The month of July is the worst month for the gaming community. The biggest event of the year in E3 ended a few weeks ago and most gamers are thinking about games that they will be playing in the future. With August kicking off many AAA video game releases, July is usually a month where nothing major happens. However, there are still a few games that release next month to keep an eye on.
'Accel World VS. Sword Art Online'
Releasing in North America on July 7th as a Sony exclusive for the PS4 and PlayStation Vita. "Accel World VS. Sword Art Online: Millennium Twilight" is an action RPG developed and published by Bandai Namco Games.
For the first time, fans will get to experience a crossover game adaption of the popular manga series of "Accel World" and "Sword Art Online". The game will feature an original, non-cannon storyline and a three party Ground-Sky Active Change Battle system.
'Fable Fortune'
"Fable Fortune" is a free-to-play, collectible card game that will be releasing on Xbox Game Preview and Steam Early Access July 11th. The game will be on Xbox One and Windows 10 and is based on the popular "Fable" series. It is being developed by Flaming Fowl Studios, made up of veterans from the now-closed Lionhead Studios, and Mediatonic. It will feature single player, co-op and PVP modes. "Fable Fortune" looks to put its twist on the card game genre, while keeping the lore and humor the series in known for.
'Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age'
Back in 2007, the international version of "Final Fantasy XII" called "Final Fantasy XII: International Zodiac Job System" released exclusively in Japan. Last month, developer and publisher Square Enix announced that an HD-remaster of this exclusive, titled "Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age"', will be released as a PS4 exclusive on July 11th.
This game will also come with trophy support, several new soundtracks and an improved technical performance.
'Splatoon 2'
"Splatoon 2", the sequel to the popular Wii U title, will be coming out on July 21st exclusively on Nintendo Switch. This team-based, third-person shooter is developed by Nintendo EPD and published by Nintendo.
The game centers around four-v-four matches via online multiplayer, split-screen or local wireless in which players use colored ink to attack each other and clear goals. There will also be support for Amiibo figures with the game.
'Aven Colony'
"Aven Colony" is a Sci-fi, city-building, strategy game that is releasing on July 25th and will be available on Xbox One, PS4 and Microsoft Windows. It is being developed by Mothership Entertainment and published by 'Team17'. The story and goal of the game revolves around getting your human colony to survive and thrive on a hostile alien world named Aven Prime.
'Fortnite'
"Fortnite" is a co-op creative survival sandbox game that will release on July 25th on Xbox One, PS4, Microsoft Windows and macOS.
The game is being developed by People Can Fly and Epic Games, who is also the publisher. Fortnite centers around players working together to collect items, make weapons and build fortified structures by day, while having to defend it at night from zombie attacks for 14 days. The game will feature four different classes and have a 10 player PVP mode.
