Caffeinate With Samuel Adams: Daily Gaming News

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 X And Series S...Official Mockups: A Closer Look And Size Comparisons - Xbox Series X retail box appears online via retailer - Ninja has returned to Twitch on a multi-year exclusive deal Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://youtube.com/samueladamsmedia Twitch: http://twitch.tv/samueladams

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 cost $220, suggests leak - Nintendo Reportedly Asking Developers to Make 4K-Ready Games, Suggesting Switch Upgrade - PS5 Placeholder Box Art for Returnal, Gran Turismo 7, and More Revealed - Gears Tactics to launch on November 10 for Xbox One, Series X, and S - Assassin's Creed Valhalla now launching on November 10 with Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: http://insta

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 512GB SSD - "No PS5-related news" this week: Sony pours cold water on State of Play rumours - Minecraft: Bedrock Edition announces PSVR support for Playstation 4, coming soon - Dirt 5 has been delayed until November - Crysis Remastered Will Have “Will It Run Crysis?” Graphics Mode on PC Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://youtube.com/sam

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 Getting Ported To PS5 And Xbox Series X - CD Projekt Red Has Spent Over $121 Million Developing Cyberpunk 2077 - Rumor: Ubisoft May Announce Prince of Persia Remake at Next Week’s Ubisoft Forward - Nintendo confuses everyone by putting Pikmin 3 back on the Wii U eShop Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://youtube.com/samueladamsmedia Twit

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 Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct - Nintendo's New Mario Games Have A Purchase-By Deadline, And It Sucks - The Last of Us Part II Overtakes Ghost of Tsushima and God of War for the Most Completed PS4 Game - No Man's Sky studio Hello Games is working on a 'huge, ambitious game' Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://youtube.c

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 clarifies there will be ‘no next-gen news’ at its TGS show - Marvel’s Avengers was the most-downloaded beta in PlayStation history Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://youtube.com/samueladamsmedia Twitch: http://twitch.tv/samueladams

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:  - Nvidia reveals next-gen RTX 3070, 3080, 3090 graphics cards - Cheaper Next-Gen Xbox Leaks Again - Crusader Kings 3, Destiny 2 come to Xbox Game Pass in September - AT&T reportedly backs away from selling Warner Bros. Interactive Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://youtube.com/samueladamsmedia Twitch: http://twitch.tv/samueladams

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-compatible with PS3, PS2, or PS1, Ubisoft says - Mario Switch remasters have been delayed beyond series’ 35th Birthday, it’s claimed - Unannounced Mass Effect trilogy remaster might slip out of its unannounced October release date - Ubisoft's Gods & Monsters seems to have been renamed to the edgier 'Immortals: Fenyx Rising' - Halo Infinite has Monster Energy weapons, because of course it does - Call of Duty Warzone cheat maker apologizes, closes after legal threats Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Fol

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 buyouts to grow PlayStation Studios - Sony confirms it will ‘explore’ more PC ports of PlayStation exclusives - Lord of the Rings: Gollum is coming to current and next-gen consoles Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://youtube.com/samueladamsmedia Twitch: http://twitch.tv/samueladams

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 Infinite - Black Ops Cold War will reportedly run at 120fps on next-gen consoles - Gotham Knights director: 'This is very much not designed as a game-as-service' - Netflix finally confirms that it's making a 'Resident Evil' show - Epic Games snuck in one final iPhone Fortnite update - Xbox’s Games With Gold Lineup for September is Pretty Terrible Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: http://instagram.

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 stick to the same console family.  Here are today's stories:  - Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War Releases in November, Cross-Gen Version Retails for $70 - Fall Guys continues to be a huge hit, with a PlayStation Plus record broken - Xbox’s new studio ‘is working on a third-person Perfect Dark game’ - Sony Sets Up Its Own PS5 Pre-Order Page - September’s free PS Plus games: PUBG, Street Fighter V Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http:

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 today's stories:  - Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War leak reveals it's a direct sequel to Black Ops 1 - The new Call of Duty won’t offer a free next-gen upgrade, leaked bundle suggests - Bloomberg: Nintendo is working on a 4K-capable Switch for 2021- Apple can’t revoke Epic Games’ Unreal Engine developer tools, judge rules - Halo Infinite Community Manager Reaffirms Release for Xbox One in 2021 - Microsoft's Mysterious Initiative Studio Hires Crystal Dynamics, Bungie Alumni Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/

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 Called Gotham Knights, Out Next Year - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League video game revealed at DC FanDome - Microsoft has thrown its weight behind Epic in the big battle with Apple - Halo Infinite ‘could drop its Xbox One version’, it’s been claimed - Cyberpunk 2077 Will Have Free DLC Alongside Paid Expansions - 'Fall Guys' is coming to mobile in China Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: htt

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’s Souls rating leads to suggestion it could be a PS5 launch game - Delayed Crysis Remastered gets revised September release date, tech trailer preview - Apple Counters Epic's 'Antitrust' Arguments, Says Epic Requested a Special Deal - Fall Guys was once called Fool's Gauntlet, Stumble Chums - Fall Guys was pitched to ten publishers before Devolver picked it up Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagra

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 - PlayStation: Launching a console during a pandemic “is a massive challenge on every front” - 505 Games apologise but hold firm on Control next-gen controversy - Hitman 3 is an Epic Games Store exclusive on PC - Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Art Hints We’ll Experience the Conflict from Both Sides Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://you

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 stories:  - Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Confirmed, Reveal Coming In Warzone - Halo Infinite Development Reportedly Hindered By Outsourcing, Halo TV Show a 'Distraction' - See how the Xbox Series X UI will unite consoles, PCs, and phones - Sega says it will ‘aggressively’ pursue PC ports following Persona 4’s Steam success - Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2’s creative director and narrative lead have been fired - A "Prince of Persia" listing appears on Guatemalan retail site, confirms remake for PS4 Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.c

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 - Report: Rocksteady Games leadership ignored reports of sexual harassment - You'll Need Facebook To Use Oculus Devices In The Future, And People Aren't Happy - EA Play is the new name for EA Access and Origin Access, launches for Steam on August 31 - Resident Evil 7, Spiritfarer, New Super Lucky’s Tale, more coming to Xbox Game Pass Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samuela

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 - Phil Spencer says Microsoft’s approach isn’t about selling more consoles than Sony or Nintendo - Ghost of Tsushima adding new co-op mode, Legends, this fall - Amazon U.K. lists The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Switch - Nintendo Indie World showcase scheduled for tomorrow, August 18 - Looks like Jack Black is Officer Dick in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2 Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagra

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: Kill the Justice League, WB Games Montreal’s game to be revealed August 22 - Resident Evil 7 is now the series’ top-seller - July 2020 NPD: Paper Mario and Ghost of Tsushima have strong debuts - ‘Ghost Of Tsushima’ Is PlayStation’s Fourth Biggest Sony Launch In History - Grand Theft Auto veteran DJ Lazlow Jones has left Rockstar Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samuelad

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 today's stories:  - Apple Removes Fortnite From iOS App Store, Epic Sues Apple Over 'Anticompetitive' Behavior - Microsoft considered launching Halo Infinite in pieces to hit 2020 launch - Embracer Group acquires Metro developer 4A Games and several other studios Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://youtube.com/samueladamsmedia Tw