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Welcome August with these must-play new releases.
Hard West 2
Release Date: 8/4
Platform: PC
Hard West 2 continues the wild west survival adventure, following the success of its predecessor. Armed with guns and magical fists, players in Hard West II will lead a group of outlaws beyond the law's reach.
Step into the shoes of Gin Carter, a notorious outlaw known far and wide. When you catch wind of a train brimming with gold, quickly gather your forces, ready your guns, and supernatural skills to take action.
As night falls, hit the road with your teammates, turning lush green fields into echoing battlegrounds filled with the sound of gunfire and the screams of enemies.
Marvel’s Spider-Man
Release Date: 8/12
Platform: PC
Over 3 years after making waves on the PlayStation 4, Marvel’s Spider-Man has finally swung onto the PC platform. Through the Steam distribution channel, you can now preorder this game.
It's no exaggeration to say that Marvel’s Spider-Man is the game that kickstarted Marvel's successful venture into the gaming world. The developers excelled in creating not only an open-world game with highly praised graphics and gameplay elements but also crafting a captivating storyline that keeps players engaged until the very end.
The game puts players in the shoes of the early-life Spider-Man, Peter Parker, alongside his girlfriend Mary Jane. In New York City, Peter Parker, along with police officer Yuri Watanabe and Mary Jane, uncovers the plot of Dr. Octavius, Peter's mentor. Driven by hatred for the city's mayor, Harry Osborn, Octavius devises a plan to sabotage him and the entire populace.
Way of the Hunter
Release Date: 8/16
Platforms: PC, PS5
True to its name, Way of the Hunter is an incredibly realistic hunting simulation game, taking you on an adventure to explore the majestic and mysterious natural world.
Embark on a journey to become the new master of the vast forest - a beautiful habitat with a diverse wildlife community, that's what Way of the Hunter aims for. Explore the endless open world while hunting animals (in permitted areas) with the most advanced firearms.
Thymesia
Release Date: 8/18
Platforms: PS5, PC
Thymesia is an action-packed role-playing game with a hint of horror, featuring fast-paced combat and a complex weapon system. In a kingdom where death can strike at any moment, step into the shoes of a mysterious character known by the alias 'Corvus.' Seek out your enemies, harness your power, and uncover the truth within lost memories.
A once-prosperous kingdom, fueled by the power of alchemy, has entered an era of catastrophe. After discovering the price behind alchemy, efforts to prevent its use backfired. Within days, the kingdom descended into chaos, and the streets were overrun with monsters.
Unlocking all these events' mysteries lies in Corvus's hands, but he's suffering from amnesia. The truth can only be found within Corvus's memories, but each recollection only reveals more surprising secrets.
Saints Row
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Release Date: 8/23
After 15 years since its initial release in 2006, the legendary Saints Row franchise has officially been rebooted. According to Volition and Deep Silver, this will be a reboot, not a remaster or a remake.
Simply put, a reboot means a fresh start. It means a product will be redone without adhering to a storyline, characters previously established. Rebooting a game contributes to giving gamers a fresh, engaging experience with a completely different story from the familiar elements they've known for so long.
Indeed, a reboot can make the game more suitable for the current era, more accessible, and even take a further leap. A prime example of a reboot is the game 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.' It completely changed the gameplay, design, and main character of the Prince of Persia series.
