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The Jampack Report is your home for gaming news, bringing you the latest updates from the world of gaming and technology. The Jampack Report is your one stop shop for all of the gaming news that you need to know so that you never miss a beat from the industry that never sleeps.
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The Debrief Weekly Report | A Science and Technology News Podcast

Get your weekly burst of scientific illumination from The Debrief’s network of rebellious journalists as they warp through the latest breaking science and tech news from the world of tomorrow. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tech stories from the pages of The Debrief. From far-future technology to space travel to strange physics that alters our perception of the universe, The Debrief Weekly Report is meant for the dreamers who love ...
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Last week's PlayStation Showcase presented plenty of awesome games... just not many that are exclusive to PlayStation 5. We're talking about all of the biggest announcements from last week's show, including their new handheld Project Q, on this week's podcast! 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - PlayStation Showcase/Spider-Man 2 06:06 - Assassin's Creed Mirage 0…
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We Can’t Stop Here. This is Emu Country!: Australian Combat Lasers, New LSD Research, and Brain Activity After Death.
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On today’s episode, scientists have released a new study concerning LSD’s positive effects on the learning process, Australia’s latest project to develop a laser gun that can stop a tank, and a preliminary study into what happens to consciousness in the human brain during death. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup …
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With the reveal of Mortal Kombat 1, 2023 is now slated to have a Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, and Mortal Kombat, all in a single year. That's an incredible lineup of massive fighting games unlike anything we've seen in years. The summer gaming news season has officially started! 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Mortal Kombat 1 officially revealed 04:28 - Morta…
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Saint Fetch, The Patron Robot of Lost Things: Air Force Energy Weapons, Studying Salamanders to Reverse Aging, and the Robot Who Helps You Find the Remote
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On today’s episode, researchers are trying to figure out how to utilize salamander cells to slow human aging, robots are being developed to aid dementia patients with finding lost items in their homes, and the US Air Force is testing a directed energy weapon to take down drone swarms. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they ro…
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is officially the highest-rated game ever on OpenCritic, passing Red Dead Redemption 2, Elden Ring, and even its predecessor Breath of the Wild. Nintendo had a fantastic week, but now rumors are circulating that the new Nintendo console might be here sooner than we think. 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Tears of the …
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"Now, I Am Become AI, the Destroyer of Worlds." | Updating the Nuclear Arsenal, Secret Chinese Spacecraft, and the Anomaly Detecting AI
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On today’s episode, guest host Micah Hanks joins the show to talk about a new AI tool being utilized by the government to monitor the internet for anomalies, how the Air Force is modernizing its nuclear weapon platforms, and everything we know about a super secret Chinese spacecraft that has just returned home after spending 276 days in Earth’s orb…
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Phil Spencer's appearance on the Kinda Funny XCast this week brought a ton of quotable moments, including the head of Xbox saying that even good games won't turn the tides of the console war against PlayStation and Nintendo.00:00 - Intro00:52 - Phil Spencer on XCast10:48 - Xbox Games Showcase confirmed for June 11 at 10am PT14:34 - Xbox Expansion C…
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Russian Space Station? Cosmo...NOT: Dark Matter Discoveries, Smart Material, and Russia's New Commitment to the ISS
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On today’s episode, researchers have discovered that axion particles may be the force behind dark matter, a new smart material that can change color and change shape, and Russia wants back into the International Space Station. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tech stories from the pages of…
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After earning glowing reviews earlier in the week, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor launched with some massive issues on consoles and PC. For the majority of it's launch weekend, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was sitting at Mostly Negative user reviews on Steam. Now, EA has acknowledged the issues and is getting to work on fixing players' problems. 00:00 - Intr…
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With the CMA's decision to block Microsoft's Activision-Blizzard acquisition, the odds have never looked worse for the deal to go through. Whether ABK joins Microsoft or not, Xbox has to unify their strategy and focus on delivering more games to more players - whatever it may look like. Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date! Twitter: htt…
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Live Long and Be Fabulous: Diversity in the Space Industry, Mysterious Tracks in Greenland, and Lasers over Japan
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On today’s episode, the non-profit “Gaaays in Spaaace” is pushing for more LGBTQ+ inclusion in the space industry, a Japanese observatory solves the mystery of green lasers coming from space, and NASA investigates bizarre tracks on a frozen fjord in Greenland. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science …
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On this bonus episode, MJ Banias sits down with actor and Star Trek alumni Robert Picardo. They talk about Robert's work with "Gaaays in Spaaace" as well as the role science fiction has to play in real science and space exploration. The link to MJ's article on "Gaaays in Spaaace" and the push for LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion in the space industry…
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Between Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster and Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, Microsoft has a growing problem of games skipping their platform entirely to release on PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, and even streaming services without ever touching a Microsoft console. While it's not a huge problem now, it's an issue that Microsoft should tackle now to prepare for…
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Strange Metals in a Strange Land: The Pentagon’s UFO Office Update, “Strange Metals,” and The First Formation of Light in the Universe
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On today’s episode, the Pentagon’s UFO office gave its latest updates on anomalous aircraft, a new theory regarding “strange metals” that can be used in quantum computers, and a possible breakthrough in how light first began to shine after the Big Bang. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tec…
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With more leadership changes at 343, Cliff Bleszinski teasing the return of lawbreakers, and the reveal of a magic FPS called Immortals of Aveum, there are tons of shakeups coming for the FPS genre in 2023. 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Redfall at 30 FPS on consoles 01:35 - Frank O'Connor has left 343 05:01 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League delayed …
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If an AI Could Read Your Mind, Love: NASA’s X-59, Ultrasonic Hacking Attacks, and Teaching Artificial Intelligence to Read Minds
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On today’s episode, researchers in Japan have designed an AI that can read the human mind, a new hacking tool using ultrasonic waves may just be around the corner, and NASA’s supersonic X-59 aircraft may bring back commercial supersonic flights. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tech storie…
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Redfall is going to run at 30 FPS on Xbox consoles at launch, leaving a bad taste in players mouths after months of 60 FPS trailers and gameplay. While a 60 FPS Performance Mode is coming after launch, this marks another big miss for Xbox for what could be one of their biggest new IP in recent memory. Follow me on other platforms and stay up to dat…
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Joseph Staten, head of creative on Halo Infinite and cinematic director on Halo CE, Halo 2, and Halo 3, is officially leaving Microsoft. With 343's struggles with their Slipspace Engine, a lack of campaign DLC for Halo Infinite, and big shifts internally at 343, the future of Halo is looking more uncertain than ever. 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Joseph St…
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Don’t Leave your Black Hole Unattended: The StormBreaker Smart Missile, Ultrasonic Talking Plants, and Artificial Black Holes
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On today’s episode, researchers have created an artificial Black Hole in a lab to test out warp drive theories, scientists in Israel have discovered that plants may be trying to communicate, and the US Air Force’s new StormBreaker smart missile is now ready to launch. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest …
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A new Western Digital Xbox Expansion Card leaked early, featuring 1TB of memory and a $179.99 price tag. We're talking about this, Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure impressions, the lackluster Diablo IV Xbox Series X, and more on today's show! 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure impressions 05:18 - Western Digital Xbox Expansion Car…
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I was able to stay away from podcasting for roughly two weeks - let's get back to the roots with the return of The Jampack Report, a weekly gaming news show that's available on podcast services around the world!Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date! Twitter: http://twitter.com/jampacksamTikTok: http://tiktok.com/@jampacksam…
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Another One Bites the Alien Space Dust: Earth’s Asteroid Problem, A Cosmic Anomaly, and Looking for Life in the Smallest of Places
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On today’s episode, a new report from NASA indicates Earth may have a big asteroid problem, astronomers have discovered a novel space object named Z 229-15, and scientists out of Tokyo want to search cosmic dust for signs of alien life. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tech stories from th…
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This Little Quantum Light of Mine: DARPA’s Liberty Lifter, A Particle Accelerator Breakthrough, and Controlling the Chaos of Light
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On today’s episode, DARPA wants to build a giant futuristic boat plane, neutrinos have been spotted inside a particle accelerator for the first time, and controlling photons of light have always been tricky…until now. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tech stories from the pages of The Debr…
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One Small Step for Man’s Garbage: Space Junk, EV Aircraft, and Monitoring Earth’s Pollution with Satellites
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On today’s episode, NASA and the Italian space agency are on a mission to monitor human pollution using satellites, a company is designing a way to power electric airplanes mid-flight, and scientists around the world want to update the space treaty to include space junk. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the late…
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Do Organoids Dream of Electric Bandages?: Electricity Generating Bacteria, Brains in a Dish, and Bandages from the Future
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On today’s episode, researchers are studying whether extremophile bacteria can be used to generate electricity, how biological organoids can be used to supercharge AI computing, and the successful testing of an electrical bandage to heal wounds 30% faster. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and …
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The Universe Just Broke: Thermodynamics, Baby Galaxies That Aren’t, and the Secrets of the Pyramids
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On today’s episode, a previously undiscovered tunnel has been found inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, physicists are rewriting the first law of thermodynamics, and a discovery of some galaxies by the James Webb Telescope is throwing our understanding of the Big Bang into serious question. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as the…
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Is That An Oblong Space Object in your Pocket...Or...?: Strange Space Objects, Psychedelic Medicine, and Telepathic Robot Dogs from Australia
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On today’s episode, a mysterious oblong object was detected in our solar system, scientists are trying to understand why some psychedelics rebuild neural connections in the brain, and soldiers in Australia are controlling robot dogs with their mind. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tech st…
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Begun, The Balloon War Has: Unknown Objects over North America, The Mushroom Medicinal Apocalypse, and the Science of Hidden Memories
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On today’s episode, scientists have used a common asthma medication to unlock hidden memories inside the brains of mice, UFOs over North America prompted the shoot down of multiple objects over the weekend, and researchers have stimulated neural development between human brain cells using a common mushroom. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and St…
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Wolf 1069b Was an Inside Job!: Ghost Particles, a New Exoplanet Discovery, and the Bleeding Edge of Drone Technology
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On today’s episode; physicists have developed a ‘ghost ruler’ using neutrinos, Wolf 1069b is the latest earth-like exoplanet discovery, and the future of drone technology and warfare. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tech stories from the pages of The Debrief. From far-future technology to…
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Do Dodo Birds Taste like Chicken?: Hawaii’s Mysterious Lights, De-extinction, and the Science of Surviving a Nuclear Blast
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On today’s episode, researchers in Hawaii keep seeing bizarre lights in the sky, a billion dollar start-up says they will resurrect the Dodo bird, and the science behind surviving a nuclear blast. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tech stories from the pages of The Debrief. From far-future …
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We Like Big Moons and We Cannot Lie: Zombie Crabs, Krypton-powered Propulsion, and Looking for Aliens in All The Right Places
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Dead crabs keep mysteriously twitching in the UK, Krypton-powered propulsion for space travel, and the essential cosmic question; will humanity find life somewhere else in our solar system this century? Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tech stories from the pages of The Debrief. From far-f…
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Ubisoft has announced Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Frontline, a spin on the battle royale genre that brings objective-based gameplay into a massive free-to-play PVP shooter. While there have been many competitors in the battle royale space, it's been difficult for any team to compete as Call of Duty: Warzone continues to dominate. 00:00 - Intro 00:31 -…
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After years of remasters and remakes, PlayStation has officially acquired Bluepoint Games. As member of the PlayStation Studios family, Bluepoint is now working on "original content" rather than a direct remake of a previous game, marking a major leap for the company. 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - PlayStation Acquires Bluepoint Games 05:43 - Twisted Metal …
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After massive success as a PlayStation exclusive, Ember Lab has said that it will "look into other platform releases" post-launch. While there's currently no timeframe for release, it looks like Kena will be making its way to other platforms in the near future. Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date! Twitter: http://twitter.com/jampacksam…
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Industry insiders have reported that Quantic Dream, the studio behind Detroit: Become Human and that is involved in ongoing legal issues over workplace misconduct, is nearly two years into development of a new Star Wars game. Details are sparse, but the game is said to be a large departure from the team's traditional quick-time-event approach. Quan…
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Sony Santa Monica's Creative Director, Cory Barlog, has shared that Ragnarok will conclude the Norse saga for Kratos and Atreus because of how long it takes to create a AAA God of War title. See the full interview on Kaptain Kuba's channel Why God of War Ragnarok Ends the Norse Saga via Eurogamer Battlefield 2042 Delayed via Twitter Follow me on ot…
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After 4 years, Nintendo has finally added the ability to add up to 10 Bluetooth audio devices to the Nintendo Switch with System Update 13.0. While this is welcome news... IT'S BEEN THERE THE WHOLE TIME?! Subscribe to the main channel: https://www.youtube.com/jampacksam Follow me on other platforms and stay up to date! Twitter: http://twitter.com/j…
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Okay, so this isn't even an episode of The Jampack Report, but I wanted to let the audio listeners know about the changes coming to the content that I create - including to the podcast. As an independent content creator, it's time to break out of the template that I've created for myself and focus on experimenting more and pushing myself to create …
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Xbox's Major Nelson has announced new ways that the company is celebrating 20 years of Xbox, starting with a new line of merchandise and wallpapers available across Xbox, PC, and mobile devices. Plenty of news is coming in the months ahead has both Xbox and Halo celebrate two decades as leaders in the gaming industry. Here are today's stories: - Ce…
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Sega's latest financial report has shared some insight into the company's plans for the future, including the launch of a "Super Game" that the company projects will make 100 billion yen, or roughly 900 million dollars. Here are today's stories: - Sega says it plans to release a ‘Super Game’ within the next five years - Nibellion on Twitter - The P…
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Capcom has announced that Resident Evil Village shipped 3 million copies globally in four days, smashing Resident Evil 7's 2.5 million units shipped in five days. The game is currently on-par with Resident Evil 2 Remake's impressive launch, automatically making RE8 one of the most successful launches in the franchise. Here are today's stories: - Re…
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Sony's Hiroki Titoki has shared that the company predicts PlayStation 5 shortages to continue until 2022, saying that increasing the supply still cannot keep up with the unprecedented demand for their latest console. Here are today's stories: - Resident Evil Village Steam Charts - Resident Evil Village smashed the series’ PC player record on its fi…
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Ubisoft has revealed that its The Division universe will continue expanding, with the new free-to-play Tom Clancy's The Division Heartland launching in 2021-2022. A mobile game is also in development for a future release, while the already announced Netflix movie continues production. Here are today's stories: - An Update on the Tom Clancy’s The Di…
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Nintendo has announced Game Builder Garage, a budget game builder launching in June that gives players of all experience levels the tools that they need to design their own games and learn the ropes of programming a video game. It's experiences like these that build a passion for development and that cultivate the next generation of game developers…
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@Nibellion on Twitter has shared what appears to be the renewal of the Sunset Overdrive IP by Sony, bringing hope to PlayStation fans that the longtime Xbox and PC exclusive could be coming to PlayStation consoles - or even that a sequel may be on the way from Insomniac, who holds the rights to the IP itself. Here are today's stories: - Sunset Over…
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PlayStation has announced a partnership with Discord, bringing one of the gaming industry's most popular chat applications to PlayStation in 2022 to "social and gaming experience on PlayStation Network." Here are today's stories: - Announcing PlayStation’s new Partnership with Discord - 97 Games Now Featuring FPS Boost on Xbox Series X|S - Coming S…
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Court documents from the Epic v. Apple court case have revealed that Microsoft at one point considered lowering its 30 percent cut on the Xbox storefront to 12 percent, shaking up a longstanding precedent in the gaming industry of platform holders taking a 30 percent cut from all revenue. The document also suggests that the recent change to a 12 pe…
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Matt Booty, Head of Xbox Game Studios at Microsoft, shared more about how the company is planning to continue their focus on the PC gaming space in 2021 and beyond. From new quality of life features coming to Halo Infinite this fall to new ways for players to play on low-end devices through Cloud Gaming, Microsoft is focused on expanding the Xbox e…
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Announced during a recent earnings call, Sony CFO Hiroki Titoki confirmed that the company will continue investing heavily in PlayStation exclusives, developing projects in-house and partnering with other developers through a $184M year-on-year investment. Here are today's stories: - Sony says it will ‘aggressively’ invest in first-party studios an…
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Latest Financial Reports Show MASSIVE PlayStation & Xbox Growth | The Jampack Report 4.28.21
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Sony and Microsoft have shared their FY20 and FY21 Q3 financial reports respectively, showing strong results for both gaming giants with the launch of the Xbox Series X, Series S, and PlayStation 5. Here are today's stories: - Geoff Keighley on Twitter - PlayStation revenues near $25bn as PS5 ships 7.8m in five months - Benji Sales on Twitter - Xbo…
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