Here are some of the hottest titles guaranteed to ignite your thumbs next year: August is here, gamers! Whether you crave epic adventures, intense competition, or a captivating story, there's something for everyone hitting the shelves (or online stores) this month. Here's a look at 5 games that deserve a spot on your summer playlist:

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Madden NFL 25

Release Date: August 16th

Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One

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Madden NFL 25 is the latest installment in EA Sports' popular football franchise. Developed by EA Orlando, the game promises to build upon the success of its predecessor, Madden NFL 24.

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Editions

• Standard Edition ($69.99): Includes Christian McCaffrey Elite Player, Choice of 2 Strategy Items, Superstar Drip Gear (PS5), and Legendary XP Boost (PS5).

• Deluxe Edition ($99.99): Offers Hall of Fame Player Item, 3-Day Early Access, Early Access Challenges, 4600 Madden Points, Christian McCaffrey Elite Player, Legendary XP Boost (PS5), and additional content.

• MVP Bundle ($149.99): Includes Madden NFL 25 Deluxe Edition, 3-Day Early Access, 4600 Madden Points, Christian McCaffrey Elite Player, College Football 25 Deluxe Edition, and 4600 College Football Points.

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Dustborn

Release Date: August 20th

Platform(s): PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One

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Dustborn is a video game that aims to deliver a powerful social message through its narrative. While it successfully combines elements of visual novel and action gameplay, its heavy-handed approach to storytelling undermines its potential impact. Despite its ambitious scope and diverse characters, the game's repetitive messaging and didactic tone prevent it from fully realizing its aspirations as an epic, politically charged road trip adventure.

Developer: Red Thread Games

Publisher: Spotlight by Quantic Dream

 

Black Myth: Wukong

Release Date: August 20th

Platform(s): PC, PS5
 

Black Myth: Wukong is an action RPG inspired by the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. Developed and published by Game Science, it's set to unleash its magic on PlayStation 5 and Windows on August 20, 2024, with an Xbox Series X/S version planned for later.

This is rumored to be the first chapter in a series exploring various tales from Chinese mythology. While some media have compared it to "soulslike" games, the developers themselves don't categorize it as such. Prepare to embark on a solo adventure with a thrilling third-person perspective.In a first glimpse of the game's potential, a pre-alpha gameplay trailer debuted on August 20, 2020. Built on Unreal Engine 4, the trailer gave players a glimpse of the protagonist navigating the world and battling enemies. A striking location called Black Wind Mountain was also showcased.

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World of Warcraft: The War Within

Release Date: August 26th

Platform(s): PC

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World of Warcraft: The War Within is the next chapter in Blizzard's iconic MMORPG. Serving as the inaugural installment of the ambitious Worldsoul Saga trilogy under the creative direction of Chris Metzen, this expansion is set to delve into a new era of Azeroth. Scheduled for release on August 26, 2024, for PC and Mac, The War Within promises to deliver fresh challenges, captivating storylines, and exciting new features for players to explore.

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The War Within pre-patch arrives on July 23rd, with the main event launching on August 26th (early access starts August 22nd).

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Expect major changes including:

• New systems: Overhauled talent trees, improved user interface, shared bank and reputation for Warbands, and an expansive skyriding system with 464 mount options.

• Fresh content: A new level cap of 80, revamped hero talents, a fresh zone called Khaz Algar, exciting outdoor content called Delves, updated professions, challenging new dungeons, and a thrilling new raid.

• Pre-patch event: Join the Radiant Echoes event to kickstart the excitement.

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Star Wars Outlaws

Release Date: August 30th

Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

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Star Wars Outlaws is an upcoming open-world action-adventure game set in the Star Wars universe. Players will take control of a bounty hunter as they navigate the galaxy, engaging in thrilling combat both on foot and in space. The game features third-person perspective, allowing for dynamic combat encounters, stealth, and exploration. Players can expect intense dogfights in their customizable spaceship, The Trailblazer, as well as ground-based battles against various enemies. With a droid companion named Nix assisting in combat and puzzle-solving, players will have a loyal ally as they embark on their outlaw adventure.

Star Wars Outlaws is being crafted by Massive Entertainment, a Ubisoft studio renowned for titles like The Division and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. To bring this open-world Star Wars adventure to life, Massive is collaborating with multiple Ubisoft studios across the globe, leveraging the power of their in-house Snowdrop game engine.

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So, which game are you most excited about?

Let us know in the comments below, and happy gaming!