Games of August 2015

Summer may be the big time for blockbuster movies but its the latter part of the year which sees the major gaming releases, gearing up for the big rush of Christmas.

That doesn't mean the earlier months are entirely empty, but you might see more independent games getting a push, which can be a refreshing change from the massive marketing budgets of the biggest franchises. That means there's a lot of originality on offer, so let's dive in!

Dates shown are the earliest appearance for the game - actual releases vary by console and region.