KGK Gaming Weekly News Roundup

Phil Brown
Jun 30
3 min read

Console & PC Highlights | Week Ending June 30, 2025

The Summer Surge: New Releases and Platform Updates

As June draws to a close, the gaming world is buzzing with major releases, platform updates, and a few surprise debuts. Whether you're on console or PC, here's what you need to know.

Game Pass Expands with Classic Revivals and Console Debuts

Microsoft continues to bolster its Game Pass library. On June 26, four titles were added:

Against the Storm (Console debut): A dark fantasy city-builder with a 91 Metacritic score.
Warcraft I: Remastered (PC)
Warcraft II: Remastered (PC)
Warcraft III: Reforged (PC)

These additions mark a nostalgic return for RTS fans and a strong push for PC Game Pass exclusivity.

#GamePass #Warcraft #AgainstTheStorm #Xbox #PCGaming

Xbox June 2025 Update: Copilot Integration and Unified Libraries

The latest Xbox update introduces several quality-of-life improvements:

Copilot AI now assists players with in-game tips and walkthroughs.
A unified game library merges titles from Xbox, Game Pass, Battle.net, and more.
Enhanced customization for the Home screen and Game Hubs.
Improved cloud save sync visibility and error handling.

This update reflects Microsoft’s continued investment in ecosystem cohesion across devices.

#XboxUpdate #Copilot #GamePass #ConsoleGaming #PCGaming

June’s Biggest Releases: From Dune to Death Stranding 2

June 2025 delivered a mix of high-profile launches and indie gems:

Dune: Awakening (PC) – Survival MMO set in the harsh deserts of Arrakis.
The Alters (PC) – A sci-fi survival game about cloning and identity.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5) – Kojima’s latest mind-bending journey.
Mario Kart World (Switch 2) – Launch title for Nintendo’s new console, featuring Free Roam and Battle Mode.

#DuneAwakening #DeathStranding2 #MarioKartWorld #TheAlters #Switch2 #PS5 #PCGaming

4. Looking Ahead: What’s Coming in July and Beyond

The second half of 2025 is stacked with heavy hitters:

Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) – July
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – August
Borderlands 4 – September
New Bungie Shooter – TBA
#UpcomingGames #MetalGearDelta #Borderlands4 #DonkeyKongBananza #Bungie

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Full Game Release List – June 2025 (PC & Console)

PC Game Releases

June 5

Deltarune Chapters 3 & 4 – Indie RPG continuation by Toby Fox
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Fantasy farming RPG
Split Fiction – Narrative-driven adventure

June 10

Dune: Awakening – Survival MMO set on Arrakis
MindsEye – Tech-noir thriller about surveillance and corruption

June 11

Stellar Blade – Stylish action RPG with Nier-like combat

June 13

The Alters – Survival narrative game with cloning mechanics
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic – Horror sequel

June 16

Gex Trilogy – Remastered platformer collection

June 17

FBC: Firebreak – Co-op shooter from Remedy
Date Everything! – Satirical sandbox dating sim
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond – Sequel to the popular CCG

June 19

Rematch – Arcade-style football game
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army – Classic RPG remake

June 26

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster – Enhanced edition of the cult classic
Persona 5: The Phantom X – Tactical spin-off of the Persona series

TBA June

Voidsayer – Cosmic horror strategy
BitCraft Online – Sandbox MMO
Spray Paint Simulator – Creative sim
Star Overdrive – Space shooter

Console Game Releases (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch)