Gamepressure.com News 28 July 2021
Gabe Newell on Steam Deck: „PC's Openness is a Superpower”; Launch May be Delayed
Jacob Blazewicz, 28 July 2021, 22:16
Gabe Newell doesn't see Steam Deck as a closed platform. Valve's CEO sees openness and the associated multi-functionality as a strength of the PC and wants the same for the company's „console”.
Games With Gold for August 2021 (Darksiders 3, Yooka-Laylee and More)
Hubert Sledziewski, 28 July 2021, 21:07
We've learned the titles of games that will hit the Games with Gold service in August. Next month, subscribers will be able to pick up Darksiders 3 and Yooka-Laylee, among others.
PS Plus for August 2021 - Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, Tennis World Tour 2 and Hunter's Arena: Legends
Jacob Blazewicz, 28 July 2021, 21:04
The leak regarding the PlayStation Plus offer for August has been confirmed. Next month, the subscribers will be able to check out more games, including the debuting Hunter's Arena: Legends and Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville.
Xbox Joins Forces With Free Guy Creators - Vote for Your Favorite NPC
Hubert Sledziewski, 28 July 2021, 19:40
The Xbox Game Pass NPC Awards event has begun, where you can vote for selected NPCs from games available through Microsoft's subscription. The main character of Free Guy is also taking part in the poll.
Jim Ryan Confirms: Nixxes Will Help Port PlayStation IPs to PC
Jacob Blazewicz, 28 July 2021, 19:36
The debut of the next PlayStation exclusive brands on PC needs to be considered a foregone conclusion. This is confirmed by the words of Jim Ryan from Sony Interactive Entertainment, according to whom the company's initiative is still at an early stage.
PS5 is Sony's Fastest-selling Console; Decent Results for Exclusives
Hubert Sledziewski, 28 July 2021, 19:26
Sony Interactive Entertainment has shown off the sales figures for the PlayStation 5 console. We've also learned how some of the games available on PS5 are faring, including Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Returnal and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.
Mortal Shell Coming to Steam; The Virtuous Cycle DLC Gameplay Revealed
Jacob Blazewicz, 28 July 2021, 19:23
Mortal Shell will finally be available on Steam. The work of Cold Symmetry will hit the platform simultaneously with the debut of DLC The Virtuous Cycle, which was presented on the first gameplay video.
Premature Joy at the Return of Fallout Devs - Fans Got Cheated on Twitter
Jacob Blazewicz, 28 July 2021, 16:35
The return of classic Fallout, MDK and many other iconic series is nigh? Such was the happy future heralded by the supposed return of Interplay Entertainment. Unfortunately, the actual future quickly verified these promises.
First Reviews: Chernobylite - Average in General, Great for STALKER Fans
, 28 July 2021, 15:52
Today marks the release of Chernobylite, a survival horror game from The Farm 51. The game's reviews seem to be good, although critics point out that it may not appeal to players unfamiliar with the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series.
Facebook Has a Problem, 4 Million Devices May Cause Skin Irritation
Arkadiusz Strzala, 28 July 2021, 15:38
Owners of Oculus Quest 2 VR goggles are reporting health problems. More than 4 million devices may be affected. What's Facebook's response?
Stronghold Overlords Mod Version 0.9 Goes Live
Adrian Werner, 28 July 2021, 15:36
Popular Stronghold Overlords mod for Stronghold: Crusader received version 0.9. It introduces two new maps.
Frustrated Gamer Showed Titanfall Devs How to Fix the Game
Hubert Sledziewski, 28 July 2021, 15:19
A frustrated Polish gamer reverse-engineered Titanfall's code, which enabled him to analyze the mistakes commited by Respawn Entertainment. He published his comments online with the hope that they will help the developers fix the problems with the servers.
Thunder Tier One Free Weekend Coming Soon
Adrian Werner, 28 July 2021, 13:50
This weekend will see further testing of Thunder Tier One, a promising tactical shooter developed by veterans of brands like PUBG and Arma.
Impressive Mass Effect Posters Inspired by Dune Movie
, 28 July 2021, 13:43
A talented photographer inspired by the Dune movie created over 20 digital posters of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. Check out the impressive results of the artist's work.
Bobby Kotick Responds to Employee Frustration; Changes Announced in Activision Blizzard
Przemyslaw Dygas, 28 July 2021, 12:31
Bobby Kotick has addressed the scandals that have recently engulfed Activision Blizzard. The head of the company announced changes to eliminate harassment and discrimination issues.
Microsoft Will Prevent Bypassing Windows 11's Minimum Requirements
Martin Nothing, 28 July 2021, 12:24
The system requirements of Windows 11 will be much higher than Windows 10, and if they are not met, users will be unable to install the latest version of the operating system.
Secret Passage in Bloodborne Unlocked After 7 Years
Paul Musiolik, 28 July 2021, 12:16
After 7 years of trying, a shortcut in Bloodborne has been successfully unlocked. This was done by modder Garden of Eyes. Thanks to him, players can speed up their journey from Central Yharnam to the Cathedral Ward.
Total War Saga: Troy Release Date on Steam, Mythos Expansion Inbound
Adrian Werner, 28 July 2021, 11:54
We know when Total War Saga: Troy will debut on Steam. The developers have also announced the Mythos expansion, which will enhance the fantasy elements, and a free historical realism mode to be released as part of the update.
The Forgotten City - Skyrim Mod-based Game Gets Great Reviews
Przemyslaw Dygas, 28 July 2021, 11:44
The Forgotten City is getting great reviews. The game by Modern Storyteller studio proves that some mods have the potential to become great standalone productions.
Xbox Series X/S are the Fastest-selling Consoles in Microsoft's History
Ignacy Ziarkiewicz, 28 July 2021, 11:35
Xbox Series X/S consoles have been selling very well since their launch last year, with an estimated 6.5 million units purchased to date.
Guild Wars 2: End of Dragon Expansion Release date and Trailer
Adrian Werner, 28 July 2021, 11:07
We finally got to know the approximate release date of the Guild Wars 2: End of Dragon expansion. The devs also released a trailer for the expansion and revealed some details about its content.
Troublesome References to be Removed From World of Warcraft in the Wake of Blizzard Scandal
Przemyslaw Dygas, 28 July 2021, 11:04
Content that the company believes should not be there in light of recent events will be removed from World Of Warcraft. The action is related to the controversy surrounding Blizzard.