Gamepressure.com News 24 August 2021
Let's Watch Xbox Gamescom 2021 Showcase [UPDATED]
Hubert Sledziewski, 24 August 2021, 21:50
The Xbox Gamescom 2021 showcase will take place today at 10 AM PT. It will showcase games coming to Microsoft's platforms, including the Xbox Game Pass service.
Forza Horizon 5 Gameplay, Limited Edition Controller and More From Gamescom 2021
Michael Kulakowski, 24 August 2021, 21:41
The creators of Forza Horizon 5 have shared a new gameplay video, as well as more information about the game. They also announced a limited Forza Horizon 5 controller, which features a unique translucent casing.
Borderlands Skins to Appear in Sea of Thieves
, 24 August 2021, 21:06
Microsoft's show at gamescom 2021 introduced a small collaboration between Sea of Thieves and Borderlands. Rare's title will feature skins inspired by the iconic looter-shooter.
SpellForce 3 Reforced Announced; Iconic RPG/RTS Hybrid Coming to Consoles
, 24 August 2021, 20:57
Grimlore Games announced that the third installment of SpellForce will be coming to consoles. SpellForce 3 Reforced is scheduled for release on December 7, 2021.
Psychonauts 2 With New Spy Movie Vibe Trailer
Hubert Sledziewski, 24 August 2021, 20:42
The release of Psychonauts 2 will take place tomorrow. On this occasion, during the Xbox Gamescom 2021 showcase the devs presented its new trailer, sporting some nice spy movie vibes.
Wasteland 3: Cult of the Holy Detonation Trailer and Release Date
Michael Kulakowski, 24 August 2021, 20:35
We've learned the release date and title of the next expansion for last year's Wasteland 3. The DLC, titled The Cult of the Holy Detonation, will arrive in October along with a new edition of the game containing all the updates and DLCs to date.
Crusader Kings 3 Coming to XSX|S; Changes to Interface Announced
Hubert Sledziewski, 24 August 2021, 20:24
During the Xbox Gamescom 2021 showcase, it was announced that Crusader Kings 3 will be coming to Xbox Series X and S consoles, but it won't be the same as the PC version.
Broken Roads is a Fallout-inspired Post-apocalyptic RPG
Michael Kulakowski, 24 August 2021, 20:16
Team 17 announced that it has become the official publisher of Broken Roads, a post-apocalyptic RPG, the action of which is set in Australia. The title, which uses a classic turn-based combat system and isometric view, is inspired by games like Fallout and Wasteland 2, as well as Disco Elysium.
Future of Microsoft Flight Simulator - Tante Ju and Reno Air Racing
Agnes Adamus, 24 August 2021, 19:54
During the Xbox Gamescom 2021 showcase, Microsoft Flight Simulator development plans were unveiled. In the coming months, we'll get visual upgrades to Germany, Austria and Switzerland, two German aircraft and an expansion introducing air racing.
Trebuchets Coming to Age of Empires 4
Hubert Sledziewski, 24 August 2021, 19:48
During the Xbox Gamescom 2021 showcase, we learned that Age of Empires 4 will enable us to use trebuchets during sieges.
New Dying Light 2 Trailer From Xbox Gamescom 2021
Agnes Adamus, 24 August 2021, 19:29
Xbox Gamescom 2021 showcase brought another trailer for Dying Light 2. The published material presents, among other things, fragments of gameplay.
Chernobylite and The Ascent Among Steam's Biggest July Releases
, 24 August 2021, 18:25
Valve presented the July list of the best launches on Steam, in terms of revenue. The mentioned games include Chernobylite and The Ascent, as well as remasters of the classic first three installments of Final Fantasy.
Here's Ray Tracing in Dying Light 2
Michael Kulakowski, 24 August 2021, 18:12
The developers of Dying Light 2 prepared a new trailer, which shows how they will use ray tracing and 4K in their game. An official showcase of the title with new info about the gameplay is scheduled for this Thursday.
WoW: Shadowlands Patch 9.1.5 Will Introduce Solo Mode in Island Expeditions
GRG, 24 August 2021, 15:48
Blizzard confirmed changes to Island Expeditions mode in the upcoming update 9.1.5 for World of Warcraft. Players will finally be able to acquire Azerite and unique items solo.
Hype Trailer Turns the Heat Up Before Gamescom 2021
Michael Zegar, 24 August 2021, 14:34
Gamescom - one of the biggest gaming events of the year - is just around the corner, and if you weren't too excited about it so far, or just didn't know what to expect from it, then Geoff Keighley comes with a remedy in the form of a hot trailer for the event.
Warzone Got a New Anti-cheat; It Worked Only for a Few Days
Przemyslaw Dygas, 24 August 2021, 14:28
For a time, it looked like Activision finally started dealing with cheaters in Call of Duty: Warzone. Cheaters themselves started complaining about the wave of bans. Unfortunately, this success was short lived.
Crysis Remastered Trilogy - Visual Comparison on PS3 and PS5
Adrian Werner, 24 August 2021, 13:45
A video has hit the web, comparing the three games included in Crysis Remastered Trilogy on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 3.
Diablo 2: Resurrected Without Chat and Lobby on Consoles
Przemyslaw Dygas, 24 August 2021, 13:18
Players complain more and more loudly about the lack of some features in the console version of Diablo 2 Resurrected. Developers took flak for the lack of chat and lobby on launch.
AC: Odyssey 60 FPS Patch for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Now Available
Jacob Blazewicz, 24 August 2021, 12:18
Ubisoft has finally enabled us to play Assassin's Creed: Odyssey on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S at 60 fps. The relevant patch is now available on both consoles.
First Reviews: Aliens Fireteam Elite - Critics are Divided
Przemyslaw Dygas, 24 August 2021, 10:46
We finally lived to see another shooter set in the universe of Alien. However, opinions on Aliens: Fireteam Elite are divided.