Caffeinate With Samuel Adams: Daily Gaming News

Sony is ramping up production of the PlayStation 5, now aiming to hit 9M to 10M consoles by the end of the year according to Nikkei and Bloomberg respectively. The company had originally planned to produce between 5M and 6M consoles during its launch timeframe. Here are today's stories:  - Sony will reportedly make millions of extra PS5s to meet COVID-19 demand - Three-quarters of all US households include someone who plays video games - Seven directors later, the Uncharted movie has finally started filming - Marvel's Avengers beta begins on August 14 for Xbox One preorders, open beta for all on August 21 - Spellbreak, that battle royale game with cool magical combat, will be free-to-play 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:

Today's under-promoted Google Stadia Connect shared more about the future of the games streaming service, including a selection of new exclusives in development at Harmonix, Supermassive Games, and more! More ports are on the way as well, featuring Dead by Daylight, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Serious Sam 4, and more. Here are today's stories:  - Sekiro, Bomberman battle royale, and more coming to Google Stadia - Tony Hawk says that he wants to bring Pro Skater 3 and 4 back to life, then 'work on a new direction' for the series - PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) passes 70 million units sold, remasters Sanhok 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

Ubisoft Forward, the company's digital event held in lieu of E3, shared more about games like Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Watch Dogs Legion while revealing what's next for the legendary Far Cry franchise. We are recapping this weekend's show and discussing the notable games missing from the presentation to get a better feel for what Ubisoft has planned for the next 12 months and beyond.  Here are today's stories:  - Ubisoft Forward: All The Games And Announcements - Microsoft Flight Simulator is launching this August - Lego and Nintendo are making a Lego NES - You can get Watch Dogs 2 for free on PC right now https://www.pcgamer.com/multiple-mobas-built-from-paragon-assets-are-coming-soon/?utm_content=bufferda47b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=buffer-pcgamertw 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!  Twitte

After leaking early this morning on the Hong Kong PlayStation Store, Ubisoft has confirmed that Giancarlo Esposito will star as the main villain, Anton Castillo, in Far Cry 6. According to the Hong Kong PlayStation Store listing, the game is set to launch February 18 with a free upgrade for those upgrading between current and next-generation consoles. Here are today's stories:  - Far Cry 6 release date, main plot leak on the PlayStation Store [Update] - Far Cry 6 Rumors Speculate That It May Be a Prequel to Far Cry 3 - Tencent enters in exclusive talks to acquire Warframe parent company Leyou - Crytek says Crysis Remastered is still coming to Switch this month - Amazon delays its MMO, New World, to 2021 - CD Projekt Red has ‘no Game Pass plans’ for Cyberpunk 2077 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

The box art design for Sony's next-generation console, PlayStation 5, has been revealed. While the design itself remains largely the same, the blue banner on the top and sides of the box art has been replaced with a bright white and stamped with a dark black PS5 logo. Here are today's stories:  - Here's What PlayStation 5 Box Art Looks Like - Microsoft is using xCloud tech to create Xbox dev kits in the cloud - Capcom says 80 percent of its game sales are digital - Gaming network VENN will launch with 20 hours of live programming on August 5, 2020 - Crash Bandicoot is getting a new mobile game too 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

Mixer streamer and Fortnite all-star Tyler "Ninja" Blevins has hosted his first stream since Microsoft's announcement of the closure of Mixer. While Ninja's first stream back was held on his YouTube channel, esports consultant Rod "Slasher" Breslau has stated that no exclusivity deal has been made as of yet, though discussions are currently being held.  Here are today's stories:  - Ninja Streams On YouTube For First Time After Mixer's Shutdown - The Sims Spark’d is a reality competition for The Sims 4 set to air on TBS - TONY HAWK VIDEO GAME DOCUMENTARY SET FOR AUGUST RELEASE - Donkey Kong Country and two more games coming to Nintendo Switch Online in July - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare could have had a zombie mode where robots held the undead on a leash 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&nbs

Publishing sources have revealed that Microsoft is encouraging publishers and developers to provide free next-gen upgrades via Smart Delivery or their own upgrade service. Microsoft is also banning DLC transactions that provide upgrades to the next-generation version of current-generation games. Here are today's stories:  - Next-gen game upgrades should be free, Xbox tells developers - Report: Sony ‘Quite Smartly’ Held Back Some PS5 Announcements for August State of Play - Atari VCS 800 heads to preorder at GameStop and Walmart - inFAMOUS Domain Name Renewal Sparks PS5 Revival Hopes - The Mafia remake gets hit with a delay - Halo: The Master Chief Collection for PC – Halo 3 launches July 14 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: htt

Following AT&T's interest in the sale of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, reports have shared that Microsoft is interested in a potential purchase. The sale of WB Interactive includes several high-profile studios including NetherRealm, Rocksteady, Avalanche Software, and more. Here are today's stories:  - Report: Microsoft Interested in Purchasing Warner Bros. Interactive - Microsoft announces Xbox Series X games event for July 23rd - Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 voice actors were joking when they said they were nearly finished - LA Noire developer says it’s working on a ‘AAA open world VR game’ for Rockstar - Shadow Warrior 3 gameplay reveal set for July 11 - Multiple MOBAs built from Paragon assets are coming soon 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

Guerilla Games' PlayStation 4 exclusive, Horizon: Zero Dawn, is coming to Steam and the Epic Games Store on August 7. This new port of the game comes with a full feature set with a variety of graphical improvements and PC-exclusive features. Here are today's stories:  - Horizon: Zero Dawn Releases On Steam And The Epic Games Store On August 7 - Rumors are heating up that Giancarlo Esposito is the Far Cry 6 villain - Evo Online Has Been Cancelled - Microsoft is renewing the Fable trademark with 'intent to use' 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

NBA 2K21 may be setting a precedent for next-gen gaming prices. While the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of the sports title are priced at $60, next-gen versions on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will be priced at $69.99. Here are today's stories:  - NBA 2K21 priced at $70 on next-gen consoles: could be the harbinger for an industry-wide price hike - NBA 2K21 Honors Kobe Bryant With Mamba Forever Edition - Sony Weighs Bid for Hong Kong-Listed Gaming Firm Leyou - A Fallout TV show is on the way from the makers of Westworld 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

The streaming industry has expanded exponentially during the coronavirus pandemic as Twitch alone passes 5B hours watched in Q2 2020. YouTube Gaming passed 1.5B hours while Facebook Gaming passed 822M hours, a 300 percent increase year-over-year.  Here are today's stories:  - Twitch Sets New Viewership Records, 5 Billion Hours Watched Last Quarter - Crysis Remastered delayed after fans react poorly to leaked trailer - The Xbox Summer Game Fest demo event starts July 21st - Fallout 76, Soulcalibur 6, more coming to Xbox Game Pass in July - Devolver Direct presentation will air on July 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.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://youtube.com/samueladamsmedia Twitch: http://twitch.tv/samueladams

After taking the world by storm nearly three years ago, both "sections" of Fortnite - Battle Royale and Save the World - have officially left Early Access.  Here are today's stories:  - 'Fortnite' finally sheds its Early Access label - Discord ditches gaming branding in a bid to become a general purpose chat app - Amazon's 'Crucible' returns to closed beta to rework gameplay - Crysis Remastered trailer and release date 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 stay up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://youtube.com/samueladamsmedia Twitch: http://twitch.tv/samueladams

New rumors are suggesting that Microsoft will reveal its entry-level next-generation console, Xbox Series S, during a digital event this August. The news comes after months of speculation and subtle hints of a cheaper console that is to release alongside Microsoft's flagship console, Xbox Series X, this holiday season. Here are today's stories:  - Report: Latest Xbox Lockhart rumors point towards an August announce - Kojima could be hinting at Death Stranding 2 - Ubisoft Montreal will reportedly launch a futuristic battle royale FPS called Hyper Scape in July - Crysis Remastered gameplay trailer coming this Wednesday - Modern Warfare update adds new 200 player Warzone mode - PS Plus is 10 years old, offers NBA 2K20, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Erica for free 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&nbs

Over its opening weekend, PS4 exclusive The Last of Us Part 2 sold 4m copies to officially become the fastest-selling PS4 exclusive to date.  Here are today's stories:  - The Last of Us Part 2 sold 4m copies during opening weekend - Twitch Starts Banning Streamers Accused Of Sexual Abuse - Dr. Disrespect Banned From Twitch, Reportedly For Good - PS5 Patent Points to Potential Picture-in-Picture Options - Microsoft closing its retail stores 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

Today's Night City Wire revealed plenty of information about Cyberpunk 2077, the upcoming RPG from CD Projekt Red. The game is set to launch on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on November 19 before coming to Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 at a later date. Here are today's stories:  - Check out this slick new Cyberpunk 2077 trailer showcasing just the prologue - Cyberpunk Edgerunners anime headed to Netflix - Here's What "Optimized For Xbox Series X" Means For Games - Steam releases big updates in time for Summer Sale, including the addition of Steam Points 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

A new tease ahead of next month's showcase has revealed The Banished as at least one of the enemy factions coming to Halo Infinite this fall. The Banished originally came to the franchise in Halo Wars 2 and have yet to make their debut in a mainline entry in the legendary FPS franchise.  Here are today's stories:  - Halo Infinite tease confirms The Banished as an enemy faction - Xbox Series 'S' 'Lockhart' appears in latest Xbox SDK documents - Pokémon Unite Is A MOBA-Style Game For Switch And Mobile - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla creative director steps down, accused of sexual misconduct with fans - Facebook Gaming will not replace Mixer on the Xbox One dashboard - The Messenger, Observation, and more join Xbox Game Pass soon 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.c

Iconic arcade racer Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is reportedly getting a remaster set to launch later this year.  Here are today's stories:  - Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is reportedly getting a remaster - EA says it will ‘double down’ on Star Wars following recent success - Nintendo may be done with mobile games for now - Apex Legends mobile soft launch coming at the end of the year - GTA 5 giveaway pushed Epic's concurrent user count to within shouting distance of Steam - Marvel's Avengers has free next-gen console upgrade 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, in a shocking move, has announced that Mixer is shutting down and will be folded into Facebook Gaming as of July 22. This news comes after years of struggling to gain viewership against competition from YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Gaming.  Here are today's stories:  - Microsoft is shutting down Mixer and partnering with Facebook Gaming - Facebook acquires Ready at Dawn - Rocksteady is developing a Suicide Squad game - The Last of Us Part II is 2020's biggest UK physical launch and Sony's fastest selling PS4 game - Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Coming To PS4 And Xbox One This Year - Fallout is crossing over to Smash Ultimate in Mii Fighter form - The next Smash Ultimate DLC character is Min Min 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/samuelada

From Apex Legends on Nintendo Switch to the official announcement of Skate 4, we are breaking down everything announced during yesterday's EA Play 2020 presentation. Here are today's stories:  - EA Play 2020: Everything announced - FIFA 21 to offer free Xbox Series X upgrade in lieu of Smart Delivery - 10 years later, EA has finally announced a new Skate  - Crash Bandicoot 4 confirmed by a ratings board leak - Steam Summer Sale 2020 kicks off next week 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

CD Projekt Red has shockingly delayed Cyberpunk 2077 two months past its original September 17 release date, now launching November 19.  Here are today's stories:  - 'Cyberpunk 2077' is delayed yet again until November 19th - Insomniac confirms Spider-Man: Miles Morales is like Uncharted: The Lost Legacy in terms of scope  - A Google Stadia stream has been added to The Summer of Endless E3 - Guinness reinstates Billy ‘King of Kong’ Mitchell’s world records - EA Brings A Bunch More Games To Steam [UPDATE: Titanfall 2 Added] - This War of Mine will be added to school reading list in Poland 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