Games Released in June 2010

288 new games debuted in June 2010, with PC being the most active platform. June 25 was the busiest day, with 40 releases. Xenoblade Chronicles was the most popular release of the month.

Which days had the most releases?

June 25 saw the most activity with 40 releases.

40 releases

June 25

36 releases

June 15

33 releases

June 29

31 releases

June 1

How did each week compare?

The fourth week of June was the busiest with 137 releases.

Week 1 (June 1–7)

110 releases

Most popular release in Week 1

SBK X: Superbike World Championship

SBK-X: Superbike World Championship is a motorcycle racing game developed by Milestone s.r.l. and published by Black Bean Games in 2010. The game features three modes of gameplay: the arcade mode, the simulation mode and the multiplayer mode. Also for the first time in the series the game features the Superstock and Supersport championships. There are also the new career mode, composed of eight years, starting at the STK.

Week 2 (June 8–14)

118 releases

Most popular release in Week 2

Xenoblade Chronicles

Xenoblade Chronicles follows Shulk and his band of friends as they search for answers about the mysterious "Monado" sword and defend their homeland from violent robotic creatures known as the Mechon. The game contains an open world design and strongly emphasizes exploration due to the world's large size. The game was very well received by critics, with many citing it as a great example of innovation and improvement in Japanese role-playing video games. The game has spawned a sub-series of the larger "Xeno" series, including Xenoblade Chronicles X (Wii U) and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Switch).

Week 3 (June 15–21)

105 releases

Most popular release in Week 3

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a puzzle/adventure game for the Nintendo DS and iOS. It was developed mainly by Shu Takumi, the man behind the Ace Attorney Series. Game's story centers on the protagonist Sissel, and his ghost's struggle to discover who he was when he was alive and who killed him. The player assumes the role of this ghost, who has the ability to perform various Ghost Tricks to solve puzzles and navigate the world around him.

Week 4 (June 22–28)

137 releases

Most popular release in Week 4

Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

Wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood, and the now zombie pirate LeChuck, return in what has long been considered one of the greatest LucasArts adventure games of all time. Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge faithfully re-imagines the classic Monkey Island sequel in signature special edition detail. Expanding on the highly successful The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition in just about every way, fans will now experience new unique special edition features and interact with the world of Monkey Island like never before. Having seemingly defeated the evil ghost pirate LeChuck in his first adventure, Guybrush Threepwood sets his sights on the legendary treasure of Big Whoop. But wait, LeChuck is now back in zombie form and he's out for revenge. Guybrush will have to use his wits, his humor and his insatiable desire for adventure to defeat his nemesis once and for all and truly prove himself the greatest pirate in the Caribbean. Voodoo dolls, spitting contests and amusement parks are just some of the challenges Guybrush must overcome as he meets old friends, fights new enemies and uses every ounce of his mojo to overcome the wrath of LeChuck’s revenge.

Week 5 (June 29–30)

48 releases

Most popular release in Week 5

Puzzle Agent

Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 99 new titles in June 2010. The runner up was PlayStation 3 with 73 new titles.

PC99 releases

PlayStation 373 releases

PlayStation Portable70 releases

Wii57 releases

iOS54 releases

Xbox 36044 releases

Nintendo DSi42 releases

Nintendo DS36 releases

Web browser31 releases

Linux27 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in June 2010 with 100 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 93.

Adventure100

Puzzle93

Shooter64

Simulator51

Sport50

Arcade48

Strategy43

Platform41

Indie40

Role-playing33

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