video games
HHW Gaming: ‘NBA 2K21’ Coming To Xbox Game Pass Thursday
Source: Visual Concepts / NBA 2K21 Next-Gen Right on time for NBA All-Star Fanless Weekend, Xbox Game Pass owners are getting a pretty dope treat. Wednesday (Mar.3), 2K announced that NBA 2K21 would be available via Xbox Game Pass starting Thursday (Mar.4). The announcement comes as the NBA is getting ready for the annual celebration of its stars, NBA All-Star Weekend in Atlanta which will be running very differently due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Owners of either Xbox One or next-gen consoles Xbox Series S|X will be able to enjoy the full game, whether it’s the current-gen or the graphically enhanced version of the no.1 selling basketball video game franchise. Players who still haven’t bought NBA 2K21 for whatever reason will now be able to try out the game’s many modes like MyCAREER, The ...
Little Nightmares II Isn’t a Standard ‘Horror’ Game, Nor Does It Want to Be
It’s not easy to describe Little Nightmares and its sequel to someone who’s never played it before, but “Imagine if Tim Burton made a stealth-focused puzzle-filled platformer” probably isn’t too far off the mark. The 2017 title from Tarsier Studios (and its newly released sequel, Little Nightmares II) is definitely creepy — there’s no two ways about that — but it doesn’t rely on realistic gory visuals or sudden jump scares to do it. Instead, Little Nightmares visually looks more like a deranged Pixar movie or a non-holiday-oriented Nightmare Before Christmas than it does a modern horror game. But beyond the spooky, yet charming, appearance, Little Nightmares’ smooth gameplay and surprisingly deep narrative has earned it a surprisingly large dedicated fan base that eagerly awaited last mont...
Queen Release New Mobile Rhythm Game Rock Tour
Queen were hoping to bring a massive concert experience around the world in celebration of their 50th anniversary, but the pandemic has put a damper on those plans. Instead, they’ll bring tiny concert experiences from throughout their history into fans’ homes with the Queen: Rock Tour mobile game. Coming from Universal Music Group and Gameloft, Queen: Rock Tour is a rhythm game much like Rock Band or Guitar Hero, except in this mobile version all the rocking out is done with your fingertips. Players can tour 10 famed international venues and tap along to 20 of Queen’s iconic songs, including “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “We Will Rock You”, “Radio Ga Ga”, “We Are the Champions”, and more. You can also change the look of the band, choosing from over 40 instantly recognizable costumes worn ...
HHW Gaming: Fashion Model Winnie Harlow Announced As Playable Character In ‘FIFA 21’s VOLTA FOOTBALL Mode
Source: EA / FIFA 21 She’s in the game, no literally she is. EA SPORTS announced on Friday (Feb.26) that Jamaican- Canadian fashion model Winnie Harlow will be the latest celebrity FIFA 21 players can use in VOLTA FOOTBALL. Starting today, and for a limited time, Harlow will be available for use in the VOLTA FOOTBALL mode as part of FIFA 21’s Groundbreakers. To play with the stunning model, players will have to beat her first before she can be recruited to your squad. Don’t let her beauty fool you. Harlow has a deep love for football, aka soccer, and that’s what brought her to EA SPORTS so the team can develop her so she can be included in the VOLTA FOOTBALL game mode. We can see the bombshell pulling off some nifty moves with the soccer ball in the very brief announcement trailer while lo...
HHW Gaming: Soulja Boy Reportedly Releasing Another Video Game Console
Source: Santiago Felipe / Getty Soulja Boy is once again trying to jump into the video game console market. Big Draco is reportedly pushing video game consoles, well, at least taking another stab at it. Game Informer is reporting that Soulja Boy is about to start cranking out a new console after selling janky consoles (overpriced emulators) back in 2019 that landed him in hot water, forcing him to “boss up” due to him ripping off the design for PlayStation’s now-defunct handheld, the PS Vita, and Xbox One S console and removing them from his Souljawatch website. Twitter handle @Souljagame, which Soulja Boy follows, tweeted on Saturday (Feb.13), “Building a new console from scratch, all new design. All new games. All new deals. Let’s make history,” and announced it was coming soon. Bu...
HHW Gaming: Square Enix Announces Hawkeye & Marvel’s Avengers PS5 & Xbox Series X Launch Date
Source: Square Enix / Marvel’s Avengers After being teased back in July, we now know when Hawkeye will joining the growing roster of superheroes in Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers. During Tuesday’s (Feb.16) WAR TABLE Deep Dive, Square Enix shared more details about Hawkeye and what players can look forward to when he finally arrives in the game. Despite having no actual superpowers, the man finds a way to contribute as an Avenger using his exceptional marksmanship and acrobatic skills, which will all be on full display in the game. Source: Square Enix / Marvel’s Avengers Barton’s arrival to Marvel’s Avengers comes after Kate Bishop’s arrival to the game via her “Taking AIM” story update that introduced time travel and gave us more insight into what exactly happened to Nick Fury. Like Bisho...
Elder Scrolls Online’s Comeback Story Continues With the Blackwood Chapter
When Elder Scrolls Online launched back in 2014, there were a lot of doubts about how the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) would survive in a world where even the most established games in the genre were struggling to keep an engaged player base. But 7 years, 1 major game-wide revamp, 5 chapter expansions, and 16 DLCs later, ESO is still going strong while many of its competitors are wrapping up their content or implementing new gimmicks to lure back old players. Part of ESO’s appeal is its connection to the Elder Scrolls universe that millions of gamers already know and love thanks to games like Skyrim, Morrowind, and Oblivion, while its lack of a monthly subscription or level requirements make it a much more friendly option for casual players. Of course, that’s aid...
HHW Gaming: Xbox Announces Its Own Game-Changing Premium Wireless Headset
Source: Microsoft / Xbox Wireless Headset Next-generation gaming needs next-gen accessories as well. Tuesday (Feb.16), Xbox announced that it would be releasing a pair of premium wireless gaming headphones. Microsoft’s new Xbox Wireless Headset will deliver many upgrades to help take your gaming experience to another level. In a press release, the company boasted that its new headset would deliver “best-in-class audio and chat performance, outstanding design and comfort, and unique experiences that are tailored for each gamer.” According to Xbox, the new headset will deliver a “fine-tuned and configurable auditory experience” that no other Xbox branded headset has delivered before. Xbox Wireless Headset users will be able to play loud and clear through low latency without worrying about lo...
HHW Gaming: Xbox Announces Its Own Game-Changing Premium Wireless Headset
Source: Microsoft / Xbox Wireless Headset Next-generation gaming needs next-gen accessories as well. Tuesday (Feb.16), Xbox announced that it would be releasing a pair of premium wireless gaming headphones. Microsoft’s new Xbox Wireless Headset will deliver many upgrades to help take your gaming experience to another level. In a press release, the company boasted that its new headset would deliver “best-in-class audio and chat performance, outstanding design and comfort, and unique experiences that are tailored for each gamer.” According to Xbox, the new headset will deliver a “fine-tuned and configurable auditory experience” that no other Xbox branded headset has delivered before. Xbox Wireless Headset users will be able to play loud and clear through low latency without worrying about lo...
HHW Gaming: Megan Thee Stallion Hosting ‘Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate’ Livestream Event
Source: Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate / Warner Bros. Games Real hot girl sh*t is coming to the world of Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate once again. Warner Bros. Games announced Wednesday (Feb.10) that Megan Thee Stallion is be hosting a Livestream event featuring herself and Achievement Hunter’s Fiona Nova going head-to-head in Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate. For those wondering just how good Thee Stallion’s video game playing skills are? Here is your chance to find out. This latest event marks the second time the “Good News” rapper and Warner Bros. Games have teamed up. In November, to celebrate fan-favorite Mileena’s arrival to Mortal Kombat 11: Ultimate, the Houston native, got her cosplay on and dressed up like the half Edenian, half Tarkatan, sporting the deadly assassin’s signature sais, he...
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Mass Effect Composer Jack Wall Enjoys the Increased Competition of Today’s Gaming Industry
Jack Wall’s career as a video game composer is likely what most musicians dream of when they decide to get into the gaming industry. He’s crafted soundtracks for dozens of games on the planet since his 1998 start and is the only person trusted with scoring classic series like Mass Effect and the Call of Duty: Black Ops games. Sprinkle in titles like Myst III and IV, Jade Empire, The Mark of Kri, and the classic known as Disney’s Extremely Goofy Skateboarding, and Wall’s discography rivals any composer’s in terms of both success and variety. With a minute to breathe between the best-selling launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and the long-awaited release of the Mass Effect trilogy soundtracks on vinyl to accompany May’s Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, Wall spoke with SPIN to discuss ...
HHW Gaming: SoundCloud Announces First-Ever Gaming Tournament, SoundCloud Player One
Source: SoundCloud / SoundCloud Player One Look out Twitch and YouTube Gaming. Here comes a new challenger. Audio distribution platform and music sharing website Soundcloud is now getting into the world of gaming. Tuesday (Feb.9), the Berlin-based company announced its first-ever live-streamed gaming tournament, Soundcloud Player One. The event will be hosted by recording artist Rico Nasty and Professional Esports Caster MonsterDface. Along with the announcement of the tournament, SoundCloud also revealed who would be participating. When viewers tune in on February 18, they will see a full lineup of artists-turned-gamers going head-to-head in Fortnite Battle Royale. Names like 2KBABY, Chevy Woods, DC The Don, Gxx, Jaywall, Shaylin B, TOKYO’S REVENGE, and whiterosemoxie will duke it out in ...
