Gamepressure.com News 31 January 2020
The European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Universal Charger
Agnes Adamus, 31 January 2020, 23:29
The European Parliament adopted a resolution to unify charging ports for all smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices available on the market. 582 voters were in favor of its introduction.
Wasteland Remastered Hardware Requirements and Price
Paul Wozniak, 31 January 2020, 22:24
We learned about the hardware requirements of the refreshed version of 1988 Wasteland. Pre-orders have started.
2020 had a False Start, but Fall Will Make up for it
Adam Zechenter, 31 January 2020, 17:25
I've been looking at the calendar with horror. The first half of the year will bring just a few big games. Then I look at the second half of the year – and guess what – I was also horrified, this time with the number of games that I'll have to complete.
Through the Darkest of Times Launches - Play as Resistance in Third Reich
Adrian Werner, 31 January 2020, 14:09
The team ta Paintbucket Games released Through the Darkest of Times, a game in which we lead the German resistance movement in the Third Reich.
New Apex Legends Character Assassinates a Family on New Trailer
Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 31 January 2020, 13:53
A new trailer reveals details of the life of the killer robot, Revenant. The hero wants revenge on a big corporation. The material may also reveal another character that was previously found in game files, namely Loba.
Avast Apologizes for „Hurting Feelings” and Shuts Down Jumpshot
Bart Swiatek, 31 January 2020, 13:41
Avast's CEO has apologized to his customers and informed them that the company's subsidiary, Jumpshot, has been closed. The case is related to recent controversy over the sale of user data. The information was collected by the plug-in installed with the Avast antivirus software.
Dota Underlords Early Access Departure Date Revealed
Milosz Szubert, 31 January 2020, 13:27
We've learned when Dota Underlords will leave the early access phase. According to Valve, update 1.0 will debut on February 25. Together with it, the first ranked season will start, which will offer a lot of attractions.
The Sims Celebrates 20 Years; The Sims 4 With 20 Million Players
Adrian Werner, 31 January 2020, 13:14
EA reported that The Sims 4's player base exceeded 20 million people. The next part of the series is to put more emphasis on online elements.
Battlefield 6 Only on PS5 and New Xbox; no Earlier Than 2021
Bart Swiatek, 31 January 2020, 12:54
Electronic Arts will not release another installment of the Battlefield series this year. The title will only debut between April 2021 and March 2022 - on ninth generation consoles.
Fragment of Star Wars: Underworld, a Would-be Star Wars Gangster Show
Krzysztof Kaluzinski, 31 January 2020, 12:48
In 2005, George Lucas announced the creation of a gangster series Star Wars: Underworld, but the production finally did not make it to the screens. A short fragment allows you to see how it could have looked.
2020 Without Nintendo Switch Pro
Peter Doron, 31 January 2020, 12:38
Nintendo officially announced that we will not see a new, improved model of the Switch console in 2020. Instead, we'll get several limited editions - the first one, intended for fans of the Animal Crossing series, will be released in March.
EA Wants to Release 14 Titles Between April 2020 and March 2021
Bart Swiatek, 31 January 2020, 12:30
Electronic Arts wants to publish 14 titles in the coming fiscal year. In addition to the four installments of sports cycles we will also receive four large productions and several independent and mobile games.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Shows That Single Player Games are Still Worthwhile
Bart Swiatek, 31 January 2020, 12:21
In its latest financial report, Electronic Arts boasted an excellent sale of the action-adventure game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The title is selling faster than expected and should reach 10 million buyers by the end of March.
EA is Making a Fortune on Microtransactions
Adrian Werner, 31 January 2020, 11:20
Electronic Arts reported that in the last quarter of 2019 it earned almost one billion dollars on microtransactions. They account for more than half of the publisher's total revenues.