This week's releases: from August 12 to 18

, by Thibaut

This week's releases: from August 12 to 18

This is a quiet week for the video game industry, just before all the Gamescom's craze. Let's see the new releases coming across all platforms, shall we?

Level Zero: Extraction

  • August 13, 2024 on PC

We start with an extraction shooter with some survival-horror elements. Players can choose to embody a mercenary in search of loot or a squad of monster hunters. You can enjoy it alone or with friends.

Green Hell

  • August 14, 2024 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

This week, Creepy Jar's excellent survival gets a current-gen update. You have to fight for your life in a dangerous Amazonian forest, so get ready to scavenge for foood and weapons, and craft all kinds of items.

Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse

  • August 14, 2024 on PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC

Here's the final game in the Sam & Max trilogy, fully remastered for the occasion. Our dear duo find themselves at the heart of a paranormal mistery, and must gather precious clues to get to the end of it. All the technical and graphic aspects of the game have been completely reworked so this Telltale Games looks better than ever.

White Day 2: The Flower That Tells Lies

  • August 15, 2024 on PS5 and Xbox Series S|X

Available on PC since February 2024, this horror game is divided into three episodes. Our heroes come back to Yeondu High School, where they will get pursued by some invisible threats. Get ready to solve plenty of puzzles and make choices that will have some nasty consequences on how the story plays out.

Hunt: Showdown 1896

  • August 15, 2024 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC

Crytek's PvPvE FPS gets a new lease on life with this major graphics update for modern consoles, as well as new content such as weapons and maps.

Phantom Spark

  • August 15, 2024 on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC

Go pedal to the metal with this high-speed racing game set in a futuristic world. There are more than 30 circuits to enjoy solo or with friends via local, split-screen multiplayer. There are three distinct disciplines available, and lots of challenges to complete.

shapez 2

  • August 15, 2024 on PC

Unleash your inner engineer in this game that has you build giant factories several storeys high, and maximize your production lines using automated systems. This is the perfect entry point for newcomers, as well as some good fun for experts.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits

  • August 15, 2024 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S

First released on PlayStation and then on PC, Ember Lab's excellent action and adventure game is finally coming to Xbox. We play the role of a young girl capable of guiding spirits, who finds herself threatened by a terrible corruption. The game features some gorgeus vistas and a catchy soundtrack.

Castaway

  • August 16, 2024 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC

Here's a retro adventure in which we must help our hero save his dog by going through three challenging dungeons. Once you complete the story, you unlock a new mode that has us survive the 50 floors of a tower.

Madden NFL 25

  • August 16, 2024 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC

We end with the it's the annual American football simulator. Fans of the sport can look forward to the most complete edition every, with brand-new immersion features.