Rectify Gaming, Inc. announces partnership with gaming supplement brand Advanced
Rectify Gaming, Inc. has officially entered into a one-year partnership with Advanced, a gaming supplement company whose products focus on esports professionals, everyday gamers and individuals who find themselves in front of screens for prolonged periods of time. The partnership will focus on creating esports tournaments hosted by Rectify Gaming and its associated content creators, as well as providing monthly giveaways via social media. The agreement also provides both parties the opportunity to create additional opportunities should the occasion arise. “I am overly excited to begin working with management at Rectify and its associated creators,” said Advanced Partnership Manager Logan Riehn. “Providing gaming enthusiasts with informational content, along with fielding many great content creators, is a combination I believe separates Rectify from other organizations.” Advanced joins a growing list of companies now partnered with Rectify Gaming. “We are excited to partner with a company that we feel has a very bright future in this industry, connecting with esports fans or simply fans of the games themselves,” said Rectify Gaming, Inc. owner and founder Tyler Nienburg. “This is just the start of our partnership with Advanced, and I’m excited by the potential this collaboration has for the future.” About Rectify Gaming, Inc. Rectify Gaming, based out of New York, is a media and entertainment company with a mission to give back to the community through entertaining content creation, the sharing of news and stories, and providing competitive esports players and teams to cheer for and follow. About Advanced To put it simply, Advanced™ is a gaming supplement company with a mission to produce only innovative products that work—products that do exactly as advertised. Unlike leading brands who crutch on marketing gimmicks, we feel that if you produce quality products they will in turn sell themselves. Advanced™ is a U.S.-based company operated by gamers and experts in the dietary supplement industry.
Publisher Fabraz Announces New ‘Refractured’ Update Coming To Skellboy For Nintendo Switch, Arrives On June 6th
In January 2020, Ukiami Games’ Skellboy officially launched. However, the game entering 2021 over on the PC version of the game welcomed a new iteration of the game, Refractured. In that, the version included new additions such as co-op mode, the titular ‘Refractured mode’, and an influx on new items for players to use. But, said version did not expand to the other versions of the game that is available on console. However, developer Ukiami Games for the past year has worked to include a new patch for Skellboy on Nintendo Switch, publisher Fabraz stated. In that, the listing for Skellboy Refractured is now available on the Nintendo eShop to pre-order. Scheduled to arrive next month, the update is said to be a free install for current owners of Skellboy already and will feature a grandeur of improvements to the overall game atop of the tangible additions. “Life was peaceful in the Cubold Kingdom until the king’s evil court magician got dumped by the princess,” the description for the game reads on the Nintendo eShop. “With his heart broken and his rage fueled, he called upon the evil spirits to resurrect the dead and the kingdom’s long forgotten monstrosities. “What he doesn’t realize in his fury is that he accidentally summoned an ancient hero as well… Skippy! Travel across the beautifully rendered kingdom of Cubold and take full advantage of your resurrected, skeletal body! Swap out body parts to acquire new abilities during your adventure or pick up a new weapon to vanquish the evil magician’s lackeys.” Back at PAX East 2019, Rectify Gaming got a hands-on with the original version of Skellboy and spoke with the musical talent behind the game, Bjoern. You can read the full feature by heading here. Are you planning to try Skellboy Refactured this June? Skellboy Refractured arrives to Nintendo Switch on June 6, 2021; available now for PC.
Die Gute Fabrik’s Mutazione Announced For Xbox One & Nintendo Switch, Arrives Next Week
Arriving back in September 2019, Mutazione pressed player’s emotions through its simple yet meaningful projection of ambient music that users control through the plants they place in-game. With the extra layer of questioning identity set in a world where humans and mutants coexist, there is no question as to why the game left many players at the time enjoying every second of the experience. However, the game was only made available for PlayStation 4 and PC at the time. Although the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch remained prevalent at the time, the game did not make the leap to either platform. It did happen to migrate over to Epic Games Store and Apple Arcade additionally, but no signs of port to other tangible hardware. In a new announcement on Thursday, developer Die Gute Fabrik announced that Mutazione will be coming to Xbox One & Nintendo Switch next week. Possibly the question we’re asked the most is whether or not we will be releasing Mutazione on Switch, well, as of today I’m delighted to be able to tell you that we will be releasing the game. Xbox platforms are also a really exciting new place to be brining the game to – the indie representation on Xbox is getting really impressive. And in testing Mutazione on there I’ve especially enjoyed how my little jokes in the achievements come across in their UI. If you’re an Xbox fan. Hannah Nicklin, Die Gute Fabrik Studio Lead Additionally, there will be physical versions of the game being handled by iam8bit, the team shares. “We’re also absolutely delighted to announce a collaboration with Iam8bit! They’re going to be producing a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation physical edition of the game, with exclusive cover art, gorgeous plant poster, and a ‘seed packet’ which will include a special code to a rare plant for you to add to your gardens in Garden Mode” Back during PAX West 2019, Rectify Gaming spoke with Mutazione Creative Director Nils Deneken, he shared his intentions for players that experience the game first-hand. “I want those when playing to experience a palette of emotions as they progress through the game. For the player to feel sad when it has to be – or happy, or mad, or any other emotion that they will run into.” You can read the full report by heading here. Are you planning to pick up Mutazione on any of the new platforms? Mutazione arrives to Xbox One & Nintendo Switch on May 26, 2021; out now for PlayStation 4 and PC. Source: Die Gute Fabrik
Destiny 2 Cross-play Beta Arrives Next Week, Bungie Announces
From witnessing Bungie and its efforts following the official cut off from publisher Activision in regards to Destiny 2, the game has turned out for the best since the decision. Following the departure for complete ownership of the franchise, Bungie went head first for development on the next-generation version of Destiny 2 at the time. Leading ahead, Bungie also orchestrated a three-year roadmap for Destiny 2 content. With an expansion for each year and ending by 2022, the firm adds surely has more additions including seasonal content that is already on the team’s playbook as well. However, thanks in part to the difficulties of working during a pandemic, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen is said to find a new release date for next year rather than making its 2021 scheduled release. Other plans that Bungie already developed for Destiny 2 includes cross-platform play. Although available between respected console families already, the developer is looking to expand that. In that, cross-play between all systems is aimed for 2021, the studio shared. In a new blog post on Thursday, Bungie announces a beta is to commence next week for the feature. While our current goal is for Cross Play to ship in Season 15, we have a list of things to do before it’s ready, one of which is a Beta starting early next week. Yes, you read that right! You are formally invited to the Destiny 2 Cross Play Beta. This will serve as a short, sweet, and important moment in the development of this feature. From May 25 through May 27, a unique Vanguard Strikes Cross Play Beta playlist will be available to all players in Destiny 2. You’ll be matchmade with Guardians playing on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam and Stadia. As you fight through the enemy waves of Darkness, our teams will be scouring data and performing a multitude of actions to test the integrity of our upcoming Cross Play system. In addition to the limited-time beta for Destiny 2 cross-play arriving in the coming days, players that complete respected tasks will be awarded with exclusive in-game items. “As a token of our appreciation for your time, any players who complete three strikes in the Vanguard Strikes Cross Play Beta playlist will be rewarded with the unique ‘Stars Crossed’ emblem.” Outside of Destiny 2, but still involving Bungie, the firm is diving headfirst for esports. Although Destiny did not achieve that unlike its previous franchise Halo, the new project currently in incubation is suspected to delve deeper into the competitive scene according to a recent job listing. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you planning to sample the cross-play beta next week for Destiny 2? Destiny 2 is out now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Source: Bungie
No Man’s Sky: Beachhead Expedition Welcomes Mass Effect’s Normandy SR1 To The Game
From developer Hello Games, the firm since its bombastic comeback for No Man’s Sky continues to leave lasting impressions on the video game industry with additions to the game. The team essentially reinvigorated the 2015 release by keeping its word based on the promises that followed up to the title’s release at the time. This year alone, the firm welcomed the Companions Update which introduced intergalactic tames that will follow you as your traverse the endless sea of stars. Later on in March, Hello Games returned with the Expeditions Update: a new client that overhauls how No Man’s Sky is played with seasonal incentives and new activities to continue pursuing growth when in-game. But, Hello Games on Friday announced to be welcoming the Normandy SR1. Yes, the iconic vessel from Mass Effect is bridging the two games in a new exciting crossover! You can watch the announcement trailer in the video below: “For the last week the No Man’s Sky community have worked together on the new Beachhead expedition, solving the puzzle of its hidden and encrypted goals,” Sean Murray, studio lead shares. “Today is a lovely moment, as explorers are discovering that at the end of this mystery is the appearance of the legendary SSV Normandy SR1 from Mass Effect!” Murray continues by adding, “We are thrilled and flattered that BioWare and EA let us pay tribute in this way. As huge fans of the series, it’s a lovely moment for sci-fi fans. Like everyone else we’ve been rediscovering the amazing universe of Mass Effect through the release of the Legendary Edition. I still have chills every time I see this incredibly iconic ship warping in, and was delighted to see so many people have the same reaction.” In regards to additions and Mass Effect Legendary Edition, there is supposed plans for more to come to the trilogy later on potentially. When speaking to CNET, BioWare Project Director Mac Walters explained that the team could support multiplayer for Mass Effect 3 as fans and the team are in favor of making it happen. You can read the full report by heading here. Do you plan to drop into No Man’s Sky for the Beachhead expedition? No Man’s Sky is out now for PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Source: Hello Games
Private Division Not To Publish The Outer Worlds Sequel, Microsoft At Helm For Future Releases Suggesting Possible Xbox Exclusivity
For Obsidian Entertainment’s future, many are already looking ahead in anticipation for its next highly-anticipated title, Avowed. Announced nearly a year ago, the firm since the unveiling has remained silent on the project. But, Xbox insider @klobrille on Twitter interpreted claims for the game to be “denser” than Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim atop of mod support to ship for the game at launch. However, there are also plans for the developer to pursue a follow-up to 2019’s The Outer Worlds. Previously, Niko Partners’ David Ahmad indicated that a sequel is on the way already, he told back in October. The bigger question is if the game will be coming to Xbox exclusively or not. In the past, Xbox Game Studios lead Matt Booty told that “From what we’ve seen of The Outer Worlds, my hope is that it’s something that we can build.” He adds, “That it really becomes an enduring franchise that really starts to grow and that we can help expand.” In a new statement from a Private Division spokesperson, the publisher for The Outer Worlds, the games that are to follow will be published under Microsoft, Gamsutra transcribed. The Outer Worlds, including the upcoming release of Murder on Eridanos DLC on Nintendo Switch. Private Division is still supporting and marketing Moving forward, Obsidian and Microsoft will be publishing future iterations in the franchise, and we’re absolutely thrilled to see where they take it. The details come following the recent Take-Two Interactive earnings call which revealed The Outer Worlds selling more than 3 million copies since its fall 2019 launch. But now with the firm’s future in the hand of Microsoft in the acquisition’s post-era plans, the series could find more to thrive upon leading forward. Especially now with Xbox Game Pass evolving beyond Xbox, the developer is to find a larger influx for the next title. Back in March, it was discovered that enhancements were patched in for The Outer Worlds. While originally advertised for a client administered for Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S primarily, PlayStation 5 users found upgrades for that version as well. You can read the full report by heading here. Do you think The Outer Worlds will become a exclusive series to Xbox? Source: Gamasutra
PlayStation 5 Hardware Sales Already Doubled Xbox Series X|S, Report Shares
Although it has been more than half a year already since the release of both the Xbox Series X|S & PlayStation 5, the industry is awaiting for the divide for both console platforms to emerge. While players have their preference of console, many are interested to see where which console will lead the other in terms of hardware units sold. Disregarding the number, both Microsoft & Sony is profiting phenomenally as of late. In the most recent financial report from Microsoft, hardware revenue grew nearly 300 percent with demand up 232 percent from 80 percent months prior, the firm recorded. As for PlayStation 5, the system was reported to overtake sales figures of its elder PlayStation 4 in its first fiscal year already, IGN indicated previously. However, Ampere Analysis in a new report discloses that the PlayStation 5 already overtook hardware sales 2:1 to Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S combined. Both Sony and Microsoft’s new consoles are suffering from supply constraints and unpredictable availability. These conditions are expected to continue for the rest of 2021 as competition for components remains high, making it challenging for many CE companies to increase production. Under these conditions, both versions of PlayStation 5 combined outsold both versions of Xbox Series consoles by more than 2 to 1. Piers Harding-Rolls, Ampere Analysis Analyst Remarking on the shortage of silicon to manufacture these consoles, it is anticipated that this constraint is to carry through for majority of 2021. However, Microsoft previously told The New York Times that production is to pick up for Xbox. The same story cannot be said for PlayStation 5 though as Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki said the issue might remain well into 2022 at the latest. Previously, Ampere Analysis reported on the inception of the 9th generation of consoles when the two system shipped this past November. In that, it was said that both PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S sold at par to its preceding PlayStation 4 & Xbox One respectively. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you surprised by the outcome of the new report? Source: Ampere Analysis
