Gamepressure.com News 23 June 2020
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remaster in the Works
Michael Kulakowski, 23 June 2020, 20:18
According to still unconfirmed information, Electronic Arts is preparing a refreshed version of Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit from 2010. The title, considered by many to be one of the best in the series, should appear on PCs and consoles before the end of this year.
Minecraft Nether Update - Version 1.16 Launches Today
Michael Kulakowski, 23 June 2020, 19:57
As planned, the latest major update for Minecraft, called Nether, has been released. It focuses on the title Nether, enriching the dangerous dimension with many attractions such as new biomes, materials and mobs.
Cyberpunk 2077 Hands-on Coming Soon
Kristian Smoszna, 23 June 2020, 18:51
Yesterday, we finally had a chance to test Cyberpunk 2077. We will share our impressions from playing CD Projekt RED's new game in an extensive coverage this Thursday.
Valorant 1.02 - Ranks and Ranked Games in Tomorrow's Update
Paul Wozniak, 23 June 2020, 17:29
Tomorrow Valorant will receive patch 1.02. A moment after its launch, ranked matches will make their debut in the game and minor fixes will be introduced.
Ghost of Tsushima ESRB Rating Reveals Blood, Sweat and Buttocks
Jacob Blazewicz, 23 June 2020, 16:18
The American ESRB agency has rated Ghost of Tsushima. The game's entry on the organization's website reveals that we should expect a lot of violence and - how else - naked buttocks.
GTA 6 - Former Rockstar Employee on Lack of Announcement
Paul Wozniak, 23 June 2020, 14:52
Through his TikTok, Darion Lowenstein, a former Rockstar Games employee, explained to the audience why we haven't seen an announcement of GTA VI yet.
Bannerlord is Too Similar to Predecessor? Players Grow Weary
Bart Swiatek, 23 June 2020, 13:51
Some of the people playing Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord complain about the game's weariness. In their opinion, the title is not different enough from the previous part, offers too shallow gameplay and puts too much emphasis on grind. The decreasing interest is also visible in the stats collected by SteamCharts.
Apple Embarrasses Google and Samsung - Old iPhones Get Updates
Mateusz Popielak, 23 June 2020, 13:05
Apple has announced that it will upgrade its iOS system to version 14 for 16 device models. Updates will be available for smartphones even from 2015 - e.g. iPhone 6S.
Producer of HBO's Chernobyl Praises The Last of Us 2
Karol Laska, 23 June 2020, 12:58
Craig Mazin, the screenwriter of the acclaimed HBO series Chernobyl and co-writer of the TV adaptation of TLOU, revealed his positive opinion of The Last of Us Part II. He defines the title as a great narrative achievement.
Dying Light 2 and Bloodlines 2 Without Chris Avellone
Jacob Blazewicz, 23 June 2020, 12:32
Chris Avellone is no longer working on Dying Light 2 and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, all because of sexual harassment charges pressed against the iconic screewriter.
Starlink - Elon Musk Invites You to Test His Internet
Bart Swiatek, 23 June 2020, 12:28
SpaceX company will start beta-tests of the Internet based on the Starlink satellite network this summer. Initially, tests will be limited to certain locations north of the equator. The connection is to have sufficient parameters to play video games.
Bloober Team Might Get Aquired by Another Company
Milosz Szubert, 23 June 2020, 12:13
Bloober Team is putting itself on sale. The Polish studio has prepared the so-called „short list” of entities which are to constitute an advisory body during a potential merger or acquisition process. So far, it is not known which companies are interested in the team.
Two Days Left to Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Show
Paul Wozniak, 23 June 2020, 12:05
On June 25 (i.e. this Thursday), we will see the Night City Wire event, dedicated to Cyberpunk 2077. It is possible that we will see a new gameplay from the upcoming game.
The Witcher - Netflix Reveals Date of Resuming the Work on Season 2
Adrian Werner, 23 June 2020, 11:45
Netflix has announced the deadline to resume shooting for the second season of The Witcher. The chosen date makes it possible for the production to have its premiere next year.
Here's a Teaser of Foundation - TV Show Based on Asimov's Classic SF Novel
Karol Laska, 23 June 2020, 11:35
A trailer of a science fiction series called Foundation appeared on the web. The work is based on Isaac Asimov's novel of the same title and will be released on the Apple TV+ platform.
Minecraft Dungeons Becomes May's Biggest Debut
Adrian Werner, 23 June 2020, 11:22
Minecraft Dungeons proved to be the best digital debut of May. In addition, Epic Games Store's giveaways of GTA 5 and Civilization 6 were great successes, with both games recording not only a large increase in user numbers but also in revenue.
Marvel's Avengers Will Get Free Update From PS4 to PS5
Bart Swiatek, 23 June 2020, 11:12
PlayStation 4 version of Marvel's Avengers will be compatible with PS5. Owners of Sony's latest platform will be able to download a free update, which will offer two graphic display modes - one focusing on visual quality and the other on performance.
Facebook Acquires Creators of The Order: 1886
Bart Swiatek, 23 June 2020, 10:54
Facebook bought the development studio Ready At Dawn, known for its action adventure game The Order: 1886 and the VR successful title Lone Echo.