Just like with Netflix with their movies and TV shows, the list of upcoming video games being released is a moment we look forward to with each turn of the calendar page. And the month of August 2018 is looking to a good one for gamers with several excellent new titles coming out.
Whether you are an Xbox guy, a PlayStation aficionado, a Nintendo acolyte, a slave to your PC, or are really into virtual reality, August’s upcoming new video game releases are sure to please.
Here are some of the highlights along with a complete list below…
Electronic Arts
Release date: August 7 — Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, PC
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World of Warcraft – Battle for Azeroth
Blizzard Entertainment
Release date: August 14 — Platform(s): PC
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Konami
Release date: August 28 — Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, PC
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Bandai Namco Entertainment America
Release date: August 31 — Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One
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Deep Silver
Release date: August 24 — Platform(s): PS4, Xbox One, PC
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The rest of the upcoming video games set for release in August…
— Yakuza Zero (PC) – August 1
— Iconoclasts (Switch) – August 2
— Salt & Sanctuary (Switch) – August 2
— Russian Subway Dogs (PC) – August 2
— This Is The Police 2 (PC) – August 2
— WarioWare Gold (3DS) – August 3
— Overcooked 2 (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – August 7
— Hearthstone: The Boomsday Project DLC (PC) – August 7
— Okami HD (Switch) – August 9
— Monster Hunter World (PC) – August 9
— We Happy Few (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – August 10
— Death’s Gambit (PS4, PC) – August 14
— Phantom Doctrine (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – August 14
— The Walking Dead: The Final Season Episode 1 (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – August 14
— State of Mind (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch) – August 15
— Polygod (Xbox One, PC, Steam) – August 17
— All-Star Fruit Racing (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – August 21
— Shenmue I & II (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – August 21
— Guacamelee 2 (PS4, PC) – August 21
— Dead Cells (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – August 21
— Little Dragon’s Cafe (PS4, Switch) – August 28
— Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate (Switch) – August 28
— Yakuza Kiwami 2 (PS4) – August 28
— Strange Brigade (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – August 28
— Blade Strangers (PS4, Switch, PC) – August 28
— Victor Vran: Overkill Edition (Switch) – August 28
— Two Point Hospital (PC) – August 30
— Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – August 31
Xbox Games with Gold for August 2018…
— Forza Horizon 2 Standard – 10th Anniversary Edition ($19.99 ERP): Available August 1 to 31 on Xbox One
— For Honor Standard Edition ($59.99 ERP): Available August 16 to September 15 on Xbox One
— Dead Space 3 ($19.99 ERP): Available August 1 to 15 on Xbox One and Xbox 360
— Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two ($19.99 ERP): Available August 16 to 31 on Xbox One and Xbox 360
Playstation Plus Free Games for August 2018…
— Bound by Flame, PS3
— Serious Sam 3 BFE, PS3
— Draw Slasher, PS Vita
— Space Hulk, PS Vita
Virtual Reality game releases coming in August 2018 for Oculus Rift, PSVR and HTC Vive…
— ECHOES OF WAR: The Last Heartbeat – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 1)
— Turing Tumble VR – HTC Vive (Aug. 1)*Early Access
— VR Enigma – HTC Vive (Aug. 1)*Early Access
— MoonStrike – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 2)
— Ding Dong VR – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 3)
— Ghostbusters VR: Now Hiring – HTC Vive (Aug. 3)
— Walk on Arrow – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 3)*Early Access
— 2260 VR – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 7)
— Dreamland Defender – HTC Vive (Aug. 7)
— Pilot Rudder VR – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 7)
— AnimVR– Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 8)
— Nano Nebula – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 8)
— Three Life – HTC Vive (Aug. 9)
— Prehistoria – HTC Vive (Aug. 10)
— StarDrone VR – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 15)
— Space Maze – Oculus Rift (Aug. 20)
— BE THE HERO – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 24)*Early Access
— The Eerie Inn VR – HTC Vive (Aug. 24)
— Firewall Zero Hour – PSVR (Aug. 28)
— Torn – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 28)
— Dinosaur Hunter VR – HTC Vive (Aug. 31)
— In League – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 31)*Early Access
— The Lost And Forgotten – HTC Vive (Aug. 31)
— Paradise Checkers VR – Oculus Rift (Aug. 31)
— Vengeful Rites – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 31)*Early Access
VR games with August release dates TBA…
— 10k – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 2018)*Early Access
— Boom! Maze – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 2018)
— Darken VR – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 2018)
— Draoi – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 2018)*Early Access
— Mind Labyrinth VR Dreams – Oculus Rift (Aug. 2018)
— Steve’s Pub – Soda on Tap – HTC Vive (Aug. 2018)
— Survival Simulator – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 2018)*Early Access
— Trench Run VR – Oculus Rift/HTC Vive (Aug. 2018)
— When Wardens Fall – HTC Vive (Aug. 2018)*Early Access
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