The Games of June 2021
June is a big month, not only are there countless games to enjoy from DC lead adventures, to marvelous trips back in time, there is a lot to cover. But there is also a slew of gaming events, which will showcase the best that companies are looking to offer gamers over the next few months and years.
DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power
June 4 - Switch
Join the fight as Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Batgirl from the animated series DC Super Hero Girls, and save Metropolis from the tinkering terror of Toyman! With the city in danger, even frenemies like Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Star Sapphire will need to band together to help protect the town. Each
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2
June 4 - PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 is a tactical, modern warfare shooter set in the Middle East. Play as Raven, Contract Sniper Assassin, as you take out a series of targets across a dramatic single-player campaign. With extreme-range shots exceeding 1000m, gear up for the most thrilling entry to the best-selling first person sniping series yet. Welcome to Kuamar!
Chivalry 2
June 8 - PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis
June 9 - PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox One
A big update to an already massive game will provide players with more, one of the goals for Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis is to create the ultimate PSO2 in which the time-tested elements are kept intact, while the game design, gameplay and graphics engine will be completely redesigned and reborn in all aspects.
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection
June 10 - Switch, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package. Each title is still just as fun as you remember while providing the same high speed action of the original releases. In addition to Ryu Hayabusa, 4 other characters, Ayane, Rachel, Momiji, and Kasumi, are also playable. You can create a tag team with your favorite characters and freely swap out the playable character during battles.
Game Builder Garage
June 11 - Switch
An expanded version of the Labo game maker, Game Builder Garage will let anyone create games, with full tutorials to follow to learn the basics, by the end you can make games just like the folks at Nintendo do.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
June 11 - PlayStation 5
The next chapter in the Ratchet & Clank saga, has the titular heroes split up, when they fall into rifts, created by their nemesis, and with the help of Rivet, they will try to put a stop to Emperor Nefarious before all reality is destroyed
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance
June 22 - Xbox Series X, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
It is set in the tundra region of Icewind Dale, and will feature characters from R. A. Salvatore's novel series The Legend of Drizzt, including the four playable characters: Drizzt Do'Urden, Catti-brie, Bruenor Battlehammer, and Wulfgar. The game will include both single-player and multiplayer modes.
Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - The Official Video Game
June 22 - PC, Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
The official game for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, featuring 18 sports and the ability to dress up as an astronaut, cowboy, or even Sonic
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
June 24 - Switch, Xbox Series X, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Comprising of all levels from the original title as well as brand new levels which expand the lore of Alex Kidd, experience Miracle World like you’ve never seen it before with new animations, graphical detail and gameplay improvements.
Legend of Mana
June 24 - PlayStation 4, PC, Switch
A remake of the 1999 classic, which aims to bring the iconic look, gameplay and story back to modern games, with the chance to visit the land of Fa’Diel once more. Released at first for the PlayStation, this is not the first time the game has hit other platforms, but there is more here than just the same game.
Mario Golf: Super Rush
June 25- Switch
Get ready to hit the greens and sand and more, with Mario Golf: Super Rush, not only will it offer up the chance to play some golf, but there is a story mode and new offerings like Speed Golf and a capture the flag style offering.
Scarlet Nexus
June 25 - PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Scarlet Nexus is an action role-playing game played from a third-person perspective. Players can assume control of either Yuito Sumeragi or Kasane Randall, members of the Other Suppression Force (OSF) who are tasked to defend New Himuka from creatures known as the Others
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
June 25- Switch
Kick flipping onto Switch for the first time, the Birdman and crew are bringing the iconic entries back, but now in portable mode. Featuring levels, skaters and more importantly the tracks from the og games, this is one much hyped remake.
Lucasfilm Classic Games: Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol
June 29 - Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
The classic game Zombies Ate My Neighbors and its sequel Ghoul Patrol are coming back in a double pack, with additional features like the ability to save anywhere, art gallery, video features and more.
That is just a start, there are more games coming from other platforms, like Destroy All Humans on Switch or Final Fantasy 7 Remake on PlayStation 5.
What games did we not include that are coming, that have you excited?
