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A Giant Toad Starts A Wild Adventure In John Fox
John Fox, a retro-inspired 2D beat 'em up developed by 9Ratones and published by Ratalaika Games, is now available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. The game features pixel-art graphics and a story about a retired super soldier seeking revenge on a murderous toad.
Bee With Gun – As Bonkers As It Sounds?
Bee With Gun, a tower defense shooter from Petite Games and Ratalaika Games, is now available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £4.99. The game tasks players with defending a hive by guiding a weapon-wielding bee through 40 levels, utilizing various defensive towers and offensive strategies.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 27 to 31
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 27th and July 31st. Titles include remakes like Halo: Campaign Evolved, new adventures such as Dispatch and Mistfall Hunter, and various other genres like city builders, RPGs, and puzzle games.
Ultra Pixel Survive 2 hitting Nintendo Switch this week
Ratalaika Games announced that Ultra Pixel Survive 2, an action RPG with survival elements, will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 17. The game features resource gathering, base building during the day, and fending off monster waves at night, with over 150 items and 30 levels.
Quest Arrest, a law enforcement-themed RPG, to release on Nintendo Switch
Ratalaika Games announced that Quest Arrest, a law enforcement-themed RPG with a Game Boy Color aesthetic, will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 9. Players will take on the role of Detective Allison Bennett to clean up the city of Strange Meadows from gang leader Athena's crime spree, with choices leading to multiple endings.
Love Finds A Second Chance – In Fair Spirits
In Fair Spirits, a visual novel developed by ebi-hime and published by Ratalaika Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game tells an emotional, character-driven story spanning centuries, blending romance, reincarnation, and personal healing for £8.79.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for July 6 to 10
This weekly feature highlights new games releasing on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between July 6 and July 10. Titles include Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, EA SPORTS College Football 27, Palworld 1.0, and Wuthering Waves, among many others across various genres.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 29 to July 3
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between June 29 and July 3. Titles include RV There Yet?, Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, EA SPORTS College Football 27, and many more indie and AA releases.
Can Axel Quest Scratch Your Classic Metroidvania Itch?
Axel Quest, a new retro-inspired Metroidvania from PowerSlash Studios and published by Ratalaika Games, has launched for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game features pixel-art visuals, sword combat, exploration, and secrets, with Xbox Play Anywhere support for cross-platform play between Xbox and PC. It is available for £5.99.
Sony is reportedly enforcing "stricter guidelines" against so-called "shovelware" PlayStation games
Sony is reportedly enforcing stricter guidelines on its PlayStation platform, leading to the termination of its partnership with Afil Games, a publisher accused of releasing "shovelware." Afil Games confirmed the decision, stating PlayStation is no longer continuing their partnership for future releases. The company will continue to release games on Xbox and Nintendo Switch. This follows Sony's removal of hundreds of games from the PlayStation Store in January, many of which were also considered shovelware.
Axel Quest out on Nintendo Switch this week
Axel Quest, a 2D action-adventure game with Metroidvania elements developed by PowerSlash Studios and published by Ratalaika Games, is set to release on Nintendo Switch this Friday, June 26. The title features pixel art visuals, sword combat, and exploration for $5.99.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 22 to 26
Xbox announced a slate of new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between June 22 and June 26. Titles include Age of Empires Mobile: PC Edition, DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round, and EMPULSE (Game Preview), among many others. Specific release dates and optimizations for Xbox Series X|S are noted for several titles.
Alien Cat 2: Retro Collection out on Nintendo Switch this week
Alien Cat 2: Retro Collection, a top-down puzzle title developed by Repa Games and published by Ratalaika Games, is set to release on Nintendo Switch on June 19, 2026. The game features an alien cat protagonist tasked with repairing his ship and escaping a planet filled with monsters and traps, all presented with old-school graphics.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 15 to 19
This article provides a weekly roundup of new games releasing on Xbox platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, between June 15 and 19. It highlights titles like UFC 6, Junkster, and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, noting their availability on Game Pass and optimization for current-gen consoles.
Visual novel Pitstop in Purgatory out on Nintendo Switch this week
Ratalaika Games and Tymedust Games announced that the visual novel Pitstop in Purgatory will be released on Nintendo Switch this week for $4.99. The game features point-and-click adventure gameplay where players solve the mystery of the heroine Astrid's death through a narrative with choices and partial voice acting.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 8 to 12
This article details upcoming game releases for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between June 8 and June 12. Several titles will also be available on Game Pass, including Solarpunk, Beastro, Frog Sqwad, STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, and Bellwright. Other notable releases include EA SPORTS UFC 6, NBA THE RUN, and Beatdown City Survivors.
What Lurks Below Deck? Steamboat Incident Sets Sail
Steamboat Incident, a new survival horror game from Mascot Bro Studio and Ratalaika Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £9.99. The game casts players as a victim on a steamboat hunted by a creature known as Will, focusing on exploration, stealth, and puzzle-solving.
Survival horror game SteamBoat Incident incoming for Nintendo Switch
Ratalaika Games and Mascot Bro Studio are releasing the survival horror game SteamBoat Incident on Nintendo Switch on June 5, 2026. Players must escape a steamboat while evading a monster that reacts to sound and movement, solving puzzles and finding parts to repair the vessel. The digital download will cost $9.99.
Nintendo Download: 28th May (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America features a wide array of new games for the Nintendo Switch eShop. Titles include "Mina The Hollower," "Bluey’s Quest For The Gold Pen," "eFootball Kick-Off!," and "FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH," among many others across various genres. Demos and free trials are also available for select titles.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for June 1 to 5
Xbox announces new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between June 1 and June 5. Titles include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The 7th Guest Remake, Gothic 1 Remake, and many more indie and AA releases across various genres.
