The Jampack Report: Gaming News Podcast

Red Dead Redemption 2's multiplayer component, Red Dead Online, is getting a standalone release in December. With a special introductory price of $5 - a 75% discount from the full $20 price - Rockstar intends to channel more players towards their online wild west adventure.  Here are today's stories:  - Red Dead Online to be released as its own game in December - Xbox Could Be an App on...

An update to The Last of Us Part 2's Best Buy listing adds "includes next-gen upgrade" to the listing, kicking off rumors that the team at Naughty Dog has more PS5 enhancements in their works for their hit title that launched on PS4 earlier this year.  Here are today's stories:  - A retail listing has revealed The Last of Us Part 2 PS5 upgrade could be in the works - Controller use on St...

After the success of Xbox Game Pass, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan has hinted that there is news to come regarding a competing subscription service. Including over 100 titles, Xbox Game Pass provides players with plenty of third-party titles in addition to Xbox exclusives on day one - an incredible value for those interested in some variety in their gaming habits.  Here are toda...

Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced Project 007, a new origin story for the legendary agent James Bond - 007. Here are today's stories:  - Hitman developer IO is making a James Bond game - PlayStation boss doesn’t know if Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6 are coming to PS5 - NVIDIA brings GeForce Now game streaming to iOS via Safari - Cyberpunk 2077 Has Streamer-Friendly Option That...

Ubisoft's upcoming entry in their Far Cry franchise, Far Cry 6, is eyeing a release date of May 26 according to a new listing on the Microsoft Store.  Here are today's stories:  - Far Cry 6 release date leaks - Sony Reiterates That PS5 Versions of Cross-Gen Games Are Built From the Ground Up - THQ Nordic's Parent Company Acquires 13 More Studios - Fortnite is getting in-game video chat S...

In a recent interview with The Telegraph, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan declined to respond when asked directly if God of War Ragnarok would be a PlayStation 5 exclusive. This leaves potential for the game to come to PlayStation 4, but also leaves the opportunity open for the game to come to PC. Here are today's stories:  - God of War Ragnarok may not be PS5 exclusive - Assassin's Creed Valhalla I...

While Halo Infinite won't be at The Game Awards in December, 343 Industries Community Director Brian Jarrard has shared that a high level update will be coming soon to share more about their upcoming Xbox console exclusive. Here are today's stories:  - Halo Infinite Won’t be at The Game Awards but 343 Industries Says it Will Have an Update Coming Soon - Microsoft wants future Bethesda games t...

Even with two next-gen consoles on the horizon, Nintendo has touted the best October ever since the Switch's launch in 2017 with more than 735,000 units sold according to The NPD Group. Here are today's stories:  - Nintendo touts best October ever for US Switch sales - PS5 users may be playing the PS4 version of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War by mistake - XIII Developer and Publisher Issues...

Halo Infinite has a had a tumultuous development, but Phil Spencer says that there is no cause for concern after multiple leaders have departed the team at 343 Industries. Here are today's stories:  - Xbox boss says not to worry about Halo Infinite devs leaving - Xbox Series X Uses an Easy-to-Replace Western Digital M.2 SSD - Ghost of Tsushima has sold 5 million since July - PS5 Fan Buys Digi...

Phil Spencer has shared via Twitter that the launch of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S broke Microsoft's record for console sales in a 24-hour period. Here are today's stories:  - Xbox sold more consoles on Series X/S launch than in any other 24-hour period - Microsoft: "Please Do Not Blow Vape Smoke Into Your Xbox Series X" - Microsoft will start testing xCloud in four more countries on...

Rockstar parent company Take-Two is buying Dirt 5 and F1 developer Codemasters for $994M. The deal is set to close in the first quarter of 2021.  Here are today's stories:  - Take-Two is buying Codemasters - Rocket League gets 120Hz mode on Xbox Series X/S — but not PlayStation 5 - A YouTuber’s PS5 has already died - Xbox Series X video seems to show smoke rising from the vents - A Serio...

Release windows for games like Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Gran Turismo 7, Horizon: Forbidden West, and more have been revealed thanks to a new trailer showcasing the incredible lineup of games set to come to the PlayStation 5 in the coming months. 2021 is shaping up to be an incredible year to be a PlayStation fan! Here are today's stories:  - PlayStation Ad Tells Fans When to Anticipate...

Square Enix has posted a loss of $48m after the release of Marvel's Avengers, which industry analyst David Gibson projects cost between $170m and $190m to develop.  Here are today's stories:  - Square Enix posts losses of $48m following the release of Marvel's Avengers - A new 'Mass Effect' game is in development alongside a remastered trilogy - Sony Japan ‘has been sidelined’ from PlayS...

Even with the PS5 and Xbox Series X just days away, Nintendo continues to perform incredibly well with a stunning 200% increase in profits during 2020. Standout titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Pokemon Sword and Shield continue to beat expectations, while hardware sales themselves continue to rise with the Switch now officially taking its place as Nintendo's second best-selling consol...

Treyarch and Raven have shared the various install sizes for Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War. While the title is 95GB and 93GB on PS4 and Xbox One respectively, the game is 133GB on PS5 and a whopping 136GB on Xbox Series X... and the Xbox Series S. Here are today's stories:  - Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War File Size Revealed on Console and PC - PS5 Won’t Support 1440p Output Reportedly - PS5’s...

Microsoft's entry-level next-generation console is launching on November 10 alongside the Xbox Series X, but new information posted on Reddit shares that the Xbox Series S has 364GB of usable space after system files are accounted for.  Here are today's stories:  - Xbox Series S will have 364GB of storage available for games, it’s claimed - Resident Evil Village : Capcom Details PS5 Spec...

Twitch has announced a virtual replacement for TwitchCon, GlitchCon, scheduled for November 14. This virtual event comes after nearly every major event in the tech and gaming space has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Here are today's stories:  - Twitch announces a virtual TwitchCon next week - Blizzcon Online 2021 Will Be Free For Everyone - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart...

Ahead of the launch of their next-gen hardware, details surrounding PlayStation 5's accessibility features have been shared that show the considerations that have been taken to ensure that as many people as possible can pick up a PlayStation 5 and be part of next-gen.  Here are today's stories:  - PS5 and DualSense's Accessibility Settings Detailed - PS5’s DualSense controller works with...

After Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media and, by proxy, Bethesda, the future of exclusivity for some of gaming's biggest franchises was called into question. While no definitive statements have been made, Bethesda Studios Head Todd Howard shared that it would be "hard to imagine" The Elder Scrolls VI as a console exclusive in the Xbox ecosystem. However, it's important to remember that it's...

After a worldwide shortage of Nvidia RTX 3000 series cards, AMD has unveiled three new GPUs providing comparable performance with a more affordable price tag - for 2/3 of their new cards. Meet the 6800, the 6800 XT and the 6900 XT. Here are today's stories:  - AMD’s newest graphics cards: RDNA2 power from $579 to $999 - Everything Nintendo Showed In Today's Mini Direct - Halo Infinite lead Ch...

After promising no more delays, CD Projekt Red has delayed Cyberpunk 2077 by nearly one month with a new release date of December 10. Here are today's stories:  - Cyberpunk 2077 is delayed again to December 10th - Xbox Is Crushing It Right Now Ahead Of Series X/S Launch - PS4 hardware sales continue to decline, but software remains king - Sony says PS5 pre-order demand has been ‘very high’ -...

Ahead of the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles, Ubisoft has shared more about the enhancements and features that will be coming to upcoming and existing games on next-gen consoles, including nearly ubiquitous support for 4K/60fps. Here are today's stories:  - Ubisoft details next-gen enhancements coming to all its upcoming games - God of War runs at 60fps and will suppo...

Ahead of the launch of the PlayStation 5, Naughty Dog has released an update for the PlayStation 4 version of The Last of Us Remastered that has slashed loading times by up to 70%. While this has been promoted as a next-gen SSD feature, it seems Naughty Dog has optimizing the method behind their loading times across all platforms.  Here are today's stories:  - The Latest Patch For The La...

During an interview with Startechery, Xbox head Phil Spencer has suggested that the company has its eyes on a TV streaming stick for xCloud, its game streaming service currently bundled with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Spencer also hinted at new tiers of Xbox Game Pass, potentially providing players with more options to help them find their perfect entry point into the Xbox ecosystem. Here are today'...

Epic has optimized Fortnite's install size, shaving over 60GB off of the game's install size to free up space on player's machines. In an industry where space is limited and game install sizes are growing, this could provide a glimpse at the optimized file install sizes of the future.  Here are today's stories:  - Fortnite on PC is now over 60GB smaller, thanks to Epic optimization - Hid...