11 New Games to Play in August
The “calm” before the storm
August is the start of a crazy few months of video games as everyone tries to get their game out before Grand Theft Auto 6. Featuring Marvel, Madden and Star Wars, there are plenty of new titles arriving to grab your attention.
Beast of Reincarnation
A post-apocalyptic Japan provides many ways for an adventurer to die. Can you and your giant dog survive in this new turn-based combat game? Find out August 4 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
A 4v4 tag-team fighting game featuring legendary Marvel characters. Create your team and take on waves of enemies starting August 6 on PlayStation and PC.
Agent 64: Spies Never Die
This apparent clone of the N64 version of GoldenEye offers cooperative play, a deathmatch arena and a full campaign. Check it out August 11 on PC.
Duskfade
A unique 3D action platformer where you try to save your sister from the mysterious Clock Tower. Duskfade arrives August 13 on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC.
Madden NFL 27
A new year, a new Madden game. Play as your favorite team or create a player and experience the career mode. You can tackle Madden NFL 27 August 13 on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC.
The Sinking City 2
A Lovecraftian survival horror game set against a 1920s backdrop. Can you survive the evil? Find out August 18 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Mortal Shell II
Find and become forgotten warriors that are scattered throughout the world. Take on really big evil creatures. Profit. Mortal Shell II releases August 20 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2
Those pesky aliens are back, and they’re coming at you with everything they’ve got. Play solo or with up to three of your friends. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 launches August 25 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2
The second installment of the Metal Gear Solid games upgraded with HD graphics, and the first time Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots has been released anywhere besides the PlayStation 3. Find it August 27 on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
A prequel set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem. An original take with a new protagonist set in the A Plague Tale universe, Resonance launches August 27 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Star Wars Zero Company
A turn-based Star Wars game that plays like XCOM. Set during the end of the Clone Wars, Star Wars Zero Company releases August 27 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
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