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Play a New Post-Apocalyptic Puzzle Game Inspired by Modular Synthesizers
Imagine a post-apocalyptic world where agriculture is scarce and the only way to save it is through a revolution involving modular synthesizers. That’s the world of The Signal State, a complex new puzzle game by Reckoner Industries. Within each puzzle are machines to be repaired, and each machine closely resembles a modular synth component typically used in electronic music production. Samplers, signal delays, output, and more are waiting to be programmed cohesively as the user attempts to solve the challenges, dragging and dropping cables to each unique module. Leaderboards and achievements will encourage competition between players as they attempt to solve the apocalyptic agriculture crisis within the game by fixing synth-like machines that help produce food. Down the line, The Sig...
HHW Gaming Review: ‘NBA 2K22’ Is A Solid Entry In The Annual Franchise, Still Far From Championship Form
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Visual Concepts / NBA 2K22 (PS5) Last year Visual Concepts and 2K took a euro-step in the right direction with NBA 2K’s first entry in the world of next-gen gaming. Can they keep the momentum going with NBA 2K22? The answer to that question is yes and no. Allow us to explain. It’s a new year, and before the real NBA returns, we get to hoop virtually via NBA 2K22. Our review of NBA 2K21 said the game LOOKED and FELT terrific to play, but it still wasn’t a slam dunk, yet still an enjoyable experience despite its flaws. NBA 2K22 takes what was good with the previous iteration of the annual sports video game franchise and improves on that slightly. Quickly, players will notice that the presentation (always on point) is still second to none, and the gameplay h...
Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell Bring Their Blockbuster Composing Talents to Amazon’s New World
When Amazon decided they wanted to get into developing video games, a lot of the gaming industry wasn’t sure exactly what to make of it. Sure, they could buy out studios, build their own platform, and basically sink unlimited resources into just about any aspect of game creation they want, but would endless pockets be enough to create a game that people actually want to play? Well, we’ll find out next week when Amazon Games launches its first flagship MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game, like World of Warcraft), New World. Players will venture to the continent of Aeturnum Island, where they’ll be responsible for battling, crafting, and exploring their way through a world filled with all kinds of creatures, both real and imaginary. So who does one of the biggest companies...
RL Grime, DJ Snake, Swedish House Mafia, More Feature in FIFA 22’s Huge Soundtrack: Listen
FIFA has just raised the bar for video game soundtracks. Gamers and soccer fanatics alike are counting down the days until the next entry in the FIFA series drops. Next month, EA Sports will release FIFA 22, the latest soccer simulator in the top-selling game franchise. In an effort to pump up fans for the thousands of hours of gameplay that await them, the soundtracks for both the traditional FIFA and VOLTA FOOTBALL have been shared. It’s very clear that developers spared no expense when it came to curating their latest game. The upcoming release features 122 songs that represent 27 different countries. Those who frequent EDM.com will be thrilled to hear that like last year’s soundtrack, the songs selected for FIFA 22 are quite electronic-oriented. The soundtra...
The Iconic, Electronic Music-Infused “wipEout” Series Is Getting a New Mobile Game
The series responsible for one of electronic music’s most iconic video game crossovers is back with a new mobile game and soundtrack. Coming soon to your phone is a new entry in the electronic music-heavy WipEout series titled WipEout Rush. The titles’ developers, Rogue Games, have shared a trailer of the upcoming release on YouTube. As you can clearly hear in the trailer, the electronic music focus has not shifted in the decades since the series first launched. On the WipEout Rush website, it was revealed that the game will feature an “original electronica soundtrack” created by Sony musician Alastair Lyndsay, known for his influential work in numerous major video game soundtracks. Recommended Articles Since the first release in the series, wipE′out...
HHW Gaming: ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ BETA Weekend 2 Is Live & Free-To-Play On All Platforms
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Activision / Call of Duty: Vanguard PlayStation owners were first to hit the battlefield in Call of Duty: Vanguard’s BETA, now it’s time for the rest of the combatants to get in on the action. Starting Thursday (Sept.16), Activision’s Call of Duty: Vanguard BETA will be live and free99 for COD fans across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, or S, Xbox One, and PC via Battle.net. Usually, to have access to Call of Duty betas, gamers would have to preorder the game or have an Xbox Live Gold membership, but that won’t be the case this time around. Activision encourages those participating in the BETA to put in that work while playing Vanguard’s fast-paced multiplayer mode that takes the intense action back to World War II, allowing them to try out n...
HHW Gaming: ‘Battlefield 2042’s Deployment Delayed At Least A Month
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: EA / DICE EA/DICE’s answer to Call of Duty, Battlefield 2042, has officially gotten its wig pushed back. DICE’s parent company Electronic Arts announced the unfortunate news on Wednesday (Sep.15) that Battlefield 2042, the next installment in the EA’s Battlefield first-person shooter franchise, will have its release date pushed back nearly a month. The game was originally set to hit consoles and PC on October 22nd and now will arrive on November 19th, two weeks after Call of Duty: Vanguard. In a statement shared by Electronic Arts, Oskar Gabrielson, studio GM at DICE, said on behalf of the Battlefield 2042 team: “Building the next generation of Battlefield during a global pandemic has created unforeseen challenges for our development teams. “Given the sca...
Composer Tom Salta Adds His Score to Deathloop’s Stylish 1960s Setting
If you’ve watched anything even remotely related to video games this year, you’ve probably seen a trailer for Deathloop. The latest game created by Arkane Studios (Dishonored, Prey) is undoubtedly one of the biggest titles to release this year, both as far as popularity and critical acclaim go. The colorful new title sees players stuck in a 1960s time loop on an island/former military base called Blackreef, where its eight inhabitants are looking to kill the protagonist before he can kill them. If the time loop mechanic of Outer Wilds and the modern Hitman trilogy had a stylish baby raised by the people who did one of the best first-person narratives of the 2010s with Prey, the result would be something like Deathloop — but not exactly. Along with the intricat...
HHW Gaming: Razer Announces New ‘Halo Infinite” Gaming Accessories
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Razer / HALO Infinite Missed out on that limited Halo Infinite Xbox Series X console and Elite controller, Razer is giving you another chance to score some gaming peripherals inspired by the Master Chief’s upcoming adventure. Razer announced its new collection would feature its popular gaming accessories, taking its cues from the Master Chief’s Spartan armor in Halo Infinite. The full suite of Razer’s Halo Infinite inspired products include: BlackWidow V3 keyboard – Halo Infinite Edition ($179.99) Source: Razer / HALO Infinite “Whether you’re hunting down the truth behind heavily guarded secrets or the location of the nefarious war chief Escharum, the responsiveness and resilience of our most iconic mechanical keyboard brings the firepower to the fight. O...
HHW Gaming: Razer Announces New ‘Halo Infinite” Gaming Accessories
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Razer / HALO Infinite Missed out on that limited Halo Infinite Xbox Series X console and Elite controller, Razer is giving you another chance to score some gaming peripherals inspired by the Master Chief’s upcoming adventure. Razer announced its new collection would feature its popular gaming accessories, taking its cues from the Master Chief’s Spartan armor in Halo Infinite. The full suite of Razer’s Halo Infinite inspired products include: BlackWidow V3 keyboard – Halo Infinite Edition ($179.99) Source: Razer / HALO Infinite “Whether you’re hunting down the truth behind heavily guarded secrets or the location of the nefarious war chief Escharum, the responsiveness and resilience of our most iconic mechanical keyboard brings the firepower to the fight. O...
HHW Gaming: Razer Announces New ‘Halo Infinite” Gaming Accessories
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Razer / HALO Infinite Missed out on that limited Halo Infinite Xbox Series X console and Elite controller, Razer is giving you another chance to score some gaming peripherals inspired by the Master Chief’s upcoming adventure. Razer announced its new collection would feature its popular gaming accessories, taking its cues from the Master Chief’s Spartan armor in Halo Infinite. The full suite of Razer’s Halo Infinite inspired products include: BlackWidow V3 keyboard – Halo Infinite Edition ($179.99) Source: Razer / HALO Infinite “Whether you’re hunting down the truth behind heavily guarded secrets or the location of the nefarious war chief Escharum, the responsiveness and resilience of our most iconic mechanical keyboard brings the firepower to the fight. O...
HHW Gaming: Activision Unveils ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’s Multiplayer, Drops PS5 & PS4 Beta Details
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Activision / Call of Duty: Vanguard It’s almost time to return to the battlefield for Call of Duty’s new chapter, Vanguard. Ahead of the game’s release, players will get a chance to take the multiplayer for a spin. Call of Duty: Vanguard is taking things from the modern age of warfare and going back in time to highlight the birth of the Special Forces in the game’s forthcoming gripping campaign that we got to see a glimpse of during Gamescom. Now, it’s time to gear up and get in the fight as one of the members of the elite group of soldiers. [embedded content] Revealed on PlayStation’s blog in a post written by Activision’s Daniel Noel, he describes Vanguard’s multiplayer as a “new era” and that will feature “tactical combat with a focus on a global cast ...
