Squirrel with a Gun is now available on Xbox Series X|S & PlayStation 5

Maximum Entertainment and Dee Dee Creations have officially released Squirrel with a Gun on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This comes after the game released on August 29, 2024, for PC via Steam. Squirrel with a Gun on consoles comes with a brand-new Photo Mode to capture and show off the destruction you’ll cause. Physical Editions for Squirrel with a Gun are now available for $29.99 and come with the following: “Nuts for Nuts” outfit 2 Squirrel skins Sticker sheet Movie-themed poster Squirrel With a Gun delivers some funny combat and has some interesting puzzle solutions. Offering multiple solutions to a puzzle lets your creativity come to life. In our review, we scored the latest release from Maximum Entertainment a 6 out of 10.

A MWIII & Halo collaboration was reportedly planned earlier this year

Almost every video game that now releases is expected to feature collaborations with other IPs. Call of Duty has started to do crossovers with many different franchises across video games, television, movies, anime, and anything else you can think of. Modern Warfare III has done many collaborations through the last year including with Fallout, Gundam, WWE, and many others. It has been reported that a MWIII and Halo collaboration was planned to happen earlier this year but was canceled before it could launch. This comes from TheGhostOfHope on X (Twitter) as he shared an image of the Halo collaboration for MWIII that would’ve brought Master Chief to the game. The reason for its cancellation remains unknown. Kinda crazy how a Halo x COD Master Chief collab was actually scrapped for MWIII for completely unknown reasons. pic.twitter.com/r5FnQkqJSR — Hope (@TheGhostOfHope) October 14, 2024 It wouldn’t be a surprise if we still see this down the road since Microsoft has owned Call of Duty for a year. Sadly, for now, the unthinkable collaboration will have to wait. Microsoft or Activision have not made a statement regarding this leak. It’s also worth noting that Halo is starting a new era with 343 Industries rebranding to Halo Studios.

Destiny Rising has been announced by NetEase

It was rumored for a while that Bungie and NetEase were collaborating to release a Destiny mobile game. Today, Destiny Rising has been officially announced by NetEase. Destiny Rising is a brand-new mobile Sci-Fi RPG shooter. The newest Destiny game will be playable in both first and third-person POV and set in an alternate timeline – the post-Dark Age era. It will feature PVE and PVP modes as well as a campaign. Destiny Rising also supports 6 player co-op strikes. Players can pre-register for the Destiny Rising Closed Alpha which will take place this November and is exclusive to iOS and Android devices. “With Destiny: Rising, NetEase Games is honored to partner with Bungie to deliver a Destiny-caliber experience to mobile devices,” said Ethan Wang, Senior Vice President, NetEase, Inc. “Destiny is an incredible franchise with a passionate and dedicated global fanbase. As huge fans ourselves, we are humbled and thrilled for the opportunity to bring gamers an action-packed RPG shooter set within the Destiny Universe.” Here are the features of Destiny Rising via NetEase: Legendary Characters in Battle Enter an era of heroes and legends, where familiar faces from Destiny are joined by a host of new, intriguing characters. Each character comes with a rich personal story, unique personality, and formidable skills. Choosing the right character and mastering their combat style will be your key to overcoming the challenging foes that stand in your way. Dynamic PVE and PVP Game Modes Choose from a wide array of game modes such as campaign missions and 6-player co-op strikes that are iconic to the Destiny franchise, along with all-new and replayable PVE and PVP modes. Join the Action with Your Teammates Embark on thrilling online multiplayer action along with your fellow players. Build strong clans, experience fun and casual party game modes, customize shared spaces, and more. Join in with your friends to fight off invading enemies or challenge them to test your skill. Explore Earth after “The Collapse” Journey through a world fighting back against the darkness: From the sanctuary of Haven, a refuge for the Lightbearers and survivors, to the icy, ancient metro of Jiangshi, and the arid expanse of the Red Sea Rift. Traverse diverse Sci-fi biomes and uncover hidden stories and adventures in a distant future Earth. Search for the seeds of hope that will shape the future of human civilization in an entirely new Destiny narrative. Powerful Exotic Weapons Countless powerful exotic weapons are available to customize according to your combat style. Explore different weapon and traits combinations, defeat enemies with different gameplay mechanics, and become the next master of arms.

Rare Boss Craig Duncan Appointed New Head For Xbox Game Studios

The leadership structure at Xbox has evolved over the years and some of the most monumental people at the platform are departing. Back in July last year, what some might deem the face for Xbox – especially during the height of the Xbox 360 – Larry Hyrb announced he is exiting from Microsoft after working at the firm for more than two decades. However, more changes would come of this. Additionally, there was also more changes that followed Major Nelson. In April this year, Kareem Choudhry also shared his departure as well – one of the leading hardware architects for the platform especially in backwards compatibility & cloud. As Xbox Game Studios continued to expand, Matt Booty was enlisted in a new role for Xbox. As his replacement, Turn 10 Studios head Alan Hartman would be the new boss for Xbox first-party. From gamesindustry.biz, Hartman is officially stepping down from his position. As per a staff email from Matt Booty, it is revealed that Rare studio head Craig Duncan will be filling those shoes with Hartman now out of the picture. “Alan’s career has been marked by innovation, dedication, and an unwavering passion for gaming,” he wrote. Starting as a contractor at Microsoft in the fledgling CD-ROM group in 1988, Alan has worked on a variety of projects in his time here, from Age of Empires, to Brute Force as the studio head of Digital Anvil, to the founding of Turn 10. Over the years, Alan, Turn 10 and Playground Games delivered 13 Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon games, building Forza into one of the top racing franchises in the world and regularly pushing the capabilities of our hardware. His work to advance accessibility in gaming has set a benchmark for the industry and under his leadership, Xbox Game Studios has shipped multiple critically acclaimed titles this year and set the stage for highly anticipated games like Avowed, South of Midnight, Fable, and more. Hartman also chimes in on the decision with a post on LinkedIn. “I was able to take a lifelong love of playing games and make it a career. From Age of Empires to Forza Motorsport I’ve been lucky to put my fingerprints across many games through the decades – leading the Forza franchise through all 13 releases and building two fantastic studios along the way.  “Being a Studio Head in Gaming is one of the most rewarding and challenging roles in entertainment. I believe it is the best job at Microsoft. I always knew we had immense talent across XGS, but I didn’t realize how much I would enjoy spending time with our studio leaders and their teams. It has been an honor to represent XGS, and I truly mean this – a pleasure getting to spend time with all of our studios. “I am proud of what we have accomplished together and I am excited by what we have in the pipe! Avowed, Clockwork Revolution, Fable, Gears of War E-Day, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, South of Midnight, and many more announced and still to be announced games. I have so much anticipation and confidence in what all of our studios are creating and I am excited by what these teams will accomplish with Craig Duncan as the new Head of Xbox Game Studios.” “In his new role, Craig will continue to focus on helping our studios deliver high-quality, differentiated game experiences that can grow into successful franchises and reach more players by investing in new IP,” Booty added. Rectify Gaming did an interview with Craig Duncan which you can ready by heading here. Are you excited with Duncan the new head for Xbox Game Studios? Source: gamesindustry.biz

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6, Modern Warfare III, Warzone Confirmed For Xbox Cloud Gaming

The roadmap for Xbox Cloud Gaming continues to unravel with Microsoft planning to bolster its expanding mobile endeavor for Xbox. While console is the forefront of the brand, Microsoft has been tirelessly exploring new directions to expand its reach and mobile is it’s North Star. According to Phil Spencer, efforts for mobile gaming at Xbox is essential for the future & success at Team Xbox. Looking ahead, Microsoft has already shared its details for mobile gaming in October. According to president Sarah Bond, plans to purchase games through the Xbox app on Android is confirmed to be active in November next month. Additionally, The Verge also reports that Xbox Cloud Gaming will be enabled to access your purchase library as soon as this fall as well for Xbox Insider rings. According to Microsoft as per a recent Xbox Wire post, there is a new effort for Xbox Cloud Gaming with Call of Duty. In that, three games will be available for Xbox Cloud Gaming next week – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone. This is a first for the Call of Duty franchise, and a win for the community. Players will be able to access multiple Call of Duty games with Xbox Cloud Gaming for the first time, and Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to enjoy Call of Duty in more places than ever before, including on their consoles, PCs, mobile devices, select Samsung TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Meta Quest devices. This opens up even more ways to play Black Ops 6 starting on day one at launch. Ashley McKissick, Gaming Experiences & Platforms Corporate Vice President “Launching on October 25, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is an action thriller set in the early ’90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics. Featuring a mind-bending narrative that is signature Black Ops; Black Ops 6 also provides adrenaline-pumping Multiplayer action and the return of Round-Based Zombies. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies. Learn more and upgrade to the Vault Edition at CallofDuty.com. “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will also be available with Xbox Cloud Gaming for Game Pass Ultimate members starting October 25, 2024. Modern Warfare III launched with Game Pass in July 2024 and delivered a single player Campaign, Multiplayer mode, and an open world Zombies experience. Modern Warfare III gives fans access to a full package of incredible content, including a variety of post-launch content. “Call of Duty: Warzone is a massively popular free-to-play battle royale experience. Team up, drop in or fly in solo to be the last squad standing to win. Play a variety of game modes including special limited-time modes with friends throughout the year. Game Pass Ultimate members will be able to experience massive battles via streaming with Xbox Cloud Gaming starting October 25, 2024.” How excited are you to play Call of Duty games on Xbox Cloud Gaming? Source: Xbox Wire

New ‘Xbox Partner Preview’ Set For Later This Week

This year remained fairly active for Microsoft is relaying its release plans for Xbox. Earlier this January, it did so with a Xbox Developer_Direct which showcased featured releases for the entirety of 2024. What’s more, the Xbox firm also held a Business Update podcast to discuss its plans for the platform. In that, we witnessed select titles be released for other consoles. Looking ahead, Microsoft still has plans for Xbox and the connected ecosystem come later this year. In one statement from president Sarah Bond, Microsoft intends to begin selling titles via the Xbox app for Android users as soon as November. Additionally, there is also reports that the long-promised compatibility with your purchase library to enter testing circles for Xbox Cloud Gaming later this fall as well. On Monday, the Xbox company shared a new presentation is set to take place later this week. From the announcement, a new ‘Xbox Partner Preview’ will be held on October 17th this coming Thursday. We’re thrilled to announce the next Xbox Partner Preview – our no-fluff, all-games broadcast – is coming this Thursday, October 17. In the latest installment, we’ll feature a mix of new and upcoming games for you from incredible partners like Remedy Entertainment, Sega, 505 Games, and many more, with over a dozen new trailers over the course of around 25 minutes. Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire Editor-in-Chief “During Xbox Partner Preview, you’ll get a first look at gameplay from Alan Wake II’s next expansion, The Lake House, an action-packed new trailer for Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, a peek at multiple bosses in dark-fantasy action game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, multiple world premieres, and other great titles coming to Xbox consoles, Windows PC, and Game Pass. “As always, Xbox Partner Preview is all about sharing exciting games news from our talented partners across the globe: you’ll get new game reveals, release date announcements, and fresh new gameplay from upcoming games. And to sweeten the deal, during the broadcast, Xbox Wire will post exclusive behind-the-scenes stories about select titles shown.” How excited are you for this new Xbox Partner Preview? The Xbox Partner Preview will be held on October 17, 2024 at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST. Source: Xbox Wire