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HHW Gaming: Human Things’ Genki Portable Nintendo Switch Dock Now Available
Source: Genki / Genki Covert Dock The ability to pair your Nintendo Switch with any TV without having to bring the dock is now a reality. Human Things’ portable Genki Covert Dock, which was one of the most funded gaming hardware projects on Kickstarter last year, is now available for purchase. The pocket-sized peripheral does it all. It not only takes the place of the Switch docking accessory by pairing Nintendo Switch with any TV that has a USB-C port, but it will also charge the hybrid gaming console as well as any other device. Source: Genki / Genki Covert Dock That’s not all it does either, other key features include: 90% smaller than the native Switch Dock and 22% smaller than native Switch charger The first-ever charger with built-in HDMI display, allowing the Switch to o...
HHW Gaming: Twitch Partnering With Cxmmunity To Create An Esports League For HBCUs
Source: Nicolas Menijes / EyeEm / Getty Believe it or not, Black teens want to play video games professionally too, and are pretty damn good at it. Twitch is looking to give these gamers the opportunity they deserve. The streaming giant announced its partnership with the organization Cxmunnity, which pushes gamers of color to participate in Esports and within the gaming community to form the first-ever Esports League for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The new league will provide HBCU students with educational and scholarship support through Twitch Student while helping expand HBCU’s Esports programs. Colleges having Esports teams is nothing new. In fact, there are more than 200 universities that have teams or clubs associated with TESPA, Collegiate Star League, and the Natio...
HHW Gaming: 2K Annouces Partnership With NFLPA & OneTeam Partners
Source: Rich Barnes / Getty When 2K drops its first non-simulation football video game, it will feature the names and likeness of the NFL’s players. 2K announced Thursday (Jul.30) its new partnership with OneTeam Partners and the NFL Players Association. The new collaboration will allow 2K to include National Football League players in the multiple non-simulation titles coming in the near future. Speaking about the new partnership, David Ismailer, President of 2K, said in a statement: “We’re thrilled to be working with the NFLPA and OneTeam to bring the biggest and best stars in football to the games we’re working on. We want to give fans experiences that are authentic, memorable, and fun, and having a roster of real-life sports heroes through the Players Association and OneTeam is a huge ...
HHW Gaming: ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Beta Start Date Revealed, Hawkeye Will Be In The Game
Source: Square Enix / Marvel’s Avengers Crystal Dynamics held its second War Table live-stream event and dropped more details on the highly-anticipated Marvel’s Avengers game. Mark your calendars PS4 owners, you get the first crack Marvel’s Avengers beginning August 7 Crystal Dynamics revealed during the event. Those excited to get their hands on the game and pre-ordered it will gain access to the closed beta before it officially opens to everyone else August 14, and that also includes Xbox One and PC players as well. Not only will you be able to hop in Tony Starks’ Iron Man suit of armor and take it for a test spin, but you will be previewing a quite sizeable chunk of the game before it officially launches globally on September 4. The beta will allow you to play several single-player miss...
HHW Gaming: Baraka, Erron Black & Kitana Get Summer-Themed Fits In Latest MK 11: Aftermath Costume Pack
Source: NetherRealm Studios / Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Baraka, Erron Black, and Kitana are getting in the summer spirit thanks to the latest costume pack coming to Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath. The actual summer is definitely a dub thanks to COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean Mortal Kombat 11 can’t celebrate the annual season. With the Summer Heat Skin Pack, which is the first of three character skin packs following the expansion’s release, Baraka, Erron Black, and Kitana will be in a summer mood while dishing out punishment. As pictured above, Princess Kitana will be rocking seasonal Edenian attire with her “Endless summer look.” Erron Black gets real patriotic by sporting a red, white, and blue suit with a top hat to match, and Baraka is ready to hit the grill with and serve up the compet...
HHW Gaming: Damian “Dame D.O.L.L.A” Lillard, Pop Smoke & More Featured On ‘NBA 2K21’s Soundtrack
Source: 2K / N.B.A. 2K21 While gamers are still currently virtually hooping in NBA 2K20, we are learning more about the forthcoming installment in the famed basketball video game franchise NBA 2K21. Today (Jul.27), 2K announced what artists players can look forward to hearing in when they load up NBA 2K21 and browse the menus or take on friends in the neighborhood. The soundtrack features 52 tracks in all including two exclusive new songs from NBA 2K21 cover athlete Damian Dame D.O.L.L.A. Lillard as well hits from, Travis Scott, Stormzy, Roddy Ricch, Wale, Pop Smoke, and The Strokes. The playlist was “meticulously selected by 2K to deliver an immense number of curated beats for a visceral in-game experience,” and is described as “one of the largest and most definitive collections of music ...
HHW Gaming: ‘Madden NFL 21’ Unveils The The X-Factor Abilities For The League’s Elite Quarterbacks
Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 21 EA had Madden fans and players talking and debating after they revealed the overall ratings for the NFL’s talent. Now it’s time to see X-Factor abilities for the league’s elite talent. EA is kicking off a week that will see the reveal of the X-Factor in-game abilities for 50 of the NFL’s best players. Starting today (Jul.27), we learn about the X-Factor abilities the best quarterbacks under center in the NFL. The reveal includes Madden NFL 21 cover athlete Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Drew Brees, Tom Brady, and Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes. Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 21 Now, if you happen to be new to the Madden franchise, X-Factors are described as “powerful in-game abilities mimicking real-life talent, behavior, and characteri...
HHW Gaming: Ahead of ‘Halo Infinite’s Big Campaign Reveal, Microsoft Shows Off The Game’s Box Art
Source: 343 Industries / HALO Infinite Your favorite Spartan, Master Chief, is back, and the box art for his new adventure is giving subtle hints as to what expect from the next Halo game. Ahead of Microsoft’s Halo Infinite campaign reveal tomorrow during tomorrow’s Xbox Games Showcase, the company showed off the box art for the Xbox Series X game. For one, it’s definitely taking a page out of the first game, Halo: Combat Evolved’s book. In it, we see Master Chief standing in a field with a destroyed Halo station in the background. Source: 343 Industries / HALO Infinite John-117’s pose is almost similar to his stance on the original Xbox game’s cover, but any gamer can clearly see Microsoft is going for a full-circle moment here for the game. Eagle-eyed fans also zoomed in on Master Chief’...
HHW Gaming: We Love To See It, 21-year old French superstar Kylian Mbappé Revealed As ‘FIFA 21’s Cover Athlete
Source: EA Sports / FIFA 21 EA has already revealed the covers for Madden NFL 21, UFC 4, now it’s FIFA 21’s turn, and they couldn’t have picked a better player to highlight. Announced today (Jul.22), 21-year old French superstar Kylian Mbappé, has been revealed as the global cover athlete for EA’s insanely popular soccer video game, FIFA 21. Mbappé, who is considered one of the beautiful game’s brightest stars will grace the covers of FIFA 21’s standard, champion, and ultimate editions of the game. The news follows after Paris Saint-Germain unveiling their home and away on-the-field uniforms and is just another milestone that the young phenom can add to his growing list of accomplishments. Since becoming a professional in 2016, Mbappé has scored multiple World Cup game-winning goals ...
HHW Gaming: Watch Offset & Dele Alli Take On All Competitors In ‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ HyperX Showdown
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Migos member Offset is a man of many talents, one, in particular, is gaming. The rapper will be putting those skills on display in the latest edition of HyperX Showdown. Yesssss sirrrr, Offset will be teaming up with professional soccer player Dele Alli to take on the competition and snipe them out in some Call of Duty: Warzone. Fans will be able to watch all the action go down on HyperX’s official Twitch channel. Per the press release, the duo will be hop in the Warzone and hope their skills will be enough to lead them to victory. Viewers can also look forward to a promotion hosted by online sneaker marketplace StockX. Source: HyperX / HyperX Showdown The HyperX Showdown is a weekly event that will be held throughout the summer that will feature you...
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...
HHW Gaming: Microsoft Will No Longer Be Manufacturing The Xbox One X & Xbox One S Digital Edition
Source: Microsoft/ Xbox One X As Microsoft prepares to take a leap into the next generation with the launch of the Xbox Series X, the company will be phasing out two current Xbox One models. Microsoft announced that it will be ceasing the production of the Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition. Don’t fret if you want to buy an Xbox console, the Xbox One S will still be in production and available for purchase. The company confirmed the news to IGN stating, “As we ramp into the future with Xbox Series X, we’re taking the natural step of stopping production Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition.” Per IGN/Microsoft: “”At Xbox, we’re making massive investments to forge the future of gaming—a future that puts the player at the center of the Xbox experience. We continue to build ...
