New games this month: August 2008
Here we are again, another month, and another 31 days of gaming possibility. August of 2008 is actually faring a bit better than stinky, unsatisfying predecessor July of 2008, with a handful of titles we can't wait to take for a spin, and a few that we might carve out a few minutes for.
So, what are we waiting for? Read on, savvy shopper! Read on!
So, what are we waiting for? Read on, savvy shopper! Read on!











Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Duke @ Aug 4th 2008 10:34AM
Not the best month eh? I may grab Merc 2 and Too Human. I'm not entirely sure though.
xFenixKnightx (RRoD hath striketh upon me on 08-03-2008) @ Aug 4th 2008 10:46AM
Same here, probably wait for Madden to go down.
baby sea tuna @ Aug 4th 2008 10:52AM
I'll consider Mercenaries 2 if they can convince me that they've fixed the framerate and made it so that I won't get bored halfway through like I've done with, well...every Pandemic game I've played so far.
I will be picking up Too Human, however. I seem to be in the 30% that really enjoyed the demo.
Duke @ Aug 4th 2008 11:07AM
I still haven't tried the Too Human demo yet. I need a bigger HD for sure.
deaftly @ Aug 4th 2008 11:54AM
I tried the demo over the weekend, once you get the combat down its pretty damn awesome. Sadly I see another $60 gone :(
Bouille @ Aug 4th 2008 12:35PM
I had fun with the Too Human demo surprisingly enough but the over simplified combat still makes me feel like there's no challenge... :(
rv @ Aug 4th 2008 2:17PM
I don't understand why people think too humans combat is fun. All you do is move the right stick...
LaughingTarget @ Aug 4th 2008 5:07PM
As opposed to just tapping a button? When it comes down to it, gaming is incredibly repetitive in all aspects physical.
rv @ Aug 4th 2008 6:57PM
Yes, but perhaps timing is involved. Perhaps you have to angle something correctly with the sticks. Perhaps there must be a combo. In too human, you just flick it in any way. There is nothing behind that either. Just random flicking.
Shadow El @ Aug 4th 2008 10:35AM
The only game I'm really excited for is Harvest Moon.
samfish @ Aug 4th 2008 10:38AM
Well at least I won't be buying anything this month.
Jacksons @ Aug 4th 2008 11:16AM
Likewise. Oh well! I can't seem to keep up as it is.
Fullmetal Salchemist @ Aug 4th 2008 3:15PM
Same here.
Shaq-Fu @ Aug 4th 2008 10:40AM
Harvest Moon, Madden, Tiger Woods. I'm going to be broke by the end of this month, and thats without Bangai-O Spirits.
3cubed @ Aug 4th 2008 10:43AM
With school starting this month, I'm glad there is nothing coming out to distract me. I just hope SBCG4AP comes out soon.
tmacairjordan87 @ Aug 4th 2008 10:45AM
Absolute shit this month except for Mercs 2. The Too Human demo sucked but I know I'll end up renting it.
Also....it's really eerie how realistic EA has Tiger's face down in those golf games.
Ayrkain @ Aug 4th 2008 10:54AM
No love for Disgaea 3?
unclee00 @ Aug 4th 2008 11:11AM
Why no Tales of Vesperia mention?
baby sea tuna @ Aug 4th 2008 11:23AM
Oh yeah. When does that come out? I enjoyed the demo a fair bit.
AwesomeTown @ Aug 4th 2008 11:24AM
Agreed, I'm really interested in Tales more than anything else this month.
Aunalis @ Aug 4th 2008 11:28AM
That's what I was wondering, too. Tales of Vesperia comes out Aug. 18th and I for one can't wait.
Geoff Gibson @ Aug 4th 2008 12:28PM
Agree'd!
Where's the love for Tales of Vesperia? I played the demo last week and absolutely loved it. There wasn't a change in the release date was there?
Duke @ Aug 4th 2008 1:05PM
I totally forgot about that one too.
Ghen @ Aug 4th 2008 11:12AM
Dungeon Siege was an awesome game. I can't wait to play Space Siege... I just hope it will run on a 7800GS.
GPG hasn't let me down in the past though for underpowered machines so I'm hopeful.
AwesomeTown @ Aug 4th 2008 11:41AM
Yea I totally forgot about this game. Gameplay looks pretty fun, I'll have to keep my eye on it.
daddycool @ Aug 4th 2008 11:48AM
I can't believe y'all put all that other crap (except SC4 and NCAA) and didn't put Geometry Wars 2.
GEOMETRY WARS 2!!!!!
Vidikron (FU) @ Aug 4th 2008 12:41PM
Maybe because Geometry Wars 2 actually released on July 30th?
CJC @ Aug 4th 2008 11:52AM
Mercs 2, maybe Too Human and the DS releases look pretty good. The others... ehh, not so much.
Neebs @ Aug 4th 2008 12:08PM
STALKER: Clear Sky :\
zkey14 @ Aug 4th 2008 12:51PM
I know, what the hell is wrong with these people.
Thatoneguy64 @ Aug 4th 2008 1:55PM
Yeah, what gives Joystiq?
The best game coming out this month, and you leave it off the fucking list.
Oh, wait, I forgot - Joystiq no likey PC
Vidikron (FU) @ Aug 4th 2008 2:27PM
Meh... STALKER was highly overrated IMO. It's a mediocre FPS crossed with a mediocre RPG and was buggy mess at launch. I really tried to like it due to all the praise it was getting, but I was horribly disappointed.
But, yeah, Clear Sky should have been on the list.
Skunk Ape @ Aug 4th 2008 12:14PM
Its great to see 2 months go by with barely any games to buy. Then in November, 5 games I want come out on the same day.
Airen @ Aug 4th 2008 12:41PM
The lack of Bangai-O Spirits love is astounding.
Airen @ Aug 4th 2008 12:41PM
The lack of Bangai-O Spirits love is astounding.
Airen @ Aug 4th 2008 12:42PM
Freaking comment system =(
Alex @ Aug 4th 2008 1:05PM
Nothing good this month either, I haven't bought any games this summer, and it's not that I can't afford them or anything, there just hasn't been anything good for the systems I own (PC and Wii).
Mr Khan @ Aug 4th 2008 1:06PM
None of these for me, either. My "August" game was purchased in July, i just can't have it until later on if I don't want to pay for it (birthday present and all)
Izuna 2
giantenemycrab @ Aug 4th 2008 1:20PM
I cannot wait for Mercs 2. I wish there was more hype around it, but trust me, Mercs 1 was a underrated gem of the last gen.
Vcize @ Aug 4th 2008 1:47PM
Mercs 2, Too Human, and Madden for me (well, at least I'll try Madden and see if they've fixed it).
Shane @ Aug 4th 2008 11:33PM
If by fixed you mean updated the roster then yes.