Welcome to a new weekly feature, aptly titled ‘Whaddaya buyin’?’ – our weekly gaming release table for those looking to get a quick look into the upcoming week of gaming titles. As known, our podcast Operation PlayStation has ‘The Drop’, named after the PlayStation Blog’s notorious release post that has been retired for quite sometime, however we’re looking to cover weekly releases across the board from all major publications, on all major platforms. We’ll also include our recommendations for those that aren’t too keen on what may be fresh on ballot, and update our picks as we go.
This Week: August 14 - August 20
August 17:
- Book of Hours (PC)
August 18:
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX/S)
It’s dry out here on these next-gen streets, and gamers are thirsty. Title continue to trickle with another two releases out. Book of Hours, an RPG set in the 1930’s that tells the tale of hidden grimoires and arcana’s. You play as the Librarian and discover its secrets. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre retells the haunting events of the most horrific murder story in history – based on real-life events.
Last Week: August 3 - August 13
August 3:
- Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical (PC)
August 10:
- Atlas Fallen (PC, PS5, XSX/S)
You may notice that there was no drop last week, due to the enormity of its size. Of course, I embellish, I’ve just merged last week’s release with this week as there are literally two releases. Stray Gods: The Roleplaying musical is a fascinating Role-Playing musical title that melds the world of Greek mythology with melodic point-and-click style mechanics, from Melbourne-based developer Summerfall Studios. While Atlas Fallen takes on the third-person ARPG, that’s more action-adventure than it is role-playing.
The Backlog - Our Recommendations
Now Available:
- Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC (PS5)
- Dead Space (PC, PS5, XSX)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch)
- Metroid Prime Remastered (Switch)
- Octopath Traveller II (PC, PS5, Switch)
- Resident Evil 4 Remake (PC, PS5, XSX)
- WWE 2K23 (PC, PS5, XSX)
- STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor (PC, PS5, XSX)
- Diablo IV (PC, PS4, PS5, XB1, XSX)
- Street Fighter 6 (PC, PS4, PS5, XB1, XSX)
Late addition to the backlog, but STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor is unequivocally a smash hit, that’s no doubt in the run for Game of the Year. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is unmissable, and a welcome addition to the backlog this week. I highly recommend anyone that has yet to finish their adventure through Hyrule in Breath of the Wild to do so, then jump into this magical follow-up. Also, I would not pass-up Resident Evil 4, especially those that love their survival-horror’s. The title will make everyone’s Game of the Year list, without question.
