Fans were treated to the release of Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition on PC, bringing the acclaimed PlayStation exclusive to a new audience.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the House back from recess to vote on legislation to protect the U.S. Postal Service from service cuts ahead of the election. Daily Releases (17 Aug, 2020)
George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, led a moment of silence to honor his brother and address racial injustice. Gaming: End of an Era and New Horizons Fans were treated to the release of Horizon
Former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a powerful keynote speech, while Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Republican Governor John Kasich spoke in a show of bipartisan unity. George Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, led a moment
Pre-orders and news were buzzing for titles like Madden NFL 21 and Microsoft Flight Simulator , both slated for full release within the following days.
While the industry was gearing up for the next-gen console wars, several notable releases and announcements occurred on this day.