The Jampack Report: Gaming News Podcast

Just days after Microsoft's reveal of Xbox Series X's specs, Sony is holding a livestreamed event hosted by PlayStation architect Mark Cerny to share more details about the next-generation PlayStation. Here are today's stories:  - Microsoft details its low-latency Xbox Series X controller - PlayStation 5 system details coming tomorrow via livestream  - Call of Duty: Warzone adds a solo m...

Microsoft has unveiled more details about the Xbox Series X including  its full list of specs, new advanced loading and storage features,  expansion cards, and its new controller. Now the only details left to be  shared are the full launch lineup, the release date, and the console's price.    Here are today's stories:  - Microsoft unveils full Xbox Series X specs with...

Legendary development studio Naughty Dog is the focus of a new Kotaku report revealing scathing details about crunch culture penetrating a legendary development studio. The report also reveals that a delay of The Last of Us Part 2 didn't cut back on the amount of crunch for the remainder of the development cycle.  Here are today's stories:  - Rumour: Silent Hills to Return on PS5 Alongsi...

Legendary development studio Naughty Dog is the focus of a new Kotaku report revealing scathing details about crunch culture penetrating a legendary development studio. The report also reveals that a delay of The Last of Us Part 2 didn't cut back on the amount of crunch for the remainder of the development cycle.  Here are today's stories:  - The Last of Us Part 2's Delay Reportedly Led...

After much speculation, E3 2020 has officially been cancelled. This news comes on the same day as the WHO's announcement that COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, is officially a global pandemic. This year's Game Developers Conference was also cancelled out of an abundance of caution and an attempt to stop any spread of the disease. Here are today's stories:  - E3 2020 Cancelled - Microsoft, Ubis...

After weeks of leaks, Guerilla Games' PS4-exclusive 'Horizon: Zero Dawn' will be coming to PC via Steam this summer. Here are today's stories:  - Horizon: Zero Dawn confirmed for PC - New Tony Hawk Pro Skater seemingly in the works, according to punk band - NFL and 2K revive their partnership to make more football games - The Epic Games Store has wishlists now - Game Developers Conference wil...

After weeks of leaks, Call of Duty: Warzone is launching tomorrow on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Free for all players, this will be Infinity Ward's first battle royale and the Call of Duty franchise's second following Black Ops 4's Blackout. Here are today's stories:  - Call of Duty: Warzone is a free battle royale that launches tomorrow - GameStop appoints Reggie Fils-Aimé to board of directors -...

Despite online reports, Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil 3's remake will have legitimate safe rooms. Early reports suggested that Nemesis, a constant villain RE3, would be able to break into safe rooms traditionally seen as havens in the midst of the tense world of Racoon City. Here are today's stories:  - Don't worry, Resident Evil 3 safe rooms ARE safe, confirms Capcom - TwitchCon Am...

The Last of Us Director Neil Druckmann and Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin are teaming up to create a "The Last of Us" television series on HBO.  Here are today's stories:  - The Last of Us TV Show In the Works at HBO - E3 loses its creative director three months before the show - Valorant will have a battle pass and sell cosmetics, but it won't have loot boxes - Twitch streamer Pokimane s...

A new Google Stadia studio stationed in Playa Vista, California has been announced. Headed by ex-Sony Santa Monica studio lead Shannon Studstill, this new studio will focus on developing Stadia exclusives to entice more players to jump on board. Here are today's stories:  - New Google Stadia studio announced, God of War producer Shannon Studstill to lead - One of EA's unannounced Star Wars ga...

In a surprise release, Halo: Combat Evolved has been added to Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PC. The addition comes months after Halo: Reach kicked off the beginning of Master Chief's return to the PC space.  Here are today's stories:  - Microsoft’s original Halo game is now available on PC - E3 2020 “full speed” ahead despite coronavirus concerns - The GDC Relief Fund is raising m...

More details have emerged about Project A, Riot Games' new competitive FPS going head-to-head with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The game's official title is "VALORANT" and is set to launch this summer. Here are today's stories:  - Riot's five-on-five hero shooter is officially called 'Valorant' - Co-head of 'Call of Duty' studio Treyarch leaves after 13 years - Halo: Combat Evolved tease...

Nearly every major gaming industry company has pulled out of GDC 2020 in response to the growing threat of a global pandemic caused by novel coronavirus, officially named Covid-19. Here are today's stories:  - More companies cancel GDC showings, but GDC organizers refuse to admit defeat - Plague Inc. Removed From China's App Store - Rockstar website updated with new art that could be teasing...

While the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 are set to become the flagship gaming consoles this fall, Square Enix has announced that they will not be releasing any games exclusively on the next generation at launch, instead opting for a gradual adoption of the newest hardware while continuing to support the PS4 and Xbox One. Here are today's stories:  - Square Enix isn't going all in on nex...

As coronavirus concerns continue to grow, Electronic Arts has announced that they will not be attending March's Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, California.  Here are today's stories:  - EA Is Dropping Out Of GDC 2020 Due To The Coronavirus - Xbox One gets another simplified dashboard redesign - Xbox Games with Gold for March announced - Rainbow Six Siege director wants it to...

Microsoft has revealed more information about the Xbox Series X, including a confirmation of a 12 teraflop GPU, new features like "Quick Resume", and "Smart Delivery" that provides free next-generation upgrades for supported games. Here are today's stories:  - Microsoft reveals more Xbox Series X specs, confirms 12 teraflops GPU - Buy Cyberpunk 2077 for Xbox One and you get Series X version f...

Kotaku's Jason Schreier reports that a Star Wars: Battlefront spin-off, code-named "Viking" was cancelled by EA in the first half of 2019 after the team was unable to meet development timeline requirements. Here are today's stories:  - Sources: EA Canceled A Star Wars: Battlefront Spinoff Last Year - Nvidia’s GeForce Now loses Bethesda Softworks games - Valve's Index VR production has been im...

Nintendo's latest Direct focused entirely on Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the first game in the beloved franchise to come to Nintendo's newest piece of hardware. Here are today's stories:  - Nintendo details 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' gameplay in new Direct - Animal Crossing: New Horizons can recover a lost save … once - Animal Crossing: New Horizons getting seasonal updates and other...

PlayStation has announced that they will not be attending PAX East in response to growing concerns regarding the global coronavirus outbreak. This news comes in the wake of the announcement that the gaming giant will not be attending E3 for a second year in a row, pushing back hopes of the an imminent console reveal.  Here are today's stories:  - PlayStation pulls out of PAX East because...

Google has announced that its cloud-based streaming service, Google Stadia, is coming to Samsung, Razer, and ASUS phones after months of Google Pixel exclusivity. Unfortunately, there is no current time frame for a true iOS launch. Here are today's stories:  - Google Stadia is coming to Samsung, Asus, and Razer phones on February 20th - The Witcher 3 Switch update adds PC cross-save, new grap...

Ubisoft's hit tactical shooter, Rainbow Six Siege, is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X later this year. This marks a large advantage for Ubisoft as they establish their hit title as a foundational must-have staple of the next generation. Here are today's stories:  - 'Rainbow Six Siege' will be ready for PS5 and Xbox Series X at launch - Nintendo Is Likely to Suffer Global Switch Shortages From...

As Holiday 2020 approaches, reports suggest that Sony is struggling to nail down a definitive price point for their upcoming PlayStation 5 console. Insiders suggest the price of console production is $450 USD, meaning that turning a profit on each unit sold would continue to push the final price higher.  Here are today's stories:  - Report: Sony struggling with PS5 costs, price point unc...

Quantic Dream has announced that their future titles will be self-published. Additionally, they will provide support for other studios in an effort to support smaller studios and enable creativity without changing their experience to increase "marketability". Here are today's stories:  - Quantic Dream Will Start Self-Publishing its Games as an Independent Studio - Disney Invites Game Develope...

Geoff Keighly, longtime gaming industry personality and creator of The Game Awards, has announced that he will not be be attending E3 2020. This news comes in the wake of a security scandal that revealed the personal information of over 2,000 gaming industry professionals in addition to PlayStation's absence from the show for a second year. Here are today's stories:  - Geoff Keighley Is Skipp...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Season 2 has launched, bringing with it a slew of hints that a battle royale mode is on the way. Between a new "Classified" game mode and strongly hinting at the mode in a new cinematic, it's all but been confirmed. Here are today's stories:  - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare battle royale all but confirmed after 2 new teases - ‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare’ Season...