The King of Fighters XIV – August 23
While The King of Fighters isn’t thought of as the king of fighting games anymore, its return is definitely a welcomed one. SNK Playmore’s fourteenth installment in the series will feature a huge roster of 50 characters, with many returning from past games. After the disappointment of Street Fighter V, it’s exciting to think about receiving such a full-featured fighting title, and this one certainly looks set to deliver.
Verdun – August 30
Just a few short years ago, World War II shooters were all the rage in gaming. Now, first-person shooters are mostly set in the future, with jetpacks and mechs becoming the norm. That’s why Verdun really stands out. This WWI FPS releases on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this month and has a unique focus on trench warfare. So, if you’re feeling tired of what the genre has offered as of late, this throwback might be just the thing to fix it.
While August is historically one of the slowest months in the year for gaming releases, you can see that there are still plenty of worthwhile new releases in the 2016 lineup. From inventive new indie games to new sequels in beloved franchises, there truly seems to be something for everyone.