Gamepressure.com News 13 February 2019
The World Cracks Down on Pirate Websites
Conrad Hazi, 13 February 2019, 22:53
Websites with games, films, music and other illegal materials are increasingly often being blocked by internet providers. The scale of their activities is growing and their efficiency is being praised by MPA.
Far Cry: New Dawn - New Gameplay and Launch Trailer
Jacob Blazewicz, 13 February 2019, 21:48
Another Far Cry: New Dawn gameplay footage appeared on the web. Ubisoft presented the beginning of the upcoming title and shown a new trailer.
PS4 Cross-Play Not for Everyone?
Bart Swiatek, 13 February 2019, 17:07
Some developer teams have criticized Sony's handling of cross-play on Twitter. The devs complaining that although their games are ready to implement the feature, the Japanese side has yet to make the required decisions.
BioWare is "Definitely Not Done with Mass Effect"
Bart Swiatek, 13 February 2019, 16:12
In a recent interview for Polygon, BioWare's Mike Darrah and Casey Hudson have assured that we haven't seen the last of the Mass Effect franchise. The brand might yet return if the developer finds some time.
Blizzard Plans No Major Releases in 2019
Frozen, 13 February 2019, 15:34
During a recent investor meeting, the representatives of Activision Blizzard have informed that there will be no major frontline releases from Blizzard Entertainment in 2019.
Rainbow Six Siege Free Weekend; Starter Edition Unavailable
Milosz Szubert, 13 February 2019, 15:23
The next free weekend with Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege begins tomorrow. The popular tactical shooter can be tested free of charge on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. In addition, there have been significant changes in the editions available for sale.
Update to Red Dead Online Targets Antisocial Behavior
Milosz Szubert, 13 February 2019, 15:00
Rockstar will introduce changes to Red Dead Online that will curb aggressive behavior. The release of a major update to the beta version of the Red Dead Redemption II online module is scheduled for February 26th.
This Year's Call of Duty Will Include Solo Campaign
Adrian Werner, 13 February 2019, 14:59
One of Activision's executives confirmed that the upcoming Call of Duty installment will feature a story campaign. What's interesting, the publisher is expecting worse sale results that in the case of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Sells 10 Million Copies
Adrian Werner, 13 February 2019, 14:21
Activision bragged that more than 10 million copies of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, the revamped version of the classic platformer trilogy, have already gone to the stores.
Nintendo Switch Has More than 1800 Games
Bart Swiatek, 13 February 2019, 11:32
Perfectly Nintendo website, known for gathering various "N-related" stats, reports that currently there are more than 1800 titles that we can play on Nintendo Switch.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Devs Bought by THQ Nordic
Bart Swiatek, 13 February 2019, 10:20
The Czech developer team at Warhorse Studios has been bought by the publisher THQ Nordic. The deal also included the developer's IP rights i.e. the Kingdom Come: Deliverance franchise.
Friends Update for Rocket League Removes Cross-Play Limitations
Adrian Werner, 13 February 2019, 10:00
From now on, Rocket League will offer full cross-play between all available hardware platforms.
Sony's Shawn Layden Prophesizes a "Post-Console World"
Bart Swiatek, 13 February 2019, 00:02
In a recent interview, Shawn Layden, the chairman of Sony Interactive Worldwide Studios, has presented his vision of the future for the industry and video gaming as such.