What's Out in July 2012?

3DS

July 03, 2012 Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
July 05, 2012 Family Tennis 3D
July 10, 2012 Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Treasure
July 12, 2012 Johnny Kung Fu
July 17, 2012 Heroes of Ruin
July 31, 2012 Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance


Vita

Nothing.



360

July 03, 2012 Max Payne 3: Local Justice Map Pack
July 03, 2012 Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends
July 04, 2012 Bellator: MMA Onslaught
July 04, 2012 Spelunky
July 10, 2012 Ice Age: Continental Drift -- Arctic
July 10, 2012 NCAA Football 13
July 18, 2012 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD
July 24, 2012 Adidas miCoach
July 25, 2012 Wreckateer

360 in Japan

July 05, 2012 Max Anarchy

PS3

July 03, 2012 Bellator: MMA Onslaught
July 03, 2012 Brave: The Video Game
July 03, 2012 Dungeon Twister
July 03, 2012 Max Payne 3: Local Justice Map Pack
July 03, 2012 Sonic Generations (Digital)
July 03, 2012 Spec Ops: The Line
July 03, 2012 Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends
July 03, 2012 The Adventures of Tintin: The Game
July 10, 2012 Ice Age: Contintental Drift: Arctic Games
July 10, 2012 NCAA Football 13
July 10, 2012 Rainbow Moon
July 17, 2012 Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
July 17, 2012 Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
July 24, 2012 Adidas miCoach

PS3 - Japan

July 05, 2012 Max Anarchy (w/Bayonetta Pre-Order Code)


Wii

July 05, 2012 Let's Create! Pottery
July 10, 2012 Ice Age: Continental Dirft - Arctic Games
July 17, 2012 Summer Stars 2012
July 31, 2012 The Last Story


DS

July 10, 2012 Ice Age: Contintental Drift - Arctic Games
July 24, 2012 Jewel Master: Cradle of Persia
July 24, 2012 To-Fu Collection


PSP

July 31, 2012 Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time (not sure if correct)


PC

July 03, 2012 Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends
July 03, 2012 The Secret World
July 04, 2012 Endless Space
July 10, 2012 The Sims 3: Diesel Stuff Pack
July 17, 2012 Max Payne 3: Local Justice Pack
July 22, 2012 Ensemble Online
July 24, 2012 Prototype 2
July 26, 2012 Legends of Pegasus
July 27, 2012 American Mensa Academy
July 31, 2012 The Host Holic

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Originally Posted by Rocca

Vita

Nothing.

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What a joke. Vita adopters are really getting the shaft. Sucks.

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Originally Posted by Changeling

What a joke. Vita adopters are really getting the shaft. Sucks.

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I don't know, I think for me, it's not perceived as bad because they seemed to have adopted the idea of releasing all of their games on launch (it was a very good launch), rather than feeding consumers with games already finished one by one, but I agree with what you're saying. Obviously more good games should definitely be welcome, but how it looks on a release list and how much people actually play I think are two different things. I'm still playing Gravity Rush and those I know with Vitas are still playing.

This isn't some kind of retaliation or line of excuses I'm bringing up at all, just to me, it doesn't seem like that big of a deal. Though I do agree more games should come out eventually, at least in my case, I'm fine. I think once they unlock PS1 support and a few more cool IPs come out for it, it'll do better. Maybe it's the pricepoint compared to 3DS' and the low user base scaring developers that's giving it a slow start. Hopefully a sweet line of games comes out soon though. ;)

Looks like a gold mine for chans (The Last Story, KH3D, Theatrhythm), but pretty weak for everyone else.

Spelunky and maybe The Last Story.

I would buy a 3DS for KH but I don't have that much extra cash right now and I'm waiting for the release of the XL.

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Originally Posted by Rocca

I don't know, I think for me, it's not perceived as bad because they seemed to have adopted the idea of releasing all of their games on launch (it was a very good launch), rather than feeding consumers with games already finished one by one, but I agree with what you're saying. Obviously more good games should definitely be welcome, but how it looks on a release list and how much people actually play I think are two different things. I'm still playing Gravity Rush and those I know with Vitas are still playing.

This isn't some kind of retaliation or line of excuses I'm bringing up at all, just to me, it doesn't seem like that big of a deal. Though I do agree more games should come out eventually, at least in my case, I'm fine. I think once they unlock PS1 support and a few more cool IPs come out for it, it'll do better. Maybe it's the pricepoint compared to 3DS' and the low user base scaring developers that's giving it a slow start. Hopefully a sweet line of games comes out soon though. ;)

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The Vita had a better launch than most. I think the real problem is finding something great enough to push you over the edge and make you buy the system (which is really just a beautiful fucking handheld), but once you have it there isn't a shortage of games to play. It's almost Dreamcast-like in the way almost every game announced is interesting to me and every release is like a little party. June was Gravity Rush, MGS 2+3 and WipEout HD+Fury for free so there's a lot there to keep me busy through a dry July.

Was everyone talking shit about the 3DS when it seriously had no games worth a shit outside of Nintendo remakes for about a full year?

I kind of want elite beat chocobo.

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Originally Posted by Mzo

The Vita had a better launch than most. I think the real problem is finding something great enough to push you over the edge and make you buy the system (which is really just a beautiful fucking handheld), but once you have it there isn't a shortage of games to play. It's almost Dreamcast-like in the way almost every game announced is interesting to me and every release is like a little party. June was Gravity Rush, MGS 2+3 and WipEout HD+Fury for free so there's a lot there to keep me busy through a dry July.

Was everyone talking shit about the 3DS when it seriously had no games worth a shit outside of Nintendo remakes for about a full year?

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Pretty much, man (regarding your whole post). The specific thing about the Vita is its offering of many very good games (Katadama, Wipeout, Uncharted, MGS2+3, very respectful iterations of console games) but nothing really that pushes someone to go out and buy one. I did because I found the hardware stupendously beautiful (and fascinating) and it does many things right. I think the price of admission is something that sways a lot for people, but as Mzo said, once you get one, there's an abundance of games. I don't even feel the need to glaringly point out the "You can play PSP Games on it" shtick, because while I have [almost] all of mine on it, I'm still too busy with Vita games.

I don't think slow starts for platforms are anything new to us (at least for people on this board), so I'm surprised it gets perceived that way. Maybe it's just been a while since any new platform has been out (save 3DS), so we make a big deal out of it, but considering how good a launch it had, its sad to see it get slammed so often.

And as for must-buys, while I might not recommend it to everyone, I love the pants off of Gravity Rush. I'd tell someone to rush to the store to get a Vita more for that than Golden Abyss, which seems to be the most popular choice so far for most.

Jack Shit (PC, PS3, 3DS, etc.)

So not only is Activision charging $15 for their Tony Hawk rehash, but they are also having another $5 of DLC levels from THPS 3 coming out around release time.

Lame.

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Originally Posted by Yoshi

Jack Shit (PC, PS3, 3DS, etc.)

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Pretty much. What a horrible month.

I might get Theatrhythm, if it's not completely sold out when I show up at my neighborhood GameStop. And the demo has piqued my interest slightly for KH3D. I like how it features the dude from The World Ends With You.

Where the fuck is JSR?

Wow, there's not a single thing I want in that list. Guess I'll just continue working through my pile of shame and acquiring PSP games on the Vita.

If you're into strategy games, Endless Space (PC, July 4, on the list) is REALLY GOOD.

Is it more endless than infinite?

I liked that game! Then I played other stuff for a while and the no quest log thing made me want to never play it again.

I might pick up Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends if it turns out to be decent.

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Originally Posted by epmode

If you're into strategy games, Endless Space (PC, July 4, on the list) is REALLY GOOD.

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Looks a bit like Sins of a Solar Empire (which I really liked).

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Originally Posted by Mzo

The Vita had a better launch than most. I think the real problem is finding something great enough to push you over the edge and make you buy the system (which is really just a beautiful fucking handheld), but once you have it there isn't a shortage of games to play. It's almost Dreamcast-like in the way almost every game announced is interesting to me and every release is like a little party. June was Gravity Rush, MGS 2+3 and WipEout HD+Fury for free so there's a lot there to keep me busy through a dry July.

Was everyone talking shit about the 3DS when it seriously had no games worth a shit outside of Nintendo remakes for about a full year?

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You are a Vita fanboy, Mzo. No one else likes it as much as you do.

July 03, 2012 Theatrhythm Final Fantasy

And picked it up today. Fucking great game and was nice of SE to inculde a much better stylus then the stock one that came with the 3DS.

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Originally Posted by Finch

You are a Vita fanboy, Mzo. No One else likes it as much as you do.

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That is true.

I really like my Vita. I wish it had more games, though.

I like my Vita as well, but Finch's statement is correct.

Also, Elite Beat Chocobo....awwwwww yeeeeaaaaaah.

Rocca's fanboying semi-hard for it as well in here. Not only is July dry as a bone, there was nothing in the last few weeks of June either. All told it will be like seven weeks of nothing and two full months between retail releases. lolSony.

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Originally Posted by No One

Looks a bit like Sins of a Solar Empire (which I really liked).

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Sins is awesome. Endless Space is similar but less focused on combat. Also: turn-based.

My tired old bones benefit from turn based games.

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Originally Posted by Rocca

July 03, 2012 Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
July 31, 2012 Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

July 04, 2012 Spelunky

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I enjoyed the Kingdom Hearts 3D demo, it actually sold me a bit on the game I was quite skeptical about. That said, I'm not much of a fan of Nomura in general and the story's still likely to be a laughable mess (if not hot garbage), so I'm thinking I'll likely pick it up down the line at a cheaper price.

Might say the same for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy. Seems interesting.

Will eventually pick up Spelunky as well.

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Originally Posted by Compass

Rocca's fanboying semi-hard for it as well in here. Not only is July dry as a bone, there was nothing in the last few weeks of June either. All told it will be like seven weeks of nothing and two full months between retail releases. lolSony.

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Yeah, I think it's a great system and I've really enjoyed Gravity Rush, but even the most devoted "fanboy" (hate that fucking term) can't excuse that kind of gap between releases. Not so much as a single third party game until August. Awful.

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Originally Posted by epmode

Also: turn-based.

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Interest +1!

There's a new awesome Platinum action game this month. That's all you need.

i'm USELESS cause i'm RUTHLESS

Why no 360 listing, though? It's supposed to be region-free there, too.

also, I love the Vita hardware-wise but things are so weirdly quiet for the platform. There was even, like, zero marketing for the launch. It's at the point where I can't see how Sony wasn't expecting this. What the hell are they planning?

July 03, 2012 Theatrhythm Final Fantasy 3DS
July 10, 2012 Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Treasure 3DS
July 31, 2012 The Last Story Wii

The only one I might pick up day one is Last Story, price drop for the rest.

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Originally Posted by Tain

There's a new awesome Platinum action game this month. That's all you need.

i'm USELESS cause i'm RUTHLESS

Why no 360 listing, though? It's supposed to be region-free there, too.

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Shit, you're right. I ordered my copy a few days ago. Thanks for pointing it out.

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Originally Posted by Compass

Rocca's fanboying semi-hard for it as well in here. Not only is July dry as a bone, there was nothing in the last few weeks of June either. All told it will be like seven weeks of nothing and two full months between retail releases. lolSony.

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Haha, I am? If that's what we're calling it, why not. Don't see it much as being a fanboy (icky term), I just like games and want to play them. And it feels like the sweetest handheld to get a many things right (like two sticks, enough RAM to warp out of a game at almost any time). I like it and think its a nice handheld and the stint of games is lame, but it bothers me less since I've been devoted to GR for a while. Yes, it is still a shame they aren't putting much force on advertising or pumping out games. If its quiet, I'd imagine they're working hard to get more games out like the 3DS did in its first year.

Ugg, worst handheld ever. Thank goodness for VHBL.

Spelunky sounds pretty cool, may grab that. I'll have to wait a bit to hear what anyone thinks of Max Anarchy, but I know I really want it.

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Originally Posted by Mzo

Was everyone talking shit about the 3DS when it seriously had no games worth a shit outside of Nintendo remakes for about a full year?

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Yes.

Also: Theatrhythm already, Last Story paid for (if it comes out this month), chan-ing it up this month. Got Spelunky too because I gotta support games that are proud to be tough games.

PS - fuck KH forever