For video game fans, June isn't about new releases; the big draw this month is E3, the annual industry trade show where publishers of all sizes show off their newest games. Over the next few weeks, fans will track rumors, watch press conferences, and then head over to the comments section to vigorously debate which company "won" the prestigious event (spoiler: everyone's a winner, as long as they try their best!).

And then, right when everyone's tired of talking and just wants to play some games, darn it, Batman: Arkham Knight swoops in to save the day. Confusing and exploitative pre-order bonuses aside, the conclusion to Rocksteady's epic Arkham franchise is poised to be June's biggest release - at least for people who've already finished The Witcher 3. That game takes forever, doesn't it?

It's also a pretty big month for online-focused titles, too. Blizzard's new-player-friendly and fan-service-heavy MOBA Heroes of the Storm is available… well, right now, while Final Fantasy XIV's first major expansion, Heavensward, and The Elder Scrolls Online's console port both arrive later this month.

June 2015 Game List

(Note: Based off North American release dates; all information is subject to change)

Hatred

PC: June 1

Massive Chalice

Linux: June 1

Mac: June 1

PC: June 1

Xbox One: June 1

Class of Heroes 2G

PS3: June 2

Heroes of the Storm

Mac: June 2

PC: June 2

Lord of Manga: Maiden Heaven

3DS: June 2

The Escapists

PS4: June 2

Trans-Galactic Tournament

PS4: June 4

Wander

PC: June 4

PS4: June 4

You Must Build a Boat

Linux: June 4

Mac: June 4

PC: June 4

D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die

PC: June 5

Operation Abyss: New Tokyo Legacy

Vita: June 9

The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

PS4: June 9

Xbox One: June 9

Adventures of Pip

Wii U: June 11

Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure

3DS: June 11

Lego Jurassic World

3DS: June 12

PC: June 12

PS3: June 12

PS4: June 12

Vita: June 12

Wii U: June 12

Xbox 360: June 12

Xbox One: June 12

Payday 2: Crimewave Edition

PS4: June 16

Xbox One: June 16

Canvaleon

Wii U: June 18

Batman: Arkham Knight

PC: June 23

PS4: June 23

Xbox One: June 23

Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition

PC: June 23

PS4: June 23

Xbox One: June 23

Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward

PC: June 23

PS3: June 23

PS4: June 23

Ride

PC: June 23

PS3: June 23

PS4: June 23

Xbox 360: June 23

Xbox One: June 23

Art Academy: Home Studio

Wii U: June 25

Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation

Vita: June 30

J-Stars Victory VS+

PS3: June 30

PS4: June 30

Vita: June 30

Legend of Kay HD

PSC: June 30

PS4: June 30

Wii U: June 30

Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3

3DS: June 30

Vita: June 30

July is looking pretty sparse  - just God of War III Remastered and Godzilla on the calendar so far - but Steam's summer sale hits in just a few days, too. Next month many not offer a lot in the way of new releases, but fans certainly won't be hurting for things to play.