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Weve never seen a video-game calendar quite like 2021.
The back half of the year, from September onward, is a wasteland.
That trend has yet to reverse itself, and were running out of time.
Honestly, all of this disarray has been kinda freeing as a gamer.
Everything thats old is new again, and Blizzard will continue to rake in that nostalgia dollar unapologetically.
Available on Mac and Windows PC June 1.
Never heard of it.
Insomniac keeps giving their foundational mascot the respect he deserves, almost two decades after his debut.
Available on PlayStation 5 June 11.
Mario Golf: Super Rush
I am a sucker for the Mario sports line.
Available on Nintendo Switch June 25.
However, there remains an enthralled tract of Zelda lifers who believe thatSkyward Swordnever received a fair shake.
Everyone will be able to see for themselves in July, when Nintendo brings the game to Switch.
Available on Nintendo Switch July 16.
Square finally cashed in.
Between this andKingdom Hearts 3last year, JRPG fans are running out of white whales.
Available on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch July 27.
Humankind
Sid Meier has held a monopoly on the era-spanning strategy game since the early 90s.
But now theyre attempting to replicate the magic with scholastic world history.
Now is the perfect time forHumankindto grab the reins.
Will Amplitude pull it off?
Its one of the most interesting storylines of the summer.
Available on Windows PC and macOS August 17.
No More Heroes 3
Is No More Heroes agoodvideo-game series?
Ive been asking myself that since I played through the first entry in 2007.
Im hopeful thatNo More Heroes 3will keep its indelible tone while ironing out the inefficiencies.
We deserve a technically sound Suda51 masterpiece!
Available on Nintendo Switch August 27.
Available on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC September 14.
