July 2026 continues the year’s trend of strong video game releases. The Game of the Year competition is already fierce, especially after the exclusive PS5 launch of “Death Stranding 2” last month, which garnered high praise.
This month, Nintendo enters the fray with “Donkey Kong Bananza” on July 17. This platformer is the second major first-party title exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, signaling Nintendo’s commitment to its new console.
Prior to that, fans of skateboarding can look forward to “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4” on July 11. This release remasters and bundles together the third and fourth installments in the beloved series, bringing classic skateboarding gameplay to modern platforms.








