14 exciting video games we’re anticipating this summer
Although we’re almost two years into a new console generation, we’re heading into a relatively light summer in terms of flagship releases. The pandemic has pushed a variety of blockbusters back toward the tail end of 2022 or the beginning of 2023, making a previously stacked lineup look uncharacteristically sparse. However, if you’re willing to dig a little deeper, there are still a whole bunch of games worth getting excited for.
That’s where we come in. We’ve taken the liberty of highlighting some of the most promising titles slated for release between May and August. Some will be games you’ve likely forgotten about, whereas others might be totally new to you. We also have new entries in mammoth series like Mario, Sonic, and Saints Row. This summer, as it turns out, might not be as slow we originally thought.
So, for the days when you’re not crossing another winter game off of your backlog or diving back into that service title you’d previously sworn off, here are 14 of the most exciting video game releases for the summer of 2022.
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion looks like a particularly strong way to kick off the summer — especially if you dig dark fantasy.
For those unacquainted with Gloomhaven, it’s a tactical RPG based on the extremely popular board game of the same name. Jaws of the Lion is an upcoming expansion that adds a bunch of new features to the game, increasing the already excellent bang for your buck. Gloomhaven’s base game alone is deeper and more complex than many of its ilk, so Jaws of the Lion’s arrival will be especially welcome for anyone (un)fortunate enough to have gotten locked in its grip over the last few months.
If you need to be convinced further, read Polygon’sGloomhaven review, in which we
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