The exciting games of June

May madness is over, and winter is almost here – it’s time to get your life in order. Why don’t you start by deciding which of June’s new releases you will be snuggling up to.

Tropico 5 (PC Retail)

Packed with a host of new gameplay features and all new artwork designed from scratch, Tropico 5 takes the series into a new and exciting direction – dynasties! The game boasts a stack of new features including: advanced trading mechanics, new technology, scientific research trees, and island exploration.

Murdered Soul Suspect (PS4, PS3 Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC)

Using his new-found supernatural abilities, Ronan is free to explore the town of Salem, Massachusetts, from his shadowy afterlife while investigating his own death. Unable to communicate with most living beings, Ronan must read the minds of the living, influencing their thoughts and actions while battling demonic spirits.

Farming Simulator 14 (PS Vita)

Farming Simulator 14 invites you into the challenging world of a modern day farmer. Take on farming life, including animal husbandry , crops, sales… it’s up to you to manage and grow your own farm in an open world.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Wii U, Wii, 3DS, PS3, Xbox 360)

It’s been five years since Hiccup and Toothless successfully united Dragons and Vikings on the Island of Berk. While Astrid, Snotlout, and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to Dragon races (the Island’s new favourite contact sport), the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds.

EA Sports UFC (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One)

The next-generation of fighting has been built exclusively for consoles by the team behind the critically-acclaimed Fight Night franchise. Plus, it’s got Bruce Lee in it!

Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare (PC)

Blast zombies, plants and new characters across a mine-blowing world that delivers the depth of a traditional online shooter blended on high with the refreshing humour of Plants vs. Zombies. Take on co-op and multiplayer action with your friends and sow the seeds of victory!

Sniper Elite 3 (PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC)

Featuring a greater focus on player choice and expansive environments filled with opportunities for distinct play-styles, take on the Nazis in the exotic yet deadly terrain of North Africa during World War 2. Sniper Elite 3 sees American OSS agent Karl Fairburne deep behind Nazi’s lines, providing crucial sharpshooter skills as the Allies battle Germany’s fearsome Tiger tanks across the Western Desert.

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (PS4, PS3, Xbox 360, PS3, 3DS)

Explore two unique worlds as your favourite Transformers characters from both the movie, Transformers: Age of Extinction, and the Cybertron universes in a battle to secure an ancient and powerful relic – the Dark Spark.

Enemy Front (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)

Enemy Front is a modern take on World War 2, featuring refined FPS action. Run and gun, use stealth, or make due with subterfuge – all are viable approaches for the player, maximising player engagement and replayability.

Grid Autosport (PC, PS3, Xbox 360)

Grid Autosport thrusts you into the world of a professional racing driver and sees you having to master both classic and contemporary cars on your way to victory.

Wildstar

Set on an alien world, Wildstar lets you adventure among the ruins of an ancient alien civilisation. This futuristic MMO also has f****ng awesome combat, according to the devs.