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 21 - August 27
August 22:
- Smurfs Kart (PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX/S)
August 24:
- Ride 5 (PC, PS5, XSX/S)
August 25:
- Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon (PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX/S)
The big boys are coming out to play, with drought season coming to a tedious end. Ride 5 lands for PS5, PC and XBOX Series, along with the highly anticipated, long awaited reboot to one of the most beloved mech franchises in gaming history. Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon lands on all major platforms (sans Switch) this Friday.
Last 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.
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.
