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June 4 follows the latest overnight news window: poncle prepares a Japan studio, Switch 2 receives more launch-period software notes, Pokemon Champions gets a mobile date, Game Pass maps early June additions, and several PC and retro announcements fill out the day.
poncle to establish Japan studio led by El Shaddai creator Sawaki Takeyasu
Vampire Survivors developer poncle will establish a new studio based in Japan, with El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron creator and crim CEO Sawaki Takeyasu as its head, the latest issue of Weekl…
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- poncle interested in creating new intellectual properties.
- Vampire Survivors developer poncle will establish a new studio based in Japan, with El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron creator and crim CEO Sawaki Takeyasu as its head, the latest issue of Weekl…
- In an interview with the magazine, poncle founder and Vampire Survivors creator Luca Galante said the idea of opening a Japanese studio had been on his mind for years due to his longtime admiration for Japanese games and positive experiences visiting Japan.
Studio expansion and leadership changes can shape future projects, hiring, and regional development strategy.
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Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked coming to Switch 2 on June 16
Resolution Games will release Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked for Switch 2 on June 16, the developer announced.
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- Currently available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, PC, and Quest.
- Resolution Games will release Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked for Switch 2 on June 16, the developer announced.
- Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked first launched for PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, PC and SteamVR , and Quest on November 20, 2025.
The news affects launch calendars, wishlists, store visibility, or player planning during a crowded summer showcase window.
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ELDERBORN: VENGEANCE announced for PC
Hyperstrange has announced ELDERBORN: VENGEANCE, a new entry in its first-person melee action series. It will be available for PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.
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- The metal slasher returns.
- Hyperstrange has announced ELDERBORN: VENGEANCE, a new entry in its first-person melee action series. It will be available for PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.
- The metal first-person perspective slasher is back with faster, heavier, unapologetically brutal melee combat! Hook, kick, counter, and crush enemies where movement, positioning, and your surroundings become weapons. Draw your merciless blade and deliver vengeance with glorious finishers!
The news affects launch calendars, wishlists, store visibility, or player planning during a crowded summer showcase window.
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R rated in Brazil
The Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security has rated the unannounced fighting game remaster JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Swi…
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- Remaster announcement incoming?
- The Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security has rated the unannounced fighting game remaster JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Swi…
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven , developed by CyberConnect2 , first launched for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 on December 17, 2015 in Japan. The PlayStation 4 version launched on June 28, 2016 in North America and July 1, 2016 in Europe.
The news affects launch calendars, wishlists, store visibility, or player planning during a crowded summer showcase window.
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System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster for Switch 2 now available
The Switch 2 version of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is now available via Nintendo eShop for $17.99, developer Nightdive Studios announced. It is a free upgrade from the Switch version…
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- A free upgrade from the Switch version.
- The Switch 2 version of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is now available via Nintendo eShop for $17.99, developer Nightdive Studios announced. It is a free upgrade from the Switch version…
- System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster first launched for PC via Steam , Epic Games Store , GOG , and Humble Store on June 26, 2025, followed by PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch on July 10, 2025.
The news affects launch calendars, wishlists, store visibility, or player planning during a crowded summer showcase window.
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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight for Switch 2 launches September 18
The Switch 2 version of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will launch on September 18, publisher Warner Bros. Games and developer TT Games announced.
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- Add a Joy-Con 2 to your Utility Belt.
- The Switch 2 version of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will launch on September 18, publisher Warner Bros. Games and developer TT Games announced.
- LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight first launched for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 22.
The news affects launch calendars, wishlists, store visibility, or player planning during a crowded summer showcase window.
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Pokemon Champions for iOS, Android launches June 17
Free-to-play Pokemon battle game Pokemon Champions will launch for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play on June 17, publisher The Pokemon Company and developer The Pokemon Works announced.
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- Currently available for Switch.
- Free-to-play Pokemon battle game Pokemon Champions will launch for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play on June 17, publisher The Pokemon Company and developer The Pokemon Works announced.
- The game will support cross-platform play between Switch and mobile devices, allowing players to enjoy battles seamlessly across systems.
The news affects launch calendars, wishlists, store visibility, or player planning during a crowded summer showcase window.
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Game Pass adds STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, Undisputed, and more in early to mid June
Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Game Pass in early to mid June, including STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, Undisputed, and more.
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- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition and more leaving soon.
- Microsoft has announced new titles coming to Game Pass in early to mid June, including STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, Beastro, Undisputed, and more.
- The following games are leaving the Game Pass library soon. Don't want the fun to end? Save on these games now before they leave Game Pass!
Subscription lineups immediately affect what players can try without a separate purchase, so they are useful for planning short-session coverage and backlog checks.
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The Guild: Europa 1410 launches in Early Access on July 16
The Guild: Europa 1410 will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on July 16, publisher THQ Nordic and developer Ashborne Games announced. A demo will launch on June 15 as part of Steam Next Fest…
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- Discover the late Middle Ages.
- The Guild: Europa 1410 will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on July 16, publisher THQ Nordic and developer Ashborne Games announced. A demo will launch on June 15 as part of Steam Next Fest…
- Hear ye, hear ye, aspiring merchants, schemers, and upcoming medieval tycoons, the story of your very own dynasty is about to begin. In the bustling cities of the Holy Roman Empire, every street corner brings opportunities to make a fortune, gain influence, and create a dynasty that will last for centuries.
Early Access dates matter because they turn a concept into a public feedback loop and start the real community-building window.
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Console Archives Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido launches June 4
Console Archives Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido will launch for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 on June 4 for $7.99 / 800 yen, developer Hamster announced.
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- Originally released by SUNSOFT in 1986.
- Console Archives Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido will launch for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 on June 4 for $7.99 / 800 yen, developer Hamster announced.
- Firework Thrower Kantaro's 53 Stations of the Tokaido was released by SUNSOFT in 1986 for an 8-bit home console.
The news affects launch calendars, wishlists, store visibility, or player planning during a crowded summer showcase window.
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