PlayStation Plus has recently included two of the top games currently available.

      Helldivers 2 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Lead PlayStation Plus Lineup for August

      Sony PlayStation has announced the upcoming additions to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August, featuring two standout titles. Helldivers 2 is making its debut on the service, while the acclaimed Kingdom Come: Deliverance II will be included later this month.

      These two games provide vastly different experiences, but both rank among the most significant releases in recent years.

      Diverse Titles Highlight August

      According to the Sony PlayStation Blog, Helldivers 2 was released in February 2024 and quickly emerged as a major multiplayer hit of the year. Even now, over two years later, it maintains a robust player community. Although PlayStation doesn't disclose active player statistics, SteamDB indicates that nearly 100,000 players are currently active on PC alone at the time of this writing.

      On the other hand, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II offers a different experience. As the follow-up to the 2018 critically lauded Kingdom Come: Deliverance, this sequel is a story-driven, single-player open-world RPG, rich in survival and simulation elements. Our review referred to it as a “magnificent medieval masterpiece,” commending its narrative, freedom of choice, combat, and expansive medieval environment.

      Many More Games Are Coming

      Another notable game being added is Hell is Us, which presents a darker action-adventure experience featuring intense melee combat, exploration, and environmental discovery. Additionally, Vampire Survivors, which became a popular indie sensation in 2022, is among the easiest games on the list to lose hours playing. With straightforward controls, it ensures continuous progression, and what starts as a simple 30-minute survival run can quickly turn into chaotic gameplay.

      The remainder of August’s Game Catalog lineup is quite impressive as well. Sony will also be introducing Umamusume Pretty Derby – Party Dash, Two Point Museum, Metro Exodus, and Dying Light 2. Furthermore, PlayStation Plus Premium members will have access to Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams and Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire via the Classics Catalog.

      Overall, it’s a fantastic month for PlayStation Plus. Helldivers 2 will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra members globally starting August 12, while the rest of the titles will be added on August 18 unless otherwise specified by Sony.

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      Someone Paid $200 for a Mystery Xbox Controller and Might Have Found the Elite Series 3

      A recent discovery on OfferUp may have unveiled an unreleased Microsoft prototype for the next Xbox Elite controller, as documented by a now-deleted Reddit user ssuberlex who purchased it for $200. Photos reveal a small built-in screen alongside hardware that resembles the previously leaked Xbox Elite Series 3 design from Brazilian regulatory documents. The prototype is marked as not for sale and contains placeholder regulatory details, lending credibility to the prototype claim.

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      Sony’s Wolverine PS5 Features Genuine Claw Marks

      Sony is taking an extra step with its Marvel’s Wolverine limited-edition PS5 collection, diverging from the typical paint job with a logo. This collection includes a Battle Yellow PS5 Digital Edition adorned with large claw marks that seem to tear through the console's outer shell. A matching DualSense features the same yellow-and-black design, accented with scratches and slashes inspired by Wolverine's claws. This collection will be available on September 15, coinciding with the release of Insomniac Games’ Marvel’s Wolverine, with preorders starting August 19.

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      U.S. Seeks Air Traffic Controllers, Recruiting Gamers for Support

      In a unique approach, the U.S. Department of Transportation has begun recruiting gamers to serve as air traffic controllers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy noted that this strategy is aiding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in meeting its hiring goals. The FAA has indicated that this push for gamer recruitment is yielding positive results.