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10 Jan 2024

HHW Gaming: Druski Welcomes You To Paradise In New Live Action Trailer For ‘Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth’

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Druski Stars In New Trailer For 'Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth'

Source: SEGA / Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth / Druski

Is there anyone out here securing more bags than Druski? Not many. The internet comedian is teaming up with SEGA for a new live-action trailer for one of the year’s most anticipated games, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

In the trailer, Druski serves as your guide to beautiful beaches, people, and fun activities in Hawaii while also showing the darker side of paradise in the world of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Druski uses his signature comedic style mixed with clips and gameplay from the upcoming larger-than-life RPG and the latest installment in the famed Yakuza franchise.

Synopsis From SEGA:

Two larger-than-life heroes brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Ichiban Kasuga, an unstoppable underdog who’s no stranger to crawling up from rock bottom, and Kazuma Kiryu, a broken man facing down his last days. Experience one-of-a-kind combat with dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles where the battlefield becomes your weapon, and anything goes. Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an adventure so big it spans the Pacific.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is one of the many titles that help kickstart the 2024 year in gaming, following up what many call one of the best years in video games with 2023.

Previews For Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Are Positive

Previews for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth have already hit the web ahead of reviews, and most are very positive.

Following her preview of the game, Brittany Bombacher, aka the BlondeNerd and co-founder of the What’s Good Games podcast, said she would be “SO surprised if it doesn’t end up being my GOTY.”

In its preview of Like a Dragon, Push Square said Infinite Wealth is “the first PS5 must play of 2024.”

We shall see.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth launches on January 26, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows, and Steam (PC).

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Photo: SEGA / Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

09 Jan 2024

HHW Gaming: Ice-T’s Theory Throws Cold Water On ‘Def Jam Vendetta’ Coming Back

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Ice-T Drops Theory About 'Def Jam Vendetta' Remake's Absence

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Many gamers have been wondering when, in a time when we have gotten some fire remakes, EA will spin the block and bring back Def Jam Vendetta. Hip-hop legend Ice-T shared a theory about why the game hasn’t come to fruition, and spoiler alert: there’s a good chance it won’t ever come back.

Ice-T spends much of his downtime when he’s not acting by picking up the sticks and is a playable character in Def Jam: Fight For NY.

He decided to chime in on Def Jam Vendetta being left in the vault and threw cold water on many gamers, hoping for the video game to return with his theory on the matter.

The game, which featured rappers like Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, even Joe Budden, and anyone involved in the Hip-Hop world, including Jacob The Jeweler, was as if they took wrestling video games like WCW/NWO Revenge and merged it with Street Fighter to deliver what many call one of greatest fighting games ever.

“So many people ask me why this game hasn’t been brought back for the newer consoles. Maybe because they’d have to pay for voice and music rights again. Maybe?” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

He continued, “Here’s the BIG problem.. I don’t think they paid ANY of us ANYTHING to be in that original game… I know I didn’t get any type of substantial money. It’s was a situation where you didn’t want to be left OUT of the game. Well….. Yesterday’s price is not Today’s price..!”

Notable gamer, streamer, and famous Blerd actor Khleo Thomas further explained why the game might never be remade.

The “Colors” crafter did point out that he did receive the bag for his voice work in GTA V and Gears of War.

Welp.

Def Jam Teased The Games Possible Return In 2020

Neither EA nor Def Jam have ever confirmed this to be the roadblock keeping the game from returning, but it seems plausible. Def Jam, under Kevin Liles’s leadership, hinted at bringing the game back in a tweet, writing: “#itsinthename Thinking I should bring back the series. How many of y’all would like to see this happen #DefJamEnterprises let me know.”

Def Jam even got people’s hope in August 2020 when they tweeted that fans wanted them to make another fighting game. The record label even said they would announce special news if their X account hits a million followers.

Nothing came of it.

If Def Jam Vendetta does come back, count as one of the many who will welcome the news, but we have zero faith that the game will make it onto next-gen systems.

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Photo: Jeff Kravitz / Getty

09 Jan 2024

Walmart Has the ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III’ Limited Collector’s Box for a Whopping 77% Off

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A big game such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III calls for a big collector’s box to go with it. And now, Walmart has this limited-edition box on sale for the lowest price we’ve ever seen.

Right now, you can pick up the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Limited Collector’s Box for just $9 — or $29.83 off — from the retailer. That’s a whopping 77% off its list price!

And since it’s from Walmart, you’ll get it shipped to you for free if you’re a Walmart+ member. Otherwise, your cart has to be more than $35 to get free shipping.

Not a member? You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of everything the retailer’s rewards program has to offer, including free delivery; fuel savings at Exxon, Mobil, Walmart or Murphy gas stations; streaming access to Paramount+ to watch hit originals such as Halo, Fatal Attraction, Star Trek: Lower Decks; early deals access and much more. Learn more about Walmart+ here.

‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III’ Limited Collector’s Box

$38.83

77% off

Inside of the collector’s box, you’ll find a bronze-washed wall plaque that features Ghost on it, a Zombie Night Vision metallic poster, eight enamel collector pins, four special-edition lithographs and a Bravo Six custom box.

Although this collector’s box doesn’t come with the actual game itself — Walmart has Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III for PS5 for $69 and Xbox Series X for $65.98 — it does come with a lot of fun goodies for those who already own the game or looking to pair it with something special.

At $9 (regularly $38.83), the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Limited Collector’s Box is worthwhile add-on — especially if you’re a big fan of the franchise. In the meantime, watch a trailer for the game below.

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09 Jan 2024

HHW Gaming: ‘Indiana Jones’ Gameplay & More Teased For Upcoming Xbox Developer Direct Presentation

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Xbox Will Unveil Indiana Jones Game During Developer Direct

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Xbox is showing its hand early in 2024.

Following a strong 2023, Xbox is looking to keep the momentum going and announced it will hold its first Developer Direct of the new year, and they will be bringing the heat.

The Developer Direct, which goes down Thursday, January 18 at 12:00 pm PT/3:00 pm ET, will give Xbox fans an “inside look” at highly anticipated titles coming to the Xbox Series S | X.

Like the previous Developer Direct, the game creators themselves will be taking us on a journey to Sweden to give us our first look at MachineGames Indiana Jones, Obsidian’s Irvine studio to learn more about Avowed, Oxide Games’ Maryland home for more insight on Ara: History Untold and finally across the pond to England to see more of Ninja Theory’s Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II.

In the announcement of the Developer Direct, Xbox notes that we can expect updates from Activision Blizzard later in the year while promising the show will be “just a selection of our slate of upcoming games from Xbox.”

Following the Developer Direct, ZeniMax Online Studios will host The Elder Scrolls Online 2024 Global Reveal at 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET / 9 pm UK to preview 2024’s biggest update.

Xbox Has Gamers Buzzing With Excitement Early In 2024

The reactions to the upcoming Developer Direct are ones full of excitement because these are games that Xbox fans have had high on their lists and now are finally getting to see more of.

“Getting details on Indiana Jones this early into 2024 was not on my bingo card. Machine Games has always been one of my favorite studios and I am expecting them to knock this reveal out of the park,” GamerTag Radio and Kinda Funny creator Parris Lily wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

You can add us to the list as well. We also want to see precisely what MachineGames’ Indiana Jones game looks like. You can see more reactions to the news in the gallery below.

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Photo: Xbox / Developer Direct

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6. Will they?

05 Jan 2024

The Xbox Series S Toaster Is a Gamer’s Ultimate Breakfast Appliance

While the Xbox is a very versatile console, its “box” shape lends itself to other designs outside of gaming. There’s the Xbox Series X Mini-Fridge (or other fun mini-fridges for gamers), which can keep up to eight 12-ounce cans chilly and cold, and now there’s the Xbox Series S Toaster.

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The Xbox Series S Toaster can toast up to two slices of bread at once. It resembles the carbon white digital-only 512GB model of Microsoft’s gaming console, while the toaster even burns the iconic Xbox sphere logo on one side of the toast itself. If you’re looking to get your hands on the Xbox Series S Toast, Walmart has it priced at $39.99.

And you can get free shipping with Walmart+, so you can have it for breakfast at home. Not a member? You can sign up for a free 30-day trial here. Without Walmart+, you still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more (including the Xbox Series S Toaster). Walmart+ includes exclusive perks, such as free grocery delivery, free shipping with no minimum order, access to Paramount+ to watch hit originals such as Halo, Fatal Attraction, Star Trek: Lower Decks, fuel savings at Exxon, Mobil, Walmart or Murphy gas stations, access to early deals and much more.

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Xbox Series S Toaster

Meanwhile, the Xbox Series S Toaster has a shade selector with six settings, so you can have the level of burn and brown you want, while its digital LED countdown timer adds a bit a high tech function and fun. It has a defrost setting, so you can quickly go from freezer to table with just a push of a button.

Aside from slices of bread, the gaming console replica toaster can toast English muffins, frozen waffles, bagels and other pastries and morning time treats. Clean up is also easy, thanks to its removable crumb tray.

At $39.99, the Xbox Series S Toaster is a great gift for the gamer in your life, or for yourself, if you’re a fan of Xbox or fun breakfast foods, in general.

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05 Jan 2024

Walmart Has Retro Arcade Cabinet Video Games on Sale for up to 50% Off

Why go to the arcade when you can bring the arcade home to you? Arcade1Up is a video game manufacturer that recreates classic arcade games at a small scale, but with a modern twist. Instead of old CRT displays from the ’90s, Arcade1Up uses modern LCD displays for a sharper and crisper picture quality with smoother motion.

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Right now, you can save up to half on select arcade cabinets from the past — including Street Fighter II, X-Men, Ms. Pac-Man and much more — at Walmart.

And since it’s from Walmart, you’ll get it shipped to you for free — if you’re a Walmart+ member. Not a member? You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of everything the retailer’s rewards program has to offer, including free delivery, fuel savings, streaming access to Paramount+, early deals access and much more. Learn more about Walmart+ here.

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Arcade1Up Street Fighter II Championship Edition

$299.99

$499.99

40% off

Street Fighter II is the godfather of all fighting games and Walmart has this Arcade1Up 5-foot-tall two-player arcade cabinet going for $299.99, or $200 off its list price. This is the “Championship Edition,” which means its faster than the original and includes the bosses (Balrog, Vega, Sagat and M. Bison) as playable characters.

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Arcade1Up The Simpsons

$499.99

$699.99

29% off

One of the classic beat ’em up games from the ’90s can be yours, thanks to Arcade1Up. The Simpsons arcade cabinet is a four-player game, so you and three of your friends can play as Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa at the same time. It also comes with The Simpsons Bowling! game, as well as a riser and bar stool.

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Arcade1Up X-Men

$399.99

$749.99

47% off

The other beat ’em up classic from the ’90s is the X-Men arcade game. Arcade1Up includes the four-player edition of the cabinet with arcade art straight from the ’90s. The game includes six playable characters, such as Cyclops, Colossus, Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler and Dazzler. It also comes with two other games: Captain America and The Avengers and The Avengers in Galactic Storm, as well as a riser and bar stool.

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Arcade1Up Bandai Namco Legacy

$299.99

$499.99

40% off

For old school gaming, Arcade1Up Bandai Namco Legacy cabinet features 14 arcade games — such as Pac-Mania, Pac-Man, Galaga, Dig Dug, Rolling Thunder and more. It also comes with a riser.

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Arcade1Up Golden Axe

$449.99

$549.99

18% off

With a mix of between a beat ’em up and fantasy game, Golden Axe is a true classic from the ’80s. Arcade1Up has this four-player cabinet with a full-color 17-inch LCD display, while it comes with four other classics — including Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder, Shinobi, Altered Beast and Wrestle Wars.

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Arcade1Up The Fast and The Furious

$425.53

$599.99

29% off

Live your life a quarter mile at a time with Arcade1Up The Fast and The Furious cabinet. Based on the popular movie franchise, this arcade cabinet has a steering wheel, gear shift, and brake and accelerator pedals instead of a traditional joystick and action buttons. It also comes with two games: The Fast and The Furious and The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift.

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Arcade1Up Ms. Pac-Man Table

$449.99

$599.99

25% off

Here’s something different: This Arcade1Up Ms. Pac-Man Table is a staple of nearly every pizza parlor in the ’80s and ’90s. Sit down and go head-to-head in a fierce competition of Ms. Pac-Man.

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04 Jan 2024

HHW Gaming: 2024 ‘Baldurs Gate 3,’ ‘Alan Wake II’ Lead 2024 New York Game Awards Nominations

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Source: NYVGCC / 2024 New York Game Awards

The video game award season is not done yet. The New York Video Game Critics Circle annual New York Game Awards are back, and the nominations have been revealed.

The annual New York Game Awards are back for its 13th iteration. Thursday, January 4, the nominees were announced during a live stream at the Paley Center for Media.

The winners will be revealed during the awards show held at the SVA Theater on January 23. Returning to host will be Circle president and founder Harold Goldberg, NYVGCC senior intern Makeda Byfield, and the 2020 Andrew Yoon Legend Award recipient and former President of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aimé.

Co-President and Head of Creative at Naughty Dog, Neil Druckman, is this year’s recipient of the Andrew Yoon Legend Award. Last year, the Chief Executive Officer of Gaming, Phil Spencer, took home the prestigious honor.

“This past year has offered so many amazing games, and we’re thrilled to celebrate the magnificent work of these developers with this year’s New York Game Awards,” said Harold Goldberg, president and founder of NYVGCC. “Our team of journalists, interns, and volunteers at NYVGCC look forward to hosting and honoring so many talented people who work in the video game industry on January 23. Get your tickets now to join us for a very special awards show!”

This year’s nominees include:

Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year

Alan Wake II
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
Baldur’s Gate 3
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Hi-Fi Rush
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Starfield

Off Broadway Award for Best Indie Game

A Space for the Unbound
Chants of Sennaar
El Paso Elsewhere
Jusant
Pizza Tower
Sea of Stars
The Talos Principle II
Viewfinder

Herman Melville Award for Best Writing in a Game

Alan Wake II
Baldur’s Gate 3
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Starfield
Tchia
Thirsty Suitors

Statue of Liberty Award for Best World

Alan Wake II
Baldur’s Gate 3
Chants of Sennaar
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Final Fantasy XVI
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Starfield

Tin Pan Alley Award for Best Music in a Game

Alan Wake II
Baldur’s Gate 3
Final Fantasy XVI
Hi-Fi Rush
Tchia
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Great White Way Award for Best Acting in a Game

Amelia Tyler as The Narrator in Baldur’s Gate 3
Ben Starr as Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI
Elizabeth Saydah as Riley in Oxenfree II: Lost Signals
Idris Elba as Solomon Reed in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Melanie Liburd as Saga Anderson in Alan Wake II
Neil Newbon as Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3

Coney Island Dreamland Award for Best AR/VR Game

Asgard’s Wrath 2
Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR
Body of Mine
Horizon Call of the Mountain
Humanity
We Are One

Central Park Children’s Zoo Award for Best Kids Game

Disney Illusion Island
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Pikmin 4
Super Mario Bro. Wonders
Tchia
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

A-Train Award for Best Mobile Game

Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Honkai: Star Rail
Kimono Cats
Laya’s Horizon
Monster Hunter Now
Terra Nil

Freedom Tower Award for Best Remake

Dead Space
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Metroid Prime Remastered
Resident Evil 4
Star Ocean: The Second Story
Super Mario RPG

Joltin’ Joe Award for Best Esports Player of the Year

Alexis “Zen” Bernier (Team Vitality) – Rocket League
Arslan “Arslan Ash” Siddique (Twisted Minds/Red Bull eSports) – Tekken 7
Choi “Zeus” Woo-je (T1) – League of Legends
Lee “Faker” Sang-Hyeok (T1) – League of Legends
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut (Team Vitality) – Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez (New York Subliners) – Call of Duty

Chumley’s Speakeasy Award for Best Hidden Gem

9 Years of Shadow
American Arcadia
Conrad Stevenson’s Paranormal P.I.
Outer Terror
Slay the Princess
Videoverse

NYC GWB Award for Best DLC

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania
God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla
Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores
Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways
Vampire Survivors: Coop Mode

Knickerbocker Award for Best Games Journalism

Andrea Long Chu, Vulture
Blessing Adeoye Jr., Kinda Funny Games
Brendan Sinclair, GamesIndustry.biz
Ed Smith, PCGamesN/Bullet Points Monthly
Hanif Abdurraqib, The Paris Review
Nicole Carpenter, Polygon
Reid McCarter, Bullet Points Monthly

Good luck to all those nominated. Keep it locked on HHW Gaming for a recap of the night.

If you want to be in the building, purchase tickets here.

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Photo: NYVGCC / 2024 New York Game Awards

04 Jan 2024

Take Your Toasting Game To The Next-Gen Level With The Xbox Series S Toaster

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Xbox Latest Kitchen Appliance Is A Series S Toaster

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Xbox is making a solid push to take over your home entertainment centers and kitchens.

The Microsoft-owned gaming company also sells a Series S toaster to compliment your Xbox Series X Compact Fridge that you can still pick up for only $199.

For just $40 bucks, you can show your allegiance to Team Green with this next-generation toaster, and it comes with many features to help you unlock many achievements in your toasting game.

Thanks to the Series S Toaster’s ability to toast the Xbox sphere logo on your bread, you can showcase your love for Xbox. The toaster can fit two slices of bread, has six browning levels, an LED countdown to eliminate those surprise jump scares, and a removable crumb tray to keep things tidy around the kitchen.

There is also an anti-jam function and automatic temperature control.

It can also toast your bagels or English muffins and features a defrost setting.

The Series S Toaster was originally only available in France in March 2023. Wario64, who dedicates time to sharing video game-related deals on X, formerly Twitter, the toaster’s wide availability.

With the arrival of the Series S Toaster, Xbox continues to push out exciting items and collaborations. Ahead of the launch of Starfield, the company linked with Tempur for a one-of-a-kind “Dream Chair.”

Xbox also dropped mini hoodies for Xbox controllers.

There were also insane console collaborations with movies like Barbie, Wonka, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

It would be nice to see PlayStation doing something similar with appliances.

Just saying.

You can pick up the Xbox Series S toaster by heading here. It will make the perfect gift for the gamer in your life.

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Photo: Xbox / Series S Toaster

29 Dec 2023

Best Tech Deals: Save Up to 50% off Smartphones, 4K TVs, Tablets, VR Headsets & More

In the lead up to New Year’s Day, Amazon has all sorts of deep discounts on tech and gaming gear — like up to 30% off on Fire TV streaming devices, up to 50% off wireless earbuds, up to 45% off 4K Ultra HD TV models, up to 49% off gaming laptops and monitors and much more.

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And if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can order now and get your tech goodies delivered to your home in less than two days — thanks to Prime Delivery.

Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video and Prime Gaming; fast same-, next-, or two-day free shipping; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market, access to exclusive shopping events — like Prime Day and Black Friday — and more.

We roundup the best tech deals across Amazon from top brands, like Meta (formerly Facebook), Samsung, Beats by Dre, Hisense and others.

Scroll down for the best deals, below:

Amazon

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite

$21.99

$29.99

27% off

On sale for $21.99, or nearly 30% off, the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is one of the cheapest and fastest ways to add video and music streaming to your TV. Just plug it into your TV’s HDMI port for access to thousands of apps, including Netflix, Disney+, Spotify and much more.

Amazon

Meta Quest 2

$249

$299.99

17% off

The Meta Quest 2 may be the previous model, but it’s one of the best values in VR. It can still access the same apps and experiences as the newer model, but at a discounted price. Right now, it’s on sale for its all-time lowest price ever.

Amazon

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

$219.99

$429.99

49% off

If you’re looking for an inexpensive alternative to the Apple iPad, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is for you. It has a 10.4-inch display, up to 13 hours of battery life per charge, and access to the Android App Store for downloadable apps. It even comes with a free Samsung S-Pen stylus for handwritten notes and sketching.

Amazon

Amazon Echo

$59.99

$99.99

40% off

Turn your home into a smart home with the Amazon Echo. This is the fourth generation of the smart speaker, which gets you access to the Alexa voice assistant throughout your home. From news to weather reports and delivery info and song requests, just ask a question and Alexa will handle it for you.

Amazon

Beats Studio Pro

$179.99

$349.99

49% off

On sale for $179.99, or nearly half off, the Beats Studio Pro Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones have clear and rich audio with deep and booming bass, in which Beats is known. They also have up to 40 hours of battery life per charge, which means you can get nearly two days of use before you have to plug them back into a wall outlet.

Amazon

Hisense 58-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV

$359.98

$599.99

40% off

At 40% off, the Hisense 58-Inch Class U6HF Series ULED 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV is steal, especially for those who want a TV upgrade or a secondary TV in the home. It has an impressive 58-inch 4K Ultra HD display, Dolby Vision picture quality, a buttery smooth refresh rate for live sports and Fire TV built-in for access to thousand of apps, like Netflix, Max, Prime Video, Spotify, Disney+ and much more.

Amazon

Amazon Fire TV Soundbar

$99.99

$119.99

17% off

If you’re looking to upgrade your TV’s audio, then the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar is our pick. It’s on sale for less than $100, which is its all-time lowest price ever. The soundbar has premium audio, thanks to DTS Virtual:X and Dolby Audio compatibility, as well as Fire TV inside for video streaming Netflix, Peacock, Paramount+, Hulu and other streaming apps.

Amazon Echo Buds

$34.99

$49.99

30% off

The all-new Amazon Echo Buds are on sale for $34.99, or 30% off — which is their all-time lowest price ever. With their semi-in-ear design, these wireless earbuds offer full and sharp audio with deep bass at a very affordable price. They also offer up to 20 hours of playback per charge and the ability to sync with two devices at the same time.

Amazon

Motorola Moto G 5G

$179.99

$249.99

28% off

At $179.99 (reg. $249.99), the Motorola Moto G 5G is a speedy wallet-friendly Android smartphone that has a large 6.5-inch display, 4GB of RAM paired with 128GB of storage, and an impressive 48-megapixel camera on its rear for impressive and detailed photos.

Amazon

Logitech G Cloud

$299.99

$349.99

14% off

Logitech G Cloud is a handheld PC gaming console that can run Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Nvidia GeForce Now, Steam and various Android mobile games and emulators for on-the-go gaming — thanks to its sharp 7-inch touchscreen display and up to 12 hours of battery life per charge. It’s also on sale for its all-time lowest price ever.

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26 Dec 2023

HHW Gaming: ‘GTA V’ Source Code, ‘GTA 6’ Python Code, ‘Bully 2’ Files The Latest Stolen Data To Leak From Rockstar Games Hack

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'GTA 6' Python Code & More Leak On The Web

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Another day, more stolen data from a respected video game developer has leaked.

*HHW Gaming will not be providing any links to any of the hacked material.*

Spotted on Insider Gaming, the mega hack that saw over 100 GB of stolen data last still haunts Rockstar Games.

Reports began to surface Christmas night that GTA V’s source code leaked in full, along with the Python code for GTA 6 and numerous files from the scrapped Bully 2 game.

Per Insider Gamning:

Until now, transactions were reportedly being held behind closed doors, with key data such as GTA 5’s source code, stolen by a teenager in a hotel room with a mobile device last year, changing hands in secret.

It has now been shared online, according to recent screenshots.

Not only that but it has also been claimed that every file relating to Bully 2 – the follow-up to 2008’s Bully – has also been leaked. In another screenshot that is floating around, fresh Python code from GTA 6 has also been revealed, along with some early, conceptual materials from GTA 5, such as an original rendition of the game’s map.

The leaks of GTA V’s source code are concerning because they could lead to the creation of “highly sophisticated cheats,” according to the website’s report.

More News From The Rockstar Games Hack

That wasn’t the only thing to come from the hack; leaked source code revealed plans for eight pieces of DLC for GTA V that Rockstar Games decided not to release due to the popularity of GTA Online and work on next-gen versions of the game.

The names of the reported DLC include:

‘SP Assassination Pack’
‘SP Manhunt Pack’
‘SP Norman Pack’
‘Agent Trevor’
‘Relationship Pack’
‘Enterprise Pack’
‘Prologue DLC’
‘LibertyV DLC’

This latest news also comes on the heels of reports that the young teenager responsible for the hack was sentenced to life in a hospital prison.

Oh, and the big Insomniac Games hack also released stolen material after PlayStation, and the video game studio did not pay the ransom demand.

We hope that in 2024, the leaks will come to an end.

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Photo: Rockstar Games / GTA 6

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