The Jampack Report: Gaming News Podcast

According to Lance McDonald, a prominent streamer, the PlayStation 5 will be able to play all PS4 games - though not all games will be whitelisted by Sony. This means that some games may not be able to be played entirely, but players are able to test individual games themselves to see if they are playable on the newer hardware.  Here are today's stories:  - PS5 can run all PS4 games pre-...

Sony's fiscal report for Q1 featured strong sales and service adoptions, with a staggering 45M players subscribed to PlayStation Plus - up 3.4M subscribers in one quarter alone. Here are today's stories:  - PlayStation software and services drive strong Q1 for Sony - Take-Two: $70 is not the new normal, prices set on a game-by-game basis - GTA V Hits 135 Million Sold; Standalone GTA Online Co...

Crystal Dynamics has confirmed that Spider-Man will be exclusive to PlayStation versions of Marvel's Avengers when the hero launches in 2021. This news was received negatively by fans outside of the PlayStation ecosystem while pre-orders for the upcoming title rose to the top of Amazon's marketplace.  Here are today's stories:  - Spider-Man is coming to the PlayStation version of 'Marvel...

Following rumors this morning, the official Halo Twitter account has confirmed that the multiplayer component of Halo Infinite will be free to play this fall when it launches on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. Additionally, the account also confirmed that the game would run at 120FPS on the Xbox Series X.  Here are today's stories:  - Halo Infinite multiplayer confirmed to be free-to-pl...

The PlayStation Revolution, a PlayStation documentary in the works for over four years, is officially launching this September. The documentary comes just weeks before the supposed launch of the PlayStation 5 and in the middle of the brand's 25th year.  Here are today's stories:  - The PlayStation Revolution Is an Official Documentary Launching on September 7 - PS5 Release in Late 2020 S...

According to a recent survey of 3,000 UK pop culture fans, the PlayStation 5 is the next-generation console of choice for 84 percent of players as compared to the Xbox Series X's 15 percent. Even more interesting, more than half of those surveyed are planning on buying a next-generation console within 3 months of release.  Here are today's stories:  - Over half of gamers intend to buy a...

According to the latest edition of Game Informer, Spider-Man: Miles Morales includes a remastered version of the 2018's Marvel's Spider-Man. This new version of the title would be optimized to take advantage of the PlayStation 5's more powerful hardware like its upcoming standalone expansion coming to the PlayStation 5 at launch. Here are today's stories:  - Spider-Man: Miles Morales reported...

A white version of Microsoft's next-gen Xbox controller leaked online over the weekend, showing a glimpse at what a color variation of Microsoft's next-gen console may look like. The post was shared by a Washington-based Reddit user who claimed to have taken the picture while attending the party of a son of a Microsoft employee. Here are today's stories:  - Mysterious white next-gen Xbox cont...

G4, a television network dedicated to technology and gaming, is making a comeback after going off the air in 2014. While it's unclear what format the new network will take, the revitalization of the nostalgia-driven brand comes on the heels of the launch of NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service - the G4 brand is most recently known to be owned and operated by Comcast under the NBCUniversal umbr...

Today's Xbox Games Showcase gave players a glimpse at the future of Xbox. Featuring 22 games and 10 world premiers, Microsoft's investment in the Xbox Game Studios family has created a strong selection of games hitting the Xbox Series X as console exclusives.  Here are today's stories:  - Everything announced at the Xbox Series X Games Showcase - Ghost of Tsushima breaks PlayStation sale...

Halo Infinite key art has been revealed ahead of the July 23 Xbox Games Showcase. Campaign gameplay is set to be shared during tomorrow's event, marking the first time that fans are seeing the Xbox Series X's flagship launch game.  Here are today's stories:  - Xbox has released Halo Infinite’s key art ahead of its Showcase reveal - Xbox Q4 revenue surges 64% driven by record engagement a...

A new Bloomberg report has shared insider information in the wake of a wave of sexual misconduct allegations that triggered a wave of firings and resignations company-wide. Female Assassin's Creed protagonists from at least the most recent three titles have had their roles reduced or eliminated after executive reviews. Here are today's stories:  - Female characters in Assassin’s Creed reporte...

Several snippets of information have hit the internet after data miner Prototype Warehouse analyzed files found in The Red Door, a game found on PSN and the Xbox Marketplace that is supposedly an early build of this year's Call of Duty. The Activision-published, Treyarch-developed shooter is expected to be a soft reboot of Call of Duty: Black Ops, similar to 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.&nb...

Naughty Dog's newest PlayStation exclusive, The Last of Us Part 2, is now officially the second-biggest US launch for a Sony-published title. The Last of Us Part 2 is only behind Marvel's Spider-Man, which remains to be a powerhouse for the PlayStation 4 exclusive lineup. Here are today's stories:  - The Last of Us Part 2 is Sony’s second-biggest US launch ever - Metacritic Will Now Make User...

Microsoft's Project xCloud game streaming service is launching in full in September. This service will be released as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a $15/mo service that already includes Game Pass for Consoles, Game Pass for PC, and Xbox Live Gold.  Here are today's stories:  - Xbox's Project xCloud launches in September, included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate - Xbox Games Showcase on Ju...

Sony is ramping up production of the PlayStation 5, now aiming to hit 9M to 10M consoles by the end of the year according to Nikkei and Bloomberg respectively. The company had originally planned to produce between 5M and 6M consoles during its launch timeframe. Here are today's stories:  - Sony will reportedly make millions of extra PS5s to meet COVID-19 demand - Three-quarters of all US hous...

Today's under-promoted Google Stadia Connect shared more about the future of the games streaming service, including a selection of new exclusives in development at Harmonix, Supermassive Games, and more! More ports are on the way as well, featuring Dead by Daylight, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Serious Sam 4, and more. Here are today's stories:  - Sekiro, Bomberman battle royale, and more comin...

Ubisoft Forward, the company's digital event held in lieu of E3, shared more about games like Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion while revealing what's next for the legendary Far Cry franchise. We are recapping this weekend's show and discussing the notable games missing from the presentation to get a better feel for what Ubisoft has planned for the next 12 months and beyond.  He...

After leaking early this morning on the Hong Kong PlayStation Store, Ubisoft has confirmed that Giancarlo Esposito will star as the main villain, Anton Castillo, in Far Cry 6. According to the Hong Kong PlayStation Store listing, the game is set to launch February 18 with a free upgrade for those upgrading between current and next-generation consoles. Here are today's stories:  - Far Cry 6 re...

The box art design for Sony's next-generation console, PlayStation 5, has been revealed. While the design itself remains largely the same, the blue banner on the top and sides of the box art has been replaced with a bright white and stamped with a dark black PS5 logo. Here are today's stories:  - Here's What PlayStation 5 Box Art Looks Like - Microsoft is using xCloud tech to create Xbox dev...

Mixer streamer and Fortnite all-star Tyler "Ninja" Blevins has hosted his first stream since Microsoft's announcement of the closure of Mixer. While Ninja's first stream back was held on his YouTube channel, esports consultant Rod "Slasher" Breslau has stated that no exclusivity deal has been made as of yet, though discussions are currently being held.  Here are today's stories:  - Ninja...

Publishing sources have revealed that Microsoft is encouraging publishers and developers to provide free next-gen upgrades via Smart Delivery or their own upgrade service. Microsoft is also banning DLC transactions that provide upgrades to the next-generation version of current-generation games. Here are today's stories:  - Next-gen game upgrades should be free, Xbox tells developers - Report...

Following AT&T's interest in the sale of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, reports have shared that Microsoft is interested in a potential purchase. The sale of WB Interactive includes several high-profile studios including NetherRealm, Rocksteady, Avalanche Software, and more. Here are today's stories:  - Report: Microsoft Interested in Purchasing Warner Bros. Interactive - Microso...

Guerilla Games' PlayStation 4 exclusive, Horizon: Zero Dawn, is coming to Steam and the Epic Games Store on August 7. This new port of the game comes with a full feature set with a variety of graphical improvements and PC-exclusive features. Here are today's stories:  - Horizon: Zero Dawn Releases On Steam And The Epic Games Store On August 7 - Rumors are heating up that Giancarlo Esposito is...

NBA 2K21 may be setting a precedent for next-gen gaming prices. While the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the sports title are priced at $60, next-gen versions on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will be priced at $69.99. Here are today's stories:  - NBA 2K21 priced at $70 on next-gen consoles: could be the harbinger for an industry-wide price hike - NBA 2K21 Honors Kobe Bryant With...