So far, there are only two games confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in August 2025, and both are new versions of games that have been available on the service for quite some time.Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhancedis coming to Xbox Game Pass on August 12, whileGears of War: Reloadedis joining the lineup on August 26. Xbox Game Pass August 2025 Games Hellblade 2 Enhancedis a brand-new updatefor the eye-popping action-adventure game that adds a Performance Mode, Dark Rot Mode from the original game, new photo mode options, and developer commentary....

Xboxplayers have plenty to look forward to in August 2025, with seven major new games confirmed for release. TheXboxecosystem continues to thrive with a steady stream of titles landing on both Game Pass and digital storefronts, and this month’s lineup balances highly anticipated AAA launches with some fan-favorite franchises and brand-new experiences. 2025 has already been a banner year for gaming, and Xbox is determined to keep that momentum going. While some of this month’s biggest titles come from well-known franchises, others mark bold steps into new territory, offering up strange worlds, experimental mechanics, and fresh perspectives that push the platform’s variety even further....

Summary After being introduced tonaiveDewey Riley (David Arquette), harsh but smart Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox), and clever and determined Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell)in the original 1996 movie, I’ve been a longtimeScreamfan. Now thatScream 7is being released in less than one year, I’m anticipating another memorable slasher movie that will also provide some interesting commentary on the genre. With Sidney back and past legacy characters likeStu Macher (Matthew Lillard) returning, I’m wondering how all these elements are going to fit together....

We’re still only a few weeks on from theNintendo Switch 2’s release, and like most modern console launches, eager early adopters have been quick to grab as many of the shiny new accessories as possible. And this time around,Nintendohad more accessories available than ever. At launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 could be bought alongside an official USB-C camera, the new iteration of the Pro Controller, a new Charging Grip to fit the larger Joy-Con 2s, and an official microSD Express card....

For a handheld that fit in your back pocket, the PSP had no business running the kind of open-world experiences it did. These weren’t bite-sized spin-offs or watered-down tech demos—many of them were full-blown, open-ended worlds that managed to cram sprawling cities, highways, or historical ruins into a tiny UMD. Sure, there were compromises. Draw distances shrank, NPCs got duplicated like copy-pasted mannequins, and load times sometimes felt like intermissions....

A lot of gamers are so done with games that spoon-feed every little hint and detail. It feels patronizing and takes away from the sense of wonder and discovery. It’s not like the idea of helping gamers who struggle is bad, but it’s overdone, and every game feels neutered because of it. Today, we will be ranking our favorite games that take off the training wheels and drop you straight into the action without telling you what to do....

Quick Links Some games will give players a lot of trophies/achievements to hunt down.Little Nightmares 2has a short list of only 35, but it makes up for this bybeing quite easy. This will allow any owner of the game to get each and every trophy/achievement in a single sitting. While players only need to play the game once, there is a large list of missable trophies to be aware of. Going in blind will be the best way toenjoy the game for its story and atmosphere....

Quick Links A lot of players will look forgames that are rich in things to hunt for, andEriksholm: The Stolen Dreamfeatures notes and collectibles throughout it. Players can open up their inventory to check through their notes, collectibles, and their current objective at any time. Using current objectives is a great way of knowing when a player is closing in on an area where they can pick up one of these notes and/or collectibles....

AsDiablo 4players progress through their Season 9 journey, they may want to pay special attention to one overlooked resource. Managing all the moving parts of a build inDiablo 4can get overwhelming in any season, but the Sins of the Horadrim season places a new emphasis on socketables for players' gear, on top of new abilities like Horadric Spells. With the addition of Horadric Jewels in Season 9, Gem Fragments suddenly have more value than ever, making them an important material for players to collect as they level their seasonal character....

Gamers online are clamoring for EA to add an offline mode toAnthembefore it shuts down for good. It was recently confirmed thatAnthemwill shut down on July 14, 2025, and as it stands, it will be completely unplayable after this date. Anthem’s launch back in 2019 received a mixed reception from players and critics alike. The game currently holds a Top Critic Average of 61 on review aggregator site OpenCritic, with just 13% of critics recommending it to players....

Quick Links After the revolutionary update forClash Royaleearlier this month that featured a new card and a new game mode, the latest event revolves around Spirit Empress as expected. For this event, players will get to build the best deck around this new card and figure out which units work best next to her. Spirit Empress is the first card ever inClash Royalethat comes in two different variants, with both being available to the player during a match....

Quick Links Even thoughUmamusumemay seem likeanother gacha RPGwith cute girls, it is actually a pretty well-developed racing simulator. Not every character will be effective in the same races. And for the most part, it depends on the build you choose. For those curious, here’s a detailed rundown on thebest TM Opera O build inUmamusume. This umamusume can be bad at short distances, but she shines at long ones, and with the right distribution of TM Opera O stats, you may easily take first place....

Summary Adventure Mangais not only about perfect heroes fighting against evil, or overpowered main characters in the middle of a power trip. Some of these stories offer a different, more humane approach to adventure, with less-than-perfect protagonists, worlds falling apart due to different circumstances, andeven the refusal to accept the call. This list covers some of the best adventure manga that readersmight never have heard of, but that are very special in their own way....