The Jampack Report: Gaming News Podcast

Today's Ubisoft Forward featured world premieres, new game announcements, and updates to existing titles, alongside a statement from Yves Guillemot following the discovery of problems with diversity, inclusion, and sexual misconduct within one of gaming's biggest companies.  Here are today's stories:  - All the biggest announcements from Ubisoft’s Forward event - We Have The Xbox Series...

After months of speculation and rumors, the Xbox Series X will launch alongside the Xbox Series S on November 10 for $499.  Here are today's stories:  - Xbox Series X Launches November 10 for $499 - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Will Include EA Play From This Holiday - Xbox Series X And S Join Xbox All Access: Here's What You Need To Know - Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S 1TB expansion card to co...

After weeks of leaks, Microsoft has officially revealed the Xbox Series S. Coming in at $299, this budget-friendly next-gen console features a 512GB NVME SSD, Xbox Velocity Architecture, and native 1440p at up to 120 frames per second.  Here are today's stories:  - Xbox has confirmed Series S will release on November 10 - Leaked Xbox Series S commercial reveals 1440p, ray tracing, and 51...

CD Projekt Red has announced that their hit RPG, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, will be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X along with its entire catalog of DLC. Existing owners of any version of the game across PS4, Xbox One, and PC will be able to receive the next-gen update for free regardless of what version of the game that they own.  Here are today's stories:  - The Witcher 3 Is G...

Nintendo shared a surprise Nintendo Direct celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Super Mario Bros. packed with major announcements. Super Mario 3D All-Stars was the star of the show, bringing together Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy in one limited-time bundle. Yes, that's right - a limited-time bundle.  Here are today's stories:  - Everything announced in Ninte...

Xbox has clarified that there will not be any next-gen news at this month's Tokyo Games Show Showcase, instead focusing on "celebrating Japanese game creators and games", updates on Flight Simulator, and Japanese Minecraft creativity. This news comes at roughly two months until the release of the Xbox Series X, which still has no price or release date.  Here are today's stories:  - Xbox...

Nvidia has revealed the RTX 3070, RTX 3080, and RTX 3090 GPUs, boasting performance that dwarfs their previous RTX 20 series that launched in 2018. Releasing over the course of September and October, these cards mark a pivotal turning point in the affordability and capability in the PC gaming space that pushes the limit of what is graphically possible.  Here are today's stories:  - Nvidi...

According to a now redacted Ubisoft FAQ, Sony's next-generation console will not support PS3, PS2, or PS1 backward compatibility. While Sony has never claimed that their new console would support previous generations outside of the PlayStation 4, reports from July signaled that virtual backward compatibility could potentially be coming.  Here are today's stories:  - PS5 won’t be backward...

After its big gameplay debut during Gamescom Opening Night Live, Insomniac Games has commented that the game will launch with resolution modes, featuring options for 4K at 30 frames per second or 60 frames per second at different resolutions. Here are today's stories:  - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Will Offer 4K/30 FPS and 60 FPS Resolution Modes - Sony says it’s still open to developer b...

Geoff Keighley's Opening Night Live kicked off this year's digital Gamescom, showcasing some of the year's biggest tiles including Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Mafia: Definitive Edition, and more.  Here are today's stories:  - Gamescom Opening Night Live: Everything Announced and Revealed - Former Halo writer Joseph Staten returns to work on Halo Infin...

After details leaked nearly all of the significant details, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has been officially revealed. Launching November 13, Black Ops Cold War will continue the story from 2010's Black Ops 1 on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. A $70 "Cross-Gen Bundle" will be available for players planning on upgrading to the next generation version of their console of choice, assuming that they st...

A new leak has revealed that Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is going to be a direct sequel to the 2011 title that kicked off Treyarch's incredibly popular Call of Duty sub-franchise. The game will take place in the midst of the "Cold War in the 1980s, players will "battle around the globe through iconic locales like East Berlin, Vietnam, Turkey, Soviet KGB headquarters and more".  Here are...

A new model of the Nintendo Switch is coming in 2021 with greater "interactivity" and a higher-quality display, according to Economic Daily News. This summer's reports follow claims spanning all the way back to 2019 of a "Switch Pro" with improved hardware said to be in development.  Here are today's stories:  - New Nintendo Switch to Launch in 2021 Claims Report - New Batman Game Is Cal...

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has confirmed that Xbox is focused on bringing more third-party titles to Game Pass. This news comes ahead of the release of the Xbox Series X, a console whose subscription-based gaming service is its strongest asset when compared to Sony's PlayStation 5. Here are today's stories:  - Phil Spencer says Xbox is ‘focused’ on bringing more third-parties to Game Pass - Demon...

As we get closer to the launch of Sony's next-generation PlayStation console, a new TV spot has been released that showcases the system's haptic feedback capabilities alongside a blog post featuring developers discussing how the DualSense will take their upcoming titles to new levels of immersion. Here are today's stories:  - First PS5 ad highlights DualSense controller’s haptic feedback - Pl...

After months of leaks and speculation, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has been officially confirmed via a teaser trailer released late Wednesday afternoon. The trailer focuses on Russian espionage during the Cold War, subtly drawing similarities to modern politics while teasing a campaign based on real-world events. A full reveal is coming in Call of Duty: Warzone on August 26. Here are today's...

Arkane Studios' Deathloop has been delayed into Q2 2021, citing COVID-19 as the reason for the development troubles. This news comes on the same day that The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is also delayed, potentially signaling that a wave of delays are on the way.  Here are today's stories:  - Deathloop and The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe are the latest games to get delayed to 2021 - R...

The battle between Epic Games and Apple continues. After last week's Fortnite fallout, Apple is now threatening to remove access to developer tools for Epic - potentially cutting access to not only Fortnite, but Unreal Engine and its tools that power hundreds of developers on iOS and MacOS each day. Here are today's stories:  - Apple threatens to cut off Epic Games from iOS, Mac dev tools - P...

After being removed from Apple's App Store, Google has now removed Epic's Battle Royale from their Play Store on Android phones and tablets. While Fortnite can still be downloaded from other third-party stores, it's a major move that limits the reach of Epic's worldwide hit.  Here are today's stories:  - Fortnite for Android has also been kicked off the Google Play Store - Suicide Squad:...

Apple has removed Fortnite from the App Store on iOS after Epic shifted the price of V-bucks to avert App Store fees and implementing an in-app purchase system to circumvent the App Store entirely. This is clearly a calculated move from Epic, following comments from Tim Sweeney decrying Apple's move to block Microsoft's Project xCloud from the App Store after months of beta testing.  Here are...

New leaks have suggested that the Xbox Series X - and even the unannounced Xbox Series S - are set to launch on November 6. This news comes after Xbox Series S controller models broke their street date along with packaging that shows the warranty information and product display dates that suggest November 6 will mark the launch of the new generation Xbox consoles.  Here are today's stories:&n...

343 Industries' flagship Xbox Series X title, Halo Infinite, has been delayed to 2021. Citing development issues due to COVID-19, 343i chose to push the game out of its holiday 2020 release window to create a sustainable work environment for the team and the long-term success and quality of the game.  Here are today's stories:  - 'Halo Infinite' delayed to 2021, development impacted by C...

An early Xbox Series X controller has been sold online months before release, further leaking the existence of the entry-level 8th generation console, the Xbox Series S.  Here are today's stories:  - Microsoft’s new Xbox Series S console confirmed in leaked controller packaging - Microsoft phases out 'Xbox 20/20' phrasing for its Xbox news - A new clue towards Call of Duty: Black Ops Col...

After months of testing from Microsoft, Apple has chosen to block Project xCloud game streaming on iOS for the foreseeable future. Apple's App Store is notoriously strict on developers, though gaming industry professionals, players, and tech leaders are all rallying on the side of Microsoft to shame Apple's choice to restrict access to its incredibly influential platform.  Here are today's st...

Today's State of Play took a step back from the excitement surrounding the PlayStation 5 to focus on some of the third-party experiences and PSVR titles still to come on the PlayStation 4 (and other consoles). There was still plenty of PlayStation 5 news with an extended Godfall trailer and multiple indies showcased during the event.  Here are today's stories:  - Everything PlayStation A...