August is just around the corner, and the month looks as though it will bring many great video games along with it. July introduced players to quite a number of great titles on its own, including the turn-based RPG Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin and the intense survival-horror RPG Chernobylite.
August seems to be brining a similarly diverse array of titles for players to check out, with a little bit of something for everyone. Whether players want to jump into an all-new battle royale game or revisit one of their favorite games from recent years, they should be excited for August.
GRIME - August 2
GRIME is a very strange looking action-RPG. Players navigate a world filled with organic monstrosities and fight them with living weapons that mutate and change form throughout the game. After players kill an enemy, they are able to absorb it and merge its essence with their own to grow more powerful. It all looked pretty weird but also stunning in GRIME's announcement trailer, so any players who want a new difficult action-RPG to sink their teeth into should pick this one up when it releases on PC and Stadia.
Naraka: Bladepoint - August 12
PC players who love battle royales and fighting games will want to keep an eye on Naraka: Bladepoint when it releases in August. The game features 60-player matches where players fight it out with a wide range of melee weapons, ranged weapons, and a variety of different powers and abilities. The game also features blistering fast movement fueled by a parkour system and grappling hook that make getting around the game's map feel great. Interested players can pre-order Naraka: Bladepoint to get some exclusive gear in the game too.
Hades - August 13
Of course, Hades released last year to an overwhelmingly positive reception. However, Xbox and PlayStation players will be able to get their hands on the acclaimed Greek mythology rogue-lite this August when Hades jumps onto the consoles. Hades is one of the best reviews roguelites in recent years, and features frantic combat along with an interesting story that players unravel as they play. It also has a lot of depth and features for players to explore, ensuring that no two runs play out the same. For Xbox players, Hades will even release on Xbox Game Pass on the same day.
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut - August 20
Ghost of Tsushima was one of PlayStation's standout releases last year, and any players who haven't gotten a chance to check it out will have a great new way to do so this August. Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut not only brings the open-world game to the PlayStation 5, but it also adds the new Iki Island expansion. The expansion adds an entirely new region to the game, featuring a number of new gameplay additions like tamable animals. There is a lot to know about Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut, but it is a great option for any fans of feudal Japan or open-world games.
Madden NFL 22 - August 20
Madden NFL 22 already raised eyebrows with its cover design, but the game is bringing a number of other changes to the series as well. Not only will the game be the most realistic looking the series has ever had, but it also includes some of fans' favorite modes from the series and introduces a few new ones. Of course, the game also includes an up-to-date roster that will most closely resemble the upcoming season so players can jump in and make their own dream seasons happen.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite - August 24
For science fiction fans or players who want to shoot a lot of aliens with friends, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is the game to pick up this August. Aliens: Fireteam Elite features four classes for players to loadout and learn, and offers a variety of randomized missions throwing teams against hordes of Xenomorphs. The game is a full sequel to Aliens, so fans of the film franchise should find plenty to love in Aliens: Fireteam Elite's story as well as its gameplay. For any fans who have waited to shred a crowd of Xenomorphs with a well-placed turret or roast a pack of them with a flamethrower, Aliens: Fireteam Elite could be just what they've been waiting for.
Psychonauts 2 - August 25
Psychonauts 2 is a long-awaited sequel from Double Fine that is finally releasing this August. The game is a puzzle-platformer that revolves around jumping into people's minds to explore their personalities, history, insecurities, and darkest secrets. The new sequel has looked beautiful in all of its trailers thus far, and it will even launch on Xbox Game Pass so that more gamers can check it out. Of course, it has been quite a while since another game has been released in the series, so fans may want to refresh themselves on Psychonauts' story beforehand.
No More Heroes 3 - August 27
Travis Touchdown is back with No More Heroes 3. The cult-classic action-RPG series is returning to the Nintendo Switch and sees Travis tackling an alien invasion in the city of San Destroy. Fueled with super powers, Travis has to battle his way through a series of gladiatorial champions while also participating in a handful of wacky minigames and challenges to stop the invasion in its tracks. Lead Designer Suda51 has already shown off some of No More Heroes 3's gameplay, and it looks like a new entry that should satisfy the game's devoted fanbase.
New World - August 31
New World is a brand new MMORPG from Amazon that recently held an incredibly successful beta test. The game was widely praised for its tight combat and engaging mechanics. Many players pointed towards New World's Expeditions as being particularly enjoyable and challenging, making the game a great option to check out for MMO fans everywhere. Of course, Amazon's previous video game release, the hero-shooter mixed with a MOBA, Crucible, did not fare well, but New World seems positioned to offer players a deep new world complete with some intense combat and interesting fights. Hopefully, New World will be able to give MMO players something entirely new and worthwhile when it launches in August.