{"id":31851,"date":"2021-06-09T12:00:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T10:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=31851"},"modified":"2021-06-09T12:00:07","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T10:00:07","slug":"5-must-play-games-of-june-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/5-must-play-games-of-june-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Must-Play Games of June 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking at the game releases for June 2021, there is a little something for everyone, including a twitchy first-person shooter, the return of a beloved Playstation duo, and some new titles that&#8217;ll tickle the interest of ambitious gamers. Here are our picks for the most-anticipated games of June 2021:<\/p>\n<h3>Necromunda: Hired Gun<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 1 June 2021 (Xbox Series X|S | PS5 | Xbox One | PS4 | PC) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=Necromunda%3A%20Hired%20Gun&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_5_Must_Play_Games_of_June_2021&amp;utm_content=5_Must_Play_Games_of_June_2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find the best price here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-xYW7-aW9R7c\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/xYW7-aW9R7c?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/xYW7-aW9R7c?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Set in the <em>Warhammer 40K<\/em> universe, <em>Necromunda: Hired Gun<\/em> will appeal to <em>Doom<\/em> fans thanks to its fast-paced FPS gunplay and level design. You play as a mercenary who&#8217;s been hired to scour the Necromunda for some high-value targets, comprising of outlaws, mutants, and whatever else you&#8217;re paid to take out. There are a bunch of weapons (all of which are upgradable) along with a wall-run ability and grappling hook to get players around the massive, industrial environments of the Underhive.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Also read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/buyers-guide-5-great-ps4-games-under-r399\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buyer\u2019s Guide: 5 Great PS4 Games Under R399<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 4 June 2021 (Xbox Series X|S | | Xbox One | PS4 | PC) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=Sniper%20Ghost%20Warrior%20Contracts%202&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_5_Must_Play_Games_of_June_2021&amp;utm_content=5_Must_Play_Games_of_June_2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find the best price here.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-0o2YHnr-jmI\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/0o2YHnr-jmI?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/0o2YHnr-jmI?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The shamefully overlooked <em>Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts<\/em> is getting a sequel this June, this time set in the desert landscapes of the Middle East. Once again, you play as a mercenary who has to eliminate some valuable targets, either using long-range stealth or going in guns blazing \u2013 the choice is yours. The gear has been revamped too, allowing you to customise every aspect of your rifle and loadout, and the visuals have seen a bit beefing-up from <em>Contracts<\/em> too, with the slow-mo bullet-cam getting some extra gory attention.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Find the best prices on games, consoles, and PC gaming gear online with PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/201\/Consoles?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_5_Must_Play_Games_of_June_2021&amp;utm_content=5_Must_Play_Games_of_June_2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641 size-medium\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Ratchet &amp; Clank: Rift Apart<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 11 June 2021 (Xbox Series X|S | PS5 | Xbox One | PS4 | PC) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=ratchet%20%26%20clank%3A%20rift%20apart&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_5_Must_Play_Games_of_June_2021&amp;utm_content=5_Must_Play_Games_of_June_2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find the best price here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-9pgg9UW9k4\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/9p_gg9UW9k4?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/9p_gg9UW9k4?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The\u00a0<em>Ratchet &amp; Clank<\/em>\u00a0series\u2019\u00a0brilliant 2016 reboot\u00a0is set for a follow-up with\u00a0<em>Rift Apart<\/em>. Playing on the idea of multiple-dimensions, the game will incorporate portals and dimension-jumps into the already-whacky action\/platforming gameplay. In addition to the zany levels, weapons, and puzzle-solving the franchise is known for, you&#8217;ll also get to play as Ratchet&#8217;s interdimensional counterpart, Rivet.<\/p>\n<h3>Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 10 June 2021 (PS5)<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-Ge73iBqc7o8\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Ge73iBqc7o8?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Ge73iBqc7o8?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Final Fantasy VII Remake released on PS4 last year, but it is coming to PS5 this June, along with a few enhancements. The PS5 upgrade includes enhanced visuals, a photo mode, and haptic feedback through the DualSense controller. It also includes the option to switch between &#8220;Graphics Mode&#8221; that prioritises 4K visuals and &#8220;Performance Mode&#8221; that prioritises 60 frames per second. It includes an upgraded version of the original game, plus a new episode featuring Yuffie.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Also read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/buyers-guide-3-best-headsets-for-the-xbox-series-x-series-s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buyer&#8217;s Guide: 3 Best Headsets for the Xbox Series X &amp; Series S<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Scarlet Nexus<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 25 June 2021 (Xbox Series X|S | PS5 | Xbox One | PS4 | PC)<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-tlO7nLuCiag\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/tlO7nLuCiag?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/tlO7nLuCiag?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Scarlet Nexus<\/em> is an action-RPG from Bandai Namco which revolves around individuals with psycho-kinetic abilities who have to save the world from deranged mutants that have descended from the sky, highly resistant to conventional attack methods and defences. You have to use your psycho-kinetic powers to turn the world into your weapon: lift, break, and throw pieces of your environment to build your attack combo, form bonds with your team members to access their powers, and enhance your attacks for extreme damage and efficiency.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Find the best prices on games, consoles, and PC gaming gear online with PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/201\/Consoles?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_5_Must_Play_Games_of_June_2021&amp;utm_content=5_Must_Play_Games_of_June_2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641 size-medium\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out the biggest game releases of June 2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":31853,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[115],"tags":[4578,1821,1601,8025,8026,5014,8028,8027,792],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ratchet-and-Clank.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31851"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31851"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31851\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31858,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31851\/revisions\/31858"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31853"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31851"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31851"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31851"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}