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HHW Gaming Presents 15 Games We Can’t Wait To Play In 2023
Source: Future Publishing / Getty / Video Games Welcome to 2023, and it promises to be another significant year for gamers. 2022 is in the books, and it closed on an extremely high note thanks to God of War: Ragnarok blowing gamers away once again and cementing Kratos as one of the greatest video game characters ever, sorry Mario. Oh, and we can’t forget Horizon Forbidden West, another fantastic entry into Guerilla’s epic franchise adding to PlayStation’s stellar year of exclusives. But that was then. This is now. 2023 looks promising, thanks mainly to games that were supposed to drop in 2022 having their wigs pushed back. Hip Hop Wired decided to narrow that list down to 15 games WE are most excited to pick up the sticks for in 2023. Now, if we miss one, that’s okay; remember, this is our...
HHW Gaming: According to Sony, The PlayStation 5 Jig Is Finally Over
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Future Publishing / Getty / PlayStation 5 Entertainment, Music The days of selling your kidneys and doing strange things for a PlayStation 5 are finally over. Allegedly. Wednesday, Jan.4, during the company’s CES presentation, Sony boss Jim Ryan declared the PlayStation 5 jig is finally over. “Everyone who wants a PS5 should have a much easier time finding one at retailers globally, starting from this point forward,” Ryan told CES attendees. Ryan also said that Sony sold over 30 million PlayStation 5 consoles. That’s 5 million more than what was initially reported in November. Are those consoles sitting in gamers’ entertainment systems is another question entirely. Acquiring a PlayStation 5 deserves a platinum trophy, as many gamers found out when ...
HHW Gaming: PlayStation 5 Restock Coming To Walmart On Black Friday
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Trying to get yourself, or that special someone in your life that is a gamer, a PlayStation 5 before Christmas? Well, this Black Friday might be your best chance. Walmart is restocking its shelves with PlayStation 5 consoles, HYPEBEAST reports. Walmart+ members were first to get their hands on Sony’s still hard-to-find next-gen console on November 21. Now, Walmart is opening up whatever PS5 stock it has left to the general public for two days, beginning November 23 at noon EST for online customers and those brave enough to go to a Walmart store on November 25. Don’t worry; the alleged price hike won’t be in effect. The consoles will still cost $499 for the disc version and $399 for the all-digital console. A God of War Ragnarök disc bu...
HHW Gaming: PlayStation 5 Restock Coming To Walmart On Black Friday
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Trying to get yourself, or that special someone in your life that is a gamer, a PlayStation 5 before Christmas? Well, this Black Friday might be your best chance. Walmart is restocking its shelves with PlayStation 5 consoles, HYPEBEAST reports. Walmart+ members were first to get their hands on Sony’s still hard-to-find next-gen console on November 21. Now, Walmart is opening up whatever PS5 stock it has left to the general public for two days, beginning November 23 at noon EST for online customers and those brave enough to go to a Walmart store on November 25. Don’t worry; the alleged price hike won’t be in effect. The consoles will still cost $499 for the disc version and $399 for the all-digital console. A God of War Ragnarök disc bu...
HHW Gaming: Going Pro Will Cost You, Sony’s PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller Will Cost $199.99
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Sony / PS5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller At Gamescon, PS5 owners saw Sony’s new DualSense Edge Wireless Controller. Now we know if you want to go pro, it will set you back some coins. Sony has never offered PlayStation players a pro controller. Third-party companies like Scuf were your only option to get a “Pro” DualSense Controller until now. In a blog post, Sony officially unveiled its new DualSesne Edge Wireless Controller, and it’s a beautiful and costly gaming accessory. Sony’s answer to Xbox’s Elite Controller is also fully customizable and features removable analog thumbsticks, rear buttons, changeable stick caps, and multiple control profiles. Owners of the DualSense Edge will have the ability to change out stick caps for three types: standar...
HHW Gaming: New PlayStation 5 Model Coming With Detachable Disc Drive: Report
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Future Publishing / Getty According to reports, Sony plans to launch a detachable disc drive with PlayStation 5 models in 2023. Brand new website Insider Gaming came out the gate swinging some pretty big news, reporting that Sony is working on a new PS5 console paired with a detachable disc drive arriving sometime in 2024. Per Insider Gaming: Sources familiar with Sony’s plans have shared details under the condition of anonymity outlining the next iteration of the PlayStation 5. It’s been suggested that this new console will completely replace the A, B, and C chassis that have been in production since the console’s launch. Related Stories The console, currently named the D chassis PlayStation 5, will have almost identical hardware to the existing co...
HHW Gaming: 4 Original Fighters Are Back In ‘Street Fighter 6’ & Other Details Announced By Capcom
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Capcom / Street Fighter 6 It’s Tokyo Games Show time, and Capcom came out the gate with some more details about its highly-anticipated fighter Street Fighter 6. Fresh off both Nintendo and PlayStation live stream events, Capcom was first up with some announcements at TGS. Since the significant reveal back in June, Capcom has been steadily dropping details about Street Fighter 6. With each report, we learn what fighters we will be handing out virtual fades with and more about the new modes coming to the game, today’s announcement keeps that energy. Related Stories First, this should come as a surprise, but Ken, Blanka, E. Honda, and Dhalsim will be returning in Street Fighter 6. Here is a breakdown of each character via PlayStation’s blog. Ken Masters &...
HHW Gaming: PlayStation Rolling Out New PS5 System Software Update, Here’s What’s New
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Future Publishing / Getty Finally, a significant PS5 system software update is rolling out for the console, and it boasts some significant quality-of-life improvements. If you haven’t heard, PlayStation has rolled out its newest system software update for the PS5 globally. After being in beta for some time, PS5 console owners can now highly requested features like 1440p HDMI video output and gamelists. 1440p HDMI input is a much-welcomed addition for those who own high-end televisions and monitors like Sony’s new inZone computer monitor that takes its cues from the company’s next-gen console. Native 1440p output will also be available in games that support it or games that have 4K support. Gamelists are essentially folders that PS5 owners can utilize to o...
Sony Teases New DualSense Edge Wireless Controller At Gamescon
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Sony / Sony The PlayStation vs. Xbox wars continue to ensue as Sony has unveiled its new DualSense Edge Wireless controller which bares some similarities to that of the Xbox Elite controller. The Verge is reporting that during Gamescon opening night, Sony teased their new PlayStation accessory and it’s looking like it’s going to be a beaut. Related Stories The DualSense Edge allows owners to change out stick caps for three types: standard, high dome, and low dome. There are also two swappable back buttons (half-dome or lever) that can be mapped to any other buttons, much like typical paddles. You can even replace the stick modules, which is a great advantage over the Xbox Elite. These will be sold separately. Sony has also added adjustable trigger hair lo...
Sony To Drop New PlayStation Virtual Reality Headset In 2023
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Sony / Sony The PlayStation 5 is almost two years old at this point and though many gamers still haven’t been able to purchase a console due to limited quantities, that isn’t keeping Sony from dropping a new VR2 headset in 2023. According to The Verge, Sony is planning on releasing a new and improved virtual reality headset for those who like to escape reality in the comfort of their own home and don’t mind wearing a headset while doing so. While Sony had been teasing the new VR2 for a minute now, they’ve finally released a little more info on what you can expect when the headset drops in 2023. Related Stories Unlike the original PlayStation VR headset, the PS VR2 won’t use a camera connected to your console to track your movements. Instead, it’ll use ins...
HHW Gaming: Sony Is Reportedly Working On A PS5 Pro Controller
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: T3 Magazine / Getty We know many of you still don’t have a PlayStation 5, so this news isn’t for you. But for those who have been fortunate to find one in the wild, the report of a PS5 Pro Controller might interest you. Finally, A PS5 Pro Controller Tom Henderson, who has a knack for dropping some juicy gaming news, reports that Sony is working on a PS5 Pro Controller. The rumored peripheral codenamed “Hunt” will keep the classic DualSense esthetic but sports some significant upgrades. According to the report, the PS5 Pro Controller will have removable analog sticks, allowing players to swap them out if that annoying drift problem happens or if Hot Cheetos residue makes them stick. That’s a massive relief because DualSense controllers are not cheap. Anoth...
