Coming out this week, starting June 17, we’ve been off for a few weeks across the bedlam of E3 but we are back at it again. Plenty of Kickstarter success stories are hitting us this week, from retro gaming to ones dripping in blood. Not into crowd funded games? Then don’t worry, an icon of kart racing is back to remind Mario Kart that they aren’t untouchable.
So let’s jump in and have a look at what’s coming out this week.
Chook & Sosig: Walk the Plank | 18/06/2019
Genre: Point & Click
Platforms: PC
“Chook & Sosig: Walk the Plank is a charming point-and-click adventure about tabletop gaming, mischievous friends, and spectral poultry.” – [source]
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night | 19/06/2019
Genre: Metroidvania
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
“Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist’s curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!” – [source]
Steel Division 2 | 20/06/2019
Genre: Tactical Strategy
Platforms: PC
“Steel Division 2 is a historically-accurate WW2 real-time strategy game set on the Eastern Front. Features 1:1-scale turn-based army management and real-time tactical battles with thousands of men at your order.” – [source]
My Friend Pedro | 21/06/2019
Genre: Side Scroller Shoot-Em-Up
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
“My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.” – [source]
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled | 21/06/2019
Genre: Kart Racing
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
“Crash is back in the driver’s seat! Get ready to go fur-throttle with Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. It’s the authentic CTR experience plus a whole lot more, now fully-remastered and revved up to the max:” – [source]
198X | 21/06/2019
Genre: Retro
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 (Nintendo Switch & Xbox One coming at a later date)
“Part 1 of arcade epic 198X. A coming-of-age story told through multiple games and genres. Experience the thrill of shooting, driving, jumping, fighting and role-playing in 5 full-blown arcade stages – combined with cinematic pixel-art storytelling.” – [source]
Judgement | 21/06/2019 (releasing physically on June 25th)
Genre: Action
Platforms: PlayStation 4
“From the team that brought you the critically acclaimed Yakuza series comes Judgment, a gritty tale of disgraced attorney Takayuki Yagami in his quest for redemption. Haunted by his past, he takes up arms as a private detective, clawing his way through Kamurocho’s underground crime network to investigate a string of grisly murders.” – [source]
Our top pick this week?
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
21/06/2019
A classic title that was beloved by many, CTR was one of the few kart racers that actually stood a chance against the powerhouse of Mario Kart.
After the success of the remastered Crash Bandicoot N’Sane Trilogy it’s exciting to see this one looking better than ever, and apparently playing just as smoothly as you remember.
But now let’s be real…GIVE US CRASH BASH!
What new titles are you most excited for coming out this week? Be sure to let us know!
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Cameron Honey-Swain
Cameron knows what he loves. Witches, animated ducks and a strong burly female protagonist. When he isn't effortlessly defending Dragon Age II he is bothering either his husband or one of his many fur children.
