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7/13/20252 min read

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Industry & Business News

  • ICC’s Mobile Cricket Game Call
    The International Cricket Council has issued a global expression of interest to develop a flagship mobile cricket title. This initiative has caught the attention of major gaming companies, signaling growing investor interest in sports-themed mobile gaming GamesRadar++4PC Gamer+4The Game Archives+4GIANTY+14Wikipedia+14The Economic Times+14The Economic Times.

  • Tripledot’s $800M Acquisition Boosts Reach
    Tripledot Studios, led by ex-IDF tech officer Lior Shiff, just acquired AppLovin’s mobile games arm for $800 million. With ~2,500 employees and expected revenues of $2 billion by 2026, they’re doubling down on in-app purchase ad models and sustainable growth The Times.

🎮 Game Releases & Launches

New & Upcoming Titles

  • Donkey Kong Bananza – Releasing on July 17, 2025, exclusively for Switch 2. This new 3D platformer from Nintendo EPD features destructible voxel terrain and takes Donkey Kong back underground in a sandbox adventure YouTube+4Wikipedia+4TechRadar+4.

  • Shadow Labyrinth – A fresh Metroidvania-style take on Pac-Man by Bandai Namco, launching on July 18, 2025, across all major platforms including Switch 2 Wikipedia.

  • Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – A dark souls-like RPG set in Ming Dynasty China, releasing July 24, 2025. It's also a Day-One Xbox Game Pass title Total Apex Gaming+12Wikipedia+12GamesRadar++12.

  • WWE 2K25 (Switch 2 version) – Following its March release on other platforms, the Switch 2 port drops July 23, 2025 with enhanced gameplay features like intergender matches Wikipedia+5Wikipedia+5Tom's Guide+5.

  • Upin & Ipin Universe – A Malaysian-developed adventure game set in a kampung environment, arriving July 17, 2025 across PC and consoles Wikipedia.

Other Notable July First-Half Releases

🎥 Watch: July 2025 Highlights

  • July 2025 Gaming Hottest Releases and Industry Boom!
    A roundup video covering Donkey Kong Bananza, Tony Hawk, and more – ideal for a quick visual recap:

📅 Game Calendar Snapshot

DateTitleJul 17Donkey Kong Bananza – Switch 2Jul 17Upin & Ipin Universe – Multi-platformJul 18Shadow Labyrinth – Multi-platformJul 23WWE 2K25 – Switch 2Jul 24Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – Multi-platform (Game Pass)

Plus, recent notable launches like EA Sports College Football 26 and Tony Hawk's Remake already hitting the shelves earlier this month.

🧭 What This Means for Gamers

  • Platform Rollouts: Switch 2 is experiencing strong support with standalone titles and ports hitting this month.

  • Indie Surges: From Malaysian cultural gems to gritty souls-likes, July's indie scene is vibrant.

  • Mobile & Esports Expansion: With ICC’s game initiative and Tripledot’s massive deal, mobile gaming’s influence keeps expanding.

Let me know if you want deep dives on any of these games – previews, reviews, gameplay breakdowns, or even pricing and best platforms!