Wallet threat level: June 1, 2026

, | Games

Let me breathe a sigh of relief as big new releases finally slow down, possibly because this is the week for what used to be called E3. That’s my theory and I’m sticking to it. This week the Switch 2 and Xbox get the ports of Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. Also, The 7th Guest is getting a remake this week, and the first Gothic is getting a remake that also releases this week. There are a couple of sports additions this week. Codemasters’/Electronic Arts’ F1 series is getting a new track and new cars and rules and new teams for the 2026 season to reflect the real life F1 2026 season. And finally, Konami’s long running football (soccer) game series that started off in 1994 as International Superstar Soccer (ISS) and then was renamed to Pro-Evolution Soccer (PES) has been renamed to eFootball Kickoff (eFK?) and is coming out this week exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Monday (6/1/26):

  • Freefall ’95 (PC) – “Chain massive trick combos, dodge deadly debris, and chase huge scores in this fast-paced arcade adventure. Earn coins, upgrade abilities, collect rare items, and uncover a wild time-bending narrative aboard this doomed flight in the year 1995.”
  • Underchoice (PC) – “Become the overseer and shape the fate of those who come knocking at the door. Each decision you make, whether it is to let in a stranger, to use your resources on something, or to risk the safety of the bunker.”
  • BrokenLore: Follow (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – “BrokenLore: Follow is a psychological first-person horror game and part of the BrokenLore saga. The game immerses players in the haunting story of Anne, a young woman struggling with self-acceptance, bullying, and deep feelings of worthlessness while confronting surreal creatures born from her inner turmoil.”

Tuesday (6/2/26):

  • Battleship Command (PC) – “Command the mighty Scharnhorst in this immersive WWII naval simulation. Walk her decks in first-person, control gunnery, radar, and navigation, and lead your fleet through the Atlantic, Arctic, and Mediterranean. Battle convoys, outwit enemies, and survive the stormy seas of war.”
  • Ourlands (PC) – “Ourlands is a cozy island builder where you handcraft and play around in bespoke little lands and truly explore your creativity. No goals, no management, just vibes.”

Wednesday (6/3/26):

  • F1 25: 2026 Season Pack (PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5) – “Drive the groundbreaking new era of F1® with the 2026 rules and regulations, delivering action-packed racing as you tactically use the new Overtake mode and active aerodynamics to outsmart the grid and propel yourself to victory.”

Thursday (6/4/26):

  • The 7th Guest Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) – “The iconic game The 7th Guest has been brought back to life with modern technology, delivering an atmospheric story like no other.”
  • Chicken Coop Invaders (PC) – “Save the chickens! Help Lucas defend the chickens against a ruthless alien attack in this frantic FPS game with Tower Defense elements! Battle through dozens of levels, make allies, buy and upgrade items!”
  • eFootball Kick-Off! (Switch 2) – “Experience the excitement of every goal – solo or with everyone! Begin your football journey with eFootball™ Kick-Off! Originally known as PES, the ultimate football action game is coming to Nintendo Switch™ 2!”
  • River City Saga: Journey to the West (PS5, Switch, PC) – “River City’s First Roguelike Built for Solo Play. Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and Tang Sanzang, all of the main characters are Kunio!! A wild, exhilarating comedy action adventure where they all set out for Tianzhu.”
  • Snacktorio (PC) – “Snacktorio is a factory-cooking automation game where you build and scale food production lines to feed the beasts threatening to consume your world. Manage strange ingredients across sprawling cooking factories to keep the monsters fed while you uncover what’s stirring their growing appetites…”
  • Swan Song (PC) – “Swan Song is a cozy puzzle game that invites you to slow down, listen, and reflect. Set inside a magical music box, each puzzle asks players to place notes on a musical scale. When you turn the key, the composition plays, activating platforms and opening paths that guide a small swan to safety.”
  • Tour de France 2026 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – “Each Tour de France is unique, and it never goes the same way twice. Under the blazing sun or in the pouring rain, each stage becomes a new challenge. Slippery roads, technical descents and changing conditions will test your reflexes and control: on the Tour, the slightest mistake can cost you the victory.”

Friday (6/5/26):

  • Gothic 1 Remake (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) – “Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining open world RPG. Explore a hand-crafted, organic open world that reacts dynamically to your actions. Whether you’re a seasoned Gothic veteran or this is your first time being thrown into the colony, you’re in for a true RPG experience with unrestricted exploration like no other.”
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