Gamepressure.com News 14 August 2020
Origin Access and EA Access Merge as EA Play
Agnes Adamus, 14 August 2020, 21:42
Electronic Arts has announced that on August 18, Origin Access and EA Access subscriptions will be merged under one new name - EA Play. This service is to keep the existing prices and profits for subscribers. At the same time, it is to systematically introduce new features.
DC FanDome 2020 Schedule
Paul Wozniak, 14 August 2020, 21:23
We learned the detailed schedule of the online event DC FanDome 2020, meaning we know when we can expect the latest information about upcoming games or movies from this universe.
Long-time GTA Producer and Radio DJ Voice Left Rockstar
Milosz Szubert, 14 August 2020, 21:12
Jeffrey „Lazlow” Jones is no longer a member of Rockstar. He is mainly known for his work on GTA games. He produced them, wrote scripts for radio stations and played the role of their presenters.
New Batman Game Inbound! Warner Bros. Confirms Gotham Knights
Michael Kulakowski, 14 August 2020, 20:27
Warner Bros. confirmed that in the second half of this month, fans will take a first look on another Batman from WB Games Montreal, titled Gotham Knights.
Full Title of Suicide Squad Game From Batman: Arkham Devs Revealed
Jacob Blazewicz, 14 August 2020, 20:14
Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League - this is the full title of the new game from Batman: Arkham devs. Rocksteady will present its new project during the DC FanDome event.
Ubisoft Fires AC Valhalla's Creative Director
Agnes Adamus, 14 August 2020, 20:00
Former creative director of AC: Valhalla, Ashraf Ismail, was officially fired by Ubisoft. The French company does not disclose the exact reasons for his dismissal and explains that the decision is the result of an internal investigation. This may be a consequence of Ismail having an affair.
GeForce RTX 3090 With GDDR6X Officially Confirmed
Bart Woldanski, 14 August 2020, 16:18
Micron has officially confirmed that the top-of-the-line Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 will have 12GB of GDDR6X memory. We've learned partial specs of this performance monster from the Ampere family.
First Reviews: UFC 4
Bart Swiatek, 14 August 2020, 15:54
Today marks the release of UFC 4, the latest instalment of the well-known Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) series from EA Sports. The game is available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
First Gameplay From Control: AWE
Jacob Blazewicz, 14 August 2020, 15:40
Remedy Entertainment has released a gameplay of Control: AWE. The video presents over 15 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming expansion.
Factorio 1.0 Launches
Jacob Blazewicz, 14 August 2020, 15:14
Wube Software has released Update 1.0 for Factorio. Thus, after four years, the popular game leaves Steam's Early Access.
Experts Argue About the Price of Nvidia RTX 3000
Arkadiusz Strzala, 14 August 2020, 14:49
Many people wonder if the new RTX 3000 GPUs from Nvidia will be more expensive than their Turing counterparts. On Twitter, two hardware experts present extremely polarized positions.
Work on The Witcher Season 2 Resumed
Karol Laska, 14 August 2020, 14:45
Netflix's Witcher finally returns to the set, a few days earlier than expected. We know this thanks to the social media accounts of one of the series' directors.
Red Dead Online - Rockstar Pulls Faulty Update on Consoles
Jacob Blazewicz, 14 August 2020, 14:10
Rockstar has decided to withdraw the 1.21 update for Red Dead Online on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. All due to a plague of bugs that has hit the world of Red Dead Redemption 2's online mode.
Changes to Equipment and Appearance of Vessels in Star Wars: Squadrons
Bart Swiatek, 14 August 2020, 13:45
The developers responsible for Star Wars: Squadrons, Motive Studios, have provided a range of information on customization options for the equipment of spacecraft, as well as changes in the appearance of both the machine and its pilot.
Stars of Batman and Spider-Man in Trailer of Netflix's New Thriller
Karol Laska, 14 August 2020, 13:32
Netflix is slowly moving with its Oscar offensive. The first candidate is a movie about a small town, where only bad people live. Of these, only one young man seeks justice and security.
Dying Light: Hellraid Met With Cold Reception on Steam
Milosz Szubert, 14 August 2020, 13:14
The Hellraid DLC for Dying Light didn't exactly appeal to the players. Currently only 41% of the 200 reviews on the expansion on Steam are positive. Criticism includes the length of the adventure and limited number of new features.
What's Your Preferred Life Path in Cyberpunk 2077?
Aleksandra Dziwinska, 14 August 2020, 12:36
Cyberpunk 2077's Twitter account hosts a survey on the recently shown life paths of Nomad, Corpo and Street Kid. The race is close.
Marvel's Avengers Beta - Players Reveal Hidden Superheroes
Bart Woldanski, 14 August 2020, 12:20
The source files of the recently released Marvel's Avengers beta revealed superheroes previously unannounced by Crystal Dynamics. What characters may appear after the release of the full version?
Capcom Lists Resident Evil 7 as Sales Leader of the Franchise
Adrian Werner, 14 August 2020, 11:57
Resident Evil 7 sales exceeded 7.9 million copies, which is the best result of a single installment from this series and the second of all Capcom games.
Presentation of Over 20 Games During gamescom 2020 Opening
Milosz Szubert, 14 August 2020, 11:45
As Geoff Keighley revealed on Twitter, more than 20 games will be presented at the opening event of the gamescom 2020 virtual trade fair. The event will start on August 22, at 11 AM PT.
Fortnite Pulled From Apple and Google Stores; Epic Goes to War
Bart Swiatek, 14 August 2020, 11:36
Apple and Google have removed the shooter Fortnite from their respective app stores. Epic Games has responded with actions against both entities. The reason for the commotion is the high, 30% revenue share on these digital distribution platforms, which Tim Sweeney does not accept.
Civilization 6 Available on Android; Players Complain About Price
Adrian Werner, 14 August 2020, 11:26
Sid Meier's Civilization 6 debuted on Google Play. The Android version preserves all the elements from the PC, for which it is praised. What it is criticized for, however, is the high price.