The Jampack Report: Gaming News Podcast

Anthem is one of the biggest games of the spring and EA is depending on it to be a huge success. Here are today's stories: - EA expects Anthem to sell 6 million copies in 6 weeks - Battlefield 5 did not meet EA's sales expectations - Red Dead Redemption II Has Shipped 23 Million Copies - Warface team splits from Crytek to form Blackwood Games - There's a Crackdown 3 multiplayer "technical test" st...

It seems that the traditional style of Titanfall might not be gone afterall! Andrew Wilson has teased new new premium Titanfall content!  Here are today's stories:  - EA says new 'premium' Titanfall coming this year - Apex Legends Hits Big Milestones Within Hours Of Release - Apex Legends cross-play is coming, Respawn confirms - Kingdom Hearts 3 shipments and digital sales top 5 million...

Apex Legends is a new battle royale from the Titanfall development team, cancelling out Titanfall 3 as the current development focus.  Here are today's stories:  - Respawn's 'Apex Legends' battle royale is available now -  Titanfall 3 Is Not In Development - Xbox Live appears to be coming to Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms -  10m players attended Fortnite's Marshmello conc...

PlayStation hardware sales might be slowing, but PlayStation Plus is KILLING it.  Here are today's stories:  - Titanfall BR reportedly coming next week - PlayStation Plus' subscriber base swells past 36 million - Switch Online Has 8 Million Subscribed Accounts, Nintendo Working To "Expand" Service - Nintendo preparing at least one unannounced Switch title that “fans would be delighted to...

From Nintendo earnings reports to game sales and even a potential new model of the Nintendo Switch, today's show is Nintendo-PACKED! Here are today's stories:  - Nintendo Working on Smaller, Cheaper Switch For 2019 (Report) - Nintendo trims Switch target as net sales near $10 billion for fiscal year - Smartphone ‘Mario Kart Tour’ Delayed - Dr. Mario World announced for smartphones - Darksider...

Xbox Live has had its ups and downs, but it's clear that MILLIONS have taken advantage of the online multiplayer service. Here are today's stories:  - Xbox Live Hits 64 Million Active Users - Metro Exodus timed-exclusivity deal on PC was Koch Media’s decision, says THQ Nordic - Blizzard unveils new Overwatch map, Paris - The latest Fallout 76 patch reintroduced several bugs - February's PS Pl...

With a huge investment from NetEase, Quantic Dream is poised to become a multiplatform storytelling powerhouse. Here are today's stories: - Quantic Dream receives investment from NetEase to develop next-gen games - GameStop Halts Pursuit of Buyer, Stock Plummets over 25 Percent - EA Removing FIFA Points In Belgium After Loot Box Crackdown, But The Drama Isn't Over Yet - Overwatch League will air o...

The team at Metro Exodus is pulling out of Steam and going all in on the Epic Games Store. For a year, anyways.  Here are today's stories: - 'Metro Exodus' will be an Epic Games Store exclusive for a year - Retail Listing Suggests Assassin's Creed III Is Coming To Switch - Call Of Duty Is Best Selling Console Game Franchise In The US For Tenth Year In A Row - Resident Evil 2 Remake is three t...

Metroid Prime 4 was one of the most significant announcements at E3 2017, but now it could be YEARS before the game actually launches. Here are today's stories:  - Nintendo reboots Metroid Prime 4, taps Retro Studios to restart project - Nintendo President Says They Are Not Considering A Switch Successor Or Price Cut Yet - Blizzard permanently slashes $20 off the price of Overwatch on PC - Pl...

As talk about the next generation of gaming consoles revs up, it doesn't seem that many developers are. Here are today's stories:  - GDC Survey Reveals 18 Percent Of Developers Working On Next-Gen Games - Anthem Adds a Social Hub - Cyberpunk 2077 head writer has left CD Projekt Red to join Blizzard - PUBG Lite enters beta in Thailand, finally makes the game free-to-play - Octopath Traveler De...

Are you a competitve farmer? Then the Farming Simulator League may be for you!  Here are today's stories:  - 'Farming Simulator' is getting its own esports league - It turns out playing Fortnite at 30fps puts you at a disadvantage  - BlocBoy JB sues Epic Games over popular ‘Shoot’ dance emote - 'God of War' Level Designer Joins Microsoft's The Initiative Studio - Nintendo Switch Is...

Fortnite took the world by storm in 2018 and Epic Games clearly made some large profit from that. That's a lot of v-bucks.  Here are today's stories: - Fortnite made an estimated $2.4 billion last year - 'Fortnite' Ice Storm event blankets the map in snow - Soulja Boy promises Fortnite on his next gaming console, Epic immediately calls him out - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez guest-stars in a 'Donk...

Overkill's 'The Walking Dead' was not the worldwide sensation that many had hoped it would be. Now, it looks like the game might be done. Here are today's stories:  - Overkill's The Walking Dead console releases put on hold, may never come out - Bungie says "vast majority" still working on Destiny - New CEO for Hi-Rez as founder Erez Goren steps down - Epic Games will pause 'Fortnite' updates...

Some are up in arms about the newest Assassin's Creed Odyssey DLC that only provides the option of one type of relationship.  Here are today's stories:  - Some are up in arms about the newest Assassin's Creed Odyssey DLC that only provides the option of one type of relationship.  - 'Westworld Mobile' game pulled following Bethesda lawsuit - Bethesda Confirms Fallout 76 Bans For Acce...

EA Has Cancelled Their Open-World Star Wars Game | Caffeinate 01.16.2019 Here are today's stories: - EA's open-world Star Wars game canned in favour of smaller project - The Division 2's private beta will begin in early February - Epic fixes Fortnite security flaw which left all 200M+ players vulnerable - Hitman Developer Opens New Studio - Niantic closes funding round with $245 million raised - X...

In yet another case of someone trying to get money from Epic Games, the mother of the Orange Shirt Kid is now suing the Fortnite maker. Here are today's stories:  - Fortnite's being sued again, this time by Orange Shirt Kid's mum - Fortnite’s New Update Adds Some Ice-Related Mysteries - NBA 2K licensing deal gets lucrative long-term extension - The real Pinkertons aren't happy with 'Red Dead...

Activision CFO Dennis Durkin is getting $15M for agreeing to become a rich CFO. Here are today's stories:  - Activision Blizzard's new CFO is getting awards worth $15 million for taking the job - Soulja Boy's latest sketchy console looks like a PS Vita - Nintendo reports that Fortnite was the most-played Switch game of 2018 - Steam now has 30,000 games - Rocket League gets full cross-platform...

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has been accused of taking a large unfair bonus and allegedly explicit underage materials. Here are today's stories:  - Wild lawsuit against Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford alleges wrongful $12M bonus and 'underage' pornography - Exclusive: Verizon is quietly testing its own Netflix-style cloud gaming service - Epic Games Store now has a refund policy matching Steam’s...

Bungie and Activision are getting a divorce.  Here are today's stories: - Bungie Splits With Activision, Keeps Destiny  - Amazon reportedly developing its own game streaming service - Mortal Kombat 11 Box Art Revealed - Mike Morhaime is leaving Blizzard for good in April - Arcade1Up is making a home arcade cabinet for the Mortal Kombat trilogy - The Order: 1886 Dev Now Hiring for its Nex...

Steam could actually be in trouble? Ubisoft is moving The Division 2 to the Epic Games Store and SKIPPING a Steam release. Here are today's stories:  - The Division 2 coming to Epic Games Store, skipping Steam - Buyers circle GameStop as retailer continues to struggle - FoxNext Confirms Alien MMO Shooter Game, Teases More to Come Very Soon - PUBG and FIFA 19 top-selling PS4 titles on the PS S...

The PS4 has been the clear victor in the console wars for this generation, but now the console is reaching an impressive milestone. Here are today's stories:  - PS4 sales are closing in on 100 million - PS4's Massive Holiday Sale Adds More Games But Ends Soon, So Hurry - Sony Interactive to Acquire Audio Production Company Audiokinetic - Rumor: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Battle Royale Deta...

Elgato is the leader in streaming equipment, but now they have a... $200 light! Here are today's stories:  - Elgato unveils desk-mounted studio lights for streamers - HTC announces a wireless, PC-powered VR headset called the Vive Cosmos - Nvidia announces RTX 2060, more powerful than GTX 1070 Ti at $350 - Blizzard quietly confirms another LGBTQ Overwatch hero - Epic boss Tim Sweeney is worth...

Blackout hasn't been the worldwide sensation that Treyarch and Activision were hoping for, but that could all change later this year. Here are today's stories:  -  Analyst predicts Activision to make Blackout free to play by end of this year -  Update: Overwatch Player Ellie Now Claimed To Be A Social Experiment From Other Players  -  First Images of Mad Box Console Releas...

Who would have thought? It looks like people love video games in the UK. Here are today's stories:  -   Games now account for over half of entire UK entertainment market   - Xbox One Controller Might Get A New Upgrade, According To Microsoft Patents   - TickTock Studios acquired by Rebellion and rebranded as 'Rebellion North' -   A Bunch Of Former Top Hearthstone Designers...

It looks like the developers of Project CARS were inspired by Soulja Boy with a new console announcement coming this month. Here are today's stories:  -   CEO of Project CARS developer Slightly Mad Studios teases new console on Twitter - Activision Blizzard is firing its CFO and He's Moving to Netflix -  Next Call Of Duty May Be A Sequel To Fan-Favorite Series -   Fallout 76's...