All of the games, movies, and music being released this week.
NEW VIDEO GAMES OUT THIS WEEK
Release Date, August 25, 2020 (Tuesday):
Madden NFL 21 – PS4, XONE – Rise to fame in Madden NFL 21. A new generation is leaving its mark on the NFL. Will you rise to the occasion? Change the game, and take control of your own legacy.
Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series – PS4 – Step into a galaxy far, far away and experience the first Star Wars story designed exclusively for virtual reality. Descend into Darth Vader’s mysterious fortress alongside new allies and encounter fearsome enemies, including the Sith Lord himself. Be at the center of a story in which you hold the key to the galaxy’s salvation… or destruction.
No Straight Roads – PS4, XONE, NS – Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure. Explore Vinyl City & fight musical megastars on your journey to defeat oppressive EDM empire ‘NSR’, in an action-packed adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack!
Kandagawa Jet Girls – PS4 – The future's wettest and wildest new sport is here! Join one of seven teams and race through Tokyo's waterways on futuristic jet machines, using water weapons to blow your opponents back onto dry land!
Release Date, August 27, 2020 (Thursday):
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered – PS4, NS – The co-op action RPG FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES is being remastered for Nintendo Switch. With the new online multiplayer mode, you and your friends can connect and adventure together – no link cable required! On top of that, there are new areas inside dungeons, so even returning fans can explore the unknown.
Moon – NS – Don't be a hero. Experience the love. Experience moon. One moon-lit night, a young boy is sucked into the depths of his television set. He falls into a place called 'Moon World', and thus begins a search for love in order to recover the lost moonlight. Have you ever felt it odd that the heroes of RPGs go around opening villagers' closets and stealing from them? Or that they travel the world indiscriminately killing all monsters they meet? This game looks at the RPGs we all know and love from a new perspective.
Tell Me Why – XONE – Twins Alyson and Tyler Ronan return to their small Alaskan town to sell their childhood home. As they sift through memories, ghostly images from their childhood cast doubt on what they remember about their mother's final days.
Release Date, August 28, 2020 (Friday):
Captain Tsubasa: Rise Of New Champions – PS4, NS – Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions, based on the globally beloved anime series, is an action soccer game featuring the latest graphics and super plays anyone can enjoy. Get a real taste for the world of Captain Tsubasa through two story modes! To savor the drama alongside the action in Captain Tsubasa, we've prepared Episode: Tsubasa, a story mode where you can experience the events as seen in the anime. Additionally, become a part of the world of Captain Tsubasa, as you play through Episode: New Hero, an original story mode found in this game.
Nexomon: Extinction – PS4, XONE, NS – Nexomon: Extinction is a return to classic monster catching games, complete with a brand-new story, eccentric characters and over 300 unique Nexomon to trap and tame. The world is on the brink of extinction as mighty Tyrant Nexomon fight for dominion over humans and monsters. Join the Tamer's Guild and begin an epic journey to restore balance before all hope is lost…
Project Cars 3 – PS4, XONE –Journey from weekend warrior to racing legend & experience the thrill & emotion of authentic racing. Own, upgrade and personalize hundreds of cars, customize your driver, tailor every setting & play the way you want in YOUR Ultimate Driver Journey.
Wasteland 3 – PS4, XONE – Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.
Windbound – XONE, PS4, NS – The Forbidden Islands are Calling, Unlock their Secrets. Shipwrecked alone on an uncharted island, explore, adapt and navigate the land and perilous seas to stay alive. As Kara, you are a warrior, caught at sea in a fierce storm, adrift from your tribe. Thrown from your boat, at the mercy of the turbulent waters, you are tossed on to the shores of the Forbidden Islands, a mysterious paradise.
NEW MUSIC OUT THIS WEEK
Release Date, August 28, 2020 (Friday):
Katy Perry – Smile.
Dua Lipa – Club Future Nostalgia: The Remix Album.
Toni Braxton – Spell My Name.
Angel Olsen – Whole New Mess.
Battye LaVette – Blackbirds.
Disclosure – Energy.
Jyotl – Mama, You Can Bet!.
Kelly Lee Owens – Inner Song.
The Morning Jacket – The Waterfall II.
Toots & The Maytals – Go To Be Tough.
Widowspeak – Plum.
The Empty Hearts – The Second Album.
NEW TODVDTHIS WEEK
Films
Release Date, August 25, 2020 (Tuesday):
The King Of Staten Island – Pete Davidson, & Marisa Tomei.
The Trip To Greece – Steve Coogan, & Rob Brydon.
The Burnt Orange Heresy – Claes Bang, & Elizabeth Debicki & Mick Jagger.
Deep Blue Sea 3 – Tania Raymonde, & Nathaniel Buzolic.
Infamous – Bella Thorne, & Jake Manley.
One Night In Bangkok – Mark Dacascos, & Kane Kosugi.
Digital Download
Release Date, August 25, 2020 (Tuesday):
Einstein’s Universe – Documentary.
One Man And His Shoes – Documentary.
Release Date, August 28, 2020 (Friday):
Centigrade – Genesis Rodriguez, & Vincent Piazza.
Driven To Abstraction – Documentary.
Entwined – Prometheus Aleifer, & Anastasia Rafaella.
The Faceless Man – Andy McPhee, & Roger Ward.
Rogue – Megan Fox, & Jessica Sutton.
TV
Release Date, August 25, 2020 (Tuesday):
The Flash – Season 6.
Strike Back – Season 7.
Chicago Fire – Season 8.
Chicago Med – Season 5.
Seal Team – Season 3.
NETFLIX
Release Date, August 25, 2020 (Tuesday):
Emily’s Wonder Lab – Season 1 (Netflix Original).
Trinkets – Season 2 (Netflix Original).
Release Date, August 26, 2020 (Wednesday):
Million Dollar Beach House – Season 1 (Netflix Original).
Rising Phoenix – Documentary (Netflix Original).
Release Date, August 27, 2020 (Thursday):
The Frozen Ground – Nicholas Cage, Vanessa Hudgens, & John Cusack.
Release Date, August 28, 2020 (Friday):
All Together Now – Auli’i Cravalho, & Justina Machado (Netflix Original).
Cobra Kai – Seasons 1-2 (Netflix Original).
I AM KILLER: Released – Season 1 (Netflix Original).
HULU
Release Date, August 24, 2020 (Monday):
The Roads Not Taken – Javier Bardem, Elle Fanning, & Salma Hayek.
Release Date, August 26, 2020 (Wednesday):
Mom – Season 7.
Release Date, August 28, 2020 (Friday):
The Binge – Vince Vaughn, & Skyler Gisondo (HULU Original).
AMAZON PRIME VIDEO
Release Date, August 28, 2020 (Friday):
Prime Rewind: Inside The Boys – Special (Prime Original).
Disney+
Release Date, August 28, 2020 (Friday):
The One And Only Ivan - Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, & Phillipa Soo (Plus Original).
Alice Through The Looking Glass – Mia.Wasikowska, & Johnny Depp
Fantastic Four – Miles Teller, Kate Mara, & Michael B. Jordan.
Phineas & Ferb The Movie: Candance Against The Universe – Animated (Plus Original).
Muppets Now – Season 1 – Episode 5 (Plus Original).
One Day At Disney – Season 1 – Episode 39 (Plus Original).
Weird But True – Season 3 – Episode 3 (Plus Original).