Gamepressure.com News 29 September 2021
Spiky Mountains in Minecraft Snapshot 21w39a
Jacob Blazewicz, 29 September 2021, 22:05
Testing of Minecraft version 1.18 continues. Snapshot 21w39a introduced, among other things, new, less flat mountains and a significant change in the interface.
Battlefield 2042 Open Beta Won't Require PS Plus, but Xbox Live Gold Will
Michael Zegar, 29 September 2021, 21:08
Battlefield 2042 open beta will start in a week. PlayStation owners, as opposed to 'xboxers', will not have to own a PS Plus subscription to enjoy the tests. However, the latter will get some improvements in return.
H.R. Giger-inspired Horror Game Scorn Delayed
Jacob Blazewicz, 29 September 2021, 19:00
We will have to wait longer than expected for Scorn. The FPP horror inspired by H.R. Giger's works will not be released this year.
Spider-Man 2 Darker Than First Part; „It's Our Empire Strikes Back”
Hubert Sledziewski, 29 September 2021, 18:59
The vice president of Marvel Games, Bill Rosemann, announced that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will be a darker game than the 2018's prequel. Interestingly, the developer compared the production to Star Wars.
The Medium Devs Want to Lead the Way; Bloober Team Reveals Future Plans
Michael Zegar, 29 September 2021, 18:58
Polish studio Bloober Team - creators of The Medium - has shared its plans for the future. The company is currently working on two unannounced AAA titles. It also aims to achieve the stability of industry giants like Naughty Dog.
PS Plus for October - Leak Suggests Three Games, Including One Premiere [UPDATED]
Hubert Sledziewski, 29 September 2021, 18:35
A list of games to be made available in the October offer to PS Plus subscribers just got leaked. There are three titles on it, including one whose console launch is yet to come.
Blizzard Removes References to Former Overwatch Director
Michael Zegar, 29 September 2021, 17:33
The Blizzard controversy continues. A reference to former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has been removed from the upcoming Overwatch 2. A handful of information about Bastion gameplay changes have also been revealed.
Squid Game in Roblox - Ton of Games Trying to Ride on the Show
Michal Ciezadlik, 29 September 2021, 17:21
Korean TV show Squid Game is quite successful on Netflix, but not only there. The production has lived to see its own unofficial games, which are making waves on the Roblox platform.
Standalone Mod STALKER: The Journey With New Maps Now Available
Adrian Werner, 29 September 2021, 16:59
The project STALKER: The Journey, a standalone mod with new maps and a campaign set two decades after the events of the trilogy by GSC World, has debuted.
Genshin Impact Review Bombed to Hell and Back
Hubert Sledziewski, 29 September 2021, 16:33
Yesterday was the first birthday of free-to-play game Genshin Impact. Unhappy with the event organized on this occasion and the prizes that could be won, the community prepared a „gift” to MiHoYo - the players conducted a thorough review bombing of the production in Google Play, drastically lowering its rating.
Jail for Advising North Korea on Cryptocurrencies
Martin Nothing, 29 September 2021, 16:32
Cooperation with North Korea is not profitable, as one US citizen has painfully discovered. He is facing up to 7 years in prison for advising this Asian country.
Lovecraftian Adventure Game Dagon for Free on Steam
Adrian Werner, 29 September 2021, 16:24
Bit Golem has released Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft, a horror adventure game inspired by the Cthulhu mythos, for free.
Windows 11 Will Introduce New Version of Iconic App
Arkadiusz Strzala, 29 September 2021, 15:59
Windows 11 introduces many changes, including a refreshed version of the built-in graphics editing program. The well-known MS Paint will get a new look and several improvements.
Three New Special Difficulty Missions Were Added to Red Dead Online
Przemyslaw Dygas, 29 September 2021, 15:09
Red Dead Online offers three new telegram missions. In addition, bonuses and rewards for moonshiners and traders have been added to the game.
Steam Deck is Strong, but Struggles With Cyberpunk 2077
Adrian Werner, 29 September 2021, 14:42
Thanks to a Chinese tester, we learned how Steam Deck handles Cyberpunk 2077, Dota 2, Doom, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider and several other games.
Guardians of the Galaxy on New Materials; Devs Present Combat and Exploration
Przemyslaw Dygas, 29 September 2021, 13:50
Another batch of materials showing gameplay in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy has appeared on the web. The videos focus on combat and exploration.
Netflix Acquires Oxenfree and Afterparty Devs
GRG, 29 September 2021, 13:44
Netflix is acquiring Night School Studio, the creators of Oxenfree. It has also been confirmed that games on the platform will be available on a subscription basis, at no extra charge.
New World Servers Under Siege; Hundreds of Thousands in Game and Queuing
Przemyslaw Dygas, 29 September 2021, 13:28
New World has become very popular, which also brings some problems. Many players could not get on the servers.
Back 4 Blood PC Full System Requirements
Adrian Werner, 29 September 2021, 11:50
The final system requirements for the shooter Back 4 Blood from Turtle Rock Studios, the team known for Left 4 Dead, have been revealed.