Let’s look at the best games coming out in August 2021! Big names like Hades and Godfall releasing for new platforms, and newcomers like Humankind are set to steal the show, setting next month to be one of the best for game releases. Sports fans can also be excited this month, with a world-famous franchise coming back for another year.
Ghost of Tsushima PC vs PS5, best settings and more in the Digital Foundry tech review.
Having trouble completing a max heat run in Hades? Here's how you can make those 32 points feel like nothing.
CG writes: The question we’re asking is, has Sucker Punch’s just released stealth-action game Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut on PC earned over £18 million in revenue on release week via the Steam platform alone (also available via the Epic Games Store)?
"also available via the Epic Games Store"
I'm pretty sure Epic Games Store is available in over 190 countries and 30 territories. So anyone that said that this game was not available in them was just lying.
I'm so shocked by games journalists and fauxragers lying. Really shocked. I do pity them though. I can't imagine going through life with such anger... at everything.
Hehe, you do know how much PC players whine about having multiple store platforms when really all they want is Steam to run a monopoly. Thank ye heavens for Gog and Epic.
When Steam is one of the very few actually trying with it's feature set it's a hard sell to get people to want something on a storefront that could care less about improving it's service. GoG is another exception, but Epic, which is still missing many features that have been on Steam for years like every other publisher just half-ass it, so they've earned and continue to maintain their poor reception and presumably act confused come every quarterly report for failure to understand the market they're in. Who really wants to invest in something that actively instills little faith?
Interesting answer from co-pilot when asked what are the differences between EGS and Steam.
Copilot
The Epic Game Store (EGS) and Steam are both digital distribution platforms for PC games, but they have some key differences:
Game Selection: Steam has a larger selection of games, including both indie and AAA titles, and has been established longer, since 20031. EGS, while newer, offers a curated selection of games, including timed exclusives and titles not available on other platforms1.
Revenue Split: EGS offers a more favorable revenue split for developers, taking only a 12% cut compared to Steam’s 20-30%, which can be a big draw for game publishers1.
Free Games: EGS is known for its regular giveaways of free games, which has been a major feature since its launch in December 20181. Steam also offers free games, but less frequently1.
User Interface: Steam provides a more feature-rich experience with user reviews, community discussions, game streaming, and non-gaming software. EGS has a more streamlined interface, focusing on a simpler user experience1.
Social Features: Both platforms offer social features like friends lists and chat functionality, but Steam’s community features are more extensive, including groups, forums, and user profiles1.
Exclusivity: EGS has secured exclusive deals for certain games, making them available only on their platform for a limited time before they can be purchased elsewhere1.
These are some of the main differences that set the two stores apart. Each platform has its own strengths and caters to different preferences and needs.
Co-Pilot forgot to mention: Both offer software, but Steam is very much more in-tune with VR with its Steam VR integration.
Obviously these people don't own XB. I'm sure people that own an XB or multiple consoles (with XB being one of them) like myself would be more interested in Psychonauts 2 then the PS4 release of Godfall.
Actually I don't even know how you could call Godfall a major release. It rated poorly, and the developers lied about it being “tailored to run only on Sony’s new console”. Probably about 90% of games released this month will rate better then Godfall. And I expect Godfall on PS4 to be hammered even harder then Godfall was on PS5.