Gamepressure.com News 16 July 2021
Minions Raid Minecraft; New DLC Launches
Iltutmis, 16 July 2021, 22:32
There will be even more chaos in Minecraft. Starting today, you can buy the DLC that introduces Minions, Gru, and the rest of the characters known from Illumination's animated features.
Rainbow Six: Extraction Delayed For the Second Time
Hubert Sledziewski, 16 July 2021, 22:27
Ubisoft announced that the release of Rainbow Six: Extraction has been delayed to next year. However, we will not be waiting much longer than expected. Also the release of Riders Republic was delayed - the title will launch almost two months later.
EA Doesn't Give in to Blackmail Attempts of Desperate Hackers
Hubert Sledziewski, 16 July 2021, 22:18
The hackers who stole over 780GB of data from Electronic Arts last month have gone from trying to sell it to publishing it online. This is to make EA pay the ransom, but the corporation doesn't give in to the demands.
Steam Deck Pre-orders are Open; First Come, First Served
Hubert Sledziewski, 16 July 2021, 22:08
We can now reserve the Steam Deck console from Valve. We advise you to hurry, because the new hardware may sell out very quickly.
Path of Exile Battle Royale - Dev Joke Returns at Player Request
Jacob Blazewicz, 16 July 2021, 14:04
Battle royale in Path of Exile? It sounds like a joke and that's what it was three years ago. Now, however, studio Griding Gear Games has brought it back at the request of players just in time for the debut of the newly announced Expedition expansion.
Anonymous Launches Its Own Cryptocurrency - Anon Inu
Arkadiusz Strzala, 16 July 2021, 13:22
A group calling itself „Anonymous” has decided to create its own cryptocurrency. It is supposed to be an answer for Chinese bans. Referring to the Anon Inu dog, it seems somewhat likeable.
QuakeCon at Home 2021 Starting Time Revealed
Adrian Werner, 16 July 2021, 12:59
The starting time for QuakeCon at Home 2021 has been revealed, and registration for the official QuakeCon team on Twitch has begun.
TikTok Achieved Something Only Facebook has Managed Before
Michal Ciezadlik, 16 July 2021, 12:52
Latest figures show that TikTok, the popular short video creation app, has surpassed 3 billion downloads on Google Play and App Store.
Minecraft 1.18 Delights Players With Unique Landscapes
Jacob Blazewicz, 16 July 2021, 12:29
Minecraft 1.18 for now is available only as an experimental snapshot. Despite this, it has already managed to impress players with landscapes they would almost never encounter in the game before the debut of all the novelties from the Caves & Cliffs Update.
Steam Deck is a Test for the PC Industry; Epic Games CEO Praises Valve's Move
Paul Musiolik, 16 July 2021, 12:13
Steam Deck is supposed to be a test for the entire PC industry. Gabe Newell wants to see if there is room in the market for portable PCs. The head of Epic Games praises him for this move.
Battlefield 1 to be Available for Free, Claims Tom Henderson
Damian Gacek, 16 July 2021, 12:06
Reports have surfaced online that Battlefield 1 will be available for free. Their source is the well-known insider Tom Hernderson, who repeatedly proved that you shouldn't ignore his words.
NieR: Automata Gets First Major Update on PC in 4 Years
Ignacy Ziarkiewicz, 16 July 2021, 11:57
NieR: Automata on PC has received its first major update since 2017. The patch improves graphics and fixes a few bugs.
GTA Online Los Santos Tuners Update Perfect for Fast and Furious Fans
Michal Ciezadlik, 16 July 2021, 10:57
On July 20, GTA Online will receive a sizable update called Los Santos Tuners, which will offer players, among other things, a special space where the prettiest cars can be displayed and admired.
Baldur's Gate 3 Patch #5 Goes Live, Adds Personal Miniquests
Adrian Werner, 16 July 2021, 10:54
Larian Studios released patch #5 for Baldur's Gate III. It introduces a ton of changes and improvements and adds personal goals for companions, which we complete as a series of mini-adventures.
Steam Deck Protected From Scalpers. How do I Order My Console?
Konrad Sarzynski, 16 July 2021, 10:48
Pre-orders for Steam Deck, a new console presented by Valve, have begun. The manufacturer has prepared a number of security measures to protect the device from scalpers, but they can complicate the ordering procedure.
Dune Movie Accepted by Chinese Censors
Adam Krolak, 16 July 2021, 10:06
Dune will be released in Chinese cinemas. Censors have approved the upcoming sci-fi film.