The good news is that August is jam-packed with a tons of awesome new game releases, so you can hunker down in your air-conditioned living room and pretend that global warming isn't real.
Here are eight awesome games coming out that you can use an excuse to not go outside.
"Abzû"
As you explore its lush and detailed environments, you'll find seemingly alien technology that slowly hints at some larger mystery that will slowly reveal itself over time.
If you've ever played "Journey" for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, you'll want to check out "Abzû" — Matt Nava, who served as the art director on "Journey," is the creative lead for "Abzû," so the two games will likely feel similar in tone. That's good news.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC
Release date: August 2
"Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 1"
Have you ever wondered what it's like to live as a superhero, balancing your real-life obligations with your duties as a caped crusader?
"Batman: The Telltale Series" wants to let you live that fantasy.
All games made by Telltale play like interactive stories — much more so than the typical video game — and they are almost always excellent. In fact, the game is parsed out into multiple chapters that release over the course of several months, much more like a television series than anything else.
You'll choose how Batman (Or Bruce Wayne, depending on the scene) responds to a variety of situations, and those choices will have implications on how the story ultimately plays out. So choose carefully.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC/Mac OS, mobile platforms
Release Date: August 2
"Batman: The Telltale Series" wants to let you live that fantasy.
All games made by Telltale play like interactive stories — much more so than the typical video game — and they are almost always excellent. In fact, the game is parsed out into multiple chapters that release over the course of several months, much more like a television series than anything else.
You'll choose how Batman (Or Bruce Wayne, depending on the scene) responds to a variety of situations, and those choices will have implications on how the story ultimately plays out. So choose carefully.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC/Mac OS, mobile platforms
Release Date: August 2
"No Man's Sky"
"No Man's Sky" is one of the most anticipated games of the last several years, and soon we'll finally be able to get our hands on it.
The game takes the phrase "open world" to a whole new level: You'll have the freedom to explore all of its 18 quintillion planets, fighting hostile alien wildlife, mining for resources, and cataloging foreign flora and fauna.
The game is also technically multiplayer, meaning that you could run into a friend if you happen to be in the same area at the same time, but that's not likely: It would take you over 500 billion years to see every single planet.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC
Release date: August 9
The game takes the phrase "open world" to a whole new level: You'll have the freedom to explore all of its 18 quintillion planets, fighting hostile alien wildlife, mining for resources, and cataloging foreign flora and fauna.
The game is also technically multiplayer, meaning that you could run into a friend if you happen to be in the same area at the same time, but that's not likely: It would take you over 500 billion years to see every single planet.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC
Release date: August 9
"Brut@l"
It has a stylish, computerized art style, but you'll be traveling through dungeon-like environments, fighting dragons and other vicious critters.
It's also a multiplayer game, so you'll have to fight with your friends over who gets to play as the Warrior, Mage, Ranger, and Amazon.
Platforms: PlayStation 4
Release date: August 9
"Bound"
Just take a look at how she tip-toes across this beam:
Platforms: PlayStation 4
Release date: August 16
"Resident Evil 4"
This classic survival-horror action game has been lightly spiffed-up for HD televisions, but it's not a full re-make, like the newest "Ratchet and Clank."
But, given how well-regarded "Resident Evil 4" was when it first came out, why mess with it?
Platform: PlayStation 4
Release date: August 16
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