Daily Releases (17 Aug, 2020) -

Fans were treated to the release of Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition on PC, bringing the acclaimed PlayStation exclusive to a new audience.

August 17, 2020, was a day defined by a mix of high-stakes political maneuvers, significant shifts in the gaming world, and a steady stream of media releases despite the global pandemic's constraints.

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. Daily Releases (17 Aug, 2020)

While the industry was gearing up for the next-gen console wars, several notable releases and announcements occurred on this day.

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. Fans were treated to the release of Horizon

To draw people back to theaters, classics like The Empire Strikes Back and Jurassic Park were being screened in limited 2020 re-releases. World News: A World in Transition

With many theaters closed or operating at limited capacity, the box office was dominated by unconventional releases and drive-in staples. While the industry was gearing up for the

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.