Today we will be talking about Cyberpunk 2077’s poor performance on the Xbox One and Playstation 4, CDPR devs still getting bonuses in spite of what reviewers may say, Sony and CDPR are issuing refunds for poor performance of the game on PS4s and Xbox Ones, and CDPR says there are patches coming. This is just an episode about Cyberpunk 2077…

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* Cyberpunk 2077 devs will get full bonuses regardless how well the game reviews – VG247

* Cyberpunk 2077 devs will get full bonuses regardless of how the game reviews, this according to Alan Wen at VG24/7.

* There were quite a few announcements at the game awards. I was going to spend today’s episode going through all those announcements but decided against it. One because all of you by now mostly know what was announced as far as anything you might be interested in. Two I don’t really want to spend a whole episode talking about game announcements when I should be talking about Cyberpunk 2077.

* https://www.gamesradar.com/sony-is-refunding-unhappy-cyberpunk-2077-ps4-players/

* Vikki Blake with VG 24/7 reports that Sony is refunding unhappy Cyberpunk 2077 gamers for the poor performance of the game on the Playstation 4.

* https://www.gamespot.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-dev-admits-poor-performance-on-ps4-and-xbox-one-offers-refunds-and-future-patches/1100-6485478/

* MIcheal Higham with Gamespot reports that CD Projekt Red admits of poor performance on Playstation 4 and Xbox One, and that they will be offering refunds to those people who aren’t happy with such poor performance on their current gen systems.

* https://www.ign.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-helps-steam-break-its-all-time-concurrent-player-record-with-24-million-users

* Cyberpunk 2077 helps Steam break an all time concurrent player record, this from Adam Bankhurst over at IGN

* https://www.polygon.com/2020/12/11/22170468/cyberpunk-2077-sales-revenue-cd-projekt

* Charlie Hall with Polygon reports that CD Projekt Red has already recouped its development costs with Cyberpunk 2077.

Today we talk about Control reaching a sales milestone, Microsoft xCloud Beta coming to more platforms, Twitch updates their policies on hate and harassment, Cyberpunk 2077 is looking rough on current gen systems, the Nintendo Switch sold a butt load in November, and all the Game Awards announced.

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* https://www.vg247.com/2020/12/09/control-sold-2-million-copies/

* Control has sold over 2 million copies to date, this according to Stephany Nunneley over at VG 24/7

* https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/9/22165280/microsoft-xcloud-ios-pc-launch-spring-2021-announced

* Microsoft confirms that xCloud beta coming to iOS and  PC in Spring 2021, this according to Nick Statt over at The Verge.

* https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/12/09/twitch-have-updated-their-policies-on-hateful-conduct-and-harassment/

* Twitch has updated their policies on hateful conduct and harrasment, per Lauren Morton with Rock Paper Shotgun.

* https://kotaku.com/cyberpunk-2077-is-looking-rough-on-ps4-and-xbox-one-at-1845848627

* Cyberpunk 2077 is looking pretty rough on the launch Xbox One and Playstation 4s, this reported by Ethan Gach over at Kotaku.

* https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-game-awards-all-the-winners-from-2020s-event/1100-6485360/

* Steve Watts with Gamespot has the list of all the Game Awards winners, and here they are.

* https://nintendoeverything.com/november-2020-npd-switch-sells-over-1-35-million-units-was-the-best-selling-console/

* Brian over at Nintendo Everything has reported that Nintendo sold over 1.35 million Switches in November. It was the best selling console for the month.

Today we’ll be talking about the new update for Cyberpunk 2077 that makes it run better on consoles, World of Warcraft Shadow Lands is the fastest selling PC game EVER, Cyberpunk 2077 causing issues with epileptic seizures, Halo Infinite gets a huge blog post and a release date, and the Player’s Voice for the Game Awards has been announced.

 

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* https://gameinfinitus.com/news/cyberpunk-2077-update-1-02-fixes-critical-gameplay-issues-dev-says-it-is-a-different-game-after-update/

* Joel Morgan with Game Infinitus reports that CDPR has put out an update for Cyberpunk 2077 on the Xbox One and Playstation 4.

* https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-08-activision-says-world-of-warcraft-shadowlands-is-the-fastest-selling-pc-game-of-all-time

* Wesley Yin-Poole with Eurogamer reports World of Warcraft Shadowlands is the fastest selling PC game of all time according to Blizzard.

* https://twitter.com/cyberpunkgame/status/1336389181988343812?s=21

* Cyberpunk 2077 may have an issue with causing epileptic seizures, more so than normal.

* https://twitter.com/halo/status/1336456344690417665?s=21

* 343 Studios host a day about itself…and talks about Halo Infinite and a release date.

* https://wccftech.com/ghost-of-tsushima-wins-players-voice-award-at-the-game-awards/

* Alessio Palumbo with WCCFTECH reports that Ghost of Tsushima has won the Game Awards Player’s Voice award.

Today we’ll be talking about The Game Awards possible game announcements, a new Playstation 5 games trailer has been released, Nintendo shuts down an Indiegogo fundraiser for Nintendo Switch Joycon covers, and Cyberpunk 2077 graphical performance isn’t looking so great, though the upcoming consumer release may see a boost in performance.

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* https://www.vgchartz.com/article/446576/microsoft-to-make-announcement-at-the-game-awards-according-to-rumor/

* According to rumor Microsoft will be making an announcement at the Game Awards. William D’Angelo with VGCHartz reported this.

* https://www.vgchartz.com/article/446590/the-game-awards-2020-to-have-dozen-or-more-game-announcements/

* William D’Angelo also reports that the Game Awards will have a dozen or more game announcements.

* https://twinfinite.net/2020/12/ps5-trailer-exclusive-games/

* Guiseppe Nelva over at Twinfinite reports that Sony has released a new Playstation 5 trailer, showing off new games coming, and certain generational exclusivity and even PS5 specific timed exclusivity. 

* https://www.polygon.com/2020/12/7/22158534/nintendo-etikon-joy-con-controllers-shut-down-cease-and-desist

* Owen S. Good with Polygon reports that Nintendo shut down ‘Etikon’ controller memorial.

* https://wccftech.com/cyberpunk-2077-crysis-of-this-decade-pc-performance-benchmarks-nvidia-amd-gpus-dlss-raytracing/

* Hassan Mujtaba with WCCFTECH reports that Cyberpunk 2077 causes AMD  and NVIDIA cards to struggle even without raytracing on.

* https://twitter.com/gamersnexus/status/1336066826233651202?s=21

* GamersNexus on twitter said that because of DRM controls in place for review copies that performance is hampered.

Today we’ll be talking about Neil Druckmann’s big promotion at Naughty Dog, more Halo Infinite rumors, Playstation’s ad spending, plus more video game industry news.

 

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* https://www.naughtydog.com/blog/studio_announcement_dec2020

* In a press release Evan Wells, President of Naughty Dog, has announced the promotion of Neil Druckmann to co-president.

* https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/halo-infinite-could-be-targeting-a-spring-2021-release-date/

* Matthew Wilson with Kitguru reports that Halo Infinite might be targeting a Spring 2021 release date.

* https://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/sonys-playstation-5-outspent-microsofts-xbox-series-x-three-one-launch-ads/2298636

* Ilyse Liffreing over at Ad Age reports that Sony outspent Microsoft 3 to 1 on advertising on for the Playstation 5 over the Xbox Series X|S.

* https://dotesports.com/fgc/news/nintendo-cancels-splatoon-2-na-open-stream-after-teams-use-freemelee-names-in-support-of-super-smash-bros-melee-community

* Cale Micheal with Dot Esports reports that Nintendo has cancelled the Splatoon 2 NA Open stream after teams used the #FreeMelee in their team names in support of the Super Smash Bros. Melee community.

* https://twitter.com/endgame_tv/status/1335482606222098432?s=21

* In addition EndGameTV has announced their own grass roots invitational in response to Nintendo’s cancellation.

Today we’ll be talking about Cyberpunk 2077’s massive day one updates, Lord of The Rings Online will be getting a little next gen love, some Playstation developers have left, plus more video game industry news.

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* https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/12/cyberpunk_2077_pre-launch_console_patch_is_massive_but_its_not_the_update_you_think_it_is

* There might be a couple of giant patches for Cyberpunk 2077 on launch and post launch. Robert Ramsey with Push Square reports.

* https://wccftech.com/lord-of-the-rings-online-to-receive-visual-tech-updates-as-it-prepares-for-next-gen-console-launch/

* Alessio Palumbo over at  WCCFTECH reports that Lord of The Rings Online will be getting visual and tech update for a next gen console launch.

* https://www.destructoid.com/stories/the-game-awards-is-asking-for-your-ten-favorite-games-of-2020-for-the-player-s-voice-award-612028.phtml

* Jordan Devore with Destructiod reports that The Game Awards is asking for your top ten favorite games of 2020 from a list of nominees.

* https://www.vg247.com/2020/12/03/veterans-leave-sony-bokeh-game-studio/

* Dom Peppiatt with VG24/7 has reported that veteran Playstation developers have left to form their own development studio.

* https://www.vg247.com/2020/12/03/state-decay-2-xbox-series-x-s-update/

* Dom Peppiatt with VG24/7 also reports that State of Decay 2 gets an Xbox Series X/S update, including a new difficulty level, and more new achievements.

Today we’ll be talking about CD Projekt Red not tolerating early streaming of Cyberpunk 2077, a Nintendo Hacker gets sentenced to prison, Microsoft states they are all in on video games, plus more video game industry news.

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* https://www.vg247.com/2020/12/02/cyberpunk-2077-streams-lets-plays-will-taken-ahead-release/

* Stephany Nunneley with VG24/7 reports that CD Projekt Red will take down any early streams or lets plays of Cyberpunk 2077 before its December 9th release.

* https://www.vg247.com/2020/12/02/ps5-sells-best-huge-month-console-sales/

* Patrick Dane over at VG247 is reporting that the Playstation 5 has beat out the Nintendo Switch in sales in the U.K., which has is only the second time that has happened in the last two years.

* https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/2/22057936/supergiant-games-10th-anniversary-vinyl-hades-bastion-pyre-transistor

* Bijan Stephen reports over at the Verge that Hades developer Supergiant has released a 10th anniversary album of music from its games.

* https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/1/21866716/nintendo-switch-hack-hernandez-sentencing-plea-agreement-gigaleak-security-breach

* Ian Carlos Campbell with The Verge has reported that Nintendo Hacker, Ryan Hernandez, has been sentenced to three years in jail following guilty plea.

* https://twinfinite.net/2020/12/microsoft-ceo-gaming/

* Giuseppe Nelva with Twinfinite reports that Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, says Microsoft is very much focused on gaming.

* https://www.gamesradar.com/amazon-uk-will-replace-missing-ps5-consoles/

* Ali Jones with Gamesradar reports that Amazon UK has promised to replace Playstation 5s that went missing.

Today we’ll be talking about Playsation 5’s fan lottery, Cyberpunk 2077 might have a couple of bugs, plus more video game industry news.

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* https://www.notebookcheck.net/PlayStation-5-fan-lottery-leaves-some-gamers-with-a-noisier-console-than-others-while-Sony-may-have-used-an-even-quieter-fan-for-PS5-review-units.506879.0.html

* Daniel R. Deakin with Notebookcheck.net reports that Playstation 5 review units might have used quieter fans while units sold to consumers was a louder fan.

* https://segmentnext.com/2020/11/30/cyberpunk-2077-not-bug-free-cdpr/

* Saqib Mansoor with SegmentNext.com reports that Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red admits the game will launch with a number of bugs.

* https://twistedvoxel.com/days-gone-lead-devs-have-left-sony-bend-studio/

* A couple of developers of Days Gone have left Sony’s Bend Studio. This according to Salal Awan with Twisted Voxel.

* https://www.vg247.com/2020/12/01/control-coming-xbox-game-pass-december-3/

* Stephany Nunneley with VG247.com reveals some of the new games coming to Xbox Game Pass, and some games that are leaving.

* An obvious update on Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X stock.

Today we’ll be talking about the Nintendo Switch Fortnite bundle coming to the US, Super Nintendo World theme park opening beginning of next year at Universal Park in Osaka, Japan, plus more video game industry news.

 

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* https://www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/nintendo-switch-fortnite-edition-bundle-available-now-for-cyber-monday/1100-6484965

* Nintendo Switch Fortnite Wildcat bundle was made available on Cyber Monday. This according to Steven Petite with Gamespot. Previously only available in Europe, the Fortnite Wildcat Bundle includes a unique design and comes with some Fortnite bonuses as well. This is a limited-time restock and it’s not clear how long the Fortnite Switch will be available, but Nintendo’s website says “available while supplies last.” As of right now, so 6:30am CST Tuesday December 1st it is in stock on Walmart.com, Gamestop.com, and Amazon’s website for the standard $299.

* https://kotaku.com/uri-geller-says-nintendo-can-print-kadabra-on-pokemon-c-1845769417

* Riley McLoed with Kotaku is reporting that Uri Geller, famous magician, is now allowing Nintendo to print Kadabra Pokemon cards again.

* https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/30/21726093/super-nintendo-world-osaka-japan-opening-date-announced

* Sam Byford with The Verge reports that Super Nintendo World will be opening February 4th with AR Mario Kart roller coaster.

* https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/25/21720887/assassins-creed-valhalla-60-fps-next-gen-consoles-playstation-5-ps5-xbox-series-x-s

* Jay Peters with The Verge reports that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla upcoming update will be able to run at 60FPS.

* https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/11/30/doom-eternal-comes-to-nintendo-switch-in-december

* Doom Eternal coming to Nintendo Switch December 8th. This according to Jason Guisao with Game Informer.

* https://screenrant.com/destiny-osiris-saint-14-gay-lgbt-romance-lore/

* Two major Destiny 2 characters are gay and in love, and always have been.

* https://www.vice.com/en/article/5dp34k/internal-sony-docs-explain-how-activities-became-a-cornerstone-for-ps5

* Internal Sony Docs Explain How “Activities” Became a Cornerstone for PS, this reported by Patrick Klepek with Vice.

Today we’ll be talking about more Cyberpunk 2077 news, proof of Resident Evil 4 remake is a thing, my thoughts on the Switch so far, plus more video game industry news.

 

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