Most anticipated game releases – July 2023

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Gaming hasn’t slowed down since 2023 began. Hit after hit after hit has ensured that cash has been frequently relinquished from our wallets. Fortunately, the industry is cooling down a little with these July 2023 games.

Publisher: Disney Interactive Developer: Dlala StudiosPrice: $29.99 Release Date: July 28Trailer

Mickey Mouse is a keyblade wielder, a mascot at Disney’s theme parks, and a part of the Funhouse Friends, but he hasn’t been in a platformer for a long time. Thankfully, he and his pals are featured in an all-new 2D adventure on the Nintendo Switch. Developed by Dlala Studios (Battletoads), Disney Illusion Island‘s visuals are brimming with color. In fact, the Nintendo eShop listing states that you can “be a part of an authentic Mickey cartoon.” With four-player co-op, you can bring friends and family to an island that has running, swimming, swinging, and jumping platform action along with bosses to defeat and puzzles to solve. There are also “hidden secrets” to find along the way.

Publisher: Capcom Developer: CapcomPrice: $59.99 Release Date: July 13Trailer

Sometimes it’s cool to mix two unlikely things together. Pineapple and pizza, carrots and peanut butter, and fries with gravy are all examples of this. That’s also the case with Exoprimal as it features mechs fighting massive waves of dinosaurs. The mixture perhaps shouldn’t work, but the intense action of gunfire and high maneuverability of the mechs seem to work well against the rampaging dinos. There are three classes to consider as well, adding more depth to the seemingly simple gameplay. The game’s coming to Xbox Game Pass, so hopefully, you can team up with your Xbox buddies and succeed.

Publisher: Netflix Developer: Night School StudioPrice: $19.99