Hi all!

Real life stuff means this is a slighter shorter issue this week I’m afraid, but there's still plenty to chew on. This has been a week filled with events and game announcements, and you can find a round-up of the most interesting in the news section below. There's also the usual round up of new and upcoming releases, and some excellent recommended reads that includes a brilliant feature on the making of Micro Machines by Keith Stuart for Read Only Memory.

I'd just like to say a quick hello to the new subscribers this week, and thanks those who have supported The Week in Games with a membership, by sharing it online, or just by reading this right now. This newsletter is completely reliant on shares and word of mouth, so your help and support is hugely appreciated.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Take care everybody!

NEWS

• Summer Game Fest was packed with events events and games. Waypoint have listen what they think were the best announcements from all of the shows.

• FIFA 22 coming to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate next week

• Sony is reportedly set to unveil new PlayStation 5 "pro" controller with removable sticks, paddles, and more.

• IGN recap everything they learned from their interview with Bethesda's Todd Howard. Including new details on Starfield, Fallout 5 and Elder Scrolls VI.

• Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick agrees with PlayStation's stance on not releasing brand new AAA products into a subscription service on the day they're released in this interesting interview with GIBiz.

• Summer Game Fest aims to run a physical show next year, and will go head to head with the returning E3 Conference.

• Nintendo Switch sales pass 3DS in Japan, making it the country's third best-selling console ever.

• Capcom have sown a brief glimpse of Resident Evil 4 remake gameplay.

• The next-gen updates for Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 are out now and free to existing owners. See them in action here.

• God of War: Ragnarok is still on track for 2022, and due in November according to a Bloomberg report.

• If you missed this week's Wholesome Direct show, Game Informer have listed 11 of the best indies shown.

• Team Ninja's Soulslike Wo Long won't be "difficult just for the sake of it", the game's producer has said.

• Sony's Gran Turismo film adaptation plot and release date have been revealed.

• Limbo and Inside lead designer Jeppe Carlsen has unveiled his new game Cocoon. Check out the reveal trailer here.

• A feature length GoldenEye 007 documentary named GoldenEra will be released on 27th June.

• Speaking of Goldeneye, the wonderful-looking homage Agent 64: Spies Never Die now has a Steam demo and a 2022 release window.

• A demo for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is now available to download.

• Annapurna Interactive's 2022 showcase will air on July 28th. Definitely one not to miss.

• Kojima Productions has issued a statement on its future with Sony, following Xbox collaboration.

• The previously leaked Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels Expansion has been officially confirmed.

• Two in five Switch Joy-Cons are affected by drift, says UK consumer watchdog report.

• CEO says Embracer "will not change in any way" after Saudi Arabia $1bn investment.

A special mention this week to the new issue of Edge and its most spectacular Cuphead cover and feature. You can buy it or subscribe by clicking below.

NEW RELEASES:

This week saw free next-gen updates to Capcom's brilliant modern Resident Evil games. Res 2, 3, 7 and Village all received free updates that include 4K resolutions and ray tracing support, among other things.

Next week will see the release of next-gen versions of Deliver Us the Moon, which if you haven't played it, is well worth a look. I actually reviewed it a while back and would recommend it to anybody after something a little bit different.

LumbearJack 

(Switch, PC) – June 13

LumbearJack 

(Xbox) – June 14

Neon White 

(Switch, PC) – June 16  – Read review

Redout 2 

(PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC) – June 16

Starship Troopers - Terran Command 

(PC) – June 16

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge 

(PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC) – June 16  – Read review

UPCOMING RELEASES:

Fall Guys 

(PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch) – June 21  – Read review

Shadowrun Trilogy 

(PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch) – June 21

Wreckfest 

(Switch) – June 21  – Read review

Deliver Us The Moon 

(PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – June 23  – Read review

Naraka: Bladepoint 

(Xbox Series X/S) – June 23

Sonic Origins 

(PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC) – June 23

Capcom Fighting Collection 

(PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC) – June 24

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes 

(Switch) – June 24

Madison 

(PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC) – June 24

GAME OF THE WEEK

A randomly selected game each week! Any and all games are eligible for selection regardless of age, platform, popularity, or otherwise.

This week, the honour goes to…

Titanfall 2 (2016)

Following complaints of Titanfall’s lack of single-player options, Respawn Entertainment responded by launching its sequel with one of the most blisteringly polished and exhilarating shooter campaigns of recent times.

Incredibly responsive controls are combined with some truly ingenious level design to create a true modern classic.

RECOMMENDED READS

The Making of Micro Machines

Keith Stuart - Read Only Memory

How Codemasters took the hit toy line to the top of the videogame charts.

Can Dreams teach you how to become a game developer?

Marie Dealessandri - GamesIndustryBiz

The GamesIndustrybiz Academy explores how Media Molecule's creation platform breaks down the fundamentals of game design and can help you get a career in games.

What has happened to all the video games?

Christopher Dring - GamesIndustryBiz

As the industry braces itself for a quiet 2022, and with more major games getting delayed, GIBiz ask developers about the challenges they are facing

CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGNS

The VM2

Chris Diaoglou - campaign not yet launched

— www.dreammods.net

The VM2 is a from-scratch remake of the original Dreamcast VMU with new electronics and upgraded functionality. Register your interest now!

Perfect Organism: An Alien: Isolation Companion

By Andy Kelly / Unbound

— unbound.com

Calling all Alien superfans! This is the ultimate unofficial guide to Alien: Isolation, considered to be part of the Alien franchise canon

50 Years of Text Games

By Aaron A Reed - Campaign ends July 7th

— www.kickstarter.com

50 Years of Text Games: From Oregon Trail to A.I. Dungeon! A definitive book about the first half-century of interactive fiction.

Please support The Week in Games!

If you enjoy The Week in Games, please consider showing your support with a tip or a sub from only £1 a month. You'll help keep it sustainable in the long-term, get a Twitter shout-out, and your name and social link in each issue!

A huge thank you to Jake @BitBloggist and John @johnXprinter. Your support means the world, and helps keep The Week in Games sustainable.

Friends of The Week in Games!

From custom framed art and premium journals to gaming sites and beyond, our friends share similar values, a passion for quality and a willingness to support others. Please click the images below and show them some love!

...and that's it for this week!

I hope you enjoyed this issue of The Week in Games! I’d be delighted if you would consider forwarding this email to anybody you think may like it, by sharing this link on social media, or simply telling people about it!

I'm always looking at ways to improve this newsletter, so if you have any comments, suggestions or enquiries, please reply to this email directly, write to [email protected], or catch me on Twitter!

Thanks again, I hope to see you next week!