The Jampack Report: Gaming News Podcast

After teasing a "new experience" reveal for September 12, Nintendo has unveiled Ring Fit Adventure. This game/peripheral combo brings gets players off the couch and into the action with the help of a leg strap and ring controller designed so players can jog, do yoga, and various core strength exercises (all while fighting a body building dragon). Here are today's stories:  - Nintendo's New Fi...

Project Resistance is a new asymmetrical multiplayer game set in the world of Resident Evil that features gameplay akin to Dead By Daylight or Evolve, allowing one player to act as the Mastermind behind the zombies, traps, and even the Tyrant that aim to kill the other four survivors. I won't lie... it doesn't look that great.  Here are today's stories:  - Project Resistance Gets Closed...

The September Apple event not only revealed the new iPhone 11 line, but also showed off more details about the new subscription-based gaming service Apple Arcade.  Here are today's stories:  - Apple Arcade will cost $4.99 per month and launch September 19th - Google’s Apple Arcade competitor Play Pass is officially on the way - Rumour: Sony Has Something PlayStation-Related Planned for t...

Capcom has released a teaser for Project Resistance, a new co-op survival horror spin-off in the Resident Evil universe! More details are coming in a few days at the Tokyo Game Show. Here are today's stories:  - Capcom's "team-based" Resident Evil spin-off Project Resistance gets first teaser trailer - Somebody Forgot To Update NBA 2K20’s Taskbar Icon - SNK announces Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro...

Nintendo has filed a patent for hinged Joy-con controllers, allowing for a more ergonomic design that fits better in the hand. Here are today's stories:  - Nintendo files weird patent for new Joy-Cons - EA Received A Guinness World Record For Most Downvoted Comment In Reddit History - Gears 5 launch in China has been 'suspended' on Steam - Kojima on Death Stranding: “Even now, I don’t underst...

Nintendo is teasing a new project that could be a successor to Wii Fit. With a flexible circular controller mount and a... leg strap(?) this one should be interesting. More info is coming September 12. Here are today's stories:  - Nintendo Teases 'New Experience' for Nintendo Switch - Death Stranding’s Difficulty Settings Will Feature a ‘Very Easy’ Mode for Non-Gamers - Epic is selling Fortni...

September's Nintendo Direct was packed with announcements, from Overwatch on the Switch to Sans in Super Smash Bros., let's break down the highlights from Nintendo's showcase! Here are today's stories:  - Nintendo confirms 'Overwatch' is coming to Switch October 15th - Super Nintendo Games Are Coming To Switch For Online Subscribers - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is getting even more DLC fighte...

Dave Bautista is coming to Gears 5! It might not be the Marcus Fenix movie role that the WWE and Avengers star has been hoping for, but it's certainly a step in the right direction for Bautista and fans alike. Here are today's stories:  - Gears 5 Getting Dave Bautista as Playable Character Later This Month - Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer mode confirmed, though it won’t be there at launch - Borde...

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag and Assassin's Creed Rogue for Nintendo Switch have been spotted on a foreign game retailer's website, signaling that the entire Kenway Assassin's Creed storyline is coming to Nintendo's handheld hybrid! Here are today's stories:  - Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag and Assassin's Creed Rogue might be coming to Switch - An eShop listing has revealed Yooka-Laylee an...

There won't be any PlayStation conference at TGS 2019, marking a continuing trend of Sony remaining quiet before the release of the next big PlayStation console in 2020. Here are today's stories:  - No PlayStation press conference at TGS 2019, either - Sony under fire for delisting Driveclub a day before it said it would - Blatant Warcraft ripoff goes offline after Blizzard files a lawsuit -...

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep is fundamentally changing the world of Destiny for Year 3. Between this expansion and the free to play version, New Light, the team at Bungie is basially relaunching their entire game with a slew of new features. Here are today's stories:  - Bungie’s overhauling Destiny 2 seasons, adding optional $10 battle pass - Resident Evil Project Resistance First Images Leaked - Tw...

Telltale Games is coming back… sort of. However, the sudden rebirth is leaving a bad taste in the mouths of many of the developers who were let go when Telltale fell apart in late 2018. Here are today's stories: - Two People Who Didn’t Work at Telltale Games Say They’re Bringing Back Telltale Games - Over 6.6 million user-generated maps have been copied for Halo: The Master Chief Collection - Twit...

Ninja has signed a deal with Adidas, becoming the first pro-gamer to sign an individual contract with the sportswear giant!  Here are today's stories:  - Adidas signs Ninja to its first pro gamer deal - Mixer streamers can now earn cash for recommending Xbox Game Pass - Steam's Business Model Is "Unrealistic," Ubisoft Executive Says - Apex Legends’ next hero, new weapon leaked at GameSto...

It looks like Overwatch is coming to the Nintendo Switch! An Amazon listing for a PowerA Overwatch-branded Nintendo Switch case was quickly pulled down, giving fans a taste of what's likely to come sometime between now and Blizzcon 2019. Here are today's stories:  - Amazon listing may have just leaked Overwatch for Nintendo Switch - Fortnite and Borderlands collide in the latest update - Ion...

A Metro 2033 movie is in the works - and it might be able to break the curse of horrible video game movie adaptations! Here are today's stories:  - Metro 2033 movie in the works - 'Dota 2' champions won more money than top Wimbledon players - Riot Games Reaches Settlement In Gender Discrimination Class Action Lawsuit - Cyberpunk 2077 livestream will show off 15 minutes of gameplay next week -...

The Uncharted movie - now 10 years into development - has officially lost another director. Here are today's stories:  - Sony’s Uncharted movie loses another director - After a year of Epic Games exclusivity, ‘Hades’ heads to Steam Early Access - 'Fortnite' finally nerfs the hated B.R.U.T.E. mechs - Battlefield 5's 5v5 mode has been canceled - Fez is this week's free Epic Store game - Call of...

Has Microsoft been eavesdropping on Xbox players? According to some of the company's contractors, yes... albeit unintentionally.  Here are today's stories:  - Microsoft contractors listened to what people told their Xbox consoles - An Update on Game Informer's layoffs from Andy McNamara - PlayStation isn't prioritising Sunset Overdrive 2 in wake of Insomniac acquisition - PS5 Devkit Desi...

As GameStop continues to crumble, now Game Informer - owned by GameStop - is feeling the impact of falling sales and financial devastation.  Here are today's stories:  - GameStop Lays Off Over 100 People, Including Nearly Half Of Game Informer's Staff - Sony open to PC versions of PlayStation exclusives - Marvel's Avengers Game: Nearly 20-Minute Gameplay Video Released At Gamescom - Micr...

Sony is set to acquire Insomniac Games, officially bringing them into the PlayStation family! With games like Ratchet and Clank, Spyro, Resistance, and Marvel's Spider-Man, this one was a no-brainer. Here are today's stories: - Sony to acquire Insomniac Games - PUBG is getting cross-platform play between PS4 and Xbox One - Nintendo Switch Is Getting A Ton Of New Indie Games (Including Ori And The...

Apex Legends developers insulted players on Reddit over the weekend after controversy stirred around their in-game Iron Crown event. Things got ugly. Here are today's stories: - Apex Legends forum furious as devs call players ‘ass-hats’ and ‘freeloaders’ - Anthem’s lead producer leaves BioWare - Dragon Age 4 Lead Producer, Fernando Melo, Leaves BioWare After 12 Years - Rainbow Six Siege Is Getting...

Need for Speed Heat, the newest game in the racing franchise, will have NO loot boxes on release. Instead, the devs are going for a more traditional DLC model.  Here are today's stories: - Need For Speed Heat ditches any form of loot boxes - Epic Says The Mech Was Added So More Players Can Win A Fortnite Match - Loot Crate files for bankruptcy, lays off over 50 - Madden Tops July Sales, Thoug...

Nintendo has had a habit of cracking down on copyright infringement via YouTube, but now the company is going after music-focused channels in a BIG way. Here are today's stories: - Nintendo clamps down on YouTube game music channels - Dying Light 2 Gameplay Reveal Set for 26th August - Trump’s proposed game console tariff has been delayed - Epic Games announces the opening of a new studio in Colog...

A new Saints Row is in the works at Volition, but that's not the only THQ Nordic news of the day.  Here are today's stories: - Development of a new Saints Row title well underway at Volition - THQ Nordic to change parent company group name to Embracer Group - THQ Nordic Financial Report Reveals Details About Dead Island 2, Timesplitters, and More - Game revenues rise as Tencent enjoys end of...

Borderlands 3 is coming soon, but PC players won't be able to pre-load the game like their PS4/Xbox One counterparts because of the Epic Games Store. Here are today's stories: - You Won't Be Able To Preload Borderlands 3 On The Epic Games Store - Quantic Dream games won't be "exclusive to any platform anymore,'' says David Cage - Xbox may allow its new studios to create multiplatform games - A SNE...

A new Resident Evil game is on the way and YOU could try it. Assuming you're willing to pay your way to get there and forego compensation. Here are today's stories: - Capcom extends its secret Resident Evil test to fans in the USA - Ubisoft's CEO is teasing Splinter Cell again - Countdown Clock Suggests Need for Speed Reveal Coming Later This Week - Grid 2 has been removed from Steam - Twitch CEO...