PGM Twitch stream moderator, Vader4633 (https://playgamesmore.com/author/vader4633/) has 300+ hours (Xbox) in this week’s recommended fishing game: Call of the Wild: The Angler (Steam/PC, XBOX).
If you like fishing games, you have to check this one out. Tons of different fish to catch, hike up in the mountains to lakes, or drive vehicles to rivers and streams. Heck, just wade in or fish off the beaten path. You know how fishing goes in real life and this game is one of the best fishing sims I’ve played.
It’s that time of the week again to check for noteworthy game releases for PC/Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch via Metacritic. We also discuss these games live on the High Noon with Hollywood Polo stream at noon Tuesdays PST (GMT-8) here: https://www.twitch.tv/playgamesmoredotcom including commentary from other PGM members, wishlist interest and more.
Sumerian Six
September 2 – PC
“Lead an unlikely team of commando scientists behind enemy lines to fight Nazis, uncover arcane mysteries, and wield experimental technology to turn the tide of WWII in this real-time tactical stealth adventure.” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 2/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Fighting Nazis gets +1 for interest, because they are the kind of enemies in a game you love to take out.
The Casting of Frank Stone
September 3 – PC, PS5, XBOX
“The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
September 3 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX 1, NINTENDO SWITCH
“Your next chapter takes flight! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Quidditch by playing solo or sharing the magic with friends and family.” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Online PVP
Online Co-op
Cross Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 2/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Parcel Corps
September 3 – PC, PS5, XBOX
“Ditch the 9-5 and embrace the high octane life of a freelance bicycle messenger! Forget the job security, stable salary, and basic workplace rights less cool jobs offer while you ride along walls, grind rails, and startle pigeons on your way to corporation-toppling domination.” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Star Trucker
September 3 – PC, XBOX
“Haul cargo, trade salvage and keep your space suit close as you search for fame and fortune among the stars in a game that puts an interstellar twist on the truck sim genre.” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Age of Mythology: Retold
September 4: PC, XBOX, XBOX 1
“From the creators of the award-winning Age of Empires franchise, Age of Mythology: Retold goes beyond history to a mythical age where gods, monsters, and humans collide.” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Online PVP
Online Co-op
Cross Platform Multiplayer
Includes Level Editor
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Gimmick! 2
September 5: PC (consoles released in fall)
“Embark on a sparkling journey in this long-awaited sequel to SUNSOFT’s legendary 8-bit platformer Gimmick! Solve puzzles, trick enemies, and explore a physics-based playground. Yumetaro is back!” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 3/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
What the Car?
September 5 – PC
“An absurdly silly adventure full of racing, laughs, and unexpected surprises. Roll, sprint, jump, fly and sneeze your way to victory on the racetrack and beyond!” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Stats
Includes Level Editor
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
September 6 – NINTENDO SWITCH
Astro Bot
September 6 – PS5
NBA 2K25
September 6 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX NINTENDO SWITCH
“Early Tip-Off | Hit the Court September 4th Command every court with authenticity and realism Powered by ProPLAY™, giving you ultimate control over how you play in NBA 2K25. Define your legacy in MyCAREER, MyTEAM, MyNBA, and The W.” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Online PVP
Shared/Split-Screen PVP
Online Co-op
Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Remote Play Together
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 2/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
SUNSOFT’S Back Retro Game Selection
September 6 – PC, PS5, XBOX, NINTENDO SWITCH
“SUNSOFT revival commemoration! Three carefully selected songs from SUNSOFT’s works from the 1980s: “Wings of Madura,” “53 Stations of the Tokaido,” and “Ripple Island” are included!” – Steam/PC
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 3/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
SUMMARY
The elephant in the gameroom for basketball fans is NBA2K 25. Personally, I’m looking more forward to playing NBA Showdown. The newest arcade NBA Jam game.
Are you looking forward to any of these new games this week or playing your backlog? It’s mostly backlog for me, although encouraging to see a few of the games with online co-op. Let us know in the comments below your thoughts.
Casting of Frank Stone has twitch integration where the viewers can make choices in the game as you play. Might be a cool a streaming game.
Hi Todd!
What a blah week for new game releases! I’m interested in what you played over the weekend.