{"id":28930,"date":"2020-08-05T10:27:41","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T08:27:41","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=28930"},"modified":"2020-08-05T10:29:32","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T08:29:32","slug":"buyers-guide-5-must-play-games-of-august-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/buyers-guide-5-must-play-games-of-august-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Buyer&#8217;s Guide: 5 Must-Play Games of August 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re a console or PC gamer, there is a wealth of exciting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/17\/Video+Games+&amp;+Accessories?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Must_Play_Games_of_August_2020&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Must_Play_Games_of_August_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game releases<\/a> heading your way this August. From vehicular chaos to kung-fu amphibians, here are the games you can&#8217;t afford to miss in August 2020.<\/p>\n<h3>Fast &amp; Furious: Crossroads<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 7 August 2020 (PS4 | Xbox One | PC)<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-P-S7fexxCx0\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/P-S7fexxCx0?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/P-S7fexxCx0?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Despite the\u00a0<em>Fast &amp; Furious<\/em> franchise dominating the big-screen, the high-octane series has never made a big splash in the video game world, but\u00a0<em>Fast &amp; Furious: Crossroads<\/em>\u00a0hopes to change that. It&#8217;s essentially a racing\/action game hybrid, which throws you into vehicular combat and racing scenarios inspired by the film series, but will deliver a whole new\u00a0storyline and moments to gawk at. In addition to the single-player mode, it also has a multiplayer mode to challenge your friends in.<\/p>\n<h3>EA Sports UFC 4<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 14 August 2020 ( Xbox One | PC)<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-sJBFtOd1Jg8\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/sJBFtOd1Jg8?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/sJBFtOd1Jg8?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been itching for some mixed martial arts and over-the-top fight build-ups,<em> EA Sports<\/em>\u00a0<em>UFC 4<\/em> is on the cards for August, bringing a new\u00a0Real Player Movement(RPM) system to clinches and takedowns, as well as new ways to inflict some serious ground-and-pound damage and new counter-attacks in order to escape. You can also take the action outside the arenas, with new backyard locations if you feel like you need a little more dust in your punches.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=EASports%20UFC%204&amp;category=17&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Must_Play_Games_of_August_2020&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Must_Play_Games_of_August_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find the best price on <em>EA Sports UFC 4<\/em> on PriceCheck!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Battletoads<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 20 August 2020 (Xbox One | PC)<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-pwPB6g3sq4\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/pwPB6_g3sq4?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/pwPB6_g3sq4?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Those who grew up in the 90s will know the name <em>Battletoads<\/em>, which tested the patience and difficulty tolerance of most young gamers. The\u00a0side-scrolling beat-&#8217;em-up is getting a reboot, and like the original title, the game allows up to three players to play cooperatively as the titular Battletoads, namely Rash, Pimple, and Zitz, each with distinct play-styles, as they punch and kick their way through some zany levels and scenarios.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/buyers-guide-5-great-ps4-games-under-r350\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buyer\u2019s Guide: 5 Great PS4 Games Under R380<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>PGA Tour 2K21<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong>\u00a021 August 2020 (PS4 | Xbox One | PC | Switch)<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-CZnTziTRrXg\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/CZnTziTRrXg?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/CZnTziTRrXg?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>During lockdown, everyone has been craving some time out in nature, so there couldn&#8217;t be a better time for\u00a0<em>PGA Tour 2K21<\/em> to land on our consoles and PCs<em>.\u00a0<\/em>Featuring an all-new career mode, create-a-player, customisable equipment, online matches, and a whole lot more, <em>PGA Tour 2K21<\/em> also features 15 licensed courses and a ton of pros to play as or compete against, including the likes of Sergio Garcia, Justin Thomas, Bryson DeChambeau, Matt Kuchar, Kevin Kisner, and more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=PGA%20Tour%202K21&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Must_Play_Games_of_August_2020&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Must_Play_Games_of_August_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find the best price on <em>PGA Tour 2K21<\/em> on PriceCheck!<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 21 August 2020 (PS4 | Xbox One | PC | Switch)<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve--n5mrns5wlo\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/-n5mrns5wlo?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/-n5mrns5wlo?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Serving as an alternative scenario to the TV series&#8217; finale, <em>Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time<\/em> is a third-person action adventure which allows gamers to dive back into some of the iconic moments and scenarios from the show, and rewrite the outcomes. Jack has the ability to use a handful of different weapons and fighting styles, which should make for some fun combat. Oh, and of course, the original voice actor\u00a0Phil LaMarr returns too.<\/p>\n<h3>Find and compare the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/17\/Video+Games+&amp;+Accessories?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Must_Play_Games_of_August_2020&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Must_Play_Games_of_August_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best prices on Xbox One, PS4, PC, and Switch games<\/a>\u00a0on PriceCheck!<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/17\/Video+Games+&amp;+Accessories?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Must_Play_Games_of_August_2020&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Must_Play_Games_of_August_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"351\" height=\"67\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are the biggest Xbox One, PS4, PC, and Switch games coming in August 2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":28935,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[115],"tags":[6840,6842,6844,6843,4578,1821,1601,874,6839,6838,1614,5014,3059,6841,792,843],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/UFC-4.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28930"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28930"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28930\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28939,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28930\/revisions\/28939"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28935"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28930"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28930"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}