Today (May.12) is Tony Hawk’s birthday and the Birdman decided to bless gamers with the best gift ever.
Gamers, especially fans of the iconic famed Tony Hawk video game franchise, got a pleasant surprise today. The legendary skateboarder dropped the trailer for the remastered version of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2. The game, which launches on September 4, will feature original levels, skaters, tricks, modes, and songs from the iconic soundtrack. Players can also look forward to the introduction of new game modes and online multiplayer.
Of course, the original roster of skaters is returning, including Steve Caballero, Geoff Rowley, Bucky Lasek, Elissa Steamer, Kareem Campbell, Andrew Reynolds, Bob Burnquist, Eric Koston, Rodney Mullen, Jamie Thomas, Rune Glifberg, Chad Muska… and of course, Tony Hawk. They will also still have their special moves as well.
Speaking on the announcement of the game Tony Hawk added:
“It was incredible to play the original games on PlayStation back in 1999 and to see the overwhelming response from the PlayStation community, so I’m excited to bring the game back to all the hardcore THPS fans on PlayStation again this year.”
Source: Activision / Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2
Based on the comparison screens, you can see the graphics have been drastically improved to enhance the experience that gamers loved with the original Tony Hawk game released back in 1999. The game will arrive on both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, so no need to worry Microsoft fans and will cost $39.99, $49.99 for the digital deluxe version that includes unique content and gear. If you pre-order the game, you will gain early access to the “warehouse demo.”
As you can imagine, this is something gamers have been clamoring for a long time. While its not a new Tony Hawk game, it’s honestly close enough. The reactions to the announcement of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 being remastered got tons of positive responses and suggestions. You can peep them and the trailer below.
Today (May.6) Naughty Dog rewarded those who didn’t dare look at any of those leaked cutscenes with an intense, dramatic trailer that hints at painful journey for Ellie full of loss and despair for the still highly-anticipated sequel to 2013’s The Last of Us.
Players will take control of Ellie, who is now an adult and is on a quest for revenge. The official synopsis for the game posted under the trailer states:
“After a vicious and violent event disrupts the relative peace that Ellie has found in Jackson, she sets out to bring justice to those responsible. As she hunts them down one by one, she is confronted with the devastating physical and emotional repercussions of her actions.”
Source: Naughty Dog / The Last of Us Part II
The road to the game’s launch has been an extremely bumpy one following the announcement of the game initially dropping on February 20. Early April, Naughty Dog revealed the game will be delayed indefinitely due to it not being able to launch correctly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Then the news of the unfortunate leak came with eager fans seizing the opportunity to look at the game’s central plot details and walking away disappointed.
We don’t know what they saw, but based on what we have seen in this trailer, we are definitely in store for another emotional thrill ride. The Last of Us Part II launches on PS4 on June 19, you can watch Ellie go ham below.
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Atlanta rapper Rich The Kid is leveling up during quarantine – literally. The hip-hop entertainer has updated fans on his gaming goals during isolation from the outside world.
Rich x PS4
On Monday, Kid went to Instagram with a hilarious video games-inspired selfie. The pic features him donning a headset and holding onto a Playstation 4 controller.
Grand Theft Auto Onlineis going all out for its true gamers. According to Rockstar Games, all players have to do is log and play the game in May go receive $500,000 of in-game currency. The money will automatically be deposited in the players’ Maze Bank accounts within seven days.
Once you’re logged in, you will receive the cash at once in your Maze Bank account. The free money is not that huge compared to the opposite gamers out there, but it’s an excellent way to start saving up. With that cash, you can now have a solid vehicle that you can drive around town. There are many savings offered, including 40% off nightclubs, 40% off the B-eleven Strikeforce, 35% off the Pegassi Oppressor, and a decent 60% off the Declasse Hotring Sabre (thanks, Comic Book). There also are triple awards on business battles right now, too. (Tech Times)
Wait, There’s More
Back in April 2020, Rockstar pulled off a similar hook-up. The company revealed it would reward players with $500k just for playing.
Play GTA Online in April and get GTA$500,000
All month long, we’re awarding a one-time GTA$500K gift to anyone who plays GTA Online.
This GTA$ will be automatically sent to your Maze Bank account (may take up to seven days to appear).
Play GTA Online in April and get GTA$500,000
All month long, we're awarding a one-time GTA$500K gift to anyone who plays GTA Online.
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Back in mid-April 2020, Rae Sremmurd’s Swae Leegeeked out overGrand Theft Auto Online. The hip-hop superstar encouraged fans to reach out to him on Playstation 4 and join his gang.
“Yo, I need all gamers to follow me on PS4. I’m trying to make the biggest gang ever. I need 300 people with me. Add my gamer tag right now. PS4 users only. GTA, let’s go!” -Swae Lee’s Instagram
When it comes to video games, some come and go, while others leave a mark in the industry and cementing its place in the hearts of gamers around the world. Final Fantasy VII is one of those games, so it was a no-brainer Hip-Hop Wired.com jumped at the opportunity to interview the Final Fantasy VII Remake’sproducer Yoshinori Kitase.
It’s been almost 5 years since Square Enix shocked the world and gave us our first glimpse of Final Fantasy VII Remake inducing tears of joy out of fans of the game (including myself). Now we are literally just days away from the game’s release. In our conversation with Kitase, we got the opportunity to ask him about how the idea of a remake came together, why did they decide to make break the game up into multiple parts, if we have to worry about the coronavirus delaying part 2 and more.
Hip-Hop Wired: So when did the great idea of doing a remake of Final Fantasy VII come together?
Yoshinori Kitase: I had been loosely thinking about the idea ever since we were mid-way through the production of the “Compilation of Final Fantasy VII series (from 2005 and on). It became more concrete in my mind afterward, when the Final Fantasy series celebrated its 25th-anniversary milestone in 2012, where we were thinking of how we could take the franchise even further. (Ultimately though, the actual project didn’t even kick off until a few years onward).
HHW: Final Fantasy VII is regarded as one of the greatest games/RPG’s ever made. It also has one of the most loyal fanbases as well, were you worried about remaking a classic? Do you think fans will be pleased with the game?
Kitase: I was slightly worried, but I also believed that if we made sure to take great care of the scenes and gameplay elements that remain strongly in the memories of our fans, then we could meet their expectations. There were many members of the development staff who played and were fans of the original Final Fantasy VII, and they challenged themselves to create something new while paying respect toward it. I’m sure fans will be satisfied.
Source: Square Enix / Final Fantasy VII Remake
HHW: Why did you decide to make this a multi-game project instead of releasing it at all at once?
Kitase: It was easy for us to imagine, even from the story planning stages, that remaking the game to the highest visual levels and going for a more realistic approach to the world, using modern-day technology, would result in a huge volume of work and assets. Simply, with the higher visual quality and the size of the world, it was impossible for a single game. As such, we had two options at that point.
One was to fit all the elements into one game by simplifying each of the elements, which basically would have resulted in a very cut-down digest of the original game, where the players would just follow the main storyline but we would have had to cut a lot of content with that approach, and we didn’t think that fans would have accepted that.
The other was to focus on the portion of the story up to the escape from Midgar, allowing us to avoid omitting any important scenes and to expand on the original, by going deeper into the world and characters than before. Effectively it would be a new game with an emphasis on creating a realistic presentation with substance.
Source: Square Enix / Final Fantasy VII Remake
We decided that the latter is what the fans are looking for and would enjoy far more.
HHW: You totally reimagined the battle system in Final Fantasy Remake, was that done to give players the feeling that they are playing a brand-new game instead of just relieving the original?
Kitase: The battle system is a more action-oriented evolution of the original ATB (Active Time Battle) system. Players of the original should be familiar with the basics of the system in Final Fantasy VII Remake. This time around, we’ve also introduced elements like moving around, attacking, dodging, and blocking. There are still tactical elements, but the system we’ve created feels very dynamic and helps create a greater sense of immersion.
Source: Square Enix / Final Fantasy VII Remake
I believe this hybrid battle system will feel brand-new to both new players and fans of the original.
HHW: It has been revealed that when the first part drops, it will only cover the Midgar section of FF7 and will be a full-length game. Can you tell us exactly how many hours of gameplay players can look forward to?
Kitase: As each player enjoys content at a different pace, I’m afraid I’m unable to make a generalized statement. I would encourage everyone to just play the game to confirm that for themselves. I will say, it’s been designed to be comparable to full-length Final Fantasy titles, so I think it will give players an enjoyable experience.
Source: Square Enix / Final Fantasy VII Remake
HHW: The coronavirus is currently ravaging the world and shutting things down all over the globe. Do we have to worry about it affecting the release of the second part?
Kitase: Many companies, not just us, will be putting in various countermeasures such as remote work, etc. Looking at it in the mid- to long-term, I believe it is possible to overcome these difficult times.
Final Fantasy VII Remake launches April 10 only on PlayStation 4.
The folks at Square Enix have been working very hard to make sure that Final Fantasy VII Remake gets in the hands of fans on time amid the coronavirus pandemic. The studio has shared its solution.
No secret, gamers (including us) have been waiting for years for Final Fantasy VII Remake and were worried that game will have its wig pushed back due to the coronavirus shutdown. It seemed that things were heading in that direction with Square Enix warning physical copies of the game could be delayed because of the virus, but we can all relax.
Square Enix announced via Twitter that it has already shipped physical copies intended for Europe and Australia. By taking this precautionary measure, the game will be available at launch. The company also realizes in doing so, there is a chance that some people will get their hands on the game ahead of its global launch.
“Our highest priority is that all of you, including those who live in countries currently facing the biggest disruption, can play the game at launch, so we made the decision to ship the game earlier than usual to Europe and Australia.”
As far as other regions like the Americas, physical copies of the game will ship starting this week to ensure they too will get the game on time. Square Enix also urged people that do manage to somehow procure a copy of the game early to not spoil for it anyone else. Honestly, why in the world would you want to do that?
“There are potential spoilers that have been out there for over two decades as the original Final Fantasy VII was released in 1997… but Final Fantasy VII Remake is a new game that still has many surprises for everyone.”
— FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (@finalfantasyvii) March 30, 2020
Well, if you have been scouring the net, you would have learned its too late for that with screenshots popping up everywhere. So if you want to say spoiler-free, we’d advise you to stay off the internet as much as possible. Final Fantasy VII Remake is on pace to drop April 10, 2020.
Outside of reading books, or binge-watching shows on your favorite streaming services, video games are an excellent way to keep yourself occupied. So, now is no better time to log in some serious hours on those games you have been sitting on.
We get it; being locked up in your crib as a result of the growing coronavirus pandemic is not fun at all, but you have to make the most of the situation. There are no group of people better suited to having to be hunkered down in the crib than gamers. It’s really like we have been preparing for this situation our entire lives.
Eventually, gamers get jobs, and they don’t have the hours to put into individual titles opting for shorter games that won’t consume all of their free time.
But with a lot of folks now home for the foreseeable future (we hope that is not the case) now is an excellent time to turn on that PlayStation 4, Xbox One X or Nintendo Switch and get to gaming and tackle those games that fall under the “long as hell” category.
You may have beat one or more of these titles already, doesn’t mean you can’t revisit them because they usually have excellent replay value. The main idea is to find a game that will take you a while to get through it, and that is expansive enough that you can’t just speed through it.
So hit the gallery below to see all of our suggestions, happy gaming, stay safe, and WASH YOUR HANDS.
Well, what a pleasant surprise. One of the titles on our list of video games coming in 2020 we can’t wait to play, Final Fantasy VII Remake, just blessed PS4 owners with its long-awaited demo.
Sorry Xbox One X owners, you can’t get on this ride…just yet. We have been waiting for about five years since FF7 Remake was first announced to get our hands on the game and now get to finally sample the goods. When you load up the game, you gamers will be able to play the iconic Mako Reactor 1 bombing mission. Plus, as a bonus for those who download the demo before May 11, you will be rewarded with an exclusive PS4 theme.
Final Fantasy VII Remake was supposed to arrive in March but got its wig pushed back with a slightly slated initially to it shelves March 3, 2020, but now coming April 10, 2020. The game was developed by Kingdom Hearts III director, Tetsuya Nomura, so if you noticed any similarities between both titles, that is why.
When the game arrives on April 10, you will not be experiencing the full game. As previously reported, the game will be broken up as you will only be playing the “Midgar section.” Square Enix has yet to disclose how many episodes it will be releasing, but if we had to guess possibly 2 or 3. When Final Fantasy VII was first released back in 1997, it was easily regarded as one of the best RPGs of all time. So, as you can imagine, fans have been celebrating the surprise release of the demo that folks who attended this year’s PAX East convention in Boston got to experience. Including this writer who will be running this demo back a few times just because.
You can peep the reactions from Final Fantasy VII fans in the gallery below.
Well, what a pleasant surprise. One of the titles on our list of video games coming in 2020 we can’t wait to play, Final Fantasy VII Remake, just blessed PS4 owners with its long-awaited demo.
Sorry Xbox One X owners, you can’t get on this ride…just yet. We have been waiting for about five years since FF7 Remake was first announced to get our hands on the game and now get to finally sample the goods. When you load up the game, you gamers will be able to play the iconic Mako Reactor 1 bombing mission. Plus, as a bonus for those who download the demo before May 11, you will be rewarded with an exclusive PS4 theme.
Final Fantasy VII Remake was supposed to arrive in March but got its wig pushed back with a slightly slated initially to it shelves March 3, 2020, but now coming April 10, 2020. The game was developed by Kingdom Hearts III director, Tetsuya Nomura, so if you noticed any similarities between both titles, that is why.
When the game arrives on April 10, you will not be experiencing the full game. As previously reported, the game will be broken up as you will only be playing the “Midgar section.” Square Enix has yet to disclose how many episodes it will be releasing, but if we had to guess possibly 2 or 3. When Final Fantasy VII was first released back in 1997, it was easily regarded as one of the best RPGs of all time. So, as you can imagine, fans have been celebrating the surprise release of the demo that folks who attended this year’s PAX East convention in Boston got to experience. Including this writer who will be running this demo back a few times just because.
You can peep the reactions from Final Fantasy VII fans in the gallery below.
With Sony’s PS5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X on the horizon, that doesn’t mean the current generation of consoles is on its last legs. In fact, it’s the exact opposite due to the fact it’s going to take some time for gamers to make the jump to a next-generation console. Plus, they have some incentive to take their time doing so thanks to big games dropping this year that should help extend the life of the PlayStation 4, and Xbox One X for another year are so.
With that said, we decided to go through the long list of games expected to hit shelves in barring any delays that we feel should honestly be on your radar.
Now don’t feel any type of way if you think we may have missed one, but this is our list, you can definitely throw out a suggestion though, we will gladly appreciate it.
Hit the gallery below to see which video games have our full attention this year.
Today (Dec.17), PlayStation has unveiled a new back button attachment for its popular DualShock 4 controller geared towards competitive gamers.
According to PlayStation, the new attachment will help “elevate your gameplay by delivering versatility and performance while maintaining the comfort and feel of the Dualshock 4 wireless controller.” The accessory is very sleek in design and features two programmable and “highly tactile back buttons.”
Source: Sony / PlayStation 4
The design is aimed to help competitive players use more of their hands to shorten their response times while giving them more flexibility during competitive gameplay. Here is a breakdown of the specs via PlayStation:
Responsive Back Buttons and High-fidelity OLED Screen: The two back buttons can map up to 16 different actions such as triangle, circle, R1, and R2, to name a few and provide amazing tactile feedback, so you can jump and slide without missing a beat. The attachment also features an integrated OLED display that provides real-time information around button assignments.
Highly Configurable: A dedicated button allows you to remap back button inputs on the fly, so you are always prepared no matter what game you’re playing. Furthermore, you can save and choose up to three different profiles for use in various games, and there is also a headset pass-through for connecting any 3.5mm wired headset to the controller.
Developed by PlayStation: The product is tested and approved for all of your favorite PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR titles and is built with the ergonomics of the DS4 in mind.
Source: Sony / PlayStation 4
The Back Button Attachment launches in the US and Canada on January 23,2020 and will cost you USD 29.99, CAD 39.99. We wonder if this will be a permanent fixture on the DualShock5 controller when it arrives alongside the PlayStation 5. You can watch the announcement trailer below.
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