Top Releases

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle  (PS4/Switch)

Developed by: Arc System Works
Published by: Arc System Works

This 2D fighting game features characters from the game series’ BlazBlue, Persona 4 Arena and Under Night In-Birth, as well as the anime RWBY from Rooster Teeth, all coming together to beat each other up. I had the chance to play a lot of Under Night In-Birth earlier this year and enjoyed it quite a bit. For all you collectors out there, for a limited time the game comes with a soundtrack on a mini-cd.

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Taishi (PC/PS4)

Developed by: Koei Tecmo
Published by: Koei Tecmo

This is the 15^th entry in the long running series about famed Japanese warlord Oda Nobunaga. This game has been out in Japan since last November and has just been localized for the U.S. for PS4 and PC. One surprising omission is the Switch version, with the popularity of the system you would think they would want to get the game out to as many people as possible. In any case, if you really want to play it on Switch the system is region-free, you just need to be able to understand and read Japanese. Critical consensus has been mixed on this game so proceed with caution.

Vampyr (PC/PS4/Xbox One)

Developed by: Dontnod Entertainment
Published by: Focus Home Interactive

This period piece action RPG is from the creators of Life Is Strange and involves a doctor named Jonathan Reid who becomes a vampire. Expect some good storytelling and run of the mill gameplay.

Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr (PC) – PS4/Xbox One on July 5^th

Developed by: NeocoreGames
Published by: NeocoreGames

Another action RPG but with an isometric view as opposed to Vampyr’s over the shoulder view, and telling a vastly different type of story. This game takes place in the popular Warhammer 40k universe and has been compared to Diablo in style and gameplay. Early access reviews on Steam don’t really give a good impression of the game, however more recent reviews from critics praise the combat and variety.

 

Everything else:

• Onrush (PS4/Xbox One)
• Happy Birthdays (Switch) – Sequel to Birthday The Beginnings, or maybe a port. Somehow related.
• MotoGP 18 (PC/PS4/Xbox One) – Releases on June 7^th
• Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido (3DS/Switch) – Releases on June 8^th

 

Notable Releases from 10, 20 and 30 years ago:

Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit (PS3/Xbox 360) – Released Jun. 10^th, 2008: Wiki Link

Notable Film Release: Kung Fu Panda – Starring Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, and David Cross
Notable Album Release: Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III

Quest 64 (N64) – Released Jun. 1^st, 1998: Wiki Link

Notable Film Release: The Truman Show – Starring Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, and Ed Harris
Notable Album Release: Brandy – Never Say Never

City Connection (NES) – Released May 1988: Wiki Link

Notable Film Release: Big – Starring Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, and Jared Rushton
Notable Album Release: Paula Abdul – Forever Your Girl

 

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