Caffeinate With Samuel Adams: Daily Gaming News

PlayStation has officially retired the Killzone website, quashing hopes for a series comeback anytime soon. The website's removal also impacts the ability to create and manage clans within 2013's Killzone: Shadow Fall, though the servers for both it and Killzone Mercenary remain live. "Thank you to Killzone.com's many fans and visitors throughout the years for their enthusiasm and support," the site reads.  Here are today's stories:  - PlayStation has officially ‘retired’ the Killzone franchise website - Techland Tries to Reassure Dying Light 2 Fans After a Veteran Developer Leaves the Studio - Team Behind Custom Black PS5 Console Cancels All Orders and Vanishes - Awesome Games Done Quick 2021 raises over £2 million for cancer charity 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

Xbox studio InXile's next-gen RPG is an FPS, according to new job listings. This is one of many RPGs in development within the Xbox Game Studios family with more on the way after the acquisition of Bethesda Softworks set to close in a matter of weeks.  Here are today's stories:  - The ‘next-gen RPG’ from Xbox’s InXile could be a first-person shooter - No, Microsoft isn't forced to use batteries in Xbox controllers because of a deal with Duracell - Nintendo Switch Sold More Than Every PlayStation and Xbox Combined in The UK Last Year - Epic Games announces new acquisition of RAD Game Tools - Star Wars Battlefront 2 will be your free game on the Epic Games Store next week 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

New information shared on ResetEra from dataminer SciresM shares information allegedly outlining features coming in an updated Nintendo Switch Pro - a device that Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser has adamantly denied is in development.  Here are today's stories:  - Switch Pro Information Reportedly Datamined, Includes OLED Screen and 4K Support - Cyberpunk 2077 Devs Refutes Development Rumors - Dishonored Co-Creator Is Working on a New Arkane Game With Dishonored and Prey Developers - Microsoft tried to buy Nintendo and EA ahead of the original Xbox launch 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

A new survey from Microsoft asks Xbox Series X and S owners about new features found in the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller and if they'd want these new features in their hardware. The survey also asks players to specify what features they'd like to see and if their new console feels "next-gen". Here are today's stories:  - Microsoft is asking Xbox owners if they would like PS5 DualSense features on Series X/S controllers - Cyberpunk 2077 Steam playerbase has dipped 79% since launch - Microsoft’s ambitious Minecraft Earth game is closing down on June 30th - Netflix ending Wii U, 3DS support on June 30 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

UPDATE: CD Projekt Red has responded to these rumors via Twitter, saying that they are "simple not true": https://twitter.com/CyberpunkGame/status/1346877421535035392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1346877421535035392%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Farticles%2Fcyberpunk-2077-devs-refutes-development-rumors%2F1100-6485964%2F A new post from JoeBuck80 on GameFAQs repeats information from an alleged CD Projekt Red employee who shares more about the team's morale, development turmoil, and cut content that didn't make its way into the final game because of censorship and intervention from executives and managers.  Here are today's stories:  - Cyberpunk 2077 Cut Content Will Apparently Be Added to the Game With DLCs Until June 2021 - Nintendo acquires Next Level Games - Epic Games buys shopping mall to convert into new headquarters - Sony Japan confirms PS4 Pro and ‘all but one’ PS4 model have been discontinued Follow me on other platforms and

With a 2021 acquisition of ZeniMax Media set for approval in the first part of 2021, Phil Spencer says that Bethesda's teams are going to be critical to Xbox's progress and is excited for the acquisition so that both Microsoft and Bethesda can "start working like one company." 2020's acqiusition announcement garnered a mixed response; while Xbox fans were excited about a more robust first-party development lineup from Microsoft, players on other platforms grew concerned about the future of Bethesda franchises on platforms outside of Xbox and PC. Here are today's stories:  - Phil Spencer says Bethesda teams ‘are going to be critical to Xbox’s progress’ - Team Ninja willl announce 'several new titles' this year, and Nioh is seemingly done - The Last Guardian developer posts teaser art for its next game - Some PlayStation 4 models have reportedly been discontinued Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsRrTNg/join

Alongside an already packed lineup of releases including Shadow Warrior 3, Olija, Loop Hero, and more, Devolver Digital has revealed that there are an additional 5 unannounced titles planned for release in the new year ahead!  Here are today's stories:  - Devolver Digital Teases Five Unannounced Games for Next Year - Koei Tecmo Shuts Down Forums Following Data Hack - January's PlayStation Plus selection starts the year off right 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

Respawn Entertainment, the team behind Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Apex Legends, and the Titanfall franchise, is staffing up for another new IP. This news comes from a new job listing on their website for a Generalist Software Engineer. This new hire will be joining the New IP Incubation Team "being formed to develop a brand new IP." Here are today's stories:  - Respawn seems to be working on a new franchise - Nintendo Indie World Announces Best-Selling Indies on Switch - Rumor Claims Ubisoft+ Will Join Xbox Game Pass Next Year - Digitimes: PS5 shipped 3.4 million units in first four weeks, expected to reach up to 18 million units in 2021 - Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Website Goes Live, Free DLC Arriving Early 2021 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 three years since its announcement, PlatinumGames' Hideki Kamiya has confirmed in an interview with Famitsu that Bayonetta 3 development is "going very well" while Project G.G. has officially started development. Here are today's stories:  - PlatinumGames' Hideki Kamiya Confirms Status Of Bayonetta 3 And Project G.G. - Joey Ferris, GameXplain comments - Xbox One Game Unexpectedly Cancelled Two Months Before Release - Filming Has Wrapped on Sony’s ‘Resident Evil’ Horror Movie Reboot! 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

Internationally, gaming now generates more money than movies and sports combined with an estimated total of $197.7 billion dollars projected by the end of the year. While it's unclear if this growth will continue, these new heights come during a year where movies and sporting events have declined drastically during a global pandemic.  Here are today's stories:  - Games Are Now Making More Than Movies And Sports Combined - CDPR states it will defend itself 'vigorously' against Cyberpunk 2077 class action lawsuit 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

CD Projekt Red's latest hotfix for Cyberpunk 2077 is live across consoles and PC, adding stability to the console versions on PS4 and Xbox One while fixing a game-breaking 8MB limitation for save file sizes on PC - while still not retroactively fixing broken game saves for those already impacted.  Here are today's stories:  - New Cyberpunk 2077 update targets PC save file corruption bug - 'Tetris Effect: Connected' adds VR support on PC - Steam Winter Sale is back with big discounts 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

After rumors arose yet again that the Xbox One version of Halo Infinite had been cancelled, 343 Community Manager John Junyszek took to twitter to deny the claims. These rumors come after a LinkedIn profile was found that listed only next-gen and PC versions of the title on the listing.  Here are today's stories:  - Halo Infinite’s developer again denies it’s cancelling the Xbox One version - Cyberpunk 2077 has already sold more than 13 million copies - The PS5 Now Warns You If You're About To Play The Last-Gen Version Of A Game - Sony Pictures is developing 3 movies and 7 TV shows based on PlayStation games - Xbox Games with Gold for January include Little Nightmares, Dead Rising, and more - KFC made a bucket-shaped gaming PC that warms chicken 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  Instag

Ahead of its release next year, Gran Turismo 7 head Kazunori Yamauchi has said that the team at Polyphony Digital will make "no concessions" on their next title, promising to deliver the best to everyone. Here are today's stories:  - Gran Turismo 7 head claims he’ll make ‘no concessions’ on detail for PS5 - Nintendo Switch is “halfway through its life” according to Nintendo boss - Among Us is reportedly ‘the most popular game ever’ in terms of monthly players - God of War and Uncharted Remakes Were Being Explored by PlayStation 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

After the messy release of Cyberpunk 2077, a new article from the New York Times shares that CD Projekt Red may face a class action lawsuit over "misrepresentation in order to obtain financial benefits". Here are today's stories:  - Cyberpunk 2077 Studio Could Be Facing Possible Lawsuit - GOG advises Cyberpunk 2077 players to "keep a lower amount of items" to avoid corrupting save files - Control: Ultimate Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X launches February 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  Instagram: http://instagram.com/samueladamsmedia  YouTube: http://youtube.com/samueladamsmedia

After a rollercoaster of a release, Cyberpunk 2077 has been removed from sale on the PlayStation Store and Sony has begun offering refunds for CD Projekt Red's open-world RPG. The developer has come under fire this week after releasing a broken and incomplete last-generation version of their newest title, damaging what has otherwise been a pristine reputation since the success of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.  Here are today's stories:  - Sony is pulling the PS4 version of 'Cyberpunk 2077' and offering refunds - Riot Casually Announces League Of Legends MMO - Nintendo and Sony shares hit highs not seen since the Wii and PS2 eras - Nintendo says that Mario games are going away on March 31, 2021 because they are 'celebrating' the anniversary - The Game Awards 2020 Netted 83 Million Viewers, Almost Double 2019 - The Epic Games Store has launched its 15 free games promotion Support the channel and the content you love with a monthly channel Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Hn--FteZWjwswcsR

Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser shared that the company has been working with consumers experiencing drifting in their Joy-Con controllers to learn more about the issues and investigate potential solutions. While players are able to send their Joy-Con in for repair or replacement, this statement comes after years of complaints from players around the world of faulty hardware impacting their gaming experience.  Here are today's stories:  - Nintendo exec suggests it could improve Switch Joy-Cons to mitigate drifting - Stadia comes to the iPhone and iPad with new iOS beta - GOG walks back release of controversial horror game Devotion - CD Projekt Red Founders Have Lost $1 Billion Since Cyberpunk 2077 Launch 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/samuel

Originally planned to launch yesterday, EA Play's inclusion in Xbox Game Pass for PC has been delayed until 2021. Announced in an Xbox Wire post, the team stated that they "need more time to provide the Xbox Game Pass experience" for the new addition. EA Play is currently out on the console version of Xbox Game Pass and is included in the service's Ultimate subscription tier.  Here are today's stories:  - EA Play on Xbox Game Pass for PC has been delayed to 2021 - Amazon’s Luna cloud gaming service is now available on Android - The Mortal Kombat movie has an April 2021 release date - Kojima Productions tells fans not to expect any game announcements today - SNK Is Making A New Game Console, It Seems - Get Starlink: Battle for Atlas free on PC, but be quick 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

As it turns out, actor Vin Diesel has a larger role in Ark 2 than just being the star of Studio Wildcard's newest title. Along with starring as Santiago, Vin Diesel has also been brought on as Studio Wildcard's President of Creative Convergence and Executive Producer on Ark 2. Here are today's stories:  - Vin Diesel Doesn't Just Appear in Ark 2, He's Also Its Executive Producer - OpenCritic warning urges players not to buy PS4 and Xbox One versions of Cyberpunk 2077 - Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony will collaborate to make gaming safer - Stadia is back up after the Google outage More on Cyberpunk 2077: https://youtu.be/bhYzg-PPs4A 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

Cyberpunk 2077 has become one of the most divisive games since No Man's Sky. While CD Projekt Red's newest title runs well on high-end PCs, players on consoles are left with a version of the game that ranges from "much to be desired" to "false advertising" depending on the console version that they are running. Work is being done, patches and updates are on the way, but inflated expectations from an 8-year development cycle have left fans disappointed with the final product.  Here are today's stories:  - CD Projekt Red Releases Statement on the State of Cyberpunk 2077 https://twitter.com/CyberpunkGame/status/1338390123373801472?s=20 - EA confirms it’s agreed a buyout offer for Codemasters worth $1.2bn 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&n

The Game Awards 2020 were hosted on December 10, bringing plenty of announcements alongside a slew of awards recognizing the achievements of developers across the industry during an incredibly challenging year. New announcements ranged from The Initiative's new Perfect Dark remake to slightly more information on Dragon Age and Mass Effect, but plenty of other titles saw time in the limelight. The Callisto Project is effectively Dead Space 4 while Back 4 Blood is Left 4 Dead 3. What a time to be alive. Here are today's stories:  - The Game Awards 2020: Complete Winners List - The Game Awards 2020: the biggest announcements - PS5 Exclusive Returnal Confirms Release Date for March 2021 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://yout