Wallet threat: June 29, 2026

, | Games

Hyperwired caught my eye in recent showcases. It’s a twin-stick shooter with the twist that you’re flying around with a giant plug hanging from your ship. When you get low on power, you have to plug in and are presumably stationary while you recharge. That could be a potentially interesting twist to the genre. The other interesting wallet threat this week is the Nintendo exclusive Rhythm Groove Heaven. I’m a sucker for a good rhythm game, so I’ll keep my ears open for impressions of this one.

Tuesday (6/30/26)

  • Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs Villains (PC, Xbox, PS5) – “Step into the Star Wars galaxy with a bold new twist on Monopoly. Experience iconic cinematic moments while competing with family and friends across iconic locations from every era of the saga.”

Wednesday (7/1/26)

  • Momento (Switch, Xbox, PS5): “Momento is a cozy room decorator with a twist: the objects you choose will alter the course of the story! Decorate your room, choose which items are important to you, and discover how these choices play out over the course of a lifetime.”

Thursday (7/2/26)

  • Rhythm Heaven Groove (Switch) – “Get ready to use your ears! Time your button presses to the beat across a splashy collection of games that will challenge your rhythm. Catch flying veggies, bounce fruit off your biceps, swing sledgehammers, and more. Feast your ears on catchy original music while you focus, including tracks by renowned Japanese musician Tsunku​.”
  • Hyperwired (PC, Switch, Xbox, PS5) – “Space has plunged into darkness. You are the last spark. Hyperwired is a frenetic 2D pixel-art roguelike shooter where your own life-support system is your greatest limitation. Pilot through procedurally generated sectors, dodge bullet-hell chaos, and face colossal bosses. But remember: your energy is finite. To survive, you’ll have to plug in.”
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