Big new video games out this week – quick links
Paralives early access – 25 May
Games Platform(s): PC
‘Hop on, we’re leaving, and your new life awaits! Paralives is a sandbox life simulation game with a great cast of Townies to meet, as well as a vibrant open-world town to explore and make your own. You will feel right at home, should you choose to embark.
‘Whether you focus on your career, finding love, building a family, or becoming the richest person in town, the story is yours to write in Paralives. But twists and forks in the road await. What will you leave behind?’
Enter the Chronosphere early access – 25 May
Games Platform(s): PC
‘Enter the Chronosphere is a roguelike shooter that combines turn-based tactics and real time action. Follow the crew of the Starseer as they combat a galactic threat: giant spheres that are consuming reality itself. Fight to the centre of procedurally generated chronospheres, unlocking new characters, alien weapons and powerful synergies.
‘Between each turn, bullets hang in mid-air and enemies are frozen. When you move, so does everything else. Alternate between bold action and careful planning. Dodge through a field of bullets, reload your shotgun, knock enemies into pits, call an artillery strike, or heal up just before you get hit in the face.’
007 First Light – 27 May
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
‘Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6’s training program, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.
‘After a heroic act, young Naval air crewman James Bond is offered to join the newly revived Double 0 program. But when a mission to stop a rogue agent ends in tragedy, he must join forces with his reluctant mentor Greenway to expose a deep conspiracy and stop a looming coup at the heart of the State.’
Echo Generation 2 – 27 May
Games Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X/S
‘In Echo Generation 2, you step into the past as Jack, the father. What begins as a family vacation spirals into a mystery of hidden experiments, impossible realities, and the truth behind it all.
Build your party from six distinct characters, each with their own abilities, decks, and playstyles. Form a party of three in the Championships, and discover how characters work together to unlock powerful synergies.’
Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen – 28 May
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Join everyone’s favorite blue heeler with a new story by the show’s creator in Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen. When Dad snatches the Gold Pen Bluey needs to finish her drawing, Bluey and her family are swept into a world of fun and adventure. Explore charming, hand-drawn worlds, uncover hidden treasures, and solve playful puzzles as you help bring the Gold Pen home.’
Schrodinger’s Call – 28 May
Games Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch
‘When the world is coming to an end, who would you want to speak to one last time? In that final moment, if you could accompany souls wandering between life and death, what words would you choose to share with them?
‘Schrödinger’s Call gently unfolds a picture-book-like world. It speaks softly to your heart, helping you notice what truly matters, once more. Through the lingering regrets of others, we hope this story quietly shines a light on you too.’
Mina the Hollower – 29 May
Games Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Descend into a frightful world of action-adventure in Mina the Hollower. Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Burrow beneath hazards and monsters, whip foes into oblivion, and gear up with an arsenal of sidearms and trinkets.
‘Explore a vast world filled with pixel-perfect graphics, masterful gameplay, beastly bosses, and infectious music. Encounter a cast of bizarre characters, search out secrets in an array of exotic locales, and illuminate the omnipresent darkness.’
