<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/smith-and-winston/">Smith and Winston</a>, an indie action shooter developed and published by Execution Unit, is coming out of Early Access on August 27th, 2019.</p> 
 
<p>Smith and Winston is a comedic twin-stick shooter that shows off its fully-destructible voxel environment that's ripe for exploration and rife with action-packed combat. Here's the synopsis:</p>
 
<div class="direct-quote">"When a strange signal is detected in deep space the Federation orders Smith and Winston to go and investigate. What they find, after a brief nap, is a shattered ring world, aliens and an evil overlord called the VOID."</div>
 
<p>It's only been in Early Access since January of this year but it has since received 7 positive reviews out of 9 total. Though it's not much, it's testament enough of the action shooting fun that the game offers.</p> 
 
<p>For more video games coming soon, you can check out our respective upcoming games lists on the <a href="">PC</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming" title = "Upcoming PS4 Games">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming" title = "Upcoming Xbox One Games">Xbox One</a>, and the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title = "Upcoming Switch Games">Switch</a>.

After a few months in Early Access, Execution Unit’s fully destructible voxel-based shooter will have its full release.

Smith and Winston Getting Out of Early Access on August 27th

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/sniper-ghost-warrior-contracts/">Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts</a>, the fifth entry in <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/ci-games/" title="Ci Games">City Interactive</a>'s tactical shooting series, has been stamped with an official global release date for the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on November 22, 2019. This release date announcement came hand in hand with a new trailer that juxtaposes verses from the Hebrew bible with shots of eliminated targets. The irony may have been intended, but you can check it out for yourself here:</p>
 
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<p>Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts hopes to offer a step to their sniping experience with more realism in terms of sniping, stealth, and tactics. It brands itself as a return to form with a new region and a whole arsenal of new tools to use in their various missions. These include a Dynamic Reticle system, pilotable Scout Drones, integrated binoculars, special bullets, and an Augment Reality mask.</p>
 
<p>Hopefully for the series this will be an actual return to form. Their previous title, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/sniper-ghost-warrior-3/">Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3</a>, was released on the PC and consoles in 2017 and received its highest PlayScore of 6.65 on the PlayStation 4. Far away from the top spots of the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/best">Best PS4 Games</a> list.</p> 
 
<p>For more video games coming soon, you can check out our respective upcoming games lists on the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming" title = "Upcoming PS4 Games">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming" title = "Upcoming Xbox One Games">Xbox One</a>, and the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title = "Upcoming Switch Games">Switch</a>.</p>

The fifth installment of Ci Games' tactical shooter levels up the sniping action with new tools and it's coming to the PC and consoles soon.

Sniper Ghost Warrior 'Return to Form' coming November

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/rock-of-ages-3-make-break">Rock of Ages 3: Make &amp; Break</a> might be the series' biggest title yet as it expands gameplay to near-infinite destruction with  a level editor that allows you to customize your own stages. Let your imaginations run wild as you stretch and add your way to your very own obstacle course.</p> 
 
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<p>But, your new stages won't just be for you. You can also share these creations with the world and go head to head in an online multiplayer mode that supports up to four players.</p> 
 
<p>Part tower-defense, part arcade game, the competition lies in hurling massive boulders against each other’s castles while scrambling to create defenses for your own.</p>
 
<p>An upcoming title set to release on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the Switch early 2020, Rock of Ages 3 will continue the legacy of their previous entries with yet another boulder rampage through history told in Terry Gilliam-like sequences. This new game's story mode promises some run ups with icons like Caesar, Moctezuma, and even the less corporeal entities of Krampus and the Flying Spaghetti Monster.</p> 
 
<p>Rock of Ages 3: Make &amp; Break is also mixing it up content-wise with a whole new range of over 20 selectable stones across their six different game modes.</p> 
 
<p>For more video games coming soon, you can check out our respective upcoming games lists on the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming" title = "Upcoming PS4 Games">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming" title = "Upcoming Xbox One Games">Xbox One</a>, and the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title = "Upcoming Switch Games">Switch</a>.</p>


The upcoming third installment to the arcade tower-defense hybrid is ramping up the fun with customizable stages to share and compete in.

Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break Rolls Out Level Editor and More Python-esque Hilarity

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/shenmue-3/">Shenmue III</a> publisher Deep Silver in a recent press release announced an array of in-game items and bonuses that await players when they pre-order the third installment of the cult classic action-adventure.</p> 

<p>These bonuses will be available to buyers purchasing the pre-order package from participating retail stores and will include the following in-game items:</p>

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  <strong>Snake Power</strong>: Three bottles of ‘Snake Power’ elixir to replenish energy during battle
  <strong>Playing Tokens</strong>: 5,000 playing tokens for the in-game gambling area
 <strong> “Blazing Kick” Advanced Training Scroll</strong>: Unlocks the advanced ability of the “Blazing Kick” to better challenge Ryo’s foes
  <strong>Toy Capsule</strong>: Set of 24 tickets to exchange for in-game capsule toys
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<p>Participating stores such as Amazon, Best Buy, Gamestop, and EB Games will also provide additional pre-order bonuses. The details are as follows:</p>

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<p>Dragon/Phoenix Mirror Medallion: This exquisitely-crafted physical item is inspired by the iconic Dragon and Phoenix mirrors of the Shenmue series.</p>
 
<p><strong>Best Buy</strong></p>
<p>Limited Edition Steelbook: This illustrated Steelbook case captures the beauty and elegance of the Shenmue series and features portraits of Shenmue III heroes Ryo and Shenhua.</p>
 
<p><strong>Amazon</strong></p>
<p>Kenpogi Training Wear DLC: Original training gear based on actual Chinese Kung Fu wear.</p>

<p>Shenmue III is the crowdfunded third-installment to the action-adventure series originally released for the SEGA Dreamcast. It's set to release on the PC via Epic Games and the PlayStation 4 on November 19th 2019.</p>

North American fans of the crowdfunded third installment will have a lot to look forward to when they pre-order the upcoming action title

 Shenmue III Reveals Pre-Order Bonuses and Steelbook

<p>Arcade fans are in for a treat as <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/vasara-collection/">The Vasara Collection</a> is now up for digital pre-orders on the Switch.</p> 

<p>The Vasara collection is an <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title="Upcoming Switch Games">upcoming Switch game</a> that’s due release this August 15th on the Nintendo eShop. It will contain the two acclaimed shoot ‘em up games from the turn of the century, Vasara and Vasara 2. </p>

<p>Availing of the pre-order will grant purchasers a 50% discount on the bundle. That’s a bargain price for a port that will come with an exclusive new game mode that offers Widescreen and 4-player local co-op support.</p> 

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<p>Vasara is an arcade shoot ‘em up that takes place in the intersection of history and science fiction. Set in an alternate Feudal Japan, you must stop the Tokugawa takeover by fighting against their many warlords using flying motorcycles and deadly melee weapons.</p>

<p>Its main features include vertical mode support, 8 playable characters based on actual historical figures, and options for heavy, skill-based gameplay for shmup experts and easy modes for beginners.</p>

<p>The Vasara Collection is also up for release on the PC via Steam, Xbox One, PS4, and PS Vita, though no release dates have been confirmed.</p>

<p>For more upcoming games, you can check out our respective upcoming games lists for the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming" title = "Upcoming PS4 Games">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming" title = "Upcoming Xbox One Games">Xbox One</a>, and the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title = "Upcoming Switch Games">Switch</a>.</p> 

Be the first to get QUByte Interactive's acclaimed Japanese shoot 'em ups on the portable Nintendo console 

VASARA Collection Pre-Orders for Nintendo Switch Now Available

<p><a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/gearbox-software/">Gearbox Software</a> has released their latest in a string of trailers for each of the new vault hunters for their upcoming action RPG, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/borderlands-3/">Borderlands 3</a>. This time, we get to take a closer look at the battle-hardened soldier, Moze, and her best friend, an Iron Bear mech.</p> 

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<p>After a routine gig turned disaster wiped out her whole squad, Moze found herself in the path of the vault hunter along with her trusty mech best buddy, Iron Bear, who's huge help in the battlefield and out.</p>

<p>Borderlands 3 is the third installment to Gearbox Software's critically acclaimed open world action RPG series. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/borderlands-2/">Borderlands 2</a>, for example, still ranks 19th in the overall ranking for <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/">Best PC Games</a> out of 17,444 titles.</p> 

<p>There might've been some disappointment regarding their Epic Games exclusivity but the expectations are definitely still high.</p>

<p>Borderlands 3 is set to release on the PS4, Xbox One, and the Epic Store on September 13th, 2019.</p>

<p>In the meantime, you can check out our respective lists for upcoming games on the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming" title = "Upcoming PS4 Games">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming" title = "Upcoming Xbox One Games">Xbox One</a>, and the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title = "Upcoming Switch Games">Switch</a>.</p> 

We get a sneak peek into Moze's journey to vault hunter-hood in the Gearbox Software's latest character trailer

New Borderlands 3 Trailer Shows Off Moze and her Best Mech Friend

<p>Everyone remembers their first brush with the Giants of Skyrim. It's never pleasant. In Varsav Game Studios' upcoming fantasy hack and slash game, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/giants-uprising">Giants Uprising</a>, we get to exact our revenge by becoming the Giants themselves.</p>

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<p>Giants Uprising's latest teaser trailer shows a quaint medieval town that relished the quiet of their lives, until the arrival of a Giant who lays siege to all of it. That's pretty much what we can expect to experience. Here is the official synopsis:</p>

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	Giants Uprising is a fantasy hack’n’slash full of Giants and unlimited destruction! Take on the role of a powerful Giant who, after many years, awakes from an extended slumber to seek revenge on the greedy human race. Crush, destroy, and massacre everything you encounter on your way.
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<p>According to their press release, there will be two different game modes. One is an arcade mode where you "terrify and destroy" as you please, and another which sounds a lot like a PvP mode in which you, as giant, fight against friends to find who the most powerful Giant is. You can even personalize your giant persona by changing appearance, weapons, and abilities.</p> 

<p>Giants Uprising is still in development but it's set to release on the PC.</p>

<p>In the meantime, you can check out the complete list of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/upcoming/">Upcoming PC Games</a>, or try your hand at the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/">Best PC Games</a>.</p>


Varsav Game Studio has recently unveiled their fantasy hack and slash game and there's gonna be a lot of miserable medieval villagers. 

Giants Uprising Is a new Hack and Slash that lets you play the giant

<p>Fat Cigar Productions is about to to level up the Kart Racing scene on the mobile. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ios/street-kart-racing">Street Kart Racing</a> is determined to become the most authentic racing experience on the mobile. The game was developed over the course of 7 years and tested under the scrutiny of hundreds of Pro Kart Racers, so if there's anything we can be sure of, it's that they Street Kart Racing puts a premium on quality and research.</p> 

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<p>Competition will also be tough in this game with a lineup of championships for real-time multiplayer racing that's also built with the real-time weather conditions of the actual track location. Their real-world tracks include Las Vegas (USA), Mariembourg (Belgium), Wackersdorf (Germany) and Adria Raceway (Italy).</p>

<p>Aside from real locations, Street Kart Racing also has the support of major kart racing brands so you'll see them when you'll be riding across their tracks.</p> 

<p>Based on their Pre-launch trailer alone, graphics might not be this game's strongest feature. But, like most racing games, on the mobile or out, its quality is derived from how good the driving and the physics feel.</p> 

<p>If you want to be the first to sign up for this upcoming iOS racing game, you can do so at this <a href="http://www.streetkartracing.com/">link</a>. 

<p>Street Kart Racing is set to release exclusively on the iOS on August 1st, 2019. Before then, you can keep your fingers busy with one of the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ios/best/racing">Best iOS Racing Games</a>.</p>


The most  authentic mobile racing experience yet will be launching on the iOS soon and interested players can now start signing up.

Street Kart Racing Opens Pre-Launch Sign-ups

<p>Contemplating on our loving romances--past and present--is probably a thing we do anyway. In <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/solo-islands-of-the-heart/">Solo: Islands of the Heart</a>, from <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/team-gotham/">Team Gotham</a> and Merge Games, is coming soon to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the Switch and it will reward you for doing just that. </p>

<p>It explores the theme of love as fuel and "the force that drives us." Their summary goes on:</p>

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  It is a universal feeling, but each of us experiences it in a different way. Individually, it holds different meanings depending on a variety of factors such as culture, gender, sexuality or traumas. That's why Solo explores this theme in an introspective way, to have the players identify and reflect on their own experiences.
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<p>Solo: Islands of the Heart brands itself as a contemplative puzzler. You're set on a journey in a surreal archipelago filled with islands that have their own unique puzzles. Solving them will take you Sleeping totems, and this is where the reflection comes in. As they wake up, they will ask you questions about your own love and relationships.</p> 

<p>Given the ESRB rating of Teens, you can expect to live up to its promise of exploring various facets of gender and sexuality despite its cute and cartoony visuals.</p> 

<p>As a contemplative puzzler, you also get to explore at your own pace, whether that means sitting on benches, taking selfies with animals, and taking in the view.</p>

<p>Pre-orders for Solo: Islands of the Heart is now open on the <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/solo-islands-of-the-heart-switch/" title="Solo: Islands of the Heart for Switch">eShop</a> and <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/solo-islands-of-the-heart/9nxmfbkvq1j9?activetab=pivot:overviewtab" title="Solo: Islands of the Heart for Xbox One">Microsoft Store</a>. Its official releases are July 30 (US) and July 31st (EU) for the PlayStation 4, July 31st for the Xbox One, and August 1st on the Nintendo Switch.</p>

<p>If you want to check out more games, you can check out these links for our respective lists for upcoming games on the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/upcoming" title = "Upcoming PS4 Games">PS4</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/upcoming" title = "Upcoming Xbox One Games">Xbox One</a>, and the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/upcoming" title = "Upcoming Switch Games">Switch</a>.</p> 

Open your heart ahead of the rush hour with the newly opened pre-orders for Switch and Xbox One users

Solo: Islands of the Heart Opens Pre-Orders On Xbox One and the Switch

<p>We've known about <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ios/pokemon-masters?">Pokemon Masters</a> for a while now since its announcement in May 2019. However, the latest slew of trailers uploaded on their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/PokemonMastersGame" title="
The Official Pokémon Masters Channel">official Youtube channel</a> showcases more details about the upcoming title, from general overviews, Pokemon battling, sync pairs, and moves.</p> 
 
<p>It also marks the first day of pre-registration for Pokemon Masters, available now for Android and iOS users on <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dena.a12026418">Google Play</a> and the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/app/id1442061397">App Store</a>.
 
<p>Those who pre-register for the game will receive a notification when it officially launches sometime this summer.</p> 
 
<p>Pokemon Masters is an upcoming mobile game by DeNA, who also partnered with Nintendo in titles like <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ios/fire-emblem-heroes/">Fire Emblem Heroes</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ios/super-mario-run/">Super Mario Run</a>. This new Pokemon game will be set in the all-new island of Pasio and feature strategy and battling gameplay.</p> 
 
<p>In Pokemon Masters, you get to take on the role of various trainers from across the Pokemon games and compete in the Pokemon Masters League. With a focus on Sync Pairs, or the designated trainer and Pokemon duos, it feels a lot like gacha games where you aim to unlock characters of various rarities.</p> 

<p>Pokemon Masters is set to release on the Android and iOS in Summer 2019</p>

DeNa invites players to get first slots in the upcoming Pokemon mobile game with new trailers

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