5 New Games Releases You Should Check Out In August | The Download August 2024

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Attention class! Quiet coyote please! Thank you, as we all know, school is back in session and that means play time is over. It’s time to get very serious...about getting schooled on all the latest games coming to you this month. August is looking to be packed with fantastic experiences from fantasy to space opera and everything in between. My name is Mr. Andrew Hamilton, I’ll be your teacher today in this August edition of The Download.

1.Thank Goodness Your Here: We get to start the month off hitting the ol’ funny bone with Thank Goodness Your Here, a goofy romp through the absurd English town of Barnsworth. Take on the role of a traveling sales man in what the developer calls a slapformer. Take on odd jobs to help the community, interact with the locals, see the sights and embrace the confounding hilarity of this bizarre adventure. It’s like the Monty Python of video games. Thank Goodness, Thank Goodness Your Here is out now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Mac and PC.

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2. Black Myth Wu-Kong:

Long ago, legends told of the warrior Sun Wu-Kong, a monkey man with extraordinary martial arts prowess and his journey to become one of the greatest examples of a break away soul-like game. Black Myth Wu-Kong has been a long-time coming, first announced all the way back in 2019, the game has been a staple of YouTube videos titled “10 Games with Realistic Graphics Only Next-Gen Can Do”. The first game from Chinese studio, , Black Myth features much of the familiar tropes of soulsborne games but with much of its own twists. No need to find the perfect pairing of weapons because all you have is this big stick. With gorgeous artistry, inspired boos design and more than 80 towering foes to take on Black Myth Wu-Kong is looking to make a name for itself. Begin your journey when Black Myth Wu-Kong launches August 20th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X and PC.

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3. Concord:

It’s time to get the crew together, plan your mission and strats and lock-in because the latest AAA hero shooter is here and this one means business. Concord is the latest in the game industry’s proud? Tradition of hero shooters, this time coming from Sony’s Firewalk studios. Take on the roles of one of 18 or so runners, who are gunning for their own take of in a score. With top-of-the-line first person action, some unique mechanics and a very Guardians of the Galaxy vibe, Concord is looking to set itself apart from its contemporaries. Especially in regard to how it is handling the STORY. Thats right this FPS hero shooter also has its own narrative told throughout the games modes. We’ll see if this approach pays out when Concord launches on August 23rd for PlayStation 5 and PC

5. Visions of Mana:

It’s been a great year for legacy RPGs, Dragon Age is back, Final Fantasy VII is back and now Visions of Mana looks to bring the classic RPG to a more modern gamer. Set out on an epic open-world adventure full of monsters, adorable creatures and powerful enemies as you join a band of alms on their way to rejuvenate the Mana tree. If you came looking for turn based-classic combat you’ll need to look elsewhere as this game relies on skill trees and real time action combat. Master elemental moves, protect your healers and fulfill your destiny. Hop aboard your armadillo-fox and explore this beautiful rpg when Visions of Mana launches August 29th on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and X and PC.

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6. Star Wars Outlaws:

For me the thing that has always been interesting about Star Wars isn’t just the cool laser swords wielded by space wizards or the jetpack clad weapon worshipers, but the stories told in between these galactic scaled conflicts. Star Wars Outlaws, developed by Massive Games the studio behind Tom Clancy’s The Division, is an attempt to tell a story that is the background of the main Star Wars films. Because a galaxy in turmoil is a great opportunity for a scoundrel like Kay Vess who sees her chance to join the criminal big wigs. Fight, steal and outsmart the crime syndicates across the galaxy exploring planets new and familiar. Make powerful allies and even more powerful enemies as you strive to take the top of the criminal empire. PLUS THIS GUY GETS TO BE YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND! Risk it all when Star Wars Outlaws launches August 30th for PS5, Xbox Series S/X and PC.

Those are just a small taste of what August has to offer, you can find the full list of game releases on our website kwtx.com/entertainment/hardwired. That’s going to be it for todays lesson, be sure to study hard because I will be quizzing you on the games at the end of the month. Subscribe to us over on Youtube, for Hardwired Gaming, I’m Andrew Hamilton.

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