August 2008 release....

In this update, we'll look at the upcoming games for August 2008. To somewhat let you know what may be coming out and hopefully make you discover something new. And since we soon embark on the biggest season for gamers, we want to make you aware of any gems or good games coming out. This will be a monthly article and just keep in mind that release dates are subject to change without warning.


But before we go on, here's some news from the wonderful world of Square Enix. Final Fantasy Agito XIII (previously exclusive to cellphones) and The Third Birthday (the anticipated sequel to Parasite Eve) will see the light of day on PSP in Japan in 2009. For now, no fixed release dates has confirmed, but we can expect a North American release shortly after the Japanese release.

Now let's move onto the upcoming releases of August. Keep in mind, we'll take a look at some of the big releases every month and just remember that dates are subject to change.



- Monster Madness Graver Danger (PS3 - Release date: August 7th): This is a port of a game that was released over a year ago on the Xbox360. A top down shooter in which you need to eliminate horde of zombies and monsters that crashes your high school party. With the visual being supported by the Unreal 3 engine and fully customizable weapons, craziness is sure to ensue. The game will support Local 4 Player Co-op. It will be rated "T" for Teens.

- Madden NFL 09 (NDS-PSP-PS2-PS3-XBOX-X360-Wii - Release date: August 12th): He's back for another round. Already getting wave reviews (OXM: 9.0/10) and being recognized as the best outing on next generation console, Madden is back for it's 20th year. And to celebrate this event, a special limited collector edition of the game will be made available for PS3 and Xbox360. Not only will it contain a DVD full of Football goodness, but also a copy of the game Head Coach 09. This limited edition will be 89.99$ (price subject to change).

- Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 (NDS-PSP-PS2-PS3-X360-Wii - Release date: August 26th): Tiger Woods is back for his 9th year as the spokesman for the EA's flagship golf game. You'll be able to play on virtual replicas of golf course where Tiger and friends compete in high honor tournaments.

- Disgaea 3 Absence of Justice (PS3 - Release date: August 26th): SRPG (Strategy Role Playing Game) at it's best makes it's PS3 North American debut. In the third chapter in the Disgaea series, you'll take control of Mao, the most honored student at the Evil Academy. An academy like no other where the most lazy and vulgar student get rewarded. Being the son of the Chairman, Mao has never attended a single class nor even opened up his textbooks. He's only driven to overthrow his father and claim title of Overlord!


- Tales of Vesperia (X360 - Release date: August 26th): Finally, the "Tales Of..." series makes its awaited debut on a next gen console. In this new chapter, you'll play as Yuri, a former knight, in a world where people are dependant of a mysterious technology called "Blastia". Our hero will have to choose whether to destroy or control this unknown force.


Hopefully, you've enjoyed this first monthly review of upcoming games of August 2008. At the beginning of every month, we'll break down some of the games that will be coming out and that we consider may be worth your time.