Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 340

Death end re;Quest 2 The story has really started to pick up the pace now.

Marvels Avengers - enjoying it so far, halfway ish through the campaign and done a few multiplayer strikes. Honestly it's FAR better than I anticipated !
Age of Empires II Remastered Definitive Edition on pc....loved this game back in the day and bought it earlier. Bye bye life
Also a few laps on WRC8 - one of the best rally experiences to date
Have a great weekend y'all ♥️♥️

I finally made it to Act 3 in Ghost of Tsushima, so I’m on the home straight now. Still playing my “other life” in Red Dead Online, and it’s good to see R* finally making steps in the right direction. Also playing Wasteland 3 and F1 2020.

Got bored of Yakuza Kiwami 2 real quick so I'm replaying Uncharted: Lost Legacy. Such a great game and makes me hope we will eventually get another Uncharted spin off on PS5.
Also, some GT Sport and WRC 8 on the side. Happy gaming all!

Still playing ghost of tsushima second island. While playing on normal difficulty, if I use samurai skills the mongol encounters is a little bit too easy while the "enemy samurai" encounter is nearly perfect, while on hard difficulty the mongol encounter difficulty is perfect but the enemy samurai encounter is a little too hard. Still thinking whether to continue playing on normal or back to hard difficulty.

Just preordered super mario 3D allstars although I already sold my switch lite (the screen is too small, the dpad position is uncomfortable, and the battery is not good), plan to buy switch v2 but the price skyrocketed back then and while the price starting to come down now, I heard rumor switch pro will be released early next year.

Mainly I'll be playing Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair over the weekend on PS4. Partway through Chapter 3 and things are heating up once again...

I'll also be playing Cuphead, having made it to the third Isle. Grim Matchstick was a bit of a challenge but the newest round of bosses are really kicking me sideways.

There might be a bit of Fall Guys being played over the weekend as well for some lighthearted fun!

Have a good weekend everyone!

In Chapter 3 of Red Dead Redemption 2. Really trying to take my time as Clemens Point is easily my favourite camp in the game and arguably this is also the strongest chapter overall.

It's just a great game and gaming experience. Want to chill and do some fishing? Go for it. Prefer to go off on your own and explore the vast beautiful yet often dangerous world? Safe travels! Maybe you'd rather just focus on the story and the characters (Sadie Hell yeah! Uncle haha! Micah boo!) and the everyday life of an outlaw from a bygone age.

It's simply a masterpiece and my own personal game of it's generation.

Last of Us Part II is a 10/10.

RDR2 is 10.5/10

😉

Enjoy your gaming weekend folks and if you have Prime don't forget to watch The Boys!

I might buy raiden5 seeing as it's only £7 or so. Shame no tate mode

Tony Hawk 1/2 + Code Vein.

Hoping to beat Code Vein this weekend to move on to Avengers.

Tony Hawk guys... So simple but so much fun!!

I'll be looking for Ryno cards in Ratchet & Clank.
Looking for demon fangs in Okami.
Looking for a good fight in Judgement.
Looking for legendary animals in Red Dead Online.
Looking for a solo server so I can do a sell in GTA Online

Playing Dragon dogma aiming to finish playthrough on Hard and then to replay on Speedrun.... Ahhh. Also going back to the outer worlds in time for the first dlc.

TLOU2(2nd playthrough), RDR2, Dishonored 2. Hat-trick of legendary 2s. Then probably some PES2020 and FIFA20.

Bloodborne game of the year edition edition ancestral edition .darkest dungeon and borderlands handsome collection.bloodborne is amazing.my third favorite ps4 exclusive next to god of war and ghost of tshushima.darkest dungeon easily the greatest indie games ever.borderlands needs no introduction.the legendary series is like no other.and borderlands 2 is amazing.word ☝ up son

Resident Evil Revleations, Tetris 99, Tony Hawks 1&2 and Tony Stewart all American racing.

2 switch and 2 ps4. Xbox has weekend off

Word up mum.

@Col_McCafferty
Agree on all points as far as RDR2 goes. I remember thinking TLoU2 graphics looked worse (but still great!) than in RDR2 when I played it. Gonna replay this Rockstar masterpiece when I buy a PS5 cause I can barely stand the noise generated by PS4 PRO when I play demanding games...

Hoping to get a bit more hollow knight and maybe mass effect andromeda in (though some of the dialogue is cringe, I actually like the crew of the tempest). Not this afternoon though, its vaguely sunny so am braving the pub beer garden. Have a great weekend folks 😎

It's been nearly a month without gaming, busy dealing with works & family/life stuff. Finally come back to gaming this weekend.

Just bought The Last Guardian & Shadow of the Colossus. Started Last Guardian & enjoying it so far after finishes ICO on PS3 years ago. Somehow I adore the beast & realize I keep holding L1 to focus on it to admire it, which sound silly.

Also continuing Red Dead Redemption 2, another masterpiece that I hope to finish one day. Enjoying it immensely.

A bit more Ghost Recon Wildlands

Finally picked up Dragon Quest XI, so it'll be a lot of that as its been excellent so far and some Super Mario All Stars to celebrate his anniversary

Tony Hawk's. So amazingly nostalgic even though, as far as I can remember, me and my friends started with THPS2 and so far in the remake I've only done THPS1 levels.

I used to be able to get millions of points in one combo (at least in some of the games between 2 and American Wasteland) but when I started this one it was more like 15k at first. I've worked my way up to about 160k now, though. To be fair, last time I played the series was Project 8 and that was 14 years ago.

Tony Hawk remake and D&D.

About 40% finished on both THPS games, and it is crazy how good it is. Everything feels like it did years ago, able to hit the same lines on Marseille I was hitting on PS1. Only a few slight hiccups with the game registering grinds instead of wallrides or ollies off of vert instead of up into vert. But otherwise, I couldn't be happier.

@Col_McCafferty Exactly how I feel about these 2 legendary games;

TLOUII - 10/10

RDRII - 11/10

Still discovering new things in RDRII. There's just this feeling of joy or accomplishment when you find a rare horse, some cottage, some stranger, some treasure, some hat, some weapon, some site. Everything is so extra detailed, can't get enough of the game. @gollumb82, @wilsondtm

I've been on the fence about getting RDRII since its release but maybe I'll give it a try as much as it's still being talked up. I think I remember seeing it in the essential picks sale.

Also, just a side note, but I never had a PS1 nor did I ever learn to skateboard so I feel like I'm really missing out on this THPS release. Sad. Good to see it turned out well and everyone who has an interest has some glory days to relive though.

I started getting back into Persona 5 Royal. 93 hours in and I just finished Sae's palace.

Still playing Ghost of Tsushima

@gollumb82 Both games are gorgeous but the use of lighting in RDR2 is generally superb and at times breathtaking. Then there's the attention to detail with guns and buildings and clothes and if course all the flora and fauna. Last of Us isn't too shabby either and definitely has the edge when it comes to facial textures and anumations. Naughty Dog are the best in the business though when to comes to character models. Weirdly though second time round I've noticed a few more texture pop ins and glitches with RDR2. Maybe these were there when I originally played it but I just didn't notice!

@TheArt Yeah, both R* and ND are masters of their craft. There are other excellent developers out there but these two are the best as far as I'm concerned. I'm not usually keen on remakes but I hope the rumours are true that R* are teaming the first Red Dead Redemption for next gen consoles. Obviously graphically it will be amazing but it would be good to tie it in with the prequel. Maybe we can finally see what happened in Blackwater as a prologue. John or either having a dream of it or even better recounting the story to young Jack or something like that.

Can anybody recommend FIFA 20? It’s currently on sale and with the new season one week away, I really need a football game to scratch that itch. Golazo was old school fun for all of 30 mins lol.

PS4- Dragon Crown Pro, Street Fighter V
Switch- Animal Crossing New Horizon
Xbox One- Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1&2
Sega Genesis Mini- Vectorman

@Col_McCafferty @TheArt
It's good to see both RDR2 and TLoU2 get the recognition they deserve! Just think what Naughty Dog and Rockstar will be able to create on PS5.

Wasteland 3 and Civilization 6, though I have a hard time playing more than one game at a time, usually one wins out.

Game & Watch Gallery 2 (GBC) - I've been trying for high scores in Donkey Kong again.

Fallout 3 (Games For Windows) - Wrapping up the last of the collectibles I needed.

Secrets and Treasure: The Lost Cities (Windows Phone) - Very meh so far...

@Dan_ozzzy189
I really enjoyed raiden v sounds like a good price. It's funny as I now remember it looking this good when I think back to the originals. Have you tried Dariusburst. I've had a lot of fun with that over the years I've had it.

Just finished farcry 3 the PS4 version it's really feeling it's age. Got my brother round tomorrow so hopefully a good session on soulblade

Yakuza 0. I've played the first couple of hours, and it's absolutely excellent so far. Also getting started on Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, and I'm wanting to get a good Prowler build set up in it. And then there's Persona 1. I'm early on in this game as well, but it's good so far. There will also be some Bravely Second as well. I'm far into that game, and reaching a major part of the story.

@gingerfrog hi. I have darius but I'm rubbish at it and don't really understand the burst mechanic. R5 is good but too busy, I've played it on easy and it's still far too hard. It really needs a Tate mode. I can't believe there isn't one.

Avengers only!! Hooked on it!

I just finished and got the platinum for Ghost of Tsushima a few hours ago. What a fantastic game and capstone to a great PS4 generation. That game really hooked me, and compelled me to explore every inch of its world. Well done Sucker Punch!

This weekend, I will try to finish Life Is Strange 2, which got put on the back burner when Ghost arrived!

Still hopelessly addicted to Risk of Rain 2 so it'll be more of that, maybe some THPS 1 + 2 and I'm one chapter into my first ever playthrough of RDR2 so I'll be spending tomorrow on that.

On the PS4 I have recently started a couple of games that have been in my backlog for what seems like forever...Knack 2 and Tokyo Xanado Ex...both superb games!Knack 2 is far superior to the original in every way and am absolutely loving it and Tokyo X is like Trails Of Cold Steel and Persona and I'm actually surprised how much I'm enjoying it.
On the Switch I've put down my Pre Order for Super Mario 3D Allstars but while I wait I'm going to be busy with Urban Flow which is loads of fun and Animal Crossing

a few actually. Hitman , RDR2 and Injustice 2

@Col_McCafferty There's been a lot of subtle updates to SP since launch, some creating more glitches. There was a time where Shamus' table was missing with his lamp floating in the air. Dead animals dropping suddenly, awful Satchel inventory, every mission brief being linked to Jeremiah Gill's fishing request. It stayed so for sometime it was quite annoying, but it's been fixed now. Plus you'd notice now your gang members have nightwear. And yea the nextgen lighting in this game is superb makes the whole game look like some painted novel from 1880s. On my 3rd playthrough and never a dull moment. I feel like RDR1 could be a DLC seeing how New Austin is quite empty. Then it's made into a complete edition for PS5.

Chapter 17 in FF7REMAKE! 34 hours into the game. Sadly, I know the game is almost over... What a gem. Didn't think I would like this game as much as I do.

@Wazeddie22 - Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is absolutely brilliant, the only downside is that it puts Metal Gear Solid to shame when it comes to extended periods of conversation that really kill the pacing at times. Apart from that it's a blast to play.

If you plan on getting the platinum I highly recommend using this guide on your second playthrough as there's a lot of hidden and missable stuff.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1231181167

Still playing Everybodys golf on PS3. I at last have bought Red dead redemption 2, €20 brand new. I read it runs better on 1X but I think it would cause the console to overheat, so I got it for Pro where I intend to run it at 1080p something you can't do on X.

Just picked up an arcade 1up Mortal Kombat cabinet so relearning forgotten fatalities

@Shigurui I've only just started chapter 2 so at the moment the conversation hasn't dragged yet.Being a fan of the Trails series I have to admit that already I'm actually enjoying this game more although not having English VO might be helping as I really find the English voice acting in the Trails games very irritating lol
Big thanks for the guide by the way!I see this game also has hidden quests,the one thing I always come unstuck on in the Trails games.

Picked up both THPS1&2 and AVENGERS. So there we go.

Finally playing Ni No Kuni Remaster and loving it never got round to it on PS3 in fact I’ve still got it in the wrapper. Hopefully will be my 59th platinum but I think I’ve got a lot of grinding to do.

Marvel Avengers, Marvel Strike Force, Battlefield V & Rogue Company

Finally getting round to playing nier automata and have to say I’m very much enjoying it.

The “Japanese-ness” of it is a refreshing change to all western games I’ve been playing recently.

After earlier this week farming my last 45m berries for the One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 plat I decided to return to the excellent Koei Fairytail game and have been playing since. In the Tartarus arc and really enjoying. Both are Koei Tecmo but it's a nice switch to the JRPG of Fairytail after the Dynasty-style of One Piece.

Started Yakuza Kiwami finally. It's a bit rough compared to 0 but I am cutting it some slack as it is pretty old. Having fun nonetheless

@Wazeddie22 - It doesn't happen too often but when it does the game pace drops off a cliff. Thankfully the characters are all very likeable and the story isn't bad at all so it's just about bearable.

The missable stuff such as friend entries, recipes, books etc will carry across playthroughs but I think all the hidden quests have to be done in one. That guide covers absolutely everything in the game in great detail so you won't miss a thing if you use it.

Heard nothing but good things about the Trails series but I don't do turn based combat, my loss I guess. Have you played any of the Ys games? If you enjoy TX you'll enjoy Ys. The combat is very similar and the characters are great. Fun games.

Chapter 9 in Yakuza Kiwami 2 loving the story, Sidequests are even more hilarious than the previous 2 games. Need to have another go at Stage 10 in Streets of Rage 4. Just playing through as Axel for my first go at the story!

Adventure Pals has been a nice relaxing change of pace from those and the platinum is almost mine.

Off to see my parents for lunch later with the wife but hopefully get a little more gaming time this evening. Enjoy what's left of the weekend folks!

I'm playing Hitman 2 at the moment.

Looking forward to the VR version 👍🏻

Really wish I could play the Avengers but I have a pressing deadline, so I haven't even bought it yet.

@Fuzzymonkeyfunk I loved Ni no Kuni on ps3 but the grinding almost ruined the experience for me. I honestly regret going for the platinum. It's a pain in the butt because the trophies aren't hard, just time consuming, even infuriating at times.

THPS The muscle memory never left me!

@Shigurui Seeing as I always try and do everything possible in games it always surprises me when I find I've missed a hidden quest as I always talk to nearly everyone multiple times.
Yes I play the Ys games,absolutely fantastic series!The first game I tried was Memories Of Celceta on the PS Vita.Started and finished it in hospital years ago..definitely made my stay more bearable lol.I bought Lacrimosa Of Dana on the Switch but only got halfway because I found it ran pretty badly so been hoping to pick it up on PS4 instead.

PS free week for me this week as Crusader Kings 3 launched on PC this week. That will be probably the only game I play for at least the next month. Lol. I racked up over 800hrs on Ck2. So....soz my ps is gonna get a wee holiday.

Started and finished The Last Campfire 😎

thirding persona 5 royal and playing control for the first time and some warface breakout in there

@kiki3400 I am also doing a ton of Crusader Kings 3 this weekend.
It is so much more approachable than CK2.
My wife is even interested in this one and has started her own campaign.
It's like the Sims in crazy history, but, much, much better.
Love how they have boosted the RPG aspects over previous entries.
I do hope that Paradox decides to move Crusader Kings 3 over to consoles as I think it would shine there.
After playing a lot of Stellaris on PS4, it just makes me want to have more Paradox games on Playstation.

@Wazeddie22 - I'm the same way, I try looking for everything and everybody. Always play blind on a first run so when I did my second with that guide I was amazed how much I'd missed.

I've only played Ys Origin and Ys 8 so far, I have Celceta for PS4 but it came out very soon after I got the platinum for Tokyo Xanadu eX+ so I've held off playing it for now. Too much Falcom in a short space of time would burn me out. Looking forward to playing it though. The PS4 version of Dana runs great btw.

@naruball it’s been about 10years since I played a jrpg so I’m going to take my time with it and so far I’m loving it (even the grind) in fact I’ve probably grinded too much as I seem a bit overpowered. Just got my dragon so having a fly around to level up and get better familiars. I must say it’s art style is absolutely beautiful

@Fuzzymonkeyfunk you can't imagine how much I envy you right now! My second favourite game of all time.

@naruball Ni No Kuni 2 is on sale on psn for £12.98 so I quite tempted to buy that too but I’m sure I’ve read it’s quite different to the first.

Sakura Wars & Judgment for me.

I like Sakura Wars more than I thought despite some awkward scenes. There is also quite some humor in it.