Cybercrime and international conspiracy abound in "Deus Ex: Mankind Divided," athletes clash in annual sports franchise "Madden NFL 17," and the creators of "Myst" lay out another mystery adventure in "Obduction," while Xbox One and PC success "Inside" arrives on PlayStation 4 the week of August 23, 2016, with an "Attack on Titan" game spreading its wings outside of Japan a few days later.
Inside
For: PlayStation 4
Available: August 23
Previously released on Xbox One in June and Windows PC in July, the clever and frequently quite sinister "Inside" has been received as an even more sophisticated successor to minimalistic but deftly-designed and award-winning adventure "Limbo."
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
For: PS4, XBO, WinPC
Available: August 23
Stepping back into the cybernetic body of international security agent Adam Jensen, players will be able to tackle the events and environments of the "Deus Ex: Human Revolution" follow-up in any way they see fit, gaining proficiency in stealth, negotiation, hacking and combat.
Madden NFL 17
For: PS4, XBO, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Available: August 23
A focus on offensive creativity and more reliable console-controlled teammates usher in a new season of NFL action, with new running moves, a revamped franchise mode, and presentation designed to more closely mimic real NFL broadcasts. Fan favorite Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots fronts this year's edition.
Obduction
For: Windows PC, Mac OS X
Available: August 24
A mysterious first-person puzzle adventure from the creators of classic franchise "Myst," and one whose familiar but increasingly alien worlds have looked sumptuous in preview showings. The Oculus Rift VR headset is also supported, with other VR platforms a future possibility.
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Attack on Titan (aka. A.O.T. Wings of Freedom)
For: PS4, XBO, WinPC, PS3, PlayStation Vita
From: August 26 (EU), August 30 (NA)
An M-rated adaptation of the popular anime series, Koei Tecmo's take sees players face off against towering humanoids, with a multiplayer mode allowing up to four adventurers to engage these monsters together. Well received upon its Japanese debut in February.
World of Warcraft: Legion
For: Mac OS X, WinPC
Available: August 30
With a new landmass to explore, a new type of hero (the demon hunter), plus more nuanced customization, character specialization, and versus mode options, "Legion" becomes the sixth expansion to leviathan 12-year-old subscription MMO "WoW." Early access for pre-ordering customers begins August 17.
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