The best new video games to launch on Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC this week – July 12-18, 2020


New Releases highlights some of the most popular games to be released soon, and this week has a double dose of invaded kingdoms with PS4-exclusive Ghost of Tsushima and Nintendo Switch-exclusive Paper Mario: The Origami King. The cross-platform crowd can try Rocket Arena, and the Death Stranding PC port is here. Finally, those looking for a more Zen experience can tend their farms with Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town.

Death Stranding – July 14

Available on: PC

Our review of Death Stranding is quite positive, and now PC gamers can experience the latest Hideo Kojima outing for themselves. It’s the same story of delivery guy Sam Bridges walking the shattered United States, with a good dose of Kojima’s story beats and quirky scenes. The PC version also includes a new photo and cross-content mode with the Half-Life series, plus support for higher frame rates and ultra-wide monitors.

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Rocket Arena – July 14

Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC

Rocket arena
Rocket arena

Rocket Arena is a 3v3 shooting game that ties only one weapon to your side: a rocket launcher. The thing is, each character has their own special rockets with unique effects. You can also customize your favorite hero with outfits, launcher parts, and stat enhancements.

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Story Of Seasons: Friends Of Mineral Town – July 14

Available on: PC, Switch

Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town
Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town

You may know this game by its western name, Harvest Moon, and the remake is aimed at PC and Switch. If you’ve never played the series before, get ready for tons of crops, cattle disputes, and more. You can take your products and livestock to the market or prepare delicious meals for yourself as well.

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Ghost Of Tsushima – July 17

Available on: PS4

Ghost of tsushima
Ghost of tsushima

This is the next exclusive PS4 from Sly Cooper and developer Infamous Sucker Punch. You play as Jin, a samurai who seeks to free his island from the Mongol invaders. You will do it with a combination of stealth and katana combat on your face. You will have to change positions and time your attacks to stop and defeat your many enemies.

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Paper Mario: The Origami King – July 17

Available on: Switch

Paper Mario: The Origami King
Paper Mario: The Origami King

The Mushroom Kingdom has been usurped again, this time by King Origami Olly himself. Mario will have to use a new ring-based combat system to defeat enemies and bosses if he hopes to regain the kingdom. The origami style also applies to the world: you will throw and bend the environment to solve puzzles and explore. It is not as focused on role-playing as some of the older games. Instead, it has heavy adventure game elements and lots of word games.

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July is not over yet, which means New Releases has many more games to watch this month. Next week, we’ll take a look at some indies you don’t want to miss, like Panzer Paladin and Roki.

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