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HHW Gaming: Courtside Report Details Next-Gen Gameplay Improvements Coming To ‘NBA 2K21’
Source: Visual Concepts/ NBA 2K21 NBA 2K21’s next-gen first look had the internet talking. Now its time to know what gameplay improvements players can look forward to when they upgrade. When NBA 2K21 next-gen launches with PS5 and Xbox Series X, it won’t just look good, but it will also play a bit differently. In the latest Courtside Report for the game, NBA 2K Gameplay Director, Mike Wang breakdown the gameplay improvements Visual Concepts was able to bring to the game due to the new technology each console brings. Wang describes developing the game next-gen consoles as a “game-changer” and that they were “able to create a vastly deeper basketball experience than we’ve ever been able to before!” Most of the improvements focused on this Courtside Report are on the offensive side. 2K fans c...
HHW Gaming: ‘NBA 2K21’s Next-Gen Gameplay Trailer Has Arrived & It’s A Whole New Ball Game
Source: Visual Concepts / NBA 2K21 Next-Gen As we get closer to the launch of Sony and Microsoft’s next-gen consoles, we are finally getting an idea of what to expect from the games. We got a small taste of the next generation of NBA 2K21 back in June, and now we finally get to see some gameplay action. It’s a whole new ball game…literally. NBA 2K21’s next-gen reveal trailer shows off a game that Visual Concepts built from the ground up. The trailer, which features gameplay footage captured entirely on PlayStation 5, shows how the studio used the consoles incredible power, speed, and technology to deliver to the 2K community a brand new NBA 2K experience. The trailer features “raw” next-gen gameplay footage of an exhibition match between the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors. Play...
“Dance, Drink, and Die” in This Trippy Video Game Blending Rave Culture and Horror
Gaming and dance music simply can’t be separated. Swedish indie video game developer Green Title Digital is well aware of the cohesion, preparing to release a one-of-a-kind experience with their forthcoming video game Strobophagia: Rave Horror. Strobophagia: Rave Horror is a psychedelic survival horror game set in—you guessed it—an electronic dance music festival. The protagonist, originally attending in search of the ultimate freedom of expression, is tasked with escaping the festival after the organizers inform attendees that the price of admission is their lives. The player must solve puzzles and interact with their intuitive in-game smartphone feature to survive and escape through an ominous, neon-soaked forest. As you may have already deduced, music will play a pivotal...
HHW Gaming: ‘Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit’ Turns Your Home Into A Race Track
Source: Nintendo / Mario Kart Live Nintendo hasn’t jumped into the next-generation console battle… yet, BUT the company still finds ways to keep the Nintendo Switch relevant. Nintendo revealed a new way to play its popular racer when it announced Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, and now we have even more details on the forthcoming game developed in partnership with Velan Studios. [embedded content] The game will turn your Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite literally into a remote, which will give you control of toy karts of either Mario or Luigi that are equipped with cameras. The kit will come four gates that you can place around your home as you construct your race track. Once paired with the toy karts, players will see the world they created come to life and will steer the toy karts through ...
HHW Gaming: The Undead Look Ghoulishly Glorious In ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies’ Reveal Trailer
Source: Treyarch / Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies It’s been a while since we battled the undead in Call of Duty. With the return of the Black Ops franchise means the return of the insanely popular Zombies mode, and it looks frighteningly better than ever. Following Treyarch letting PS4 owners take Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War for a brief spin, the game studio unveiled the latest chapter in the fan-favorite Zombies mode. Like the multiplayer, Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies has become synonymous with Call of Duty: Black Ops since it was first introduced fans and has exponentially grown into its own separate entity. Source: Treyarch / Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies For this installment, players will battle with the undead and try to survive an onslaught of flesh-eater...
HHW Gaming: Travis Scott Accused of Jacking Controller Design, Slapped With Lawsuit
Source: Jerritt Clark / Getty The leader of the JACKBOYS is being accused of jacking a video game company’s controller design. It’s not lit if this is indeed true. Page Six is reporting that Travis Scott and Cactus Jack were slapped with a lawsuit by KontrolFreek. The company claims they approached the rapper to design branded gaming merchandise as part of a tie-in to his record-breaking Fortnite virtual performances that saw 12 million fans log into the game to watch. While nothing materialized between Scott and KontrolFreek, the company claims that the “Sicko Mode” rapper went ahead and jacked the company’s copyright-protected designs and even sold a low-quality controller. Per Page Six: “KontrolFreek makes high-performance thumbsticks (translation for non-gamers: those joysticks you ope...
HHW Gaming: ‘Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath’ All Hallow’s Eve Skin Pack Draws Inspiration From Iconic Horror Movie Characters
Source: WB Games / NetherRealm Studios Despite COVID-19 more than likely going to rain on Halloween’s parade this year but things are still going to get spooky in the world of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath. Mortal Kombat 11 has been out a year and a few months, and the folks at NetherRealm have been keeping the game fresh with character skins, in-game events, tournaments, new playable characters, and, of course, the Aftermath expansion. Announced today (Sept.29), players can now download the new Hallow’s Eve character skin pack that brings that spooky energy back to Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath right in time for Halloween. The new skin pack features three new character skins that draw inspiration from our favorite horror characters. D’Vorah is delivering deadly care thanks to her “Bad Medicin...
HHW Gaming: Designer John Geiger Links Up With ‘Madden NFL 21’ For The Yard Fashion Collab
Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 21 You can embarrass your opponents in Madden NFL 21’s The Yard game mode in style with this latest drip. EA Sports and famed designer John Geiger have teamed up to bring a premium collection of lifestyle products to Madden NFL 21’s The Yard as part of the SZN1 of live service. Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 21 Players can look forward to exclusive player outfits that bring a combination of high-fashion and performance football. Each unique out features a palette of bright pinks and electric greens that are “inspired by the hype and energy around NFL Kickoff. Also featured will be a cleat version of Geiger’s infamous 002 Footwear Model that is a favorite among NFL stars like Von Miller, Patrick Mahomes, and AJ Green. The cleat will be available in multiple co...
Square Enix Reveal New Track From Pulse: FINAL FANTASY XIV Remix Album Ahead of Release
For those who can’t wait until tomorrow to hear some more remixed tunes from Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix has given SPIN access to “‘Neath Dark Waters” a few hours early. Pulse: FINAL FANTASY XIV Remix Album features 14 of the game’s top tracks, all remixed and reimagined in ways as they’ve never been heard before. Considering that the original soundtrack was popular enough to spawn a concert series and significant fanfare, it’s no surprise that the physical pre-orders have long since sold out (although more are coming in a few weeks for those who want to be added to a waiting list). For the digital crowd, the album will also be available on all major streaming platforms at midnight local time. In the meantime, check out this exclusive reveal of “‘Neath Dark Waters” a...
HHW Gaming: Latest ‘NBA 2K21″ Patch Improves Dribbling, Brings Other Fixes & Adjustments
Source: 2K / NBA 2K21 NBA 2K21 first patch came almost immediately after the game’s launch and fixed A LOT of issues that the 2K community had with the game. Now it’s time for the second patch. The team at Visual Concepts is working hard and making sure the NBA 2K21 continues to get better over time. In this second patch, the game’s dribbling system gets some balance adjustments to give you more options as you are taking ankles. Other improvements include some graphical issues, player likeness improvements for the 2K21’s cover athlete Damian Lillard, improvements to the shot meter, and more. You can peep everything the patch addresses below. General Fixed an issue that would lead to players getting removed from online matches when greening shots due to divergent settings. Improved audio lo...
HHW Gaming: Latest ‘Star Wars: Squadrons’ Pilot Briefing Breaks Down Ranks, Reward & Progression System
Source: EA / Motive Studios We’re just days away from the launch of Motive Studios’ Star Wars: Squadrons. In the latest pilot briefing, we learn about how the game’s ranking and reward system will work. Thursday (Sept.24), the focus was on Star Wars: Squadrons ranks, rewards, and progression system. In the blog post, developers explain that the “core pillars” of the upcoming game’s multiplayer will be the Challenges, Operations, and your Level. Challenges will be presented in two variations, daily and operational, timed, and rotating objectives that will help the player get rewards for completing them. Source: EA / Star Wars: Squadrons In the blog post, it is explained that players should make it their business to complete the daily challenges to keep earning rewards while you co...
HHW Gaming: TDE Founder Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith Joins ReKTGlobal As An Investor
Source: Noel Vasquez / Getty Esports is the wave, and everyone wants in, especially the Hip-Hop community. TDE founder Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith is the latest big-name from the musical genre throw his hat into the growing form of sports competition. Wednesday (Sept.23), ReKTGlobal, the global esports, and business authority and parent company of pro esports organizations Rogue and London Royal Ravens announced Tiffith as its newest investor and will be joining the ownership team. He will join other big names like EDM sensations Steve Aoki, Nicky Romero, acclaimed Latin music producer Tainy, Washington Football Team’s Landon Collins, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and tennis pro Taylor Fritz. Speaking on joining ReKTGlobal, Tiffith said in a statement: “Esports is a hot indu...
