Games Released in June 2009

422 new games released in June 2009, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. June 26 was the busiest day, with 40 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

422

Busiest Day

June 26

What was the most popular game of June 2009?

The Sims 3

In The Sims 3, you can create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their desires, and control their lives within a customizable living neighborhood. Unlock all-new Karma Powers and unleash them on your Sims: help your Sim get lucky with the power of "love connector", bless them with the power of "age defiler" or "instant beauty" or curse them with an "instant enemy". Use these powers wisely, because they may have unexpected results! As you guide your Sims through life, you can complete challenges to unlock additional items, new buildings and landmarks.

Which days had the most releases?

June 26 saw the most activity with 40 releases.

40 releases

June 26

34 releases

June 16

32 releases

June 25

27 releases

June 30

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of June was the busiest with 134 releases.

Week 1 (June 1–7)

103 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Prototype

Prototype is the first of two games, and lets the user take control of Alex Mercer as he fights to stop the viral outbreak known as BLACKLIGHT throughout Manhattan. Alex is himself infected by the virus, which has given him special, mutant, abilities that will evolve with time and aid him in stopping the virus.

Week 3 (June 15–21)

107 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Game of the Year Edition Deluxe

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. With a powerful combination of freeform gameplay and unprecedented graphics, you can unravel the main quest at your own pace or explore the vast world and find your own challenges.

Week 4 (June 22–28)

134 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland

Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland is a Japanese role-playing video game developed by Gust. Atelier Rorona is the eleventh installment in the Atelier series, and it is the first title in the series to be developed for PlayStation 3, and it is also the first to utilize 3D models as opposed to the 2D sprites in earlier titles. Atelier Rorona's storyline is presented as a series of twelve tasks. Each of these tasks amounts to three months of the game's storyline and requires the player to complete it by the end of the period. The game has four main modes of gameplay: a field map, a battle screen, an alchemy system, and a visual novel system.

Week 5 (June 29–30)

39 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Call of Juarez: Bound In Blood

In the remote and deadly Wild West, the outlaw McCall brothers are on a quest for the legendary Gold of Juarez. In their journey across a vast landscape, these lawless gunslingers will stop at nothing to achieve their goal. Arm yourself with pistols, cannons, machine guns and more as you strike out on a mission with two fearless compatriots whose bonds of blood are only strengthened by the blood they spill together.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 132 new titles in June 2009. The runner up was Wii with 105 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)132 releases

Wii105 releases

Nintendo DS71 releases

PlayStation 370 releases

Xbox 36057 releases

PlayStation Portable38 releases

iOS33 releases

Web browser29 releases

PlayStation 221 releases

Nintendo DSi13 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in June 2009 with 89 titles. Shooter followed closely with 74.

Adventure89

Shooter74

Puzzle67

Role-playing50

Simulator46

Platform44

Strategy42

Arcade40

Indie30

Sport24

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