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.
Endling – Extinction is Forever
Date: 19/07/2022
Genre: Adventure / Indie
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
“As the last mother fox on Earth, your cubs need all your care to survive in a merciless world that slowly destroys itself. You have to help them, teach them and save them. And you should never forget that extinction is forever.”
As Dusk Falls
Date: 19/07/2022
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
“As Dusk Falls is an original interactive drama from INTERIOR/NIGHT that explores the entangled lives of two families across thirty years. Starting in 1998 with a robbery-gone-wrong in small town Arizona, the choices you make have a powerful impact on the characters’ lives in this uncompromising story of betrayal, sacrifice and resilience.”
Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels
Date: 19/07/2022
Genre: Racing
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
“Calling all daredevil drivers and creators! Blast off to the visually stunning, exhilarating new Horizon Hot Wheels Park in the clouds high above Mexico. Experience the fastest, most extreme tracks ever devised. Design, build, and share your own Hot Wheels adventure with over 80 distinct, snappable track pieces. Race 10 amazing new cars including the lightning fast 2021 Hennessey Venom F5 and the iconic 2000 Hot Wheels Deora II.”
Stray
Date: 19/07/2022
Genre: Adventure / Indie
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5
“Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed, neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly. Roam surroundings high and low, defend against unforeseen threats and solve the mysteries of this unwelcoming place inhabited by curious droids and dangerous creatures.
See the world through the eyes of a cat and interact with the environment in playful ways. Be stealthy, nimble, silly, and sometimes as annoying as possible with the strange inhabitants of this mysterious world.”
Hazel Sky
Date: 20/07/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure / Indie
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
“Hazel Sky is a heartfelt adventure about a young engineer facing his destiny and his desires. Fix ramshackle flying machines and jump, climb, swing, and slide through a beautiful, mysterious world.”
Deer Journey
Date: 21/07/2022
Genre: Adventure / Indie
Platforms: PC
“Deer Journey is a third person walking simulator game, where you will be joining a fawn that has been outcasted by the rest of the deers, after discovering its particular appearance. The young fawn was born partially albino.
Get to know his story, share the journey together, find moments of similarity with life and, above all, enjoy in a peaceful game where its nature scenery and soundtrack stand out.”
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms
Date: 21/07/2022
Genre: Action
Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch
“Kunio, the beloved hot-blooded renegade, is back to wreak havoc in the world of the Three Kingdoms! The characters take on the roles of famous generals for a game packed with wild action.”
LIVE A LIVE
Date: 22/07/2022
Genre: RPG
Platforms: Switch
“This storied RPG directed by Takashi Tokita, known for his work on CHRONO TRIGGER and FINAL FANTASY IV, has been revitalized in the stunning HD-2D visual style and is being released outside of Japan for the first time. Each story features rearranged versions of the original music written by KINGDOM HEARTS series and FINAL FANTASY XV composer, Yoko Shimomura.”
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium
Date: 22/07/2022
Genre: Action / Arcade
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
“Capcom is taking you back to the stadium with another collection of your favorite classic hits!
Come see what’s changed, and what’s completely new, in Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium!
Just Like the Good Old Days
From 3D-rendered arcade cabinets to scanline filters, there’s everything you need to recreate that arcade atmosphere. Fully customizable display settings let you craft your own personal experience and truly relive the glory days of arcade gaming.”
Aery – Vikings
Date: 22/07/2022
Genre: Simulation / Indie
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
“Make your journey through a wonderful, exciting, and breathtaking world and enjoy the feeling of flying on your search for Valhalla.
Follow an interesting storyline through a peaceful and fantastical world to rescue the Vikings from their destiny.
Convince the Norse gods that you are worth their blessing and show your incredible maneuvering skills.
This story-driven game is non-violent so that you can enjoy the intuitive and relaxing gameplay in 13 giant different stages that are waiting to be explored.”
Stray
Apparently the cats of the future get up to a lot more than just sleeping and eating. Stray has been a long time in the making, and we can now explore this cyber paradise from a cool feline perspective. It’s time to find out what this cat’s story is.
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.
