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HHW Gaming: “Everything Is Game” In ‘NBA 2K21’s New Gameplay Trailer [Video]
We’re still currently enjoying NBA 2K20, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get hyped for NBA 2K21. “Everything is game” in the newest gameplay trailer for NBA 2K21. In the trailer, we get to see the next installment in the no.1 basketball video game franchise in action in current-generation technology. The clip makes sure to highlight your favorite NBA superstars balling out. Names like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Donovan Mitchell, Paul George, current and next-gen NBA 2K21 cover athletes Damian Lillard and Zion Williamson doing what they do best on the court. We also get a sprinkle of Kobe Bean Bryant in action. It was revealed back in early July that he would grace the cover of both generations of NBA 2K21’s aptly-titled, Mamba Forever Edition to honor t...
So Long TikTok?: Instagram Finally Brings Reels To The United States
Source: Instagram / Instragram Reels With TikTok possibly on the verge of being banned by Donald Trump, if Microsoft can’t secure a deal by the so-called president’s deadline, Instagram sees a golden opportunity. The Facebook-owned social media platform announced the arrival of Reels in North America, which the company describes as “a new way to create and discover short, entertaining videos on Instagram.” The TikTok clone, if we’re keeping it a buck, will allow users to record and edit 15-second clips that can be comprised of shorter multiple videos and add music, other effects while utilizing new creative tools. Once you’re done crafting your Reel, you can either share it on your timeline and if your account is public to the new Reels tab will be live ...
HHW Gaming: ‘Madden NFL 21’s New Mode Brings Backyard Football To The Game
Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 21 Mobile There is a new mode coming to Madden NFL 21, and it’s bringing the virtual gridiron action to the yard… literally. Announced today (Aug.5), Madden NFL 21’s big new mode is called “The Yard,” and it’s a homage to the backyard football action we all grew playing and loved as kids. The gameplay is described by EA Sports as “fast-paced, small-sided,” basically the same kind of football action you experience in arcade-style titles like EA Big’s NFL Street for example. But that is not all that is coming with “The Yard.” The mode will also introduce a new in-depth avatar creation tool called the Gillette Style Zone that will allow players to create a one-of-kind custom avatar to use in the g...
HHW Gaming: More Exclusives Announced For ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ On PlayStation
Source: Square Enix / Crystal Dynamics Xbox, PC, and Stadia gamers were BIG MAD after Sony announced Spider-Man as a Playstation exclusive character for Marvel’s Avengers. Sony just dropped even more news about exclusives coming with the Crystal Dynamic’s title. At this point, its looking PlayStation is indeed the best place to play when it comes to Marvel’s Avengers. In a new post shared today (Aug.4) on PlayStation’s blog, Crystal Dynamics revealed that even more exclusives that PS4 players will get to enjoy before Xbox, Stadia, and PC owners. Today’s post focused on Community Challenges, a feature that will be featured in all versions of the game. The feature will see players trying to accomplish goals to unlock rewards. Crystal Dynamics was very stingy whe...
Damning Article Accuses TikTok of Censoring Black Users & “Digital Blackface”
Source: NurPhoto / Getty TikTok has been in the news a lot lately, mainly because of Donald Trump and his threat to ban it. A new story highlights another issue plaguing the Chinese-owned insanely-popular social media platform. In a very damning write-up dropped by Wired, TikTok and its white users are being called out for its blatant of use of “digital Blackface.” The story details how Black users are being censored for basically pushing pro-Black messaging in their content while white users continue to gain popularity by using Black culture as a caricature. The story focuses on one Black TikTok user, Brianna Blackmon, who found out just how shady TikTok moves. The story describes how a post she shared that featured her rapping and calling out the platform for unfairly Black u...
Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Lil Yachty & More Rally To Save TikTok From The Scourge That Is Donald Trump
Source: NurPhoto / Getty While Microsoft is working at breakneck speed to finalize a deal to purchase TikTok to keep it operating in the United States, some of music’s biggest names are rallying to save the social media platform. Despite the threat of TikTok being possibly banned by Donald Trump, the social media platform’s most popular users, not named Jason Derulo, are still posting and rallying behind the Chinese-owned app. Lil Nas X, Lil Yachty, Lizzo, DJ Dillon Francis, and more have all continued to show their support for the troubled app in their own unique ways. Lil Nas X who till this day still has the biggest TikTok hit of all-time, voiced his support on Twitter with a straight to point message screaming: “free my n*gga tik tok” free my nigga tik tok &mdas...
HHW Gaming: Spider-Man Will Be A Playable Character In ‘Marvel’s Avengers’
Source: Sony/Insomniac Games Marvel fans and true believers, if you’re excited to play Square Enix and Crystal Dynamic’s Marvel’s Avengers game, this news will get you even more hyped. Sony announced today in a blog post that Spider-Man will be a playable character in the highly-anticipated Marvel’s Avengers video game. The company confirmed that he will be swinging into the game in 2021 and the best part… he will be a FREE addition to the game. “Every once in a while, life presents you with a moment where your pursuits and your passions converge. Today is one such moment for me because I get to be the first to announce that our own Crystal Dynamics take on Spider-Man is teaming up with Ms. Marvel, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, and Black Widow of Marvel’s...
HHW Gaming: ‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ Blows The Roof Off Literally In Trailer For Season 5
Source: Activision / Call of Duty: Warzone For season 5 of Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare, some significant changes are coming to the Verdansk map. Infinity Ward and Activision dropped the trailer for season 5 of Call of Duty: Warzone today (Aug.3), and it revealed some massive changes are coming. For starters, the roof is blown off the stadium, literally, giving players a new way to combat each other on the Verdansk map. A train has also been added to Verdansk. Based on the trailer, it can be looted, landed on, and used to crush your opponents. The new changes coming to the Verdansk map are the biggest ones since Warzone launched on consoles earlier this year. But that is not all COD fans can look forward to in season 5, there will also be new maps to play on as well. Suldal Har...
Donald Trump Now Okay With Microsoft Buying TikTok After Fake Threat To Ban Social Media App
Source: NurPhoto / Getty Donald Trump is now open to Microsoft purchasing TikTok after initially threatening to ban the social media platform. The orange menace, Donald Trump, is changing his tune when it comes to TikTok. On Friday (Jul.31), Trump announced to the press pool traveling with him on Air Force One that he was going to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media platform. He claimed that he would either carry out the action by using an executive order or emergency powers to stop TikTok from operating in the country. “As far as TikTok is concerned, we’re banning them from the United States,” the bootleg dictator told reporters on the taxpayer-funded jet. He added, “Well, I have that authority. I can do it with an executive order or that.” TikTok res...
Oh, Snap: Snapchat Owner Lands Music Licensing Deals to Bring Songs to Posts
Snap, Inc. has secured licensing deals with several major music companies to incorporate music into posts on its photo- and video-sharing app Snapchat, the company confirmed today (Aug. 3). Snapchat users will soon be able to add music to their posts both pre- and post-capture, from a catalogue including music licensed from Warner Music Group and its publishing arm, Warner Chappell; Universal Music Publishing Group, members of the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) and indie digital rights agency Merlin. The new feature is now testing in New Zealand and Australia, as Bloomberg first reported, and will reach global users this fall. “We’re constantly building on our relationships within the music industry, and making sure the entire music ecosystem (artists, labels, songwrite...
Microsoft Exploring TikTok Acquisition
Microsoft said Sunday (Aug. 2) that it would continue to explore an acquisition of TikTok after discussing the matter with President Donald Trump. The statement follows Trump’s Friday evening comments to reporters that he would take action as soon as Saturday to ban the app over national security concerns. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke to Trump over the weekend, the company disclosed. “Microsoft fully appreciates the importance of addressing the President’s concerns,” reads part of the company’s statement. “It is committed to acquiring TikTok subject to a complete security review and providing proper economic benefits to the United States, including the United States Treasury.” {“nid”:”9428152″,”type”:”...
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...
