WACO, Texas (KWTX) –
Attention, class! Quiet, coyote, please! Thank you As we all know, school is back in session and that means gaming time is over. It’s time to get very serious… and catch up on all the latest games coming your way this month. August promises to be full of 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 God you are here:
We’re starting the month by stimulating the humor with Thank Goodness Your Here, a silly jaunt through the absurd English town of Barnsworth. Take on the role of a traveling salesman in what the developer calls a slapformer. Take on odd jobs to help the community, interact with the locals, see the sights, and enjoy the bewildering comedy 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, an ape-man with exceptional martial arts skills, and his journey to becoming one of the greatest examples of a groundbreaking Souls-like game. Black Myth Wu-Kong has been a long time coming. Announced back in 2019, the game has been a staple of YouTube videos titled “10 games with realistic graphics like only the next-gen can do.” The first game from Chinese studio Black Myth features many of the familiar tropes of the Soulsborne games, but also plenty of its own twists. You don’t need to find the perfect weapon pairing, because all you have is that big stick. With beautiful art, inspired Bu design, and more than 80 formidable enemies to battle, Black Myth Wu-Kong is looking to make a name for itself. Start your journey when Black Myth Wu-Kong launches on August 20 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC.
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3. Unity:
It’s time to round up the crew, plan your mission and strategy, and get cracking, because the latest AAA hero shooter is here, and this one means business. Concord is the latest successor to the gaming industry’s proud hero shooter tradition, this time from Sony’s Firewalk studios. Take on the role of one of around 18 runners out for their own victory. With top-notch first-person action, some unique mechanics, and a Guardians of the Galaxy vibe, Concord looks to set itself apart from its contemporaries. Especially in terms of the way it handles STORY. That’s right, this FPS hero shooter also has its own story told through the game modes. We’ll see if that approach pays off when Concord launches on PlayStation 5 and PC on August 23.
5. Visions of Mana:
It’s been a great year for classic RPGs. Dragon Age is back, Final Fantasy VII is back, and now Visions of Mana is trying to bring the classic RPG to a more modern player. Embark on an epic open-world adventure filled with monsters, enchanting creatures, and powerful enemies as you join a band of almsgivers looking to revive the Mana Tree. If you’re looking for turn-based classic combat, you’ll have to look elsewhere, as this game is built around skill trees and real-time action combat. Master elemental moves, protect your healers, and fulfill your destiny. Climb onto your belt fox and explore this beautiful RPG when Visions of Mana launches on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and X, and PC on August 29.
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6. Star Wars Outlaws:
What I’ve always found interesting about Star Wars isn’t just the cool laser swords wielded by space wizards or the jetpack-clad gun worshippers, but the stories told between these conflicts of galactic proportions. Developed by Massive Games, the studio behind Tom Clancy’s The Division, Star Wars Outlaws is an attempt to tell a story that forms the backdrop to the most important Star Wars films. Because a galaxy in turmoil is a great opportunity for a villain like Kay Vess, who sees her chance to join the bigwigs of the underworld. Fight, steal, and outsmart crime syndicates across the galaxy and explore new and familiar planets. Gain powerful allies and even more powerful enemies as you strive to reach the top of the criminal empire. AND THIS GUY WILL BE YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND! Risk it all when Star Wars Outlaws launches on August 30 for PS5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC.
This is just a small taste of what August has to offer. For the full list of game releases, visit our website kwtx.com/entertainment/hardwired. That’s it for today’s lesson. Study hard because I’ll be quizzing you on the games at the end of the month. Subscribe to us on Youtube, for Hardwired Gaming, I’m Andrew Hamilton.
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