Caffeinate With Samuel Adams: Daily Gaming News

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:  - Xbox Series X and S Could Launch on November 6, According to Controller Leaks - The PS5 controller apparently has about 50% more battery juice - Control Will Only Get a Free Next-Gen Upgrade from the New Ultimate Edition - Forza Horizon 3 will no longer be available to purchase after September 27 - Shroud returns to Twitch, exclusively 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

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 COVID-19 - Xbox Series X Launches In November - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has been delayed - Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Can Be Pre-Ordered on PS4 at UK Retailer 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

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 Cold War is coming on August 14 - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Streaming Beta Starts Tomorrow - Spider-Man’s Story in Marvel’s Avengers Will Be Standalone - Marvel's Avengers has a set of skins for Virgin Media customers - AT&T may be keeping hold of Warner Bros. Interactive after all - Amazon renames Twitch Prime to Prime Gaming 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/samueladamsm

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 stories:  - Apple blocks Project xCloud on iOS - Rocksteady confirms it is working on a Suicide Squad game - PS5 has secured ‘huge third-party games’ as timed exclusives, journalist claims - Grab a whole lotta Quake for free this weekend 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/samuel

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 Announced During Today's State Of Play - Nintendo surges after reporting a 428% profit spike driven by gamers flocking to Animal Crossing amid the pandemic (NTDOY) - Microsoft Has 'No Plans' to End Xbox Live Gold Service - DOOM ETERNAL AND THE ELDER SCROLLS ONLINE ARE COMING TO PS5/XBOX SERIES X WITH ENHANCEMENTS - Pikmin 3 has been pulled from Wii U’s eShop following its Switch announcement 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

According to Lance McDonald, a prominent streamer, the PlayStation 5 will be able to play all PS4 games - though not all games will be whitelisted by Sony. This means that some games may not be able to be played entirely, but players are able to test individual games themselves to see if they are playable on the newer hardware.  Here are today's stories:  - PS5 can run all PS4 games pre-whitelisting by Sony - PS5 Controller’s Black Edition Image May Have Leaked Online - No More Platform-Exclusive Characters Are Coming To Avengers - Xbox Game Pass adds Final Fantasy VII, Darksiders: Genesis, UnderMine, and more in August - Obsidian is working on a fourth game right now - Pikmin 3 Deluxe is hitting Switch in a few months 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/s

Sony's fiscal report for Q1 featured strong sales and service adoptions, with a staggering 45M players subscribed to PlayStation Plus - up 3.4M subscribers in one quarter alone. Here are today's stories:  - PlayStation software and services drive strong Q1 for Sony - Take-Two: $70 is not the new normal, prices set on a game-by-game basis - GTA V Hits 135 Million Sold; Standalone GTA Online Coming, Will be Free on PS5 at Launch - Spider-Man is coming to Marvel's Avengers, but as a PlayStation exclusive  - Microsoft confirms 22 launch regions for Xbox Game Pass Project xCloud on September 15 - Call of Duty: Warzone’s new meta-game will unveil Black Ops Cold War 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/samueladams

Crystal Dynamics has confirmed that Spider-Man will be exclusive to PlayStation versions of Marvel's Avengers when the hero launches in 2021. This news was received negatively by fans outside of the PlayStation ecosystem while pre-orders for the upcoming title rose to the top of Amazon's marketplace.  Here are today's stories:  - Spider-Man is coming to the PlayStation version of 'Marvel's Avengers' - State of Play returns this Thursday, August 6 - PlayStation 4 controllers work on PlayStation 5, but only for supported PS4 games - Microsoft reportedly binning ugly "optimised for Xbox Series X" sticker - New Microsoft Store on Xbox loads in two seconds, coming soon to Xbox Insiders - Halo: The Master Chief Collection to get cross-play, mouse and keyboard support on Xbox One - Avowed Job Listings Hint at Cross Platform, Multiplayer, and More Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me on oth

Following rumors this morning, the official Halo Twitter account has confirmed that the multiplayer component of Halo Infinite will be free to play this fall when it launches on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. Additionally, the account also confirmed that the game would run at 120FPS on the Xbox Series X.  Here are today's stories:  - Halo Infinite multiplayer confirmed to be free-to-play and run at 120FPS on Xbox Series X - Halo Infinite developer says it has "work to do" on game's visuals - Former Xbox and EA Sports boss Peter Moore is set to leave Liverpool FC role - EA signals that it’s considering WB Games acquisition, “We are more interested than ever” - Sega’s president has resigned for ‘personal reasons’ - Epic Games Store gets mod support - More than one million players have tried Grounded so far in early access 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 s

The PlayStation Revolution, a PlayStation documentary in the works for over four years, is officially launching this September. The documentary comes just weeks before the supposed launch of the PlayStation 5 and in the middle of the brand's 25th year.  Here are today's stories:  - The PlayStation Revolution Is an Official Documentary Launching on September 7 - PS5 Release in Late 2020 Still on Track as AMD's Chips Ship on Time - People Can Fly developing new action-adventure title for next-gen, PC, streaming platforms - Splinter Cell: Netflix Animated Series in the Works With John Wick Creator - Epic Games Store testing out achievements, with mod support still brewing - Hyper Scape hits Xbox One, PS4, and PC on August 11 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.co

According to a recent survey of 3,000 UK pop culture fans, the PlayStation 5 is the next-generation console of choice for 84 percent of players as compared to the Xbox Series X's 15 percent. Even more interesting, more than half of those surveyed are planning on buying a next-generation console within 3 months of release.  Here are today's stories:  - Over half of gamers intend to buy a next-gen console within three months of launch – with the PS5 the clear favourite - Marvel’s Avengers beta, Hawkeye DLC, and Fortnite cross-over detailed - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 soundtrack adds 37 new songs, restores 2 classics - Metal Gear Solid 5 finally achieves nuclear disarmament after 5 years 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:

According to the latest edition of Game Informer, Spider-Man: Miles Morales includes a remastered version of the 2018's Marvel's Spider-Man. This new version of the title would be optimized to take advantage of the PlayStation 5's more powerful hardware like its upcoming standalone expansion coming to the PlayStation 5 at launch. Here are today's stories:  - Spider-Man: Miles Morales reportedly comes with a remastered version of the PS4 game - PS5 media preview mentions unannounced OS feature called ‘Activities’ - Ubisoft was working on a King Arthur game that was like medieval Monster Hunter - Cuphead now available for PS4 - Xbox Games with Gold for August 2020 include Portal Knights and Red Faction II - August’s free Stadia Pro games have been announced - Seven more SNK games available for free through Twitch Prime - Gabe Newell prefers Xbox Series X to PS5 Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join F

A white version of Microsoft's next-gen Xbox controller leaked online over the weekend, showing a glimpse at what a color variation of Microsoft's next-gen console may look like. The post was shared by a Washington-based Reddit user who claimed to have taken the picture while attending the party of a son of a Microsoft employee. Here are today's stories:  - Mysterious white next-gen Xbox controller appears online - Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War logo possibly leaked by Doritos - August’s PlayStation Plus games include Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered - Avowed has a world bigger than Skyrim and a focus on physics-based magic, according to new leak - Horror Mangaka Junji Ito Reveals That He’s Been in Talks With Hideo Kojima to Work on a Horror Game - Now N64 prototypes for Mario 64, Ocarina and more have reportedly leaked 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 st

G4, a television network dedicated to technology and gaming, is making a comeback after going off the air in 2014. While it's unclear what format the new network will take, the revitalization of the nostalgia-driven brand comes on the heels of the launch of NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service - the G4 brand is most recently known to be owned and operated by Comcast under the NBCUniversal umbrella.  Here are today's stories:  - The G4 network will return in 2021 ... somehow - Ghost Of Tsushima Is The PS4's Fastest-Selling Original IP - Halo Infinite demo showcased early build, Microsoft says visuals will 'get better and better' - Second Ubisoft Forward digital event confirmed for September - Ubisoft's Next Digital Showcase Dated for September - BioWare's bold plan for saving Anthem? Pirates - The second Sonic the Hedgehog movie releases April 2022 Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Foll

Today's Xbox Games Showcase gave players a glimpse at the future of Xbox. Featuring 22 games and 10 world premiers, Microsoft's investment in the Xbox Game Studios family has created a strong selection of games hitting the Xbox Series X as console exclusives.  Here are today's stories:  - Everything announced at the Xbox Series X Games Showcase - Ghost of Tsushima breaks PlayStation sales record in Japan - Nintendo expanding outside of video games 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

Halo Infinite key art has been revealed ahead of the July 23 Xbox Games Showcase. Campaign gameplay is set to be shared during tomorrow's event, marking the first time that fans are seeing the Xbox Series X's flagship launch game.  Here are today's stories:  - Xbox has released Halo Infinite’s key art ahead of its Showcase reveal - Xbox Q4 revenue surges 64% driven by record engagement amid pandemic - Ubisoft says it won’t charge more for PS5 and Xbox Series X games this fall - Second Ubisoft Forward digital event confirmed for September - Twitch introduces sports as a standalone category - PS5 Demo Kiosks Have Seemingly Started to Appear at Retail Stores - PlayStation Kiosks 'Not PS5-Related' - Roblox now played by over half of US kids 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

A new Bloomberg report has shared insider information in the wake of a wave of sexual misconduct allegations that triggered a wave of firings and resignations company-wide. Female Assassin's Creed protagonists from at least the most recent three titles have had their roles reduced or eliminated after executive reviews. Here are today's stories:  - Female characters in Assassin’s Creed reportedly had their roles reduced - Xbox backs off Game Pass on every platform goal - Unreleased Sucker Punch game footage leaks, watch the 10-minute demo - Rocket League going free-to-play "later this summer" - Star Wars: The Old Republic is now on Steam 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.

Several snippets of information have hit the internet after data miner Prototype Warehouse analyzed files found in The Red Door, a game found on PSN and the Xbox Marketplace that is supposedly an early build of this year's Call of Duty. The Activision-published, Treyarch-developed shooter is expected to be a soft reboot of Call of Duty: Black Ops, similar to 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.  Here are today's stories:  - Call of Duty 2020 pops on the Microsoft Store under the same Red Door codename - Sam Fisher voice actor once again hints at Splinter Cell return - Mass Effect Trilogy is probably out March 2021 - Spider-Man: Miles Morales will be playable in 4K, 60 fps on PS5 - Everything that happened at today's July Nintendo Direct Mini - Xbox One New Update Officially Removes Mixer - Hackers have discovered a ‘native’ PSOne emulator for PS4 Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join Follow me

Naughty Dog's newest PlayStation exclusive, The Last of Us Part 2, is now officially the second-biggest US launch for a Sony-published title. The Last of Us Part 2 is only behind Marvel's Spider-Man, which remains to be a powerhouse for the PlayStation 4 exclusive lineup. Here are today's stories:  - The Last of Us Part 2 is Sony’s second-biggest US launch ever - Metacritic Will Now Make Users Wait 36 Hours Before Posting Reviews - Microsoft no longer selling 12-month Xbox Live Gold subscriptions - Twitch Is Bringing Radio to Your Face - Gamer Girl, The First Ever Improvised FMV Game, Has Trailer Pulled 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

Microsoft's Project xCloud game streaming service is launching in full in September. This service will be released as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a $15/mo service that already includes Game Pass for Consoles, Game Pass for PC, and Xbox Live Gold.  Here are today's stories:  - Xbox's Project xCloud launches in September, included in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate - Xbox Games Showcase on July 23 to be around an hour long, focused entirely on games - Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition production discontinued ahead of Xbox Series X launch - Twitch Forces U.S. Army To Stop Tricking Viewers With Fake Giveaways - PES 2021 season update out this September priced £25 - Destiny 2 expansion Beyond Light delayed to November - Red Dead Online Players Dress As Clowns To Protest 7 Months Without An Update - No Man's Sky gets Desolation update, Xbox Game Pass and Windows 10 added 1 million players - Microsoft Flight Simulator comes on 10 discs Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly