New video game highlights for this week – quick links
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered – 11 August
Games Platform(s): Nintendo Switch 2
‘The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered modernises the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay. Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop the forces of Oblivion from overtaking the land in one of the greatest RPGs ever from the award-winning Bethesda Game Studios.’
‘Journey through the rich world of Tamriel and battle across the planes of Oblivion where handcrafted details have been meticulously recreated to ensure each moment of exploration is awe-inspiring. From the noble warrior to the sinister assassin, wizened sorcerer, or scrappy blacksmith, forge your path and play the way you want.’
Echoes of Mystralia early access – 11 August
Games Platform(s): PC
‘Echoes of Mystralia is a roguelite action-RPG where memory is power. Craft your own spells, refine your tactics, and carve your path through a world trapped in the horrors of its past. Play as Mazarim, a Watcher tasked with protecting the Cycle of Memories. Explore the lands of Mystralia, meet its lost souls, and face the Shadows of the Past. Will you save the World’s Memory before it disappears into the Rift?’
Grounded 2 – 11 August
Games Platform(s): PlayStation 5
‘When you’ve been shrunk to the size of an ant, what was once familiar is now a wild, uncharted frontier. Traverse sprawling manmade spaces overgrown with nature with buggies that can fight alongside with you, uncover hidden secrets, and fight to survive in a world much larger than the backyard. The playground may seem familiar, but beneath its bright colours and towering structures lie mysteries hidden in plain sight. Are you ready to uncover them?’
Agefield High: Rock the School – 12 August
Games Platform(s): PC
‘Relive your High School days in the town of Agefield. It’s the early 2000s, and graduation is on the horizon. REBEL with your friends, win over your dream girl and ROCK the school! A coming-of-age adventure about friendship, love, and rebellion inspired by the raunchy teen comedies of the era.’
‘Attend Agefield High School as new student Sam. Help your new friends, Kale and Axel, pull off their “Rock the School” plan and leave your mark as a legend! But… there’s a time and school system which means you have to be in class until the afternoon on weekdays! But you know what? Cool kids skip class and do whatever they want.’
Pro Jank Footy – 13 August
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Pro Jank Footy is a fast-paced and over-the-top arcade sports game where you’re constantly redefining the rules of Aussie Rules Footy! Simply score a goal – your opponent picks a game-changing power-up! Power ups either hinder your opponents, make your team better, or change the rules of the game!’
‘Double the amount of players on your team, remove the umpires, play as a seagull, put goal posts all around the oval, or even turn the gameplay completely on its head by transforming everyone into footballs – the choice is yours! Play against your mates in local multiplayer and online, or conquer the single-player season mode! Don’t even know what Aussie Rules is? Even better!’
Servant of the Lake – 13 August
Games Platform(s): PC, iOS, Android
‘Welcome to the Vanderboom house, home to the infamous Vanderboom family! Visitors are arriving soon, and you are meant to start your housekeeping duties immediately! Solve the puzzles needed to fulfil your daily tasks, look after the household, welcome the visitor and ensure their comfort while helping the family achieve their alchemical ambitions!’
‘Expect to go from simple tasks such as straightening the family portraits and doing the laundry to assisting in complex experiments and cleaning up the aftermath.’
Duskfade – 13 August
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Help Zirian save his sister from the claws of Despair by restoring the fabric of time and uncovering the secrets of the Master Clockmakers. Master a seamless blend of dynamic platforming and fast-paced combat. Jump, dash, grapple, and glide your way through thrilling challenges that rekindle the magic of classic action platformer favourites.’
