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YouTube Launches TikTok Competitor in India
YouTube Shorts allows users to record and upload 15-second videos straight from their mobile phones. YouTube is entering the race to usurp TikTok’s dominance in the short-form video space with YouTube Shorts, a new tool that will allow users to record and upload 15-second videos straight from their mobile phones. This week, YouTube will launch an early beta of Shorts in India, which in late June banned TikTok and dozens of other Chinese-owned apps, citing security concerns. Since the ban, the popularity of TikTok competitor Triller exploded in India, surging to No. 1 on Apple’s App Store in the country. In its early beta launch in India, Shorts will boast a number of creation tools similar to those on TikTok and its competitors, including a multi-segment camera allowing users t...
HHW Gaming: Turtle Beach Brand ROCCAT Launch New ELO Series of PC Gaming Headsets
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...
HHW Gaming: ‘Star Wars: Squadrons’ CGI Mini-Movie “Hunted” Gives Us Hope This Game Will Be Lit
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...
HHW Gaming: ‘NBA 2K21’ First Patch Addresses A LOT of Issues, Improves Pro Stick Aiming System
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...
HHW Gaming: Baltimore Ravens’ Miles Boykin’s Mom Makes ‘Madden’ History
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...
ViacomCBS to Sell CNET for $500 Million to Red Ventures
ViacomCBS has struck a deal to sell its CNET unit to Red Ventures for $500 million. The transaction, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020, is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. CBS acquired CNET, which offers consumer electronics product reviews and news, in 2008 for $1.8 billion. Since the recombination of Viacom and CBS, the new ViacomCBS has been selling off non-core assets to reduce debt and free up financial fire power for expansions in the streaming space and other core businesses. The company, led by CEO Bob Bakish, also has put on the auction block CBS’ longtime Manhattan headquarters Black Rock and book publisher Simon & Schuster. “Red Ventures believes in the power of premium content from trusted brands that help ...
Executive Turntable: WMG Names Head of Investor Relations, FUGA Makes Key Leadership Hires
Warner Music Group has hired Kareem Chin as senior vp head of investor relations effective immediately. Chin arrives at WMG from iHeartMedia, where he served in the same role. Chin, whose appointment follows WMG’s recent IPO, will lead the company’s investor relations efforts and work closely with the company’s finance and corporate communications teams. He will also oversee key events, including quarterly earnings calls and attendance at investor conferences. At iHeartMedia, which he joined as it was emerging from bankruptcy, Chin developed and built out the company’s investor relations function as it explored listing options and later made its debut on the Nasdaq exchange. Prior to that, he was vp investor relations at Viacom, a role that followed over a decade in investment banking. Mus...
Next-Gen Console Leasing?: GameStop Launching Payment Plans For PS5 & Xbox Series X: Report
Source: Johnny Louis / Getty Times are hard, and money is an issue for a lot of people, BUT if you still want to get your hands on a PS5 or Xbox Series X, GameStop is here to help. Venture Beat is exclusively reporting that a series of internal documents indicate that GameStop is offering consumers an interesting way to get their hands on next-generation consoles. The video game retailer is reportedly considering rent-to-own, installments, and direct layaway plans to help ease the pain of copping the pricey PS5 or Xbox Series X. According to the documents, the installment plans will be split up into four payments over six weeks with no interest and will be offered through third-party companies like Klarna and Quadpay. If the customer chooses to go with the layaway option, it will see...
HHW Gaming: ‘Fortnite’ Kicks Off Its “Spotlight” Series This Weekend With Peformance From Dominic Fike
Source: Epic Games / Fortnite With physical concerts put on hold due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, artists are finding different ways to perform for fans. The insanely popular game Fortnite is now becoming a venue where artists can put on shows. This Saturday (Sept.12), Fortnite will be kicking off its Spotlight Concert Series that will, of course, take place inside the virtual world of the game with a performance by Dominic Fike. The singer, rapper, and songwriter will be performing songs from his debut LP, What Could Possibly Go Wrong, for the first time ever. Pike’s performance from Fortnite’s brand-new soundstage in Los Angeles will broadcast live, in-game. This event will kick off a new type of show for the game and promises to be something Fortnite players have never experienced b...
HHW Gaming: Nike x ‘Madden NFL 21’ Team Up To Bless 99 Club Members With Golden Cleats
Source: Nike / Madden NFL 21 Being named to Madden NFL 21’s 99 Club clearly has its perks on the football field in the real world. Ahead the NFL season kicking off Thursday (Sept.10), EA Sports announced that Nike and Madden NFL 21 is once again teaming up to bless four of this year’s 99 Club members with exclusive footwear to match the bling they were already blessed with. The Swoosh unveiled a collection featuring popular Nike silhouettes, the Nike Vapor Elite, Nike Force Savage, Air Jordan X Low, and Air Jordan X. Each of the cleats will be dipped in gold and will be gifted to Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams, Stephon Gilmore of the New England Patriots, Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers, and Michael Thomas of the New Orleans Saints. Yes, those players are a part of...
HHW Gaming: Microsofts Reveals Release Date & Price For Xbox Series X & More Launch Details
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...
HHW Gaming: ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’ Multiplayer Looks Retroactively Lit
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...
