we have some good news. On Monday (May.2), Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, announced that its collaboration with Marvel would continue. While not getting into details about what other Marvel properties are coming, gamers can look forward to more limited-edition gaming peripherals like The Falcon and the Winter Soldier-themed Xbox controller paired with a charging stand from Razer. Razer also revealed more Star Wars-themed gaming accessories like The Mandalorian and Boba Fett “will span across multiple IP with many more still to come,” hinting at a possible announcement coming this May the 4th. Razer will also be expanding its cons...
HHW Gaming: New Anti-Cheat System Makes Legit ‘Call of Duty’ Players Invisible To Cheaters
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Treyarch / Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War This latest Call of Duty anti-cheat system will definitely have cheaters raging online. Activision has been on a mission to clamp down on cheating during online play in Call of Duty, specifically in the free-to-play model Warzone. In a recent blog post, the developers behind the Ricochet anti-cheat system announced a new “cloaking” measure that would make legit Call of Duty players invisible to cheaters rendering them useless during competitive matches. “Characters, bullets, even sound from legitimate players will be undetectable to cheaters,” Ricochet announced in the blog post. “Legitimate players, however, can see cheaters impacted by cloaking… and can dole out in-game punishment.” Ricochet already has anothe...
HHW Gaming Exclusive: Top NFL Draft Prospect Garrett Wilson Talks ‘Call of Duty,’ Madden Ratings & More
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Garrett Wilson / Garrett Wilson When athletes are not on the field getting busy, they are in their gaming chairs getting racking up kills in Call of Duty and getting Ws in other games. So it should come as no surprise future NFL draft pick Garrett Wilson is a huge gamer in his spare time. Ahead of Thursday’s (Apr.28) NFL Draft in Las Vegas, Hip-Hop Wired sat down virtually with the former Ohio State wide receiver before Roger Goodell calls his name and shakes his hand, welcoming him into the league. Related Stories We spoke about Wilson’s love for Call of Duty during our Zoom conversation. We learned just like New Orleans Pelicans hooper and fellow COD athlete Larry Nance Jr., Wilson has plenty of love for Call of Duty: Ghost. But, Wilson also revealed th...
Indie Puzzler Manifold Garden Gets New Burst of Life Through Mind-Bending Limited Vinyl Release
For people who aren’t fans of video games, there’s actually a lot to like about 2019 title Manifold Garden. Yes, technically, it is a video game. But it’s a video game designed, developed and published by an independent artist who really had a unique vision. From a gameplay perspective, Manifold Garden is a physics-based puzzle game. It’s abstract, it’s weird, and it’ll definitely make you consider when the last time you took psychedelics was. But more than anything, Manifold Garden’s atmosphere and ambiance are as much a take on modern art as they are a modern video game — and with those visuals comes a need for a particularly unique soundtrack. That’s where Laryssa Okada came in. With a background in music editing and audio production for much larger titles (series like Mass Effect, Assa...
HHW Gaming: Here’s When You Can Expect ‘Halo Infinite’s Co-Op Mode To Arrive
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: 343 Industries / HALO Infinite Halo Infinite’s buzz has come and gone, but 343 Industries hopes this latest news sparks some new excitement and brings players back. Fans were epically let down when 343 Industries announced that co-op mode, a feature fans wanted the most when Halo Infinite was first released, would not be available at launch. Unfortunately, we are still waiting for co-op mode to come, but now at least, we have an idea of when we can expect it to arrive. Related Stories Along with the announcement of the 2022 roadmap, 343 Industries says co-op mode will launch sometime in “late August,” Halo’s head of creative Joseph Staten said in a recent blog post. Along with that announcement, some more sad news came, a split-screen co-op, which allows ...
HHW Gaming: Epic Games Announces New ‘Fortnite’ X Wu-Tang Clan Item Collection
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Epic Games / Wu-Tang Clan X Fortnite In more Fortnite news, you can now rep the iconic rap group the Wu-Tang Clan in the popular video game. Thursday (Apr.21), Epic Games announced the Wu-Tang Clan-themed collection would be available in the Fortnite item shop beginning April 23, 2022, at 8 PM ET. Players can look forward to dressing their Fortnite characters in some authentic Wu-Wear drip plus equip Wu-Tang Clan-themed items. Related Stories “Fortnite has been in my household for years,” RZA said, speaking on Wu-Tang x Fortnite collaboration. “It’s been a pleasure and joy watching the game evolve while becoming the go-to pastime. This collaboration is a multigenerational ‘drip’ of swag and cool.” The Wu Wear items will feature two looks along w...
HHW Gaming: Godzilla & King Kong Throw Hands In ‘Call of Duty: Operation Monarch’ Teaser
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Activision / Call of Duty: Operation Monarch Yes, this is actually happening. The King of Monsters, Godzilla, and the Great Ape, King Kong, will be coming to Call of Duty, and we are quite excited. Thursday (Apr.21), Activision Blizzard confirmed the giant rumor that two legendary kaiju would be coming to the world of Call of Duty to wreak havoc on game maps. We never thought we would see the day, but Snoop Dogg, who was just recently added as the latest operator in the popular first-person shooter franchise, will meet King Kong and Godzilla, oh fo shizzle. Related Stories Outside of the full CGI teaser revealed, the next update will be called Operation Monarch and features Kong and Godzilla once again duking it out for kaiju supremacy. We have no idea ho...
HHW Gaming: Volition Reveals How Customization Plays A Big Role In ‘Saints Row’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Volition Games / Saints Row Saints Row is going all-in with the customization for the soft reboot, and it will play a vital role in helping you build your version of the 3rd Street Saints from the ground up. Wednesday (Apr.20), Saints Row developer Volition and publisher Deep Silver held a presentation hosted by actress Mica Burton primarily focused on the upcoming game’s deep customization system. Saints Row as a franchise set itself apart from other games in its genre like Grand Theft Auto thanks to its over-the-top action and wackiness, and we are happy to report that will continue to be the case with the new Saints Row. Players will be thrown into the fictional metropolis of Santo Ileso, located in the American Southwest, where the action will take pl...
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Introduces Team Ninja’s Signature Action to the Legendary Series
When people think of Final Fantasy, they most certainly don’t think of the brutal combat systems that Team Ninja is known for. But with Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin’s release last month, that’s exactly what fans got. The unique combination of style, gameplay and worldbuilding provides a very different experience than any other Final Fantasy game (and pretty much any other Team Ninja title, for that matter), giving Stranger of Paradise a vibe all its own. It’s the Final Fantasy prequel no one asked for, but it still works surprisingly well. Along with that interesting world comes an equally fascinating soundtrack. Composer Naoshi Mizuta put together a score that perfectly encapsulates the combination of the game’s dark atmosphere and Final Fantasy magic, blending the cinematic...
HHW Gaming: SEGA’s Classic Beat ‘Em Up ‘Streets of Rage’ Reportedly Being Developed Into A Movie
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: LizardCube/Guard Crush Games / Dotemu Due to the success of the first two Sonic The Hedgehog movies, another SEGA property is reportedly getting the film treatment and will find itself on the big screen. According to reports, the classic beat ’em up video game Streets of Rage will be the next video game from SEGA that to be tuned into a film. The deal has not been finalized, but word on the video game and movie streets is that John Wick creator Derek Kolstad has penned the script, and if you have seen any of the John Wick movies that feature Keanu Reeves, as the titular character, the action is always on point. Sonic The Hedgehog producers dj2 Entertainment and Escape Artists are set to produce. Based on these developments, this film version of the ...
HHW Gaming: It Ain’t Nothing But A W Thang, Snoop Dogg Operator Bundle Now Live In ‘Call of Duty’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Activision / Call of Duty Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone got some west coast flavor and it comes right on time for 4/20. The previously announced Snoop Dogg operator bundle is now live in both Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone Activision happily announced. The new president and owner of Death Row Records and avid gamer’s operator can be leveled up by players and comes with four challenges that will allow you to earn Operator XP. While playing, performing Kills, Headshot Kills, Hipfire Kills, and, of course, getting wins will help to unlock Sizable Operator XP rewards. Snoop’s progression path will allow players to unlock l XP and PPSH-41 Weapon XP rewards, two Sprays, two Operator Quips, a Calling Card, a Sticker, an Emblem, a Weapon Charm, a Vanguar...
HHW Gaming: This ‘TMNT: Cowabunga Collection’ Collector’s Edition Is A Must Have For Ninja Turtle’s Fans
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Konami / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection Limited Edition Collector’s Set Calling all 80s and early 90s babies who love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this collection is definitely made for you. Monday (Apr.18), Konami announced a new limited edition collector’s box set for its upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection game. The video game developer teamed up with Nickelodeon, the TMNT cartoon franchise’s current home, for the set that features “one-of-a-kind items and exclusive artwork from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman. The box will contain: Physical copy of the game with an original box design by Kevin Eastman Cloth poster featuring Kevin Eastman’s adaptation of TMNT:...
