Each week there are plenty of new games coming out. Although with so much going on it can be hard to keep track of them all. Thankfully Checkpoint is here to sift through them all and bring you our highlights of the week.
So let’s jump in and have a look at what’s coming out in gaming this week.
Broken Mind
Date: 21/06/2022
Genre: Action / Puzzle
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Switch
“In BROKEN MIND, you play Agent Frank Morgan, a detective with a dark past. You will have to investigate the disappearance of a teenage girl who was abducted during a live Internet broadcast. The investigation is accelerated when Laura’s phone emits a signal a few miles away in the middle of the forest!”
Disney Mirrorverse
Date: 23/06/2022
Genre: Action / RPG
Platforms: Android, iOS
“This is Disney Mirrorverse, a visually stunning new action RPG game for mobile, set in an all-new divergent Disney universe where players assemble teams of amplified, action-ready, 3D Disney and Pixar characters to battle against a dark force.
Long ago, two stars collided to create an altered universe full of light and dark forces. In the Mirrorverse, Stellar Magic has evolved familiar worlds, now threatened by hordes of unrelenting Fractured enemies. Players unite teams of powerful Guardians to battle together through an ever-evolving narrative of epic quests to defeat the Fractured forces seeking to shatter the Mirrorverse. Choose”
Gordian Quest
Date: 23/06/2022
Genre: Strategy / RPG
Platforms: PC
“Gordian Quest is an epic deckbuilding RPG inspired by old-school classics like Ultima and D&D, using modern gaming concepts like roguelite elements and turn-based strategic combat. You will form parties of heroes whom you will have to lead and manage on grueling missions. Help them forge bonds and discover new skills among them. Be fearless and unwavering as you work to unravel the curses laid upon the lands and defeat the ultimate evil at the heart of it all.”
Sonic Origins
Date: 23/06/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch
“Get ready to experience the classic Sonic the Hedgehog™ games like never before! Sonic Origins is an all-new multi-game collection reintroducing the favorite 2D Sonic titles that were originally released on the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive platform – Sonic The Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD, digitally remastered for current generation platforms. Developed by SEGA®, Sonic Origins delivers the legendary, non-stop Sonic action found in the original games, while providing a fresh twist with remastered visuals, added features, new content and modes and more.”
AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES – nirvanA Initiative
Date: 24/06/2022
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
“Six years ago, the right half of a corpse was discovered. The left half was never found…until six years later, completely fresh with no signs of decay. Now, Special Agents Mizuki and Ryuki, along with their AI partners Aiba and Tama, are tasked to solve the bizarre Half Body serial killings while unveiling the mysterious plot known only as the Nirvana Initiative…”
Capcom Fighting Collection
Date: 24/06/2022
Genre: Action
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
“Ten of Capcom’s most popular arcade games in one epic collection!
A wide variety of titles are included from iconic series such as Street Fighter and Darkstalkers, Cyberbots, and the first home console port of Red Earth! And of course, all titles support online play! This is the perfect collection for both arcade veterans who remember the titles, and those who want to get into them for the first time!”
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Date: 24/06/2022
Genre: Adventure / RPG
Platforms: Switch
“Set in Fódlan, a land governed by three powers, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes takes the world and characters of Fire Emblem: Three Houses and spins a new tale.
Enjoy fights that fuse action and tactics. Directly control characters and mow down hordes of enemies in intense Warriors action, while giving orders to allies. Think tactically as you decide where to advance, based on the state of the battlefield. Between battles, interact with charming characters from Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
What awaits in this as-yet-unseen story? Will it be hope…or despair?”
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
The spinoff of the hugely successful Fire Emblem: Three Houses is here! We’re eager to see the delightful fusion of action-packed combat and turn-based RPG mechanics as seen in the first Fire Emblem Warriors title. So far we’re seeing many positive reactions from fans of the franchise, which is so great to see
Be sure to check out last week’s Coming Out to see what you may have missed!
What new titles coming out are you most excited for this week? Let us know!
About the Author
Vivienne Wright
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Artist, creator, streamer and chaos bean, Vava is always laughing and rarely pessimistic. You can usually spot them playing Genshin Impact on Twitch weekly, dreaming up new worlds in D&D, consuming horror and fantasy content or sleeping in a blanket burrito.
