Caffeinate With Samuel Adams: Daily Gaming News

Following weeks of speculation, Konami has confirmed that rumors of Silent Hill and Silent Hills reboots are "not true".  Here are today's stories:  - Recent Silent Hill and Silent Hills rumors are “not true” according to Konami - Leaked Star Wars 1313 Image Appears to Back Up Rumors of it Being a Boba Fett Game - FOX Sports to air complete eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series - PSN download speeds will be slower in Europe to preserve internet 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 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 claiming to be "essential" during the coronavirus pandemic, GameStop faced ample backlash from employees, customers, and government officials. Now, the gaming retail giant is officially closing their doors and restricting their sales to digital and delivery options for the time being.  Here are today's stories:  - GameStop will temporarily close all storefronts to customers - Sony Removes Mario From Dreams After Nintendo Issues Copyright Strike - Animal Crossing: New Horizons smashes sales records in the UK - Microsoft has started internal testing for Project xCloud on PC - Google is launching a Stadia Makers program to attract more indie developers 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

Sony has clarified via the PlayStation Blog that the "majority" of the more than 4000+ PlayStation 4 games will be backwards compatible with the PlayStation 5. Previous statements had given alluded to only the top 100 best-selling PlayStation 4 games being compatible, however it's since been clarified that those will be enhanced to take advantage of the additional power of the PlayStation 5 hardware.  Here are today's stories:  - PS5’s Backward Compatibility Clarified by Sony, Should Allow the “Majority” of PS4 Titles to be Played - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered Seemingly Confirmed - NBCSW will broadcast video game simulations of Wizards and Capitals games - Cops bust real-life gang stash house, find weapons, cash and... PayDay masks  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&n

After 2019's Modern Warfare reboot, it seems that Treyarch is following suit with a gritty reboot of the Black Ops franchise. Set to feature Alex Mason and Frank Woods, the new game will run on Infinity Ward's in-house engine that is to be used for future Call of Duty releases. Here are today's stories:  - Call of Duty 2020 is reportedly ‘a gritty Black Ops reboot’ - GameStop Employees Told to Keep Stores Open Because They Are 'Essential' Business Amid COVID-19 Outbreak - NASCAR is replacing canceled races with esports featuring pro drivers - Razer To Make And Donate Medical Masks To Aid With 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 up to date!  Twitter: http://twitter.com/prettychillguy  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://youtube.com/samueladamsmedia Twitch: http://twitch.tv/samueladams

Sony's PlayStation architect Mark Cerny shared full specs for the PlayStation 5 during a livestreamed press conference on Wednesday. While the console has less power overall than Microsoft's Xbox Series X, Cerny clarified that a specific number of teraflops isn't indicative of what developers are actually capable of with the new hardware. Here are today's stories:  - PlayStation 5 will feature a 10.2-teraflop GPU and a speedy custom SSD - PlayStation 5 Will Play "Almost All" Of The Top 100 PlayStation 4 Games At Launch - Sony says PS5 release date won’t be delayed by coronavirus pandemic - Video Game Engagement Up 75% Amidst Coronavirus Lockdowns 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:

Just days after Microsoft's reveal of Xbox Series X's specs, Sony is holding a livestreamed event hosted by PlayStation architect Mark Cerny to share more details about the next-generation PlayStation. Here are today's stories:  - Microsoft details its low-latency Xbox Series X controller - PlayStation 5 system details coming tomorrow via livestream  - Call of Duty: Warzone adds a solo mode to its 150-player battle royale - Mixer is getting a hefty website refresh, a new Xbox experience, and more - GameStop Cancels Midnight Release Events For Animal Crossing And Doom - You can play Assassin's Creed Odyssey 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

Microsoft has unveiled more details about the Xbox Series X including  its full list of specs, new advanced loading and storage features,  expansion cards, and its new controller. Now the only details left to be  shared are the full launch lineup, the release date, and the console's price.    Here are today's stories:  - Microsoft unveils full Xbox Series X specs with 1TB expansion cards https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/16/21152487/microsoft-xbox-series-x-specs-features-storage-cards-load-times-ray-tracing   - Microsoft details its low-latency Xbox Series X controller https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/16/microsoft-xbox-series-x-controller-details/   - Xbox Series X adds HDR to backwards compatible games https://www.vg247.com/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-backwards-compatibility-hdr/   - Gamescom 2020 preparations "continuing as planned"  https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-03-16-gamescom-2020-preparations-continuing-as-planned   - Resident Evil 3 Demo Comin

Legendary development studio Naughty Dog is the focus of a new Kotaku report revealing scathing details about crunch culture penetrating a legendary development studio. The report also reveals that a delay of The Last of Us Part 2 didn't cut back on the amount of crunch for the remainder of the development cycle.  Here are today's stories:  - Rumour: Silent Hills to Return on PS5 Alongside Separate Series Reboot - Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board - Epic acquires facial animation company Cubic Motion which worked on God of War, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice - Platinum built a new engine specifically for the big action games it wants to make -  Fast & Furious Crossroads Release Date Now “Uncertain” After Fast 9 Delay - EA Suspends All Esports Live Events To Limit Coronavirus Risk - Real-Life NBA Team to Continue Suspended Season Inside NBA 2K Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join

Legendary development studio Naughty Dog is the focus of a new Kotaku report revealing scathing details about crunch culture penetrating a legendary development studio. The report also reveals that a delay of The Last of Us Part 2 didn't cut back on the amount of crunch for the remainder of the development cycle.  Here are today's stories:  - The Last of Us Part 2's Delay Reportedly Led to Sustained Crunch, Not Less Crunch - 'Call of Duty: Warzone' racks up 6 million players in 24 hours - CD Projekt Red is working on its next game after Cyberpunk 2077, but it’s not The Witcher 4 - All-time classic Blade Runner is being remastered  -  Lego's new sets put 'Super Mario Maker' in the real world 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 

After much speculation, E3 2020 has officially been cancelled. This news comes on the same day as the WHO's announcement that COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, is officially a global pandemic. This year's Game Developers Conference was also cancelled out of an abundance of caution and an attempt to stop any spread of the disease. Here are today's stories:  - E3 2020 Cancelled - Microsoft, Ubisoft announce plans for digital events after E3 2020 cancellation  - Overwatch League cancels all March and April live events in response to COVID-19 -  Discord loosens streaming limits to help teams work remote during COVID-19  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/samue

After weeks of leaks, Guerilla Games' PS4-exclusive 'Horizon: Zero Dawn' will be coming to PC via Steam this summer. Here are today's stories:  - Horizon: Zero Dawn confirmed for PC - New Tony Hawk Pro Skater seemingly in the works, according to punk band - NFL and 2K revive their partnership to make more football games - The Epic Games Store has wishlists now - Game Developers Conference will stream panels and awards 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  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://youtube.com/samueladamsmedia Twitch: http://twitch.tv/samueladams

After weeks of leaks, Call of Duty: Warzone is launching tomorrow on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Free for all players, this will be Infinity Ward's first battle royale and the Call of Duty franchise's second following Black Ops 4's Blackout. Here are today's stories:  - Call of Duty: Warzone is a free battle royale that launches tomorrow - GameStop appoints Reggie Fils-Aimé to board of directors - NVIDIA GeForce Now loses support for 'Borderlands,' 'Civ' and other 2K games - Epic is "wholeheartedly supporting" GeForce Now - Today was the worst day in Japanese game stocks in over ten 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: http://youtube.com/samueladamsmedia Twitch: http://twitch.tv/samueladams

Despite online reports, Capcom has confirmed that Resident Evil 3's remake will have legitimate safe rooms. Early reports suggested that Nemesis, a constant villain RE3, would be able to break into safe rooms traditionally seen as havens in the midst of the tense world of Racoon City. Here are today's stories:  - Don't worry, Resident Evil 3 safe rooms ARE safe, confirms Capcom - TwitchCon Amsterdam canceled over coronavirus concerns - TurboGrafx-16 Mini won't ship in March due to the coronavirus - Indie horror classic 'Amnesia' is getting a sequel called 'Rebirth' - The Nintendo PlayStation Bidding War Fizzled Out at Auction, Sells for $300,000 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:/

The Last of Us Director Neil Druckmann and Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin are teaming up to create a "The Last of Us" television series on HBO.  Here are today's stories:  - The Last of Us TV Show In the Works at HBO - E3 loses its creative director three months before the show - Valorant will have a battle pass and sell cosmetics, but it won't have loot boxes - Twitch streamer Pokimane signs exclusive deal to stay on the platform - Ghost of Tsushima release date set for June 26 - 2019 Was Call of Duty Endowment’s Biggest Year Yet, More Than 11,000 Veterans Placed in Jobs 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 Google Stadia studio stationed in Playa Vista, California has been announced. Headed by ex-Sony Santa Monica studio lead Shannon Studstill, this new studio will focus on developing Stadia exclusives to entice more players to jump on board. Here are today's stories:  - New Google Stadia studio announced, God of War producer Shannon Studstill to lead - One of EA's unannounced Star Wars games has leaked - ESA moves ahead with E3 2020 despite coronavirus concerns (UPDATE) - Valve Index headsets will be back in stock on Monday, but probably not for long - Xbox Game Pass is adding Pikuniku, NBA 2K20, and Ori in March - Sony Confirms Massive PS Now Update with Control, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Wolfenstein 2 - PlayStation 2 Fans Are Celebrating the Console's 20th Anniversary 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

In a surprise release, Halo: Combat Evolved has been added to Halo: The Master Chief Collection on PC. The addition comes months after Halo: Reach kicked off the beginning of Master Chief's return to the PC space.  Here are today's stories:  - Microsoft’s original Halo game is now available on PC - E3 2020 “full speed” ahead despite coronavirus concerns - The GDC Relief Fund is raising money for indies affected by the postponement - The Nintendo Switch Turns Three Today 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

More details have emerged about Project A, Riot Games' new competitive FPS going head-to-head with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The game's official title is "VALORANT" and is set to launch this summer. Here are today's stories:  - Riot's five-on-five hero shooter is officially called 'Valorant' - Co-head of 'Call of Duty' studio Treyarch leaves after 13 years - Halo: Combat Evolved teaser may hint at an imminent Steam release - Sony's Uncharted movie gets its seventh director  - Final Fantasy VII Remake Has Gone Gold, Confirms Tetsuya Nomura - Final Fantasy 7 Remake demo out now on PS4 - Death Stranding on PC has an official Half-Life crossover  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

Nearly every major gaming industry company has pulled out of GDC 2020 in response to the growing threat of a global pandemic caused by novel coronavirus, officially named Covid-19. Here are today's stories:  - More companies cancel GDC showings, but GDC organizers refuse to admit defeat - Plague Inc. Removed From China's App Store - Rockstar website updated with new art that could be teasing next game - Kojima Productions is teasing something for 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 Twitch: http://twitch.tv/samueladams Instagram: http://instagram.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://youtube.com/samueladamsmedia

While the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 are set to become the flagship gaming consoles this fall, Square Enix has announced that they will not be releasing any games exclusively on the next generation at launch, instead opting for a gradual adoption of the newest hardware while continuing to support the PS4 and Xbox One. Here are today's stories:  - Square Enix isn't going all in on next-gen exclusive games yet, will take it slowly - Report: Morale among Microsoft's Mixer team is at an all-time low - Horizon: Zero Dawn for PC appears on Amazon - Logitech and Herman Miller team up to design ergonomic gaming furniture - Konami Code Creator Kazuhisa Hashimoto Has Died - Shadow of the Colossus, Sonic Forces announced as PS Plus games for March 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 Twitch: http://twit

As coronavirus concerns continue to grow, Electronic Arts has announced that they will not be attending March's Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, California.  Here are today's stories:  - EA Is Dropping Out Of GDC 2020 Due To The Coronavirus - Xbox One gets another simplified dashboard redesign - Xbox Games with Gold for March announced - Rainbow Six Siege director wants it to go free-to-play one day - GameStop tries to save itself by giving $65 in store credit to $15 Rewards Pro subscribers - Nintendo Comes To The Rescue After 95-Year-Old Grandmother's Game Boy Breaks 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 Twitch: http://twitch.tv/samueladams Instagram: http://instagram.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://youtube.com/samueladamsmedia