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Psyonix has detailed a new event starting in Rocket League next week. Beach Blast begins on June 11, allowing players to purchase Beach Blast Crates with Shells earned through online matches. You’ll also be able to buy these crates on the Rocket League client.

We have the full overview of Rocket League’s new Beach Blast event below, straight from Psyonix.

XSEED has announced its lineup for this year’s E3. The publisher will be bringing the new Switch version of Freedom Planet, Gal Metal, Fate/Extella Link, Gungrave VR, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, and Senran Kagura Burst Re:Newal will be on display. Everything will be playable.

We have the following details about each title:

Freedom Planet

Freedom Planet on Switch is official. After GalaxyTrail teased it early in the week, XSEED has announced a partnership with the studio that will involve a new eShop release this fall.

You may recall that Freedom Planet previously ended up on Wii U. The 2D platformer features fast-paced combat “that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against hostile foreign powers and alien attack forces.”

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

To celebrate the launch of BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Arc System Works published a launch trailer and message from producer Mori Toshimichi. Everything is included in the video below.

Touhou Genso Wanderer Reloaded

NIS America issued a new character trailer for Touhou Genso Wanderer Reloaded that introduces Reimu, Marisa, Sanae, and more. View it below.

After a small hiccup, BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle’s first character pack is now free on the eShop. Platinum, Kanji Tatsumi, and Orie Ballardiae are included. You’ll have just two weeks to download the pack for free.

In related BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle news, the Deluxe Edition on the eShop shows tentative release dates for upcoming DLC. They are as follows:

Lanota

Flyhigh Works has announced that the rhythm game Lanota is landing on the Japanese Switch eShop next week. It’s expected to arrive on June 14 for 1,500 yen. If not the same day, North America and Europe should be getting the game soon as well.

Here’s more on Lanota plus a new Switch trailer:

SEGA and Atlus have announced their joint lineup for this year’s E3. The company will have a diverse range of games on display in West Hall, booth #5222.

Valkyria Chronicles 4, Yakuza Kiwami 2, Shining Resonance Refrain, Team Sonic Racing, Total War: Three Kingdoms, and Catherine: Full Body will all be featured. Also planned are a pair of Atlus titles for unspecified platforms that will be announced tomorrow. Additionally, SEGA and Atlus will be streaming throughout E3 on social media with exclusive content and developer interviews.

We have the full press release regarding SEGA and Atlus’ E3 plans below.

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Dandy Shot

According to a listing on the Japanese eShop, D3 Publisher is bringing Pub Encounter to Switch. The visual novel, also known as Pub Encounter in Japan, is on track for June 14. English is supported, so we should be seeing it in the west soon.

Here’s an English overview from Steam:

Another World

Another World, also known as Out of This World, is landing on Switch later this month. The cinematic platformer will be available starting June 25, DotEmu has announced.

Here’s an overview for Another World:


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