It’s that time of the week again to check for noteworthy game releases for PC/Steam, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch via Metacritic. We also discuss these games live on the High Noon with Hollywood Polo stream at noon Tuesdays PST (GMT-8) here: https://www.twitch.tv/playgamesmoredotcom including commentary from other PGM members, wishlist interest and more.
#BLUD
June 18 – PC, PS4, XBOX 1, NINTENDO SWITCH
Save your friends, fight off the vampire apocalypse, and survive the horrors of freshman field hockey practice in #BLUD, a delightfully zany animated dungeon crawler that blurs the line between action RPGs and hyperkinetic 90s cartoons.
#BLUD on Steam (steampowered.com)
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Still Wakes the Deep
Jun 18 – PC, PS5, XBOX
1975. Disaster strikes the Beira D oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Navigate the collapsing rig to save your crew from an otherworldly horror on the edge of all logic and reality.
Still Wakes the Deep on Steam (steampowered.com)
Single Player
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Everafter Falls
June 18 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX, NINTENDO SWITCH
Rediscover the simple life. Farm, fish, forge and fight to restore the peace in an all-new farming adventure. Features split-screen coop, a helpful pet, automated drones, resourceful pixies, a card-eating progression system, and dangerous dungeons to delve into!
Everafter Falls on Steam (steampowered.com)
Single Player
Shared/Split-Screen Co-op
Remote Play Together
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 4/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: YES
It’s got fishing! Wishlisted!
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2
June 20 – PS5
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 is the sequel to the terrifying VR experience that brought new life to the iconic horror franchise. As a brand new Fazbear employee you’ll have to prove you have what it takes to excel in all aspects of Pizzeria management and maintenance.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (Expansion)
June 21 – PC, PS5/PS4, XBOX, XBOX 1
The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion features an all-new story set in the Land of Shadow imbued with mystery, perilous dungeons, and new enemies, weapons and equipment.
Discover uncharted territories, face formidable adversaries, and revel in the satisfying triumph of victory. Dive into the riveting interplay of characters, where drama and intrigue intertwine, that create an immersive experience to savor and enjoy.
Pre-purchase ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree on Steam (steampowered.com)
Single Player
Online PVP
Online Co-op
Downloadable Content
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 5/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Argh, still no fishing! 😉 Seriously, this one has received a ton of positive feedback from players. I need to check this one out.
Times & Galaxy
June 21 – PC, PS5, XBOX, XBOX 1, NINTENDO SWITCH
Embark on an interplanetary adventure as the first robo reporter for the Times & Galaxy, the solar system’s most trusted holopaper. You’re just an intern, but if you can get the scoop, write great stories, and impress your colleagues, maybe you’ll get to keep your job!
Times and Galaxy on Steam (steampowered.com)
Single Player
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Achievements
Interest level: 1/10
Plan to buy at launch: No
Wishlist: No
Summary
Other than, potentially than an expansion DLC for Elden Ring, a game that many gamers have praised (and this author hasn’t played yet), a pretty uninspired week of new game releases. How about you? Let us know in the comments which of these games interest you most and/or if there are other new game releases this week you’re interested in.
Bob