Caffeinate With Samuel Adams: Daily Gaming News

Reports have begun circulating of an Xbox event coming in May, revealing more information about the Xbox Series X and its games. However, additional reports also report that an entry-level next-gen console, the Xbox Series S, may be getting a proper reveal.  Here are today's stories:  - Microsoft’s cheaper next-gen console, Xbox Series S, could reportedly be revealed in May - Death Stranding has been delayed on PC until July - Nintendo "investigating" reports of accounts being breached  - Nintendo is reportedly ramping up Switch production to meet demand - Rumour: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Remastered Is Finished, Will Launch on PS4 First - Deleted Posts Suggest More Than One Crysis Game Will Be Remastered - 'Super Mario Maker 2' update lets you create overworld maps - GameStop to Reopen Some Stores, Temporary Salary Cut for CEO and Others Amid Ongoing Pandemic Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwsw

While there is no confirmation of production changes, Microsoft's limited edition Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X announcement shares that this will be the last limited edition console and even it will be limited to 45,000 units worldwide. While it's a stretch, it wouldn't be shocking to see Microsoft cease production on their less-than-popular console earlier than intended. Here are today's stories:  - Could Microsoft end Xbox One production earlier than intended? - Report: Some Originally Planned E3 2020 Reveals Will Be Rolled Out Sooner - Facebook will launch its dedicated Gaming app on Monday - Travis Scott is going on tour in 'Fortnite' starting April 23rd - PUBG Global Series will be replaced by online events - Doom Eternal's official soundtrack wasn't mixed by its composer, and you can tell - Corona Relief Done Quick raised an amazing $400,000 in just one weekend Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/joi

After nearly two years of negative reception and complaints, Fallout 76 currently has a "mostly positive" rating as Bethesda as the game launches on Steam alongside its massive Wastelanders expansion.  Here are today's stories:  - Fallout 76 now has a 'Mostly Positive' rating on Steam - Microsoft unveils Cyberpunk 2077-themed Xbox One X  - Stadia update adds 5.1 surround sound for web players - Riot continues to expand beyond League by acquiring studio behind Minecraft-like game - PSA: Games Done Quick’s speedrunning marathon for COVID-19 relief is happening this weekend - Paul Haddad, Voice Of Leon Kennedy In Resident Evil 2, Dies At 56 - The tragedy of Cougar's gaming La-Z-Boy is that it's sold as a sofa made for one 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

As May approaches with no proper PlayStation 5 console reveal, reports have emerged that Sony's next flagship console will be limited to 6M consoles worldwide at launch as a response to a high price point. As scarcity of powerful components rises, Sony has reportedly been struggling with pricing. At this time, the expected release time frame of Holiday 2020 has not been impacted by the covid-19 situation. Here are today's stories:  - Sony Plans Limited PlayStation 5 Output in First Year - Ghost of Tsushima Listed with August Release Date on PlayStation Canada - WB Montreal’s Batman game is a soft reboot, coming this year – report - Xbox Teases Cyberpunk 2077 Announcement, Possibly Including A Special Controller - Jason Schreier is leaving Kotaku after 8 years for ‘another outlet’ - 'Crysis Remastered' is coming to PC, PS4, Xbox One and Switch 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

Following scathing reports of mismanagement and crunch in 2019, GTA and Red Dead studio Rockstar Games is reportely at work on the next Grand Theft Auto while grappling with new methods of company management to lighten the load placed on the development team throughout the process. Here are today's stories:  - New GTA in Development, Rockstar Reportedly Making Changes to Fix Crunch Culture - PSA: PS4 Exclusives Listed for PC on Amazon Are an Error - Infinity Ward dev confirms first teaser for Warzone was in Modern Warfare reveal trailer - Valorant tournaments will have to censor the blood  - gamescom 2020 is going to be a digital event - World of Warcraft: Shadowlands will support the Xbox Adaptive Controller and other gamepads - Rick May, Team Fortress 2 Soldier and Peppy Hare Voice Actor, Dies at 79 From Coronavirus 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 u

After years of radio silence, it seems that a new Crysis game is on the way. As teased by the official Crysis Twitter account, "RECEIVING DATA" was received as a cryptic message teasing either a remaster or an entirely new title.  Here are today's stories:  - A new Crysis is almost certainly happening - Call Of Duty: Warzone Has Banned More Players, And Further Measures Are Coming - Fortnite’s new season has been delayed - EGM shuts down - Switch update finally lets you move downloaded games to an SD card - Sony Offers Free Downloads of 'Uncharted' Collection, 'Journey'  - Assassin's Creed II is free on PC right now - Minecraft with ray-traced graphics playable this 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

Osaka-based M-Two is reportedly working on a remake of Resident Evil 4, set for release in 2022. This comes just days after reports that the team is prepping for a reveal of Resident Evil 8 within the coming weeks.  Here are today's stories:  - Capcom is working on a Resident Evil 4 remake - Resident Evil 3 shipments and digital sales reach 2 million copies - The Steam Game Festival is coming back on the day E3 would've started - ESRB Announces New Ratings Label for Loot Boxes - Call of Duty: Warzone brings back Trios, celebrates over 50 million players - Valve patented a Steam Controller design with swappable controls - 'Beat Saber' now has an official song designed to keep you fit 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://

Kotaku is currently trending on Twitter after claiming that Final Fantasy VII Remake's "Easy" mode is "too easy". It's a slow news day, so let's talk about why that's a horrible take.  Here are today's stories:  - The Difference Between Final Fantasy VII's Easy And Normal Modes Is Too Drastic - Call of Duty: Warzone now has more than 50 million players one month after launch - Cyberpunk 2077 Won't Release For PS5/Xbox Series X When Next-Gen Consoles' Launch, Will "Come Later" 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

VENN, a new network dedicated to 24/7 gaming content, has announced a gradual rollout beginning in July. Starting with 30 hours per week of content, VENN aims to grow into a 24/7 source of content available in multiple platforms - including a dedicated television channel. Here are today's stories:  - VENN wants to re-create the magic of G4TV but with YouTube and Twitch stars - Twitch rolls out Prime Watch Parties to US streamers - Blizzard says BlizzCon is a big ol' question mark right now - Dead Island 2 will be a cross-gen game according to a new job listing 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

Google has launched its free tier of Google Stadia, its cloud-based gaming service. On top of that, Google is also providing 2 months of Stadia Pro to all players, including existing Pro subscribers.  Here are today's stories:  - Google Stadia Free Starting Today, Pro Subscription Free for Two Months - Inside Xbox April 2020 Episode News Recap - The Witcher 3 sold nearly as well in 2019 as it did in its launch year - You can help medical science just by playing a new Borderlands mini-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.com/samueladamsmedia Twitch: http://twitch.tv/samueladams

Sony has revealed new details about the PlayStation 5's controller, officially named the DualSense. Featuring a larger design more akin to the Xbox brand, the DualSense is packing in adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, and a built-in microphone, along with some DualShock 4 features like a touchpad and light bar.  Here are today's stories:  - Sony reveals new DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5 - After E3's Cancellation, The ESA Drops Plans For A Digital Replacement Event - Microsoft clarifies report all its events will be digital until July 2021  - Valorant closed beta rushes to 1.6M viewers on Twitch - Sony issuing refunds for The Last of Us 2, Iron Man VR - NASCAR driver ragequits after getting wrecked in an online race 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://in

After a Switch port was released in 2019, "Saints Row The The Third" is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on May 22.  Here are today's stories:  - A Saints Row: The Third remaster is coming to PC, PS4, and Xbox One in May -  Atari VCS system architect Rob Wyatt is suing Atari over missed payments  - New Resident Evil Survey From Capcom Asks if Fans Want More Remakes and Sequels - Mafia 2 And Mafia 3 Definitive Editions Listed By Ratings Board - Overwatch League Players Fined $1,000 Each For Typing 'Sex,' 'Big Dick' Into Chat 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

While E3 2020 has been been cancelled, IGN is hosting a digital event this summer featuring live broadcasts, interviews with developers, hands-on demos, and more from studios around the world.  Here are today's stories:  - IGN Announces 'Summer of Gaming' Event in June - Mixer gives extra $100 to partners during coronavirus outbreak - The Xbox Spring Sale 2020 Is Now Live, Hundreds Of Titles Discounted 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 Last of Us Part 2 has been officially delayed indefinitely as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The news comes by way of the PlayStation twitter account which broken the news that Naughty Dog's newest tile and the upcoming PSVR exclusive, Iron Man VR, would both be delayed until further notice. Here are today's stories:  - The Last of Us II Delayed Indefinitely - The Last of Us 2 Screenshots  - Sea of Thieves for PC coming to Steam  - Judge rules Call of Duty can depict Humvees without a licence  - No, Scalebound isn't back in production  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

As people around the world are staying home from work and school to "flatten the curve", Twitch is experiencing a period of explosive resurgent growth after a decline in Q4 2019.  Here are today's stories:  - Twitch Breaks Various Viewership Records Amid Coronavirus Quarantine - Sources: Despite Huge Sales, Borderlands 3 Developers Are Getting Stiffed On Bonuses - Phil Spencer 'felt even better' about Xbox Series X after PS5 reveal, still on track for 2020 - Infinity Ward brings down the ban hammer on 50k Warzone cheaters  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 years of rumors, Modern Warfare 2's campaign has been remastered and is out now on PlayStation 4, but Xbox One and PC players will have to wait until April 30 to get their hands on this late-2000s classic. Here are today's stories:  - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been remastered and is out today - Uncharted Movie Release Date Pushed Back to October 2021 - Super Mario 64, Sunshine, and Galaxy Remasters Will Reportedly Release in One Package on Switch - Resident Evil 8 coming next year, to be a massive departure for the series – rumour - Rumour: Capcom Has Another Remake in the Works, Not Dino Crisis or Code Veronica X - Gamescom 2020 to host ‘at least’ a digital event in August - NBA reportedly plans 'players-only' 2K tournament that will air on ESPN - Turok and four other games are free with Twitch Prime in April - Xbox Games with Gold for April offers Project CARS 2, Fable Anniversary Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/ch

VGC reports that multiple Super Mario Games are being remastered for the Nintendo Switch in celebration of the series' 35th anniversary. The moves comes at a time in which the Switch is hitting its stride as a leading console in a year where sales of competing hardware are beginning to slump. Here are today's stories:  - Nintendo has big plans for Super Mario Bros.’ 35th anniversary - Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered Leaked on PS Store – Release, Trailer, And More - Riot's competitive hero shooter 'Valorant' enters closed beta next week - Borderlands aiming for 1080p and 30 FPS on Nintendo Switch - Steam limits game auto-updates to manage peak demand - Here's Why the Xbox Series X Controller Still Uses AA Batteries 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

Dataminers have uncovered in-game advertisements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered in the most recent update to 2019's Modern Warfare. While no release date or price was discovered, the leak comes at a time when Season 3 content is due to launch in a matter of days.  Here are today's stories:  - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered leaked, seemingly coming soon - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Season 3 leak: Backlot and Village remakes, SKS and Renetti, more - GameStop Set To Close 300 More Stores This Year - Capcom delays ‘Resident Evil Resistance’ PS4 and Steam betas - Games Done Quick tackles corona relief in April 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

After a long wait, Nintendo fans finally got a brief glimpse into what the rest of 2020 holds for the Nintendo Switch. Featuring the first three Borderlands games, The Bioshock Collection, Burnout Paradise, and more, 2020 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for the Nintendo Switch. Here are today's stories:  - Here's every Nintendo Direct Mini announcement from today's stream - Control developer Remedy inks deal for two more games  - BioWare is developing a new game in one of its 'most prestigious franchises'  - PS5 and Xbox Series X Code Stolen From AMD and Briefly Put on Github - GameStop says no indication of PS5, Xbox Series X delays - Fans discover commands to make Half-Life: Alyx playable without VR - Horizon Zero Dawn comic book series coming later this year 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/pre

As manufacturing facilities around the world saw disruptions in their manufacturing processes, the probability of a delay for the next-generation gaming consoles seemed inevitable. However, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calmed nerves during a CNBC interview in which he said the Microsoft hardware supply chain was beginning to "get back on rails" as the world begins to return to normalcy. Here are today's stories:  - Microsoft's hardware supply chain 'getting back on rails,' says CEO Satya Nadella - Doom Eternal opening weekend sales smash previous franchise record - Plague Inc. developers working on a mode where you save humanity 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/samuela