It's been raining near constantly outside the Push Square Towers window, and with all those autumnal leaves littering the ground, going outside is a borderline health risk. Rather than risking our lives walking along slippery pavements, we'll be staying indoors playing video games, thanks very much. Feel free to use that excuse if applicable.
Sammy Barker, Editor
Having been beaten by NBA 2K20 rookie Liam in his second ever game, I’ll be heading back to basketball school, where I’ll hang my head in shame.
Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor
I'm once again deep in review territory, so that playthrough of The Last of Us Remastered will have to wait once again. This weekend, I'll be taking a spooky trip down memory lane with Sir Dan in the MediEvil remake.
Liam Croft, Senior Staff Writer
I have a new claim to fame. After beating Push Square overlord Sammy Barker by a single point in my second ever match of basketball, I think I'll retire from the sport on a high. Looking ahead, I'm at EGX this weekend where I plan on checking out Cyberpunk 2077 and playing some DOOM Eternal and Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Christian Kobza, Contributor
I'm 140 hours into my Persona 5 playthrough and it still shows no signs of slowing. I'd like to finish it this weekend, but this seemingly endless game probably has other plans.
That's all from us this time, but we want to hear from you lot. What games do you have lined up this weekend? As always, tell us your plans in the comments below.
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My last Saturday on COD WWII as Modern Warfare is out next weekend.
Resident Evil 2 Remake and Trine 4.
Who's playing Death Stranding???? Tell meeee!
When is the review embargo lifting for Modern Warfare!
This weekend is a little short for me since I'm working today so it will be League of Legends only for me
Just have the final boss of KH2 left (and the massive postgame) as I’m replaying all the series before starting 3. I just don’t think 3 could ever top the second game for me, it’s just so full of content.
Im playing through Phoenix Wright Trilogy and Nier Automata at the mo. Also working through Trails of Cold Steel 2 on my Vita in readiness for the 3rd game (which arrived on my doorstep this morning )
Got the week off work and I'm looking forward to finishing Odyssey hopefully and keeping at my backlog of fallout 4, metro Exodus and God of war. Maybe some Medievil when that comes out.
Monster Hunter World and Borderlands 3.
After seeing @ShogunRok plastered all over both sites recently I've been inspired to return to The Witcher 3 and it's still amazing, weirdly I've never played the Blood and Wine dlc but for some reason I've decided to replay the entire thing first. This isn't a problem as the story telling and world building is still a level above all other games this generation and I'm curious to see how different ot is when changing my decisions, at least The Bloody Baron is still alive this time.
Just got to Novigrad now for my first meeting with Triss (whom I really should romance this time) and doing some contracts and many hands of Gwent whilst I'm at it. I doubt I'll be playing much else this weekend 😁
Inmost on apple arcade and dead cells on switch, I think I’m gonna subs to apple arcade after my free trial ends, the games are interesting and apple add games constantly on the service. My 128gb storage is almost filled though 😅
I have dead cells on ps4, pc, and now switch, man I want cross-save on all gaming system, I don’t even care about cross-play and cross-buy, I just want to play constantly with the same save. It will be better for everyone, gamer can play without limit on all their system, developers can sell their games more than one time to the same gamer, and console maker can sell games to gamer that already have that game on other gaming system.
Switch: Baldurs Gate, this is probably the 4th time I’ve tried to crack this game and I think I am finally over the initial hump. Chapter 3 and loving it
PS4: Control, another fantastic game. Launching items at the hiss is a blast.
Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin for PS4
Making my way through the Huntsman's copse
Might play the Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy to cleanse my palate on all the rpg's I've been playing lately
Not sure if I'll get much time to play anything due to work, but if I do get a chance, I'll continue rescuing bees and collecting TWIT coins in Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair.
Nothing! Visiting the inlaws so it's a weekend full, of sport for me. COME ON THE SCOUSERS!!!!!
Still carrying on with Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and Witcher 3. At this rate I'm still going to be playing them for a long time yet, but at least they're great games.
Also wanted to play something spooky since it's October, so started playing ZombiU, which had been lurking in the deep dark depths of my backlog.
Borderlands 3 and Planetfall: Age of wonders (fantastic 4x game with xcom tactical combat). Me very happy!
Last of Us Remastered!
Still playing The Legend of Dragoon. This game is a masterpiece , it's so underated .
I’ll probably play mostly Valkyria Chronicles 4. I’m past Chapter 10 and the game has just added some new mechanics and changed settings a little, so I’m intrigued where this will go.
If I have time, I’ll crank up Concrete Genie. We’ll see.
The release of The Switcher III finally compelled me to get the game... on PC.
I don't regret my choice. It's a very pretty game, and my mid-range rig from 2015 can still run it at 60fps with some minor tweaks to some of the more expensive settings.
Anyway, I've done little other than play it in my free time lately. It's a marvelous game.
As a result of my birthday happening last week, I’m playing PES, Persona 5, God of War and Shadow of the Colossus. The quality in that list is quite high and I need a way to forget we lost 2-0 to Everton.
Pretty similar to the last few weekends for me. Finally got the Platinum for Horizon Chase Turbo last weekend and going to give RDR2 Online a break for a while so that I can devote proper attention to AC Odyssey and Persona 5.
I might get Death Stranding and/or Jedi Fallen Order next month so I would ideally like to get one or both finished before they release.
Dragon Quest XI on Switch. About 34 hours into it, and I still feel like I've barely scratched the surface of this game. It's MASSIVE.
I might do a few matches of Iron Banner in Destiny 2 on PC as well.
FF* Remaster, just a few trophies left then i will have platinumed it, Omega Weapon is going to be a b**** to do though
Chicken and horse on Switch with friends. Its amazing
Dark souls remastered and remnant from the ashes.word up son
Trails of Cold Steel 3 and some Asphalt 9
Monster Hunter World Iceborne
Fire Emblem for the Switch with a few other games thrown on there. Dead or Alive 6 and maybe Samurai Shodown for PS4.
Hitman Absolution (PS4) I know the purists out there dislike the game but I like it a lot. Really enjoy the smaller scale of the sandboxes and more focused gameplay and story.
The characters are excellent too. Lenny, Wade, Dexter and Skurky are all brilliantly scummy. Also, hunting down nuns in a cornfield while dressed as a scarecrow will never get old. Never!
@Shigurui I need to get this collection and Hitman 2.
I'm still making my way through the marvellous God of War (or Dad of Boy). What a game. I feel like I'm getting close to the end now and need a new game to accompany my daily fix of GT Sport. Probably gonna be Spider-man. Have a good weekend everyone!
This weekend I can finally say I'm NOT playing Assassins Creed Odyssey...first time since about April or May lol
So now I'm finally back to playing Dragon Quest Builders 2 which I have managed to do a huge chunk of it since finishing AC a week ago.Amazing and fun game and another game I'll be spending alot of time with.
Seeing as my copy of Trails Of Cold Steel 3 is on the way I will also be getting a move on with TOCS 2.Managed about 18 hours and just started Act 1 part 2 so I don't think I'm QUITE near the end yet..
On the Switch I'll be continuing Zelda Links Awakening and the excellent Asphalt 9.
@Wazeddie22
I'm wondering whether to get AC Origins or Odyssey myself as I love ancient times setting in games (loved the first AC, didn't care for most of the series since then). Are these games managable for someone with no more than 1-2 hours playing time daily? Also, are these games AC lore-heavy? I don't care about the lore as much as I care about a decent plot. I would appreciate your feedback on this. Cheers
Playing the Late Shift, cheap in the sale and never played it.
In a lazy mood, so seems perfect
@gollumb82
Origins bored me after an hour, Odyssey.... played to the platinum, amazing game IMHO
Ringfit adventure.. two days in a row exercising 30 minutes each day and it really pushes your body without you thinking you are doing exercise. I am surprised about how good this game is.
Also i got friends coming over to play some good old PES2020
@Spoonman-2
Thanks man. I keep hearing good things about Odyssey in particular, so I might get it when a deal is available.
@get2sammyb - Now is probably the best time to get the collection, currently £14.99 in the Halloween sale.
I got an FF8 save file prepped for a low-level run over the week just to have. But now I'm committed to it.
I’m jumping around a bunch of stuff this weekend, some Destiny 2 anyway. I’m going to check out Outer Wilds sewing as it’s earned rave reviews all year so really looking forward to it. I’m planning on jumping back into Division 2 to check out the two season pass additions which I ignored before. I’ve also purchased Witcher 3 on Switch because it’s the greatest game of all time so I’ll be dipping back into that while also trying out the Flame in the Flood on Switch too. So many games!
Up to my epaulets in Darksiders 2 again. That and the GR Symphony/Ballet performance.
Just picked up WWE 2K19 again, and are planning to finish My Career, some of the Towers as well as giving Showcase a try. I played it for a week or so around February, but moved on to other things, and are back to fill my wrestling game needs. (First wrestling game since the Gamecube.)
(Not planning on picking up WWE 2K20.)
More sleeping dogs on ps4, it's so great to play an open world game where people are driving on the correct side of the road 😂! Hope to get some portal time in as well, up to chamber 14 and really enjoying it, nipped out to CEX to buy two today.
Still playing Iceborne even though I've already platinum it.
Far Cry 5, good ol’ laid back fun. Also Soulcalibur VI and after browsing through my darker games to fit the time of the year, SOMA, TWD Season 2 or the masterpiece Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs might get some playtime as well.
Oh and I also picked up the PS4 version of Doom (1993) so probably checking that out too.
Rise Of The Tomb Raider. Cracking game this one and looks gorgeous to boot. Also, as always, Red Dead Online.
On Switch I just started up the original Devil May Cry, since I recently finished up Astral Chain & wanted to try an earlier Kamiya title to see how his style has evolved (might jump back into Astral Chain a time or two as well, just to nab stuff I missed my first time through).
On PS4 I'll probably continue to trudge my way through the .Hack//Recode collection, if I have the time.
Get my platinium in LEGO Movie 2 - I didn't realise how easy it would be, especially compared to the usual LEGO games - and continue with Block a Pix. Great game but getting the platinum is a horrendous time sink. I guess after that I'll return to Tales of Symphonia on PS3 or Spyro 2. I really need to finish off half played games, especially on PS4. Hard drive space is too previous and I have a 1TB console
@gollumb82 yes in a couple of hours a day you can advance in main or secondary quests. Both games are massive and very enjoyable. Since odissey is longer and more rpg than Origin, I would suggest starting with the latter. I fyou like it you can delve in Odissey later on.
Both have AC lore at minimum, fortunately
@gollumb82
Dad of War is an excellent game. I am thinking of replaying it in the future.
Currently playing Red Dead 2 and will also be getting Spiderman once i beat that. You are in for a treat with Spider-man if you are even a casual fan
@arnoldlayne83
Thanks for an informative reply. Sounds like I will eventually get both, but only after I have finished the acclaimed exclusives that I've been missing out on (Spider-man being first on my must-have list). Cheers
@Netret0120
I used to like Spider-man a lot back in the day, but then Batman took over. Hyped to finally be able to try it out.
@gollumb82 Sorry for the late reply but looks like you got your answer:) I absolutely loved both games,the history and detail with the Egyptians and the Roman age is just spectacular and the graphics are breathtaking.Personally I thought AC Origins story was more focused and I loved the wildlife in that game (along with the Pyramids)but overall Odyssey I thought was a huge improvement over that game.
I don't get too much time to spend on games myself but managed 200 hours on Odyssey and 115 I think on Origins.Each quest,side or main are quite short so pretty good for short bursts.I think you should be fine.
@Wazeddie22
No problem, man It all sounds right up my alley, so I have already added both games to my wishlist on PS Store. Thanks for your input.
@kyleforrester87 I really want to play Control, the reviews seem mixed but all the gameplay I've seen looks excellent
@carlos82 I can certainly recommend it so far, it has a somewhat old school vibe to it which I’m enjoying - it just feels like one of those games you’d pick up back in the 90s on a whim and it end up better than you’d have expected. I’m playing it on the Pro and performance wise it’s more or less fine (so far), but from what I have seen it’s a tough sell on the base PS4.
(I’m also a sucker for all the hammy monologuing, something I loved about the Max Payne games too)
@kyleforrester87 I'm definitely gonna have to pick this one up
@carlos82 hey it might run out of legs by the end but so far, so good!
Nifelheim is really cool.Im on that one this weekend. Im also playing Worbitol.
Last of Us Remastered
Trackmania Turbo
Darksiders Warmastered Edition
@kyleforrester87 How is Baldurs Gate for the switch? Bought it for PS4, was considering getting it for switch but it doesn't have touch controls? Gotta finish Divinity 2 then Baldurs Gate.
@777Reigns probably the same as PS4 to be honest - I’d prefer to play it with a dual shock really but I figured being able to play it in bed was worth getting it on Switch instead. No touch controls.
It’s good though, enjoying it more than Pillars.
I cant get on with Divinity 2 though. Loved the first one!
Ni no kuni, plus a game I found on PS now called World to the west.
Just beat Astrobot, but also beat Moss last night, almost finished the story in Assassins Creed: Origins, got my first hole in one in Everybody's Golf and even though i should be in bed i decided to start up Concrete Genie, looks like it's going to be a fantastic experience!
Rocket League (Switch) - Going to be playing some Halloween events soon.
The Walking Dead (Windows Store) - Starting Episode 1 today.
Zoo Tycoon Friends (Windows Store) - Was having problems getting this to run today.
FIFA 15 Ultimate Team (Windows Phone) - More and more quick games.
AC Odyssey, sailing around the Med, exploring beautiful yet also deadly Greek islands.
It's a definite improvement on Origins for me and I genuinely think that you don't have to played a single game in the series (although Boo! if you haven't 😝) in order to both play and enjoy Odyssey.
As far as open world games go it's not at the same level as The Witcher 3 or RDR2 but then again what is?!
@carlos82 I am 3 hours in and i am loving every second of it. Control is a great game. I got the PC version i heard there's a lot of frame drops on the ps4 pro version... dont know if a patch fixed it already or not
@fabisputza00 yes, a console patch has made a fairly substantial difference
Monster Hunter and Minecraft
Final Fantasy VIII remaster on the PS4 (somehow I keep finding myself stuck in Timber) and Monster Boy on the Switch as a side game.
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