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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.
A Frog’s Job 2: Froggina hitting Nintendo Switch this week
Ratalaika Games and 9Ratones announced that the puzzle platformer A Frog's Job 2: Froggina will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 29, 2026. The game features a time-stopping mechanic and a mix of 2D and 3D visuals, following up on the original title released in 2022.
Chicken Climber – One Bad Jump Can Ruin Everything!
Chicken Climber, a new vertical platformer from developer Burst Games and publisher Ratalaika Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £4.99. The game challenges players to carefully time jumps upwards through eight handcrafted levels, with mistakes leading to significant progress loss. It focuses on precise jumping mechanics without combat or complex abilities.
Nintendo Download: 21st May (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the eShop, including "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book," "Tales of ARISE – Beyond the Dawn Edition," and "Coffee Talk Tokyo." Other notable releases include "Bubsy 4D," "FZ: Formation Z," and "R-Type Dimensions III," alongside numerous indie titles across various genres.
Chicken Climber hitting Nintendo Switch this week
Ratalaika Games and Burst Games announced that the vertical platformer Chicken Climber will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 22 for $4.99. The game challenges players to guide a chicken through 8 levels by only jumping, with rewards for collecting gems and fruits.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 18 to 22
Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between May 18 and May 22. Titles include Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Riven, and many more across various genres.
Can You Survive Seven Nights In Middle Evil: The Priest?
Middle Evil: The Priest is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by diedemor studio and published by Ratalaika Games, this action horror title challenges players to survive seven nights against supernatural forces in a remote medieval village.
Middle Evil: The Priest hitting Nintendo Switch this week
Ratalaika Games and Diedemor Studio announced that Middle Evil: The Priest will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 15, 2026. This cartoon-styled arcade game features action, top-down shooter, and adventure elements where players must cleanse a medieval village church of evil over seven nights.
