Daily Releases (17 Aug, 2020) -

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.

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)

The most significant event of the day was the launch of the . Due to the pandemic, it was the first of its kind to be held virtually, featuring a series of live and pre-recorded video feeds. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the House back

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 The most significant event of the day was the launch of the

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run held the top spot domestically.

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

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