August 2024: A Packed Month for Gamers
The month of August is shaping up to be an exciting time for gamers, with a wide range of highly anticipated titles set to release across various platforms. From sports games to action-packed adventures, there’s something for everyone in the coming weeks.
Madden NFL 25
First up, American football fans can look forward to the latest installment in the Madden series, Madden NFL 25, which releases on August 16 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. This year’s edition promises improved physics-based tackling, reloaded hit stick, and more enhancements thanks to Boom Tech.
Black Myth: Wukong
One of the most anticipated action games of the past decade, Black Myth: Wukong, finally releases on August 20 for PC and PS5. Inspired by Journey to the West, this stylish action game has been capturing imaginations since its first showing in 2020.
Dustborn
Quantic Dream’s Dustborn takes a different approach, offering a comic-book-inspired road trip adventure game that promises to be something special. Releasing on August 20 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, this game is definitely one to watch.
Concord
PlayStation’s live service 5v5 hero shooter, Concord, releases on August 23 for PC and PS5. With free content updates and no battle pass, developer Firewalk is taking steps to ensure the game’s long-term survival.
World of Warcraft: The War Within
The tenth major expansion for World of Warcraft, The War Within, releases on August 26 for PC. This expansion builds upon the mechanics introduced in Dragonflight and takes players to the new realm of Khaz Algar.
Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club
Nintendo’s Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club releases on August 29 for Nintendo Switch. This mystery visual novel is set in Japan and marks the first Famicom Detective game in over 30 years.
Gundam Breaker 4
Gundam Breaker 4 releases on August 29 for PC, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch, bringing over 250 base Gunpla kits and mechs from The Witch From Mercury.
Visions of Mana
Square Enix’s Visions of Mana releases on August 29 for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. This action RPG is set in a fantastical open world and promises to propel the franchise’s popularity to new heights.
Star Wars Outlaws
Finally, Star Wars Outlaws releases on August 30 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. This open-world game takes players on an action-packed adventure as Kay Vess, an outlaw not unlike Han Solo, with a reputation system, familiar locations, and the return of beloved characters.
With such a diverse range of games releasing in August, gamers are spoiled for choice. Whether you’re a fan of sports games, action-adventure games, or RPGs, there’s something for everyone this month.
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