New video game highlights for this week – quick links
1666: Amsterdam early access – 25 August
Games Platform(s): PC
‘Amsterdam, 1666. A city built on wealth, power, and sheer will, but now fuelled by a sinister force it did not forge… Entities known as The Originals have lived for centuries, granted time, granted power, and the freedom to abuse both. That power is now owed. Noa Brooklyn was born The Collector, raised by the Zaindaris for a purpose she did not choose: taking that power back.’
‘Explore a handcrafted Amsterdam by day. At night, uncover what lies beneath its surface. Every facade carries a gablestone. Not all of them tell the truth. The Originals walk among Amsterdam’s citizens, hidden behind human faces. Identify them. Mark them. When the Esbat comes, confront them in their true form under the moon. Collect what is owed.’
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – 25 August
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 drops up to four players into the boots of Colonial Marines deployed to the most hostile corners of the Aliens universe. This is not a rescue mission – it’s a fight for survival. Xenomorphs stalk the corridors, ambush from the shadows, and swarm in overwhelming numbers. Every room could be your last.’
‘Coordinate with your games fireteam, leverage each class’s unique abilities, and adapt on the fly as encounters escalate from tense standoffs to all-out war. With deeper squad mechanics, smarter enemies, and a fully customisable Specialist class, AFE2 delivers the definitive co-op Aliens experience.’
Star Wars Zero Company – 27 August
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
‘Command an elite squad through a gritty and authentic story in Star Wars Zero Company, a single-player turn-based tactics game set in the twilight of the Clone Wars. You will step into the shoes of Hawks, a former Republic officer who leads Zero Company as they are recruited for an operation that pits them against an emerging threat that will consume the galaxy if left unchecked.’
‘Command the galaxy’s finest in tactical operations, investigations, and other heart-pounding missions through a cinematic original story. Strategise and adapt at both your base of operations and an ever-shifting battlefield to make every move count – the outcomes of your decisions make each playthrough different.’
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 – 27 August
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘The extreme tension of infiltrating without being detected. Immerse yourself in the Metal Gear series, the pinnacle of “stealth action” where you can infiltrate and elude your enemies to complete missions. This collection is the second instalment of the definitive Metal Gear Master Collection. It includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection version).’
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy – 27 August
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
‘Set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, play as Sophia, a fierce young plunderer, on the run but determined to uncover the secrets of her past. Dive into an original story blending combat, myth and fate with a brand new take in the universe of A Plague Tale.’
‘Sophia’s journey leads to the Minotaur’ Island, where she faces deadly trials, navigates treacherous trails, solves puzzles, all while fighting and staying one step ahead of the army chasing her. But the true challenge awaits, as the terrifying creature hidden behind the myth will soon resonate with her…’
Lou’s Lagoon – 27 August
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Take to the skies in your trusty seaplane on a heartfelt adventure across the tropical Limbo archipelago. After receiving a distress call from Uncle Lou, you arrive only to find the islands in disarray and Lou nowhere to be found. Collect resources, help rebuild a community, and unravel the mystery of your uncle’s disappearance.’
‘Harness the vacuum power of the Swirler! – a glorious multi-tool – to collect everything from scrap and native plants to materials dropped by Limbo’s unique wildlife. Use your finds to repair buildings, craft goods, and help the communities thrive again.’
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters – 27 August
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
‘The next episode of Tsubasa’s riveting adventure is here! Enjoy the thrill of spectacular soccer actions with 110 playable characters and new sensational super moves. Challenge a friend in the field or support Tsubasa on his Journey, the ball is yours.’
‘Action on the field has been enhanced with powerful new super moves that intensify every action, from passing to blocking. The updated system adds more strategy, especially in goalkeeper versus shooter duels featuring spectacular super shots and blocks from the original series characters.’
