Another week in the can means we can all look forward to another weekend of gaming, eh? This weekend sees the return of the football league, but there should be plenty of time for PlayStation between matches.
Aaron Bayne
After recording some footage for a video, I’ve caught the Returnal bug once more. I’m praying to the RNG gods in the hopes of attaining that coveted Platinum trophy.
Graham Banas
I'm working on a review for Marble It Up! Ultra, but I've been on a massive Beat Saber kick playing every night for a few weeks now. I'm sure that'll continue!
Khayl Adam
Baldur’s Gate 3, apparently always and forever. I never play an evil character, so pushing through it with a Dark Urges Origin, which is already a bit like playing fantasy-Dexter (having a “Dark Passenger” butting in every now and again). First impressions are off the charts; everything drips quality, oozes money, and best of all? Larian’s only gone and nailed the controller port. Playing with a DualSense on PC and it controls like a dream!
Liam Croft
My review duties are temporarily complete, so I'm returning to Final Fantasy XVI to finish off my playthrough.
Robert Ramsey
I plan on watching a whole lot of Evo 2023 this weekend, but in a shocking twist, I'll be returning to the Saints Row reboot between matches. Hopefully the season pass stuff is worth my time!
Scott McCrae
I'll mostly be playing some Street Fighter 6 and Rocksmith 2014 this weekend while resisting the urge to impulse-buy Baldur's Gate 3.
Simon Fitzgerald
I’ll be taking a trip into London this weekend to take part in Pokémon Go Fest. I’ve also been working on a very large indie title for review.
That's everything we're playing this weekend, and once again it's an eclectic selection. But what's keeping you busy? You know the drill: let us know in the comments section below.
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I'll be taking Williams back to the top in F1 Manager 23 this weekend. I've already signed Daniel Ricciardo and been scoring some consistent points, so that's a good start.
I'll also be playing Hunt: Showdown because, well, it's the best FPS game out there.
I got my DooM Eternal copy and I will be playing that on the Switch!
Finally, I have all main DooM games on one console!
Happy gaming everyone!!!
I was playing the Sponge Bob game, but I’m not really feeling it. I’ll probably start Dredge or Hades. I also bought around 30 second-hand vita games so I might start one of those, too 😅
Finishing up Through The Darkest of Times, a strategy adventure where you are a resistance fighter in Berlin during WW2. Good game, it's on Plus Extra!
And some GT7, going to watch the GT movie in cinema next week ^^
So back from my summer hols and ready to blitz some gaming in !
So I bought and downloaded Baldurs Gate 3 on Steam Deck so looking forward to digging deep into that
Will also squeeze a lot of SF 6 in too, I'm addicted to this game like crack ( not that I'm addicted to that lol ) this is really the pinnacle of fighting games. Superb
Will also play more Age of Wonders 4 ..one of the best strategy games around
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️
Super Mario Odyssey for me! Can’t wait to get home and carry on with it.
Walkabout Mini Golf VR is such a joy of a game that I’m planning on tackling the hard courses whilst also buying some of the dlc this weekend.
Mix of Resi 3 and Rise of the tomb raider on PS5 as well as looking at other games testing out my first 4k tv and the awesome Illusion Island on switch
Final Fantasy VIII & Death’s Door.
I’m hoping to really get stuck into FF8 as I’ll probably finish Death’s Door today. I’m pretty sure I’m approaching the end & it has been a good time. One boss aside that was really aggressive, the game hasn’t been that difficult.
Final Fantasy XVI
And some morning hangover relief in the form of EA PGA Tour.
More Tears of the Kingdom. I've been getting side-tracked for so long. It finally feels like I'm making progress now.
I've recently finished my second playthrough of Elden Ring. I'll now be adventuring through some alternative French history in Steelrising.
On Ps5 Dead Island 2 doing the last few side missions. Final Fantasy XVI and Remnant 2. On Switch Zelda TOTK and Ghost Trick
This week I set out to slay hordes of demons and take down the Lord of Terror himself in Diablo….. 1?!
A bit of a bucket list game for me this, I grew up hearing talk of how good it was. I played the PS1 version on my RG35XX and I have to say it really holds up much better than I thought it would. I could hardly put it down once I started to play and got through it in 4 irresponsible sessions. Truly, at least half of that is down to the utterly phenomenal soundtrack.
It was also really cool coming face to face with characters like Lazarus that I have heard so much about from Diablo 3, and being properly introduced to the likes of Cain and Adria.
It’s tough, too - the final couple of levels (the game is essentially a 16 level dungeon) do not play nice.
Watch your eyes on the corners of these pixels…
I’ve moved back to Diablo 2 on PS5 now, with some new found enthusiasm and perspective, and I have also started Suikoden on the RG35XX… another bucket list game for me. So far so good. Soundtrack could use more electric guitar and crying babies, though.
Roughly 1/3 through Final Fantasy XVI now and really enjoying the story and darker overall tone. I miss the deeper RPG stuff though, but I love the game for what it is.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Zelda TotK - so the credits have rolled. What a game! I didnt do everything, the game is so big I would burn myself out, and imo its best when just exploring or journeying to new places for quests. There were some truly amazing parts in the game, and some parts less so. Still feels good to have completed it so I can focus on other story games!
NFS Unbound - done and platinumed. Pretty fun!
My little pony - another great experience with my daughter. Game was pretty ok too!
Got the Iceborne expansion, so it's hunting of more majeeestiiic (Micolash of BB voice) monsters for me this weekend, hard to put Monster Hunter down tbh. Then it's still roaming the Forbidden West with Aloy, AC Valhalla y'know, the usual.
I'm going to dip into Dreams this weekend as we've got construction going on so I don't want to get into something of any substance with all the noise and disruption. After that I'm trying to decide between Ghost of Tsushima or The Witcher 3 which have both been mouldering on my backlog for some time.
I’m still taking my time sailing around in Spiritfarer, trying to get some annoying people off my boat - looking at you Bruce and Mickey.
Either Gotham Knights or Hogwarts Legacy, finished and really enjoyed both games but I'm now at the collect all collectibles stage on both of them for the platinums. Collectible trophies need to die in a fire!
Have a good weekend all!
Will probably finish the Lies of P demo this weekend. It’s excellent based on what I’ve played. Definitely the best non FromSoft souls game I’ve tried.
After that I’m going to try the SF6 demo before heading back to the Switch for Metroid Prime
@kyleforrester87 hope you had fun, IMHO the first was the best and every game after added stuff which detracted from the so close to perfect core of a game they had there.
Don’t judge but earth defense force world brothers 😂😂
PS5: Nothing.
Xbox: Nothing (waiting for Starfield).
Switch: Should be playing TotK but can't be bothered.
@theheadofabroom it’s a trap sequels always tend to fall into unfortunately, not everything that gets added is bad per se but while introducing new features it can’t help but strip out some of the purity the original had in the process. I guess you just have to take the later games as you find them - eventually when things get so bad, it’s reboot time!
Remnant 2 for me.
Loving it so far.
Im playing the incredible indie game huntdown. A instant classic.john sawyer is my favorite of the protagonist.i had a smile on my face the whole time i was playing huntdown.the 1980s cyberpunk setting is amazing.cool graphics and amazing boss fights.and the story is good also.the music is so 1980s.the explosion effect is cool.the gameplay is excellent.im playing another indie games in deaths door.its a wonderful game.i see how this game is another instant classic.the gameplay is wonderful.the boss fights is amazing.the story is really good.the music is cool.im playing another indie instant classic in bastion.a incredible game.extremely fun gameplay.fantastic boss fights.cool graphics.the narrator is one of the best.im playing the amazing 2019 game of the year sekiro shadows die twice.easily one of the best games ever made.fantastic graphic.sekiro is a really good protagonist.the boss fights is amazing.thegameplay is excellent.the music is good.the story is incredible.im playing one of the best rpgs ever in the excellent divinity original sin enhanced edition.one of my favorite games ever.im playing as a wizard.the magic is one of the best i ever play.cool graphics.the story is incredible.the boss fights is excellent.and im playing the amazing instant classic throwback inspired jrp In octopath traveler 2.i knew this game was gonna be a excellent game when i saw the gameplay.then i play the demo.and i say to myself im buying octopath traveler 2.and yes im playing it now.and its a incredible game.im playing as Oswald.and yes the gameplay.the magic.the story.the boss fights.the old school pixaled graphics is amazing.im also going to watch legendary sitcoms tv 📺 comedy shows in Sanford and son.good times and saved by the bell.word up son
Wrapped up most of the newer games I've been playing so hopefuly i can do the same for some retro games.
Sega - Sonic Adventures 2
Playstation - killzone 1, GTA Vice City
Xbox - Forgotten Realm: Demon Stone
Nintendo- Pokemon Emerald
Ghostwire Tokyo, finishing the last collectibles (and there is a lot), Hogwarts Legacy, a quick spin of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, to remember the story, and that's it. I'm feeling the urge to start a new game, but I must finish at least one 1st. Have a great weekend friends!!
Still hate-playing TotK, really makes me want to play Wind Waker (instead of TotK 😂). I’m sticking with it until the grim, bitter end
Still enjoying my time with Final Fantasy XVI ,I'm about 60 hours into it and maybe near the end..I've done 20 of the Hunts and so far all the (extremely boring and tedious) sidequests.
On Switch I'm still playing the excellent Zelda TOTK! I'm 140 hours in and still loving it
Enjoy your weekend all.
Bought a Steam Deck two weeks back.
My PS5 and Series X haven’t been turned on since.
Highly recommended to anyone thinking about it.
AAA games on the go and an absolute emulation beast.
Final Fantasy 16 at 63%. It’s finally starting to draw me in.
I'm currently playing
PS5 - Cyberpunk 2077
Xbox - Halo Infinite campaign
Switch - Strange Brigade
I'll be finishing Spyro: Year of the Dragon so they can finally announce Spyro 4.
Finishing off Alan Wake, first time and really enjoying it, controls are slightly dated by today's standards but it is a great story. Haven't had the chance to start Double Dragon yet so hoping for some of that too.
Happy gaming folks.
Tren for sure. It’s so delightful. Glad to be reminded what Dreams could do. It’s such a surprise and one of the most fun games I’ve played this year and it’s a quick breeze to beat, but I’d like to try to master it.
Maybe a level or two in Pikmin 4 (I slowly savor the series). Might finally play Oxenfree 2. And I’m definitely hoping to play Venba.
I just finished the last side quests and hunts yesterday in FFXVI. Only a few trials remain before I pull the trigger on the end of the game. Have a great weekend everyone!
Finishing Final Fantasy XVI. I'm at 97% and I believe about to start the final boss battle. Still loving the game, so I hope it sticks the landing.
I'm totally hooked on Anno 1800 at the moment so will be putting more time into my Empire.
Finally finished Humanity, so I'm not sure what to play next. I could carry on the new Bloodborne playthrough I started a few weeks ago, or I might start Wo Long.
I'm 80 hrs into Final Fantasy XVI but I'm so busy this weekend I may not get to finish it. I'm at the final mission though so in close, just a few more Sidequests Nd trophies to clean up.
Finally making progress on the Final Fantasy 7 Remake. I’m on chapter 16. Will try to finish Ghost Trick as well.
Mostly playing Remnant 2 and Pikmin 4, though the last few days I’ve also been doing some races on the excellent Driveclub. The graphics still hold up really well, it’s just a shame it’s only 30fps, but after a few races you get used to it.
Just started Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart. Can't believe I've left it for so long.
Finally about to say goodbye to FF16 and TOTK.
From here on out it’s all about Remnant 2
Oh and both Twisted Metal games as well!
Still playing final fantasy 16, also elden ring and sonic frontiers (bought it about $17.5 on my country psn).
Getting killed immediately by the golden knight on horse in elden ring, but after watching some let's play and know he's defeatable, I think I'm gonna try defeating him first before continue exploring
@FromSoftwareFan steel rising is an awesome game and i played through it 4 times.
@kyleforrester87 i still play diablo 2 and the expansion on my tablet whenever i'm away from home and i really enjoyed the remake on the ps5. I'm all about diablo 4 though and even though it has its detractors i'm loving everything about it. So the question is "what are you playing this weekend?" And the answer is i'm playing diablo 4 every day (well evenings mon-fri.) Enyoy your weekends everybody 👍
@Zuljaras that photo must be rated M for blood and gore.
Octopath 2. The game is fun but it hasn't completely grabbed me so I haven't made as much progress as I would've liked. Just been going from town to town picking up every character. The music is gorgeous though
And I finally got around to playing MH Rise Sunbreak. I adore the Elgado hub theme. It's added a bit more needed difficulty but wirebugs really do break this game. They're too OP lol but I like that older monsters move and attack more often. Have different attacks and patterns now too. Looking forward to getting into the real end game monsters
GoldenEye 007 (N64) - Playing through single player for the first time in years. Currently sitting at the Silo level.
Forza Street (Android) - A shame I didn't play this in its heyday...
Imperia Online (Windows Phone) - I'm nearing the end of this, not much left now.
@Northern_munkey the noise I am hearing about D4 was no different to D3 really, and I enjoyed that game a lot, it’s my most played console game ever. That said, it’s only going to improve so I am happy sitting on it for a few more months. Really looking forward to playing it though, I am sure I will love it. The beta was great.
I'll be watching Evo this weekend. Have a lovely weekend folks 😄
Just found out that "Panzer Dragoon Orta" runs at 4K/60 on Series X. That'll do, then.
Baldur's Gate 3 on my PC. Hoping to finish in time for Starfield... 😊
Finished FF16 a few days ago, and have meanwhile been playing FF4 on the side, which I’ll continue. Otherwise have started Trails of Cold Steel 2 so am finally continuing the series. Lastly, will start MGS 5 on my Steam Deck - I’ve sporadically played it on PS5 for a few days, but it feels like a good handheld game to me.
@CthulhuFhtagn almost no demons were harmed when making that sculpture
As much Remnant 2 as I can get time for.
I was supposed to pick up an extra shift today but in typical fashion the supervisor texted me at 330 am, 30 mins before the shift begins to inform me that OT is off the table for all us hourly peons. :/
So I’m watching some episodes of Kosmographia and playing various shooters (mostly first person, mostly COD 4 Remastered on ps5)..
Also debating whether I should begin Aliens: Dark Descent, restart my nascent initial play through of Resi 4 Remake or delve into Dying Light 2. Happy weekend to all of you
@FromSoftwareFan are you pumped for the Lords of the Fallen game coming up?
PGA 2k23. It's nothing special but as golf games go for the PS5, I'll take it. It's sort of mindless and meditative.
@ApostateMage it's a rare game I've got the platinum for. Love it. Doesn't hurt that it looks amazing
I’m in Las Vegas on vacation with my wife —we arrived yesterday morning — so I have my PlayStation Vita with me. Obviously, I won’t be playing a ton of stuff, but I am slowly chipping away at The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II. It’s a slow burn, but it’s an excellent game. I’m really excited to get to Act II to see the story pick up its pace.
I started Ghostrunner on PS5 the other day. I'm also playing Xuan Yuan Sword 7, which is a hidden gem from China (Taiwan). On PC, I'm going through Final Fantasy XIII.
Now the PS5 version has been fixed I’ve started Assassins Creed Syndicate for the first time and I’m loving it. Excellent protagonists and a compact map!
Off to Portugal tomorrow for a holiday so I’ll be dining on the laptop comfort food that is Football Manager and Civ VI for a week.
Broforce and patiently waiting for the update on the 8th 👍
Diablo 4. almost 250 hours in
Final Fantasy XVI, LA Noire and Need for Speed Unbound
I’ll be back tracking to the item box in Signalis
Weird West (XSX) - have finished the first of five character arcs. It's giving me OG Fallout vibes.
Metroid Prime Remastered (Switch) - about two thirds of the way through. Took me a while to get in to it but now really enjoying it.
Horizon: Forbidden West (PS5) - I'm at the point where the world really opens up and need to start giving it some more attention.
Still crushing Remnant 2 and loving every minute of it despite some trophy glitches and unbalanced moments.
@FromSoftwareFan Steelrising is a fantastic game. One of the better Souls-likes out there. You’ll quite enjoy it I think!
Hogwarts Legacy. Not really a HP fan but gave the trial a run and got hooked.
@Marquez
A very underrated AC game. Loved it. Enjoy!
You know, Mirage is right around the corner…
@NorrinRadd Yeah I think I’ll preorder!
@Dusk_Actual definitely can't wait for Lords of the Fallen, been keeping my eye on that for a while now. Release day can't come soon enough.
Newby here. Working through demons souls, and GT7 VR credit hunt to buy the valkyrie
Finished Final Fantasy 16 yesterday and got the platinum. Today I started the PS4 version of Kena Bridge of Spirits. Going for the plat for it too. Already have the PS5 version
Polishing off TotK and Rise of the Tomb Raider, with a bit of F1 23 on the side. Trying to clear my games off then I'll get on to Baldurs Gate 3 either on PC or PS5. Can't wait!
Last night I got the Dead Island 2 platinum so I’m going to continue with my octopath 2 plat run, suns just come out though so might do a bit of work on my pond first 👌
PS5 - Final Fantasy XVI
Switch - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Xbox Series X - Street Fighter 6
@theheadofabroom I was in that same headspace, somehow ended up installing AC odyssey…. Really struggling to get into GoT, but I’ve heard that the game does take some time to get its teeth into you
Recently finished Hob. A lovely little puzzle platformer. Started A.I The Somnium Files which I'm enjoying a lot.
Have a great weekend everyone!
COD WWII. Just the campaign (was free on PS Plus awhile ago). Another “old” game that looks great on PS5!
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