Gamepressure.com News 11 August 2021
Rumor: Call of Duty: Vanguard to be Announced Next Week
Michael Kulakowski, 11 August 2021, 22:46
According to rumors, the latest installment of the Call of Duty series, which is to be subtitled Vanguard, will be unveiled on August 19. This will most likely take place during a special Call of Duty: Warzone event.
Life is Strange: Remastered Collection Delayed
Jacob Blazewicz, 11 August 2021, 22:39
Life is Strange: Remastered Collection will not be released in September. Nor this year, because the developers have significantly delayed the debut of the set.
F2P MMO Bless Unleashed Conquered Steam, but Not Player Hearts
Jacob Blazewicz, 11 August 2021, 21:46
Bless Unleashed has been quite successful on Steam. At least in terms of the number of active players, as the console MMORPG's PC release didn't generate much enthusiasm.
First Reviews and Launch Trailer for AC: Valhalla's Siege of Paris DLC
Michael Kulakowski, 11 August 2021, 21:38
The launch trailer for Assassin's Creed: Valhalla - Siege of Paris, which will be available on August 12, has appeared online. We also got to know the first reviews scores and opinions on the DLC.
Hackers Carried Out the Biggest Cryptocurrency Theft in History
Martin Nothing, 11 August 2021, 21:27
Hackers exploited a security vulnerability and stole over $600 million worth of cryptocurrencies. This is the largest theft in the industry's history to date.
Diablo 2: Resurrected Without Classic Multiplayer Connection Option
Jacob Blazewicz, 11 August 2021, 21:24
Blizzard has not kept its word regarding the multiplayer option over TCP/IP in Diablo II: Resurrected. Furthermore, it is uncertain whether players will receive ladders (i.e. ranked seasons) at launch.
STALKER 2 is Powered by Unreal Engine 5
Michael Kulakowski, 11 August 2021, 20:59
The developers of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl have confirmed that it is being powered by the latest version of the Unreal Engine, which was first introduced to the world last year.
Activision Blizzard Taking More Flak; Shareholder Calls Out Company's Inadequate Actions
Damian Gacek, 11 August 2021, 18:09
Activision Blizzard received a letter from one of its shareholders, who stood up for the company's employees. It contains criticism of the developer's actions to date and presents a proposal to rectify the situation.
Red Dead Online's Call to Arms Survival Mode Gains Popularity
, 11 August 2021, 18:03
A new mode in Red Dead Online called Call to Arms has taken players' hearts by storm and enabled them to fill their wallets with gold and dollars.
The Ascent's Cyberpunk World is Even More Beautiful in FPP
Hubert Sledziewski, 11 August 2021, 17:58
The Ascent from Neon Giant has been impressing with its visuals for almost two weeks now. The details of the cyberpunk world can be examined even more closely - just run the FPP mode.
Stardew Valley, Aragami 2 and Evil Genius 2 in Game Pass
Adrian Werner, 11 August 2021, 17:52
We got to know more games that will be included in the Game Pass subscription. Among them there are such productions as Stardew Valley, Aragami 2 or Evil Genius 2.
Fortnite as Open-world RPG? Leaked Image May Hint at New Gameplay Mode
Ignacy Ziarkiewicz, 11 August 2021, 17:42
Circumstantial evidence has emerged that suggests Fortnite will get an open-world mode reminiscent of RPGs.
Blizzard Lost Nearly 50% of Players in the Last Four Years
Michal Ciezadlik, 11 August 2021, 17:34
The latest figures are devastating for Blizzard Entertainment. The latest report shows that the number of active users of the studio's games has almost halved.
Google Slashes Salaries of Remote Workers Based on Where They Live
Arkadiusz Strzala, 11 August 2021, 17:01
How to earn less at Google? All you need to do is to permanently relocate in remote work mode to some place not too urbanized, it doesn't have to be far from the main office. Thanks to this, your salary could be reduced by up to 25%.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 Launches Today
, 11 August 2021, 16:57
Today marks the release of a new installment of one of Playway's best-selling brands - Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. In addition to the game itself, there will also be two expansions introducing new Nissan vehicles and cars powered by electric engines.
Age of Empires 2: Dawn of the Dukes Launches
Damian Gacek, 11 August 2021, 16:42
Yesterday marked the release of Dawn of the Dukes, an expansion to the iconic strategy game Age of Empires 2. The addition introduces, e.g. Poland as a playable nation. Brace yourselves, the winged hussars have arrived.
Snow Blood Oil - 11 Bit Studios Teases New Project; Announcement Tomorrow
Adrian Werner, 11 August 2021, 16:30
Tomorrow the team at 11 bit studios, known for Frostpunk and This War of Mine, will announce their next project. The devs describe it as „Snow Blood Oil”.
Minecraft 1.18 - Latest Snapshot Focuses on Biomes Again
Miriam Moszczynska, 11 August 2021, 15:53
Another snapshot for the upcoming Minecraft update is available. This is the third part of the snapshots dedicated to changes to be introduced in the upcoming version 1.18. The developers are once again working on the way the terrain is generated.
FIFA 22 - Big Changes Coming to FUT; Revolution Planned For Division Rivals
Mikolaj Laszkiewicz, 11 August 2021, 15:49
FIFA 22 is set to change the face of FUT. The Division Rivals and FUT Champions will undergo a major transformation, and other new features should please most players.
One Player Achieves the Crazy Feat of Unlocking All Trophies in All Final Fantasy Games
Ignacy Ziarkiewicz, 11 August 2021, 14:00
Reddit user Rebourne07 boasted that he is currently the only one in the world to have unlocked all trophies in every game in the Final Fantasy series.
Forza Horizon 5 in Gorgeous 4K Gameplay
Adrian Werner, 11 August 2021, 13:49
Two notable videos from Forza Horizon 5 have hit the web, with one offering 12 minutes of gameplay in 4K and the other being an official developer video focusing on showing off the variety of locations available in the game.
FIFA 22 Won't Force Players to Watch Their Opponent's Celebrations
Michal Ciezadlik, 11 August 2021, 12:19
Players will no longer have to watch their opponent celebrate scoring a goal in online matches in FIFA 22. There will be an option to set the camera on your players in the options.
Battlefield 4: Second Assault For Free
Agnes Adamus, 11 August 2021, 12:07
Until August 17, you can get the Battlefield 4: Second Assault DLC for free in Microsoft Store and on Origin. You can pick up the expansion on PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
Dr. DisRespect Will Make Games Together With Other „Mega-influencers”
Adrian Werner, 11 August 2021, 11:42
Dr. DisRespect announced plans to create his own development studio. It is to create games together with other „mega-influencers”.