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Monstercat Joins the Battle in Fortnite with Radio Yonder
Fortnite has introduced an in-game vehicle radio featuring 20 Monstercat tracks. When it comes to bridging the gap between gaming and EDM, perhaps no one does things quite like the Monstercat imprint. The label has already been the exclusive soundtrack of the popular game Rocket League, and they now have ventured into the wild world of Fortnite. The leading battle royale video game has introduced an in-vehicle radio station called “Radio Yonder”, featuring 20 Monstercat selections so players can enjoy their favorites while riding off to battle. Featuring tracks by Dion Timmer, Slushii, MUZZ, Pegboard Nerds, and many others from the Monstercat roster, Radio Yonder is sure to get players hyped and ready to catch some dubs. The full selection of tracks has also be...
Watch Diplo’s Full “Higher Ground” Fortnite DJ Set
Diplo put a bow on his summer Fortnite residency with a sultry deep house set. Diplo is now a regular in the Fortnite world, and his latest foray into the Epic Games linchpin was yet another step forward for the increasingly robust gaming and EDM crossover space. The Grammy Award-winning dance music producer appeared in the final show of his summer Fortnite residency last Friday, July 31st, placing a cherry on top of a sensational series of streams within the game’s “Party Royale” mode. While Diplo’s past performances saw him assume his country alias, Thomas Wesley, and join his moombah-pop trio, Major Lazer, his final concert was operated under the umbrella of his Higher Ground record label. Diplo’s set featured the sul...
Fortnite to Release Music-Reactive Skins in Honor of Forthcoming In-Game Diplo Concert
With numerous collaborations under his belt, Diplo is no stranger to the inescapable pop culture phenomenon that is Fortnite. In the past, he’s hosted several in-game performances as both a solo act and with his Major Lazer group. Most recently, he took the stage alongside Young Thug and Noah Cyrus as Thomas Wesley, his country alter-ego. Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced that Diplo will be returning to the virtual battleground for the last show of his digital residency this summer. Titled “Diplo Presents: Higher Ground,” the concert will focus on deep house instead of the multitude of other genres he has explored throughout his career. Any player who logs into Fortnite from July 30th at 8PM ET (5PM PDT) to&...
HHW Gaming: Samsung Announces ‘Fortnite’ Galaxy Cup, Players Can Earn Exclusive Skin
Source: Samsung / Fortnite Samsung’s partnership with Epic Games insanely popular game Fortnite continues this summer with the Korean tech giant’s latest announcement. Galaxy owners who just happen to enjoy playing Fortnite devices are in for a treat. Samsung announced that it will be holding a two-day battle royal event (July 25 and 26) called the Fortnite Galaxy Cup. Players will be able to compete for a chance to earn in-game prizes and the all-new Galaxy Scout Outfit, the third-ever Samsung Galaxy-themed character skin pictured above. The Fortnite Galaxy Cup is part of Samsung’s Summer of Galaxy, a “month-long celebration for new and existing Galaxy fans to unleash the power of 5G connectivity through special rewards and deals.” The tournament is open to all Galaxy owners and accessibl...
Sony Purchases $250 Million Stake In Fortnite Developer Epic Games
Sony‘s latest strategic investment is sure to augment the already flourishing link between the music and gaming industries. The parent company of Sony Music has moved to acquire a $250 million minority stake in Epic Games, makers of the hit video game franchises Fortnite and Borderlands. The investment will enable the continued pursuit of crossover partnerships that have already begun to shakeup a rapidly shifting digital entertainment landscape. The two companies have already demonstrated record-setting synergy this year. In April, Travis Scott, a member of Sony’s Epic Records roster, drew in Fortnite’s single largest audience to date with his virtual Fortnite concert, pulling in over 12.3 million concurrent viewers. Kenichiro Yoshida, President and CEO of...
Fortnite Hosts Christopher Nolan-Themed Movie Night
Last month, Fortnite debuted the latest trailer for Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi thriller Tenet. Now, in a continuation of their partnership, the video game platform has just hosted its very own movie night dedicated to the famed director. The epic, unprecedented streaming party took place on Friday, June 26th and highlighted three of Nolan’s most popular films. A presentation of 2010’s Inception was the main event, “screening” on the game’s “party royale island” a few times throughout the day for crowds of all sizes. Other Nolan movies Batman Begins from 2005 and 2006’s The Prestige were also shown at various times depending on each users’ location. Although the regional restrictions for streaming posed a bit of a challenge, ultimately Fornite’s Christopher Nolan-themed evening was mea...
HHW Gaming: All Cop Cars Quietly Removed From ‘Fortnite,’ Source Says It Wasn’t A Political Move
Source: Epic Games/ Nick Chester The video game community hit the pause button in support of the civil unrest sweeping the nation in the wake of the fatal arrest of George Floyd. Epic Games also quietly made a move in its game Fortnite in the wake of the protests. Players have noticed that all of the police-related vehicles in the game that include cop cars and SWAT vans are now gone. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that a source at Epic Games claims the move wasn’t a political one but instead believes: “It’s just us being sensitive about the issues many people in our audience are dealing with.” The cars didn’t affect gameplay at all, plus they were not even driveable and just served as decoration for the game’s map. Of course, some gamers are not feeling Epic’s decision to remo...
Fortnite Taps Diplo for In-Game Concert Under Country Alias Alongside Young Thug and Noah Cyrus
Lasso your Fortnite crew because Diplo is coming back for another in-game performance. This time, however, instead of performing a Major Lazer set, he’s bringing his country twang under his Thomas Wesley alias. Fortnite took to its social media channels to share the exciting news and to invite gamers to participate on June 25th at 9PM ET (6PM PDT). Fresh off the release of his highly anticipated country album Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley Chapter 1: Snake Oil, the EDM renaissance man is primed for a Main Stage set within the wildly popular video game alongside Noah Cyrus and Young Thug. The news arrives after the May 8th, 2020 unveiling of the game’s Party Royale mode, which featured in-game musical performances from Steve Aoki, Dillon Francis, and deadm...
‘NBA 2K20,’ ‘GTA Online,’ & ‘Red Dead Redemption Online’ Press Pause For George Floyd
Source: 2K / NBA2k20 In a show of solidarity and respect, the video game world is pressing pause on online gaming for George Floyd. As the WORLD is still protesting against police brutality and racial injustice, the video game community is letting the world know it cares about the issues plaguing the Black community. Today as the nation finally mourns the death of George Floyd, Rockstar Games, 2K Games, and their parent company Take-Two Interactive announced on Thursday (Jun.4) that servers for the Grand Theft Auto Online, Red Dead Online, and NBA 2K20 will shutdown from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. That also is the same time George Floyd’s memorial service will be taking place in Minneapolis. In a tweet on its official Twitter account, Rockstar Games “Black Lives Matter. To hon...
HHW Gaming: Judge Tosses Out Maryland Players Jared Nickens & Jaylen Brantley ‘Fortnite’ Lawsuit
Source: The Washington Post / Getty Epic Games just scored a victory in one the lawsuits levied against its game Fortnite. The insanely-popular and highly addictive video game Fortnite came under fire when it was accused of jacking popular dances and selling them as “emotes” in the online shooter. Former Maryland men’s basketball players Jared Nickens and Jaylen Brantley saw U.S. District Judge Paul Grimm in Maryland toss their lawsuit against the game. ESPN reports that Grimm ruled on Friday (May.29) “that the Copyright Act preempts claims that Jared Nickens and Jaylen Brantley filed in February 2019 against Epic Games Inc., creator of the wildly popular online shooting game.” Initially, Nickens and Brantley claimed that Epic Games “misappropriated their identities” when the North Carolin...
Fortnite’s Mobile Microtransactions Brought In Over $1 Billion In Two Years
Despite being completely free-to-play, the video game behemoth Fortnite Battle Royale has passed $1 billion in microtransaction sales from the mobile version of the game. For those unfamiliar with their sales model, the base game is free for all to enjoy but players can buy in-game items like character, weapon, and parachute skins to customize their fighter. As reported by Digital Music News, the mobile app analytics firm SensorTower released a breakdown of developers Epic Games‘ mobile in-game revenue over the past year. As you can see, sales are up considerably over the past month, seemingly due to the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has forced most of the world to forego many of our favorite pastimes and stay indoors, leaving more time for video games. Sen...
Deadmau5, Dillon Francis, and Steve Aoki Take Over Fortnite’s Party Royale
While many have adapted to virtual concerts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, for more than a year, Fortnite has been a driving force in the simulated concert world. Last year, Epic Games’ behemoth flagship product hosted the most ambitious video game and music crossover to date in the form of a giant interactive performance from Marshmello. Fast forward one year later and EDM fans were treated to performances from not one, but three of the genre’s biggest stars. deadmau5, Steve Aoki, and Dillon Francis took the helm for the newest in-game concert experience, “Party Royale,” and the video game publication IGN captured footage of the entire event and shared it for all to enjoy. During the virtual concert, a giant floating screen was placed ...
