The Jampack Report: Gaming News Podcast

League of Legends maintains a large fan base around the world, but the popular MOBA is reported to be in development for mobile platforms! Here are today's stories: - 'League of Legends' might be coming to smartphones - Superdata: Apex Legends digital revenue down 74% in two months - Superhot, Dead By Daylight, The Banner Saga, And More Coming To Xbox Game Pass - The PS4 Will Be Supported for 3 Ye...

Call of Duty: Mobile is coming later in 2019, but now we know more details about the FPS's battle royale mode!  Here are today's stories: - Call of Duty: Mobile’s battle royale mode is a class-based take on Blackout - Report: AMD Navi announcement coming Monday, performance targets revealed - Metro Exodus recoups all costs, boosts Q1 revenue at THQ Nordic - THQ Nordic acquires... Gothic creat...

The next Xbox and PlayStation consoles are right around the corner and a new video gives a hint at the newest PlayStation's power! Here are today's stories: - Investor Relations Sony Video Shows Difference Between PS4 And Next Generation Loading And Content Streaming - Sony studio will turn PlayStation games into movies and shows - George R.R. Martin stokes flames of FromSoftware collaboration rum...

Call of Duty has traditionally been an industry mainstay for nearly 20 years, but the 2020 game development seems to be in disarray. Here are today's stories: - Sources: Call of Duty 2020 In Upheaval As Treyarch Takes Over, Plans Black Ops 5 - Borderlands 3 pre-order pulled from Epic Games store amid Mega Sale kerfuffle - Minecraft has sold 176 million copies worldwide - 'Minecraft Earth' makes th...

Microsoft and Sony are teaming up! Not on a new console, but on new tech that could change the landscape of the gaming industry. Here are today's stories: - Sony and Microsoft team up to develop 'game and content-streaming services' - Ubisoft: Division 2 raid matchmaking not coming anytime soon, promotes LFG and Discord use to find teams - ‘Epic Mega Sale’ on Epic Games Store offers deep discounts...

Ubisoft's open-seas pirating adventure, Skull and Bones, has been delayed for a second time, now launching after March 2020. Here are today's stories: - Skull and Bones anchored down, delayed again - Rainbow Six Siege Rakes In A Billion Dollars, The Division 2 Fails To Meet Sales Expectations On Consoles - The Division 2 console sales didn’t meet expectations, but ditching Steam boosted Uplay sale...

A Splinter Cell game has been teased for years, but we could be seeing one at E3 this year if a dev on Twitter is to be believed! Here are today's stories: - Update: Ubisoft Says Creative Director Was 'Obviously Joking' When He Announced A New Splinter Cell Game - 'World of Warcraft Classic' debuts on August 26th - Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Direct Airing Tomorrow, 15th May - Last Of Us 2 Dev Lo...

The ESA, most notably known for organizing E3, has named a new CEO, Stanley Pierre-Louis, after reports of dysfunction made their way online. Here are today's stories: - Entertainment Software Association announces Stanley Pierre-Louis as next CEO - ‘Outer Wilds’ Now an Epic Game Store Exclusive, and Backers Aren’t Happy - Epic Games acquires Twinmotion - Starbreeze Says It ‘Lacks Sufficient Funds...

Ghost Recon: Breakpoint is going to be exclusive to the Epic Games Store and Uplay. Here are today's stories: - Ghost Recon Breakpoint Skipping Steam For Epic Store - DICE removes duos from Battlefield 5's battle royale, citing lack of player interest - 'Rage 2' will receive at least two paid add-ons after launch - Deep Silver might be teasing some sort of Saints Row announcement - RESPAWN WILL BA...

Ghost Recon: Breakpoint pits the Ghosts against the Wolves on a tech-ridden island that's out to stop you by any means necessary. Here are today's stories: - Ubisoft Officially Unveils ‘Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint’ - Nintendo E3: Nintendo Direct to focus “entirely on software” to be released in 2019 - STATE OF PLAY: ALL THE ANNOUNCEMENTS AT PLAYSTATION'S MAY 9 SHOWCASE - Nintendo will let...

A big Ghost Recon announcement is coming today, but a leak on the official site has already unveiled details about the newest entry: Ghost Recon: Breakpoint. Here are today's stories: - Ubisoft store leak apparently gives up next Ghost Recon - FORTNITE SEASON 9 PATCH NOTES AND DETAILS REVEALED - Loot Boxes May Become Illegal In US If New Bill Passes - Monster Hunter: World's Impressive Sales Conti...

Respawn's hit BR, Apex Legends, is coming to iOS and Android! Here are today's top stories: - 'Apex Legends' is coming to mobile devices - Electronic Arts Announces Drop in Quarterly And Annual Net Revenue - EA Access Coming to PlayStation 4 in July - ‘PUBG’ is now the patriotic ‘Game for Peace’ in China - Latest Borderlands 3 controversy involves an alleged physical assault against former Claptra...

Riot Games has a very toxic culture, one they don't seem to do anything about. Employees around the world are taking matters into their own hands with multiple walkouts at every location, demonstrating against forced arbitration and the brushing off of sexual harassment cases. Here are today's stories: - Over 100 Riot Games Employees Walked Out to End Forced Arbitration - NetherRealms Studios inve...

Even with government restrictions, China's gaming market is growing at an astronomical rate. There will soon be more PC gamers in China than the entire US population. Here are today's stories: - There will soon be more PC gamers in China than the total population of the United States - Fortnite Season 8's Unvaulting Event Bugs, Epic Offers Free Item In Response - Ghost Recon teaser suggests we’ll...

Sonic's design in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog movie was met with widespread ridicule from fans, but now the designers are changing it. Here are today's stories: - Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Design To Be Changed Following Criticism - The Valve Index VR kit sold out in under 30 minutes in the US - Call Of Duty Franchise Joins Pokemon In Reaching 300 Million Copies Sold - This 'leaked' Left 4 Dead...

Epic Games has acquired Psyonix, the studio behind the hit indie Rocket League.  Here are today's stories: - Epic acquires Psyonix - Borderlands 3’s strategy for competing in the looter shooter space is to “stick to our guns” - Borderlands 3 will have microtransactions, but only for cosmetic items - Borderlands 3 endgame details coming at E3 – four story DLC packs planned, as well as raids an...

Valve's first independently-produced VR headset has been revealed and it's looking GOOD. The Valve Index is shipping in July 2019.  Here are today's stories: - VALVE'S INDEX VR HEADSET REVEALED - The live-action Sonic movie trailer is finally here - Xbox Game Pass adding Wolfenstein 2, The Surge, and Black Desert in May - 'Final Fantasy XII' arrives on Switch and Xbox One - Fortnite now lets...

Notch, the creator of Minecraft, is notoriously controversial online. Now Microsoft has chosen to distance themselves and Minecraft itself. Here are today's stories: - Minecraft's 10-year anniversary won't include the game's creator - League of Legends studio staff reportedly planning walkouts as company blocks gender discrimination lawsuits - Nintendo Removes Game From Switch Shop After Developer...

Despite mixed reviews, Days Gone is the best-selling game in the UK for the entirety of 2019, debuting at #1 on the charts in its first week! Here are today's stories: - Days Gone is the biggest physical sales launch of the year so far in the UK - Slightly Mad Studios withdraws trademark for Mad Box console - Mojang donates $100K to charity after Minecraft players download charity pack 100K times...

Tim Sweeney is making some BOLD claims on Twitter, saying Epic will stop going for exclusives if Steam adopts a better revenue model. Here are today's stories: - Epic Store will stop exclusives if Steam changes revenue split, CEO says - Apex Legends season 2 details are coming at E3, a new Legend and map changes are on the way - Don't expect new Titanfall games anytime soon - Persona 5S Is Dynasty...

Modern Wafare 4 is likely the next Call of Duty if a short clip from a preview event for college anthletes and NFL draft prospects is to be believed. Not only that, Eurogamer is also hinting HEAVILY about it on social media. Here are today's stories: - People are convinced they can hear 'Modern Warfare 4' in this video from a Call of Duty event - Respawn CEO: Sticking to seasonal updates better fo...

Fortnite is a worldwide sensation, but a new report reveals that developers reportedly worked 70 hour weeks for months at a time. Here are today's stories: - Fortnite's success spurred brutal crunch at Epic, employees say - Report: Cheaper Switch coming in June, ‘modest’ upgrade coming later - The Division 2 And Sekiro Lead March Game Sales With Switch Leading Console Units - Nepal Lifts Ban On Pl...

Avengers: Endgame is the biggest movie of the year - maybe of all time - and Epic is bringing a LTM to Fortnite to celebrate! Here are today's stories: - Fortnite is teasing another Avengers crossover for Endgame - What You Can And Can't Do In Mortal Kombat 11 Offline - Walmart Canada embraces memes with leaked Rage 2 pre-order bonus - Twitch Removes 'Joy Of Sex' Category, Popular Streamer Heartbr...

Rockstar is apparently developing Grand Theft Auto 6! Who could have ever predicted such a bold and risky move?! Here are today's top stories: - Former Rockstar Games employee accidentally leaks GTA 6 development details - China's new gaming rules prohibit blood and gambling - Fortnite and PUBG are now banned in Iraq - Epic banned over 1,200 'Fortnite' World Cup players for cheating - Castlevania...

China is traditionally strict on media, but Tencent and Nintendo are making headway on introducing the Switch to the VERY large market. Here are today's stories: - Nintendo and Tencent gain approval to bring the Switch to China - Streamlabs: Twitch is still streaming king, though YouTube is gaining ground - Halo: The Master Chief Collection testing could be delayed - Game Informer Australia Shuts...