PlayStation Plus August 2021 Games Detailed


Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, Tennis World Tour 2, and Hunter's Arena: Legends will make their way to the PlayStation Plus service this August.

Available for both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Hunter's Arena: Legends is a 30 player combat-based PvP & PvE battle royale that has players taking on demonic foes and Hunter brethren alike. All those that take on its challenges will be able to get for themselves XP and powerful items.

Meanwhile, the PlayStation 4 version of Electronic Arts' Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville takes players to the outer regions of Neighborville in PvE battles. More than 20 different classes can be chosen, and couch co-op and online play have both been included.

Finally, the PlayStation 4 release of Tennis World Tour 2 features legendary rallies as players take on the world's top players. A Ranked Mode and Career Mode have both been included, along with local and online singles and doubles games.

Learn more with the following PlayStation Access video:

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games – PS4 and PS5 – August 2021

All three titles will be available for download from August 3 to September 6, 2021.

PlayStation Plus August 2021 Games Detailed

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, Tennis World Tour 2, and Hunter's Arena: Legends will make their way to the PlayStation Plus service this August

Games with Gold for August 2021 Detailed

Darksiders III, Yooka-Laylee, Lost Planet 3, and Garou: Mark of the Wolves will make their way to Xbox Live's Games with Gold in August 2021

Back 4 Blood Open Beta New Trailer Released

Ahead of its Open Beta beginning August 5, Turtle Rock Studios and WB Games have released a new trailer for Back 4 Blood

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Coming October 28

Grab your Camera Obscura – the world of Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water will come to PC and consoles on October 28, 2021

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Games with Gold for August 2021 Detailed


Darksiders III, Yooka-Laylee, Lost Planet 3, and Garou: Mark of the Wolves will make their way to Xbox Live's Games with Gold in August 2021.

Darksiders III is a hack-and-slash title that puts players in the shoes of Fury as she hunts down the Seven Deadly Sins. Meanwhile, Yooka Laylee has the titular Yooka and Laylee setting out to take down the corporate villain Capital B, who is looking to absorb all of the world's literature. Capcom's Lost Planet 3 serves as a prequel to the series, telling the story of Jim Peyton as he uncovers the hidden truths within E.D.N. III. Finally, Garou: Mark of the Wolves is an SNK fighter that pays host to the T.O.P. system and a defense and counter mechanic.

Learn more with the trailer below:

Xbox – August 2021 Games with Gold

Darksiders III will be available from August 1 to 31, Yooka-Laylee will be available from August 16 to September 15, Lost Planet 3 will be available from August 1 to 15, and Garou: Mark of the Wolves will be available from August 16 to 31.

Source: Xbox Wire
PlayStation Plus August 2021 Games Detailed

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, Tennis World Tour 2, and Hunter's Arena: Legends will make their way to the PlayStation Plus service this August

Games with Gold for August 2021 Detailed

Darksiders III, Yooka-Laylee, Lost Planet 3, and Garou: Mark of the Wolves will make their way to Xbox Live's Games with Gold in August 2021

Back 4 Blood Open Beta New Trailer Released

Ahead of its Open Beta beginning August 5, Turtle Rock Studios and WB Games have released a new trailer for Back 4 Blood

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Coming October 28

Grab your Camera Obscura – the world of Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water will come to PC and consoles on October 28, 2021

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Back 4 Blood Open Beta New Trailer Released

Back 4 Blood Alpha Preview - Brutally Brilliant
Ahead of its Open Beta beginning August 5, Turtle Rock Studios and WB Games have released a new trailer for Back 4 Blood.

The Open Beta will begin with an Early Access portion from August 5-9 for those that have pre-ordered the title. It will continue from August 12-16, and will be available to all players.

This Open Beta will pay host to the following:

  • Two maps for the "Swarm" PvP mode
  • Two co-op maps to fight off Ridden with your friends
  • Play as Mom for the first time, as well as other Cleaners: Evangelo, Holly, Walker and Hoffman
  • Play as six different Ridden variants in "Swarm," including the Bruiser, Retch, Hocker, Exploder, Crusher and Stinger
  • Various weapons to check out, cards to build decks and Ridden to slay
  • Explore the Fort Hope communal hub
  • Cross-play and cross-gen support

Learn more about its cooperative and PVP action with the trailer below:

Back 4 Blood – Open Beta Trailer

The Open Beta portions will be available to play on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The final release is slated for October 12, 2021.

Source: Press Release
PlayStation Plus August 2021 Games Detailed

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, Tennis World Tour 2, and Hunter's Arena: Legends will make their way to the PlayStation Plus service this August

Games with Gold for August 2021 Detailed

Darksiders III, Yooka-Laylee, Lost Planet 3, and Garou: Mark of the Wolves will make their way to Xbox Live's Games with Gold in August 2021

Back 4 Blood Open Beta New Trailer Released

Ahead of its Open Beta beginning August 5, Turtle Rock Studios and WB Games have released a new trailer for Back 4 Blood

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Coming October 28

Grab your Camera Obscura – the world of Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water will come to PC and consoles on October 28, 2021

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Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Coming October 28


Grab your Camera Obscura – the world of Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water will come to PC and consoles on October 28, 2021.

An enhanced version of the Wii U original, this title tells the story of Yuri Kozukata, Ren Hojo, and Miu Hinasaki as they venture up the eerie Mt. Hikami to find those that previously disappeared. With their Camera Obscura in hand, they'll be able to overcome its malevolent spirits and cause damage to ghosts.

This enhanced version of the game will pay host to a new Photo Mode, which will allow players to use any character or ghost, position them on a background of their choosing, and add different effects to shoot the perfect shot.

New costumes and accessories, including Yuri's 'Punk Ensemble,' 'Cutesy Goth Ensemble (Black),' 'Swimsuit (Blue),' and the 'Triathlon Suit,' along with Miu's 'Miku Hinasaki Outfit (The Tormented),' 'Cutesy Goth Ensemble (White),' 'Swimsuit (Yellow),' and 'Swimsuit (Pink),' and Ren's 'Groom's Outfit' have also been included.

For those new to the series, get acquainted with the announcement trailer for the game below:

FATAL FRAME: Maiden of Black Water – Announcement Trailer

The game will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

Source: Press Release
PlayStation Plus August 2021 Games Detailed

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, Tennis World Tour 2, and Hunter's Arena: Legends will make their way to the PlayStation Plus service this August

Games with Gold for August 2021 Detailed

Darksiders III, Yooka-Laylee, Lost Planet 3, and Garou: Mark of the Wolves will make their way to Xbox Live's Games with Gold in August 2021

Back 4 Blood Open Beta New Trailer Released

Ahead of its Open Beta beginning August 5, Turtle Rock Studios and WB Games have released a new trailer for Back 4 Blood

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Coming October 28

Grab your Camera Obscura – the world of Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water will come to PC and consoles on October 28, 2021

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Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania Meet the Gang Trailer Released


Get acquainted with the gang of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA's Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania with the latest trailer for the game.

With a superior hair swoop, AiAi serves as the leader of the bunch. Players no doubt know him well, as he provides balance in his ball and is perfect for bananas. MeeMee the Heart features a timeless style, is always positive, and has a lucky charm in her hair. Baby – the baby – is impeccably dressed and packs high-tech vision with a tantrum soother. GonGon serves as the gym warrior muscle, packing unrivaled power. The brains of the operation, Doctor thinks fourth dimensionally while being an amnesiac. Finally, the wildcard YanYan is a martial arts expert that has a fearless style.

See them in action below:

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania | Meet the Gang

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania remasters stages and minigames from earlier entries from the Super Monkey Ball series of games. 12 recreated mini-games from the original titles have also been included.

The game will come out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on October 5, 2021.

Source: YouTube
PlayStation Plus August 2021 Games Detailed

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, Tennis World Tour 2, and Hunter's Arena: Legends will make their way to the PlayStation Plus service this August

Games with Gold for August 2021 Detailed

Darksiders III, Yooka-Laylee, Lost Planet 3, and Garou: Mark of the Wolves will make their way to Xbox Live's Games with Gold in August 2021

Back 4 Blood Open Beta New Trailer Released

Ahead of its Open Beta beginning August 5, Turtle Rock Studios and WB Games have released a new trailer for Back 4 Blood

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Coming October 28

Grab your Camera Obscura – the world of Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water will come to PC and consoles on October 28, 2021

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Mortal Shell: The Virtuous Cycle Coming August 18


The biggest update to the game so far, The Virtuous Cycle will make its way to Cold Symmetry and Playstack Games' Mortal Shell on August 18, 2021.

This expansion brings with it pillars that bestow new talents for players to inherit. More than 100 new abilities can be discovered and combined together, ranging from exotic weapon enhancements to new combat maneuvers.

Also included is a fifth possessable shell, giving players command over Hadern. His unique skill tree features such talents as dagger mastery and the ability to absorb punishment. Players will also be able to wield Axatana, Fallgrim's most venerable weapon.

Learn more with the trailer below:

Mortal Shell: The Virtuous Cycle | Release Date Trailer | PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One

According to Francesco Zacchini, Technical Designer at developer Cold Symmetry:

"Designing and developing The Virtuous Cycle DLC has been a blast. We have crammed in over 100 new abilities alongside new lore, the transforming Axatana weapon, and Hadern as a playable shell. I can't wait to see all the ways players are going to break the roguelike mode that we created. I think they're going to have a lot of fun with that."

The update will be released simultaneously on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.COM. You can read our review of the base game here.

Source: Press Release
PlayStation Plus August 2021 Games Detailed

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, Tennis World Tour 2, and Hunter's Arena: Legends will make their way to the PlayStation Plus service this August

Games with Gold for August 2021 Detailed

Darksiders III, Yooka-Laylee, Lost Planet 3, and Garou: Mark of the Wolves will make their way to Xbox Live's Games with Gold in August 2021

Back 4 Blood Open Beta New Trailer Released

Ahead of its Open Beta beginning August 5, Turtle Rock Studios and WB Games have released a new trailer for Back 4 Blood

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Coming October 28

Grab your Camera Obscura – the world of Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water will come to PC and consoles on October 28, 2021

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CrossCode: A New Home Coming to Consoles August 5


The DLC for Radical Fish Games and Deck13's CrossCode, A New Home, will make its way to consoles on August 5, 2021.

Set after the events of the main title, players will get a chance to learn what happened to Lea as they finish the raid. Up to 10 hours of new content have been included, al0ng with the largest dungeon in the series to date. New music tracks and new enemies will also make their appearance, and players will finally have the chance to run over water for the very first time.

Learn more with the announcement trailer for the game below:

CrossCode – A New Home DLC Announcement Trailer

The base CrossCode game served as an amalgamation of 16-bit SNES-style graphics, a fast-paced combat system, and puzzle mechanics with Zelda-like dungeons. More than 100 quests have been included in all, leading to up to 80 hours of gameplay.

The title is available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Source: Press Release
PlayStation Plus August 2021 Games Detailed

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, Tennis World Tour 2, and Hunter's Arena: Legends will make their way to the PlayStation Plus service this August

Games with Gold for August 2021 Detailed

Darksiders III, Yooka-Laylee, Lost Planet 3, and Garou: Mark of the Wolves will make their way to Xbox Live's Games with Gold in August 2021

Back 4 Blood Open Beta New Trailer Released

Ahead of its Open Beta beginning August 5, Turtle Rock Studios and WB Games have released a new trailer for Back 4 Blood

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Coming October 28

Grab your Camera Obscura – the world of Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water will come to PC and consoles on October 28, 2021

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Cosplay Wednesday – Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney's Godot


The Ace Attorney series is getting two new entries with the localized version of The Ace Attorney Chronicles. In honor of this anticipated release, Gamers Heroes takes a look at a cosplay of one of Trials and Tribulations' best characters – Godot.

Hailing from Finland, cosplay artist elffi turns his attention to everybody's favorite coffee lover Godot in these shots. He said that it was an easy costume to make, and he only needed to craft the mask, wig, makeup and vest. For the mask in particular, he used Worbla and mirrored red motorcycle helmet visor.

Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Godot Cosplay

These shots were taken in Ireland during Akumakon 2014 and a photoshoot in Germany. Credit goes to BluePotion Photography for the photos.

You can find elffi on DeviantArt here.

Do you enjoy a bit of gaming cosplay? Or maybe you're passionate enough to do it full time. Drop me a line at casey@gamersheroes.com and we'll feature some of your cosplay.

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Monster Hunter Rise Okami Collaboration Coming July 30


The Sun Goddess Amaterasu will make her way to Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise on July 30 as part of the title's collaboration with Okami.

Starting July 30, players will be able to get themselves the Event Quest Reward "Ammy's Costume," which is a Palamute-layered armor set.

See it in action with the trailer below:

Monster Hunter Rise – Okami Collab

Later additions to the game include a third Capcom collaboration in August, along with a fourth and fifth Capcom collaboration in the fall.

In addition to Palamutes, Monster Hunter Rise allows players to use Wirebugs to traverse its world and mount and ride certain monsters. To date, the game has shipped more than seven million copies since its launch in March.

The game is now available for the Nintendo Switch, and will come out for the PC next year. You can read our review of the base game here, which we gave a score of 90/100 and said it was an early game of the year contender.

Source: YouTube
PlayStation Plus August 2021 Games Detailed

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, Tennis World Tour 2, and Hunter's Arena: Legends will make their way to the PlayStation Plus service this August

Games with Gold for August 2021 Detailed

Darksiders III, Yooka-Laylee, Lost Planet 3, and Garou: Mark of the Wolves will make their way to Xbox Live's Games with Gold in August 2021

Back 4 Blood Open Beta New Trailer Released

Ahead of its Open Beta beginning August 5, Turtle Rock Studios and WB Games have released a new trailer for Back 4 Blood

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Coming October 28

Grab your Camera Obscura – the world of Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water will come to PC and consoles on October 28, 2021

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New Opportunities in Red Dead Online This Week


Starting this week, another action-packed mission from the Jewels of the West Opportunities will come to Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online.

Dubbed "The Ember of the East," those that claim the ruby by August 2 can get themselves a Reward for a free Off-Hand Holster. For the especially daring among us, completing this Opportunity on Ruthless difficulty will unlock the Annesburg Cap, which can be purchased from Madam Nazar.

On top of this, a new three-part Crimes Mission dubbed The Dockside Contract will be available for all those that have taken on the Saint Denis shipping business.

Note that The Quick Draw Club No. 1 is still available with 25 Ranks of Rewards, and a Reward for the Halloween Pass 2 for free is available for all players who purchase all four installments of The Quick Draw Club.

Discount-wise, players will be able to take 5 Gold Bars off the Butcher Table. Camp Setup Fees have also been waived all this week. This is on top of the following:

  • 30% off all Role Improved Saddles and Saddlebags
  • 30% off the Bounty Wagon
  • 30% off the Varmint Rifle
  • 30% off the Navy Revolver
  • 40% off all Camp Dogs
  • 40% off all Camp Themes (Including Role Camp Themes)
  • 40% off all Clothing, Trinkets, and Equipment (Improved Bow Variants, Saddlebags) at Gus' Store
  • 40% off all Ponchos

Finally, players that connect their accounts to Prime Gaming by August 2 will receive Rewards for a free Saddle (up to RDO$200), 2 free Treasure Maps, and an Offer for 40% off the Fast Travel Post.

Source: Press Release
PlayStation Plus August 2021 Games Detailed

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, Tennis World Tour 2, and Hunter's Arena: Legends will make their way to the PlayStation Plus service this August

Games with Gold for August 2021 Detailed

Darksiders III, Yooka-Laylee, Lost Planet 3, and Garou: Mark of the Wolves will make their way to Xbox Live's Games with Gold in August 2021

Back 4 Blood Open Beta New Trailer Released

Ahead of its Open Beta beginning August 5, Turtle Rock Studios and WB Games have released a new trailer for Back 4 Blood

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Coming October 28

Grab your Camera Obscura – the world of Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water will come to PC and consoles on October 28, 2021

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