Ah, alright, let’s just jump into this chaotic mess. Spoilers alert—I say this before we even get started. Something about Switch 2 and Drag x Drive? Or not. Who knows.
So, here we are in August, where everything is happening and nothing at all. It’s, umm, a paradox of sorts, kicking off with some Gradius Origins—it was in the Switch 1 Direct back in March. Lasers everywhere. Seriously, taking down an NES Pro Wrestling boss needs that kinda firepower, apparently. Then there’s the oddball mix of The House of the Dead 2, which Forever Entertainment seems to have touched. For better or worse. Anime fans? Got ya covered with Demon Slayer and Fate/Hollow Ataraxia. Like, demons and fate stuff. Pretty intense.
And now, smaller things you might wanna see—or not. Ever wondered why The Edge of Allegoria is like Pokemon RBY in HD but somehow doesn’t top the infringement charts? Yep, there’s that. Team17’s also doing their Ritual of Raven dance.
Last week’s forgotten stuff: Some Partner Showcase popped up (shocking, I know), and there was, to put it mildly, a saga reveal disappointment for Square Enix fans. Plus, if you’re into farming, a couple of 3DS Harvest Moons sprouted up on Switch, and Taito’s "Field Day" was an archive thing. I probably forgot something? Oh well.
Hey, about EggConsole—is it playable if you don’t speak Japanese? Word is, it’s action RPG-ish, which might save you from some wordy confusion. But don’t quote me on that.
North America
- Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2: Runs you around $59.99 in the States, or $84.99 Canadian. Launches on Tuesday.
- Gradius Origins: Laser your way through at $39.99.
- Fate/Hollow Ataraxia Remastered: This hits Wednesday for almost $30.
- The House of the Dead 2: Tossing $24.99 at this remake.
- Fitness Adventure Pro: Also $24.99. Get moving, maybe?
- The Edge of Allegoria: At that identical $24.99 price.
- Turbo Kid: Jump in for $19.99, starting Tuesday.
- Ritual of Raven: Slightly easier at $19.99.
- Fruitbus, Radiant, Drakkar Crew: All floating just under $20.
- Slopecrashers, Cats on Duty: These start just under the $18 mark.
- Yarn Guardians, Mystery Hotel: Both offer different vibes for $15 and $14.99.
- Zooparasite, Mortal Glory 2, etc.: Sliding towards Friday plays under $12.
- Pro Virtual Racing, Sneaky Claws: Under $10.
- Mottainai Ghost, Watermelon Party, etc.: Fun for under $8.
- Top it off with the ever-unassuming Korean Drone Flying Tour Sang-jog-am: Just $1.
Discounts? Roki slashed to 90% off—crazy deals until August 17. Check with PSPrices or DekuDeals if that’s your jam.
Europe
- Demon Slayer: Priced at €59.99. A slick £54.99 in the UK. Tuesday’s the day.
- Gradius Origins: €39.99. Lasers come at a fair cost.
- Fate/Hollow Ataraxia Remastered: €28.99 by Wednesday. Maybe hold onto your fate?
- And on it goes—House of the Dead 2, Fitness Adventure Pro, Ritual of Raven, Turbo Kid—pricing rings similar, give or take a euro.
- Slopecrashers, First Racer: Lower stakes hover around €14.99.
- Continue down the list—Mystery Hotels, Zooparasite, and friends lurking below €12.
- Sneaky Claws and bargain skies like Pro Virtual Racing play out under €10.
- Keep spinning with things like that Watermelon Party—they play beautifully under €8.
- Wrapping up with the simplest of joys like Where Is The Culprit? for just a couple euros.
Japan
- From Yuukyuu no Tierblade splurging you ¥7700 to classics like Gradius Origins at ¥6380, it’s a spectrum.
- Niche finds like Operation Night Strikers or Fate, all the way down to Pimp Up Dungeon—¥1000 fun.
- Finish with unsuspecting gems like Korean Drone Flying Tour Sang-jog-am for a nifty ¥100.
Sales or price edits? Seasons change, and maybe these will, too.
So there you go, a smorgasbord of gaming oddities and treasures across continents. Dive in or wander by—up to you.
