The new releases highlight some of the most popular video games that are released every week. This episode brings some dark and mysterious sequels, with Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise and Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2. There’s also a double dose of racing thanks to F1 2020 and NASCAR Heat 5. Finally, console gamers can get your hands on CrossCode.
CrossCode – July 9
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, Switch
CrossCode got its PC release some time ago, but now console gamers can give this 16-bit action RPG a try. It has over 120 enemies to fight, over 30 bosses to defeat, seven unique dungeons to explore, and over 100 missions to complete. Additionally, Xbox Game Pass members can participate from day one.
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Mortal Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise – July 10
Available on: Switch
Deadly Premonition 2 is considered a sequel and a prequel, which fits in perfectly with the game’s Twin Peaks craze. Agent York will ride a skateboard, which you can customize. Expect good mini-game help as you solve mysteries in the city, too.
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Bloodstained: Curse Of The Moon 2 – July 10
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch
The surprise sequel was recently announced, but Curse of the Moon fans will be able to take control of swordsman Zangetsu again this week. He is joined by three new playable characters: Hachi, Robert and Dominique from Ritual of the Night. They all have unique abilities that you can use to access secret areas in each level.
F1 2020 – July 10
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia
Real life F1 events have been canceled or postponed this year, but you can compete on all 22 tracks in this game. There is no story mode, but you can run through several series of different lengths. Of course, you can also compete against others online.
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NASCAR Heat 5 – July 10
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC
NASCAR Heat 4’s most notable change is the addition of individual car races, allowing it to test tracks and set record times. Heat 5 also includes improvements to the pit stop, paint booth and no-finish mechanics. And in case you were wondering, driver Tony Stewart appears in the game box.
July is just beginning, and the next episode of New Releases has a lot more games to talk about. We’ll take a look at Death Stranding’s PC port, the new story of the season: Friends of Mineral Town and more. GameSpot’s Play For All charity event will also continue this month.