Source: Turtle Beach / ROCCAT ROCCAT, the German-based Turtle Beach brand, has some new PC gaming headsets on the way. Say hello to the Elo series, the first all-new products in its lineup of precision PC gaming equipment. The brand was created by former pro gamer and current Head of PC Products at Turtle Beach, Rene Korte, in 2007. Since its inception, it has become one of the leading brands when it comes to PC gaming accessories, and it ROCCAT looks to continue that trend with the Elo series. PC gamers can look forward to three different headsets that all come with premium comfort-focused features like memory-foam cushions plus a self-adjusting floating metal headband – offering a unique, durable, and weightless fit. Speaking on the Elo headsets, Rene Korte, Head of PC Products at Turtle...
Source: EA / Motive Studios Star Wars: Squadrons won’t arrive on consoles till October 2, but a new CGI mini-movie that revolving around the game is getting us hyped. Titled “Hunted,” the beautifully done mini-movie takes us into the world of Star Wars from a different perspective, through the eyes of an imperial pilot. The CG short introduces us to Varko Grey, the leader of the infamous Titan Squadron. We get a glimpse of Grey’s determination to complete his mission even though the odds are stacked against him as the Galatic Empire is getting their tails handed to them by the New Republic. In the 7-minute animated clip that was a collaborative effort between developer Motive Studios, Lucasfilm, and ILM, after Grey is left behind, he is literally hunted by a New Republic pilot in an X-Wing...
Source: 2K / NBA 2K21 It’s been less than two weeks since NBA 2K21’s release, and the folks over at Visual Concepts have been hard at work to address some issues. NBA 2K21’s first patch is available now, and it is a doozy and focuses on several complaints the 2K community has been expressing since the game’s release on September 4. The most important update included in the patch is the adjustments to the game’s significant improvements, the Pro Stick Aiming system that will improve usability and consistency. But that’s not all. You can peep the other improvements to the game via the patch below. General New Pro Stick Aiming/Shot Timing selector. On your first boot, you will now have the option to choose between using the new Pro Stick Aiming mechanic or the traditional Shot Timing mechanic...
Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 21 Baltimore Ravens’ wide receiver, Miles Boykin’s mother, is an MVP. To honor her, Boykin teamed up with EA Sports and Xbox for a dope gesture. Boykin wanted to thank his mother, Felicia Boykin, for unknowingly paying for his Xbox Live subscription since he was in the 6th grade. My mom found out I put my Xbox live account on her credit card. She been paying since I was in 6th grade😂😂😂 — Miles Boykin (@MBoykin814) July 17, 2020 To thank her for keeping him online, Miles teamed up with Xbox and EA and made history by making her the first-ever female MVP cover-athlete on Madden 21. Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 21 Boykin’s shared the touching moment his mother found out she landed on the cover. His mother is more than worthy of th...
Source: Microsoft / Xbox Microsoft has officially put all of its next-generation cards on the table. Due to a leak shared by Windows Central, Microsoft confirmed the $299 price for the less-powerful Xbox Series S next-gen console but still left its release date in the air while promising to share new info with us “soon.” Well, that information came a lot sooner than we thought it would. I know it’s been a wait for price, date, pre-order date. Thanks to the community for their support and encouragement 🙂 Great to see the reactions, really proud of how the team handled the unscripted announce (was supposed to be next week but oh well…). Can’t wait for launch. https://t.co/CxXWDVmmNw — Phil Spencer (@XboxP3) September 9, 2020 Wednesday (Sept.9), Microsoft also confirmed th...
Source: Treyarch / Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War We got our first look at Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s action-packed 80s themed campaign late last month. Now its time to take a peek at the game’s multiplayer. If you played the multiplayer feature in any of Call of Duty’s latest games, then you basically played them all. Treyarch is looking to enhance that experience with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War being that this newest installment in the fame first-person shooter franchise will take the game into the next generation of console gaming. Black Ops Cold War aims to build off the connected experienced introduced with Modern Warfare and the free-to-play juggernaut that is Warzone and give players an even better COD multiplayer experience. To help this game’s multiplayer stand out...
Source: Nike / Madden NFL 21 The NFL is back, no seriously, the National Football League is back, and Madden NFL 21 is celebrating all week long the return of professional football. We’re not gonna lie; we didn’t think during the COVID-19 pandemic we would see a single down of football played in the NFL this year, but we are happy to be wrong here. In celebration of the NFL kicking off its 2020-21 season, EA Sports announced that Madden NFL 21 will be free-to-play this weekend. This will give fans who have been on the fence about the game a chance to experience it for themselves. That’s not all either; EA Sports also revealed that Madden fans will be getting fresh new drip and a field to play on in The Yard mode thanks to the Madden NFL 21 | SZN1: HI-DEF content update. Players can l...
Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 21 Colin Kaepernick will be suiting up again in the NFL, well virtually. Madden NFL 21 announced Tuesday (Sept.8) that the quarterback will be in the game as a free agent. The news of Kaepernick’s inclusion in the game was definitely something nobody saw coming. It’s been four years since Kap was featured in the popular football video game franchise. He was last in the game back in 2016. At the time, he was still a member of the San Francisco 49ers. He just began his protest of kneeling during the national anthem to bring attention to racial inequality and police brutality in the United States. With his addition, he will be one of the top free agents in the game thanks to EA, giving him an 81 overall rating. Out of the 111 quarterbacks featured in Madden NFL ...
Source: Nike / League of Legends Now, this is gaming drip worth fawning over. Nike and Jordan Brand revealed its upcoming collaboration with League of Legends, and it’s F I R E. Ahead of the upcoming League of Legends World Championship, Nike unveiled its gaming-inspired capsule collection in collaboration with the insanely popular MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) title. Designed with gamers in mind, the LoL collab consists of number Nike footwear staples, an Air Jordan 1, jerseys, and other apparel like tees, hoodies, and a “Conquest” bomber jacket. Source: Nike / League of Legends It’s a no-brainer that Jordan Brand’s only contribution to the collaboration, the Air Jordan 1 High Zoom will be the most sought out piece from the collection. The eye-catching shoe pictured above is said...
Source: Call of Duty League / Call of Duty This year’s Call of Duty League champions is getting one hell of a care package to let folks know they are the best Call of Duty players in the world. The 2020 edition of the Call of Duty League is quickly coming, and we are already getting a look at the swag that those worthy enough of being called the league’s champions will receive and it’s F I R E. This year’s winners will not only receive a ring for their hands but a pair of kicks that “caters to their lifestyles outside of the arena.” Winners will be blessed with a commemorative box designed by Kanye West’s former creative director, Joe Perez. It will not only house the CDL’s championship bling but also a special pair of custom DMP (Defining Moments Package) Jordan 6s (Hypebeast states they ...