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E3 teasers giving you blue thumbs? Relax, there’s plenty to play just days away

After a month full of gaming news thanks to E3, gaming fans everywhere have a lot to look forward to. But blockbusters like Gears of War 4 and Last Guardian are still months away. Fear not: There’s still plenty to play that’s just days away. Whether you’re impatient, or just too excited to wait, the likes of Rocket League and even Batman can help keep you occupied in the upcoming month.

In this video, Joshua Smith breaks down the top five major video game releases scheduled for July. Find out what’s new and when to expect titles like Batman: Return to Arkham and Monster Hunter Generations . There’s sure to be plenty available for PC, Xbox, PlayStation and even Nintendo 3DS fans. Don’t miss out on a thing!

Updated 6/28 with news of the delay in release of Batman: Return to Arkham.

Joshua Smith
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