Big new video games out this week – quick links
Forza Horizon 6 – 19 May
Games Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S
‘Welcome to Japan, a place where the stunning contrasts of rural and urban come together as you uncover the secrets hidden within Horizon‘s densest map yet. Cruise the suburbs and iconic city streets or challenge yourself in the docks and industrial districts of Tokyo City.
‘Drive over 550 real-world cars, including some fan favourite JDM classics. As you explore Japan, find rare Aftermarket Cars to test drive and buy, participate in Touge Battles and experience authentic stories rooted in Japan’s legendary car culture.’
ScreenHub: Forza Horizon 6 interview: ‘It had to be Tokyo’
Thick as Thieves – 20 May
Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
‘In the shadow-draped streets of Kilcairn, fortune favours the bold. As a member of the Thieves’ Guild, you’ll undertake daring heists to claim precious heirlooms and uncover arcane secrets hidden within this alternate-history 1910s Scottish city, where magic and early technology have begun to collide. Whether working alone or playing online co-op, only the most cunning will seize their fortune in Thick as Thieves!‘
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – 21 May
Games Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘Dive into the pages of a talking encyclopaedia and embark on a discovery-driven adventure in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. One day a book – named Mr E – drops out of the sky onto the island where the Yoshis live! Mr E’s pages are absolutely packed with creatures to discover – so he invites the Yoshis to dive in and learn all about them!’
Coffee Talk Tokyo – 21 May
Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
‘Coffee Talk Tokyo is a cosy, narrative-driven visual novel set in a late-night café in modern Tokyo. Brew drinks, listen to heartfelt stories, and shape the lives of humans and yōkai alike through meaningful conversations and impactful choices.
‘In a city of paper and steel, where old and new coexist, a small café becomes a refuge from the sweltering summer heat. Behind the counter, you serve the right drink at the right moment while your customers open up about love, loss, identity, and second chances, all to chill lo-fi beats.’
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies – 21 May
Games Platform: PC
‘Brilliant, burnt-out, possibly cursed – you play as operant Hershel Wilk, alias CASCADE. Five years ago you led your team into the abyss and have been haunted by your failures ever since. Now you’ve been recalled for a mysterious assignment that may give you a chance to prove yourself again.
‘Uncover secrets hidden in the lost corners of the city and within your own mind. Navigate a murky world of potential informants and adversaries. Pass skill checks to uncover their true motivations through subterfuge, violence, or deduction. As an operant, there are multiple ways to approach every problem – your choices and methods will be your own, and so will the consequences.’
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
‘LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a narrative led action-adventure from TT Games. Step into Bruce Wayne’s journey to become Batman, forging bonds with trusted allies while facing Gotham City’s most dangerous and iconic DC Super-Villains.
‘Embark on a journey that begins with the origins of Batman as a young Bruce Wayne trains with The League of Shadows, becomes the hero of Gotham City, and forge a new family of allies with Jim Gordon, Catwoman, Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl. Confront an ever-growing threat from across Batman’s Rogue’s Gallery as you face The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Bane, and more.’
Bubsy 4D – 22 May
Games Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘The infamous, wise-cracking bobcat has returned to 3D in a new platforming adventure. Bubsy is back with new challenges, new moves, and even more purrsonality. Run, jump, glide, and roll across alien planets, battle robotic sheep, and collect tons and tons of yarn. What could possibly go wrong?’
