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Back in May , we were drowning in a surprising alluvion of new video game . A lot of the month ’s good releases feel like they came out of remaining field thanks to indie gems likeAnimal WellandLorelei and the Laser Eyes . Around that time , it was common to see players wondering where so many killer game came from , despite the fact that many had positive bombilation add up off stream like Day of the Devs .

If you observe May overwhelming , I regret to inform you that it ’s about to fall out again in July . And I ’m telling you mightily now so you ’re not surprised when it happens .

Two warriors in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

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A prompt glance at July ’s release calendar would likely make you think that we ’re in for a quiet calendar month for games . There are n’t many heavy hitters on the docket . The biggest release is , arguably , Final Fantasy XIV‘sDawntrailexpansion , which will follow successful update forElden RingandDestiny 2 . Beyond that , even the “ bighearted ” games may sound relatively niche . The First Descendantis looking to become a newfangled live service succeeder and Mihoyo’sZenless Zone Zerois certain to get some bombination .

It ’s when you start diving deeply into the indie scene that you ’ll come out to get hold some hidden jewel . The first one-half of July is especially load up in that regard . Devolver will give thespian a hectic action secret plan with the recollective - awaitedAnger Footon July 11,which could carry the same high - octane good luck charm as game likeHotline Miami . That will be close followed bythe cozyFlock(July 16 ) , coloured action - platformerBō : course of the Teal Lotus(July 18 ) , andSchim(July 18 ) .

The calendar have peculiarly feverish at that point . July 18 brings bothDungeons of HinterbergandFlintlock : The Siege of Dawn , two very different games that are set to make a spatter on Xbox . While the latter may not be your loving cup of squad if you do n’t love Soulslikes , I ’ve gone hired man on withDungeons of Hinterbergand feel that the Alps - inspired action RPG could be one of 2024 ’s unspoiled indies .

For more nostalgic player , July 18 will also see the release ofNintendo World Championships : NES Edition . The collection , which has earned some irrefutable buzz from recent previews , turns old NES game into bite - sized challenge similar to the NES Remix series .

Another possible wagon-lit hitting drops the very next daytime with Capcom’sKunitsu - Gami : way of life of the Goddess . The unique towboat defense action hybrid was the public lecture of this year ’s Summer Game Fest , even making it onto our list of thebest secret plan we play at the show . And if that sounds a little too out there for you , July 19 will also lend a Madden alternative inEA Sports College Football 25 .

While a little lighter , the back stretch of the month hides some potential hidden gem . Été , a relaxing house painting game launching on July 23 , impress me when I played it at Summer Game Fest two years ago . That same day will also see the launching ofA Star Named Eos , a gravel dangerous undertaking from the makers of the very charmingBehind the Frame . That ’s all rounded out byArranger : A Role - Puzzling Adventureon July 25 , which was just an prescribed pick atthis year ’s Tribeca Fest .

While those are some of the highlights , there ’s way more than that coming in July too . Earth Defense Force 6,EvilVEvil , The New Denpa Men , and even a Switch port of Apple Arcade standoutTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles : Splintered Fateall pad out the rest of the calendar .

So do n’t permit me catch you require where all these game come from in the coming weeks . You ’ve been warned .