Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 492

Finally finished off the Final Fantasy XVI platinum this morning and looking forward to finally getting around to starting Dragons Dogma, which I have been meaning to play for years. I’m off work for the next fortnight, so I’m hoping it’ll be the hidden gem most people who have played it, make it out to be.

Playing Elden Ring. Can't beat erdtree burial watchdog scepter & sword so I'm outta there searching for a new adventure. After dying again and again I'm feeling suicidal now in elder ring and challenge enemies in caelid region. Can beat the trex-dog as long as I'm on horse and it's a one on one fight, more than that and I'm dead (lure it with bow first), can't beat the big crow since it just pecked me to death whether I'm on horse or not (😂), the fire breathing face is scary but I can beat it slowly by horse, or quickly with unsheathe from it's behind by stealth (huh, there's people in that thing, I though it's a monster), find a boss in caelem ruin and be surprised that it's a f two boss again!?

I already know how to damaged them (use unsheathe on pumpkin head hammer and use sword & shield on pumpkin head flail) but I can't beat them, so I'm outta there (again) searching for a new adventure. But before that, help come from unexpected place, when I watched video people beat both pumpkin head, one of the comment said you can summon torrent in there (!!), I'm surprised, I though I can't use it in the buildings, especially in dungeons, so I get back to caelem ruins hurriedly and I surprisingly beat them. Man this game is something else lol, now I want to try the same trick on that blasted burial watchdogs (😈)

Also my Analogue Pocket just arrived and I'm having a blast playing old games on it, megaman zero 1, chrono trigger, lufia 2 and others

Edit: It didn't work, I can't summon torrent on the burial watchdogs boss 😅

The light brigade and sea of stars. Fun weekend.

Will be mostly playing Tokyo Xanadu eX+ on PS4. I'm 25 hours in and it's such a phenomenal game, just what you'd expect from Falcom.

Might also start up a new game on PS5, either Gris since it's this month's game on PX Game Club or Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (or maybe even both!).

Finishing off Lost Judgement and maybe starting Sea of Stars

Weirdly, Saints Row just for the f*** of it. It's so broken... and that's it now, it's as final as it is ever going to be, so I might as well use it as a pallette cleanser game.

And I still need to get round to properly finishing FF16 😬 I've just not played it for the last week or so, woops.

Played since last week 🙂

Hubris - done and even platinumed. I enjoyed it, but its not perfect. I’d give it a 7/10.

SW Battlefront 2 campaign - near the end, been enjoying replaying this game.

Sea of Stars - one or two hours in, its a great game so far even if Im not totally hooked (yet). Visuals and the feeling is top notch. Will keep playing, at least until Starfield 😎

I’m knee-deep into FFVIII so mostly that. Might jump into Sea of Stars for a bit if I get bored.

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - still playing this, and probably will for years to come! I just like running around and grabbing Koroks.

Monster Hunter Rise - I'm going to try this one out this weekend, heard nothing but good things about it from friends and reviews online!

3DS
Pokemon Crystal - starting my gen 2 playthrough this weekend!

PS5
Nothing here this weekend and possibly never again because of the ridiculous price hike.

PC
Garry's Mod - multiplayer with friends later tonight!

Have a good weekend everyone!

@mac_da_man

The Luke Skywalker mission was a huge waste of a cameo.

All in on Immortals of Aveum. I get the impression it's flopped as hear no-one talking about it but I'm loving it.

Looks great plays better and feels quite unique.

@PenguinLtd I was playing the Stanley parable in January. It's definitely funny and inventive but just got a bit bored of it

@Vacuumator yeah feels like they put it there just because but then all hero missions feels like intruductions for the multiplayer and are the missions I enjoy the least

I'm waiting for Sony to release a PS5 game since Ratchet & Clank

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk. It's pretty much Jet Set Radio 3 in all but name, great fun. Have a good weekend all!

This weekend I shall be mostly playing starfield,its great,wish I could use my dual sense though.

‘Goodbye Volcano High’ until Baldur’s Gate 3 is unlocked, but all pre-downloaded for 5pm!

Also why are there no PS5 reviews for Goodbye Volcano High? It had some hype, but no official reviews have popped up anywhere. I’m starting to wonder if I’ve just gone mad and it’s all in my head.

Nothing but Starfield on XBox X for me. I've even bought the limited edition controller! Only about 8 hrs in so far but it's literally Fallout in space. Runs buttery smooth, looks great and no bugs (yet )
It's very very good although one quest involving looking for junction boxes was so so dull....but the potential is amazing
Will also get stuck.into more Baldurs Gate 3 my personal GOTY
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️

Persona 4 dancing all night till Baldurs gate 3 is unlocked at 5pm

Just finished Callisto Protocol.. was alright. Now onto Dead Space remake

I will be playing the amazing sekiro shadows die twice.the excellent ni no kuni wrath of the white witch remastered.and the incredible the legend of heroes trial of cold steel.i will be watching legendary sitcoms tv 📺 comedy in Sanford and son.threes company.good times.and saved by the bell.word up son

Going to be playing Sea of Stars this weekend on PS5, 6 hours in so far and what a charming game. You can tell this was a passion project for the developers with how good it looks, the music and the personality the characters have. Should be done before Eternights, Pokemon SV DLC and Baten Kaitos all drop in the next 10-13 days. Been hearing plenty of good things about Armored Core 6 too but not sure if it would fully be my thing, if only it had a demo

@Quintumply I'm well chuffed that they made RRType 4 available — I'm not paying £120 a year to rent a game I've already paid for twice

Trying to finish Ghost Trick Phantom Detective this weekend, such an amazing game. Will move on to Alan Wake Remastered next, my objective being to complete all the best PS+ Essential games before letting my subscription run out. No way am I supporting Sony's scummy price hike.

Any recommendations as to the best Essential games? Bloodborne and Control are some of the obvious ones...

Baldur's Gate 3 from 5pm

This week it’s been mostly AC6. Balteus didn’t give me too much trouble but the first boss of chapter 2 was a nightmare. Took about 20 attempts. Now I’m stuck on the final boss of chapter 2. Excellent game.

Like many others I’m also waiting for 5pm and BG3. I have it on steam deck but I’ve only really dipped my toe in there. The performance is good but I want to play it in its full glory on PS5.

PS5 - Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Switch - Graze Counter GM

Starfield on Series X and PC a few hours in and yep its Fallout in Space but that's exactly what I wanted

Tom Clancy rainbow extraction

Still playing Baldur's Gate 3 on my PC. Finally about to commence Act 2. Whilst I have no desire to rush BG3, my Collector's Edition of Starfield (the one with the watch) is sat unopened on the settee, and I'm absolutely desperate to dive into that too. Seeing people describe it as Fallout in space is precisely the type of game I was hoping for.

So many great games in such a short period of time. 2023 is a classic for games. A year like no other. 😊

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

As I’m one of the many who recently bought a PS5, I’m deep into Horizon Forbiden West right now. I absolutely loved Zero Dawn and having an even greater time with this one.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla, I will type this excelent game here for a long time. Hogwarts Legacy too, finally reached the last region, so I'm closer to the end. Some rotations in the Yakuza 0 business storylines, and if time allows it, try again to defeat that damn mage boss in Rogue legacy 2 (if you fought him, you know what the REAL problem is). Wishing the best for you all bros.

I beat Ace Attorney: Phoenix Wright this week and I’m currently halfway through Ace Attorney: Justice for All.

Gonna play A Short Hike before starting Starfield on Wednesday.

Xbox I'll be playing more of Starfield it's great but there's too many loading screens and I'm not a fan of the ship combat. On PS5 I've started a new game in Mafia Definitive edition and Pokemon Brilliant diamond for Switch has just been delivered plenty to keep me busy.

I'm currently playing

Switch - The Strange Brigade

Xbox - Nothing as waiting for Starfield

PS5 - Kena Bridge of Spirits

Playing the brilliant Death Stranding at the moment for 3rd time, played on PS4, finished on PC, now enjoying again on PS5, owned version for ages but other games took priority.

After finally finishing Tears of the Kingdom a couple weeks back (it only took me 285 hours!) I’m now knee deep in the incredible Final Fantasy XVI and loving every last second of it.

Honestly, I thought nothing could possibly challenge the latest Zelda as my personal Game of the Year, but I’m delighted to say that FF16 is, at the very minimum, giving TOTK a proper run for its money. I’m loving how much more story focused this game is, and the combat is in a different league altogether. What a truly fantastic game!

@KingPev hmm wouldn't call it buttery smooth ,unless you mean crunchy peanut butter ,there's slight pauses sometimes ,less than a second ,but its noticeable, and don't even get me started on all those load screens ugh,great game,as smooth as butter,it is not.

@tallythwack hhmmm it's running perfectly for me, are you on Xbox or PC ? But yeah I agree about the loading screens totally. Plus the UI isn't perfect but doesn't bother me too much

Series X: Starfield Constellation Edition
Switch: Nothing, obviosly.
PS5: See previous answer.

@Rangers420 what is it you don't like about ship combat,have you tried upgrading your ship skills

Starfield. Nothing but Starfield.
I'm really impressed by the lip sync in this game. Best I've seen in a while.

I started Sea of Stars last night! It’s exactly what I need right now.

@kyleforrester87 toasted or just standard bread ?

I think I'm finally close to finishing up Trails to Azure. I'm in the Finale chapter so I plan to go hard on that when I get the chance this weekend.

Other than that it's Armored Core 6 and Street Fighter 6.

@KingPev series x its runs well most of the time, its just you do get the occasional pause,probably the best game bethesdas released at launch to be fair.

An incredible weekend ahead here for me:

Armored Core 6
Wrap up Remnant 2
Sea of Stars
Wrap up TOTK

We are so spoiled in 2023.

@Terra_Custodes glad someone else appreciates the brilliance of TLOU part 2. I still prefer the original but in terms of gameplay 2 is the better game

I’m playing Skyrim today so I can clear my mind until I start Baulders Gate 3 tomorrow. 😍

Hi there fellow gamers,
After finishing Final Fantasy XVI on PS5, I´ve been on a Xbox Series X craze and have played and finished a bunch of games available on Gamepass and some that I´ve purchased on sale.
And as of this weekend I´m still very much enjoying one of my favourite racing games of all time, Forza Horizon 5.
Other than that, I´ll be playing Street Fighter 6 on my PS5 and more Zelda Tears of the Kingdom on my Switch.
All that while I´m eagerly anticipating for Starfield to be available on Gamepass September 6th. Just a few more days.
Cheers and happy gaming weekend for us all

Baldurs Gate 3 for me tonight. TotK in the meantime.

@tallythwack @kyleforrester87
That's one of those things some people do that really grinds my gears to an irrational level. Butter your toast/bread over the plate so that the crumbs fall on on the plate. Not over the butter tub!

Should I be bothered so much by it? Not really but I can't help it!

Mass Effect: Andromeda

Roughly 25 hours in and I'm definitely enjoying it. As I've said before, I doubt I'll ever love it as much as the original trilogy, but I'm definitely enjoying it more than it's reputation.

@playstation1995 @Zuljaras Hi there friends.
Just want to say, great taste in games. That´s it.
Cheers and enjoy you gaming weekend

@rusty82 @Terra_Custodes Hey friends.
The Last of Us Part 2 is indeed one of the best games I´ve played for sure.
I actualy prefer part 2 over Part 1, personaly, but both are excelent games and I really hope ND will make a Part 3 to wrap things up.
Cheers and all the best

Bioshock 2 (in VR through Vorpx)

My first replay of this game since release and it feels underrated since it was stuck being the odd one out between the huge hits Bioshock 1 and Infinite. A great game in itself though, and seeing Rapture architecture in glorious VR never gets old.

Steamworld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech

Another great deckbuilder game. Not a roguelike this time, but rather a RPG set in the Steamworld universe. Story is a bit so-so but the gameplay and variation of characters, cards and combos keeps it fun.

@ErrantRob Hi there friend
Absolutely agree. There are so many great games to play on different systems it´s kinda insane.
Good thing I´ve been able to make all my gaming purchases either with store discounts or pay 2 bring 3 deals.
And the year is not even over yet...... To many games and so little time.
Cheers and have a good one

@Fiendish-Beaver
I feel you. I put BG3 on backburner and I'm enjoying the hell out of Starfield on PC. I do feel bad about ditching BG3 like that (as it absolutely rocks) but I'm a sucker for sci-fi games in space. Two fantastic rpgs in such a short span of time. We are spoilt for choice 🙂

Since there was nothing else I would play this week, I bought the Premium Edition Upgrade for Starfield on Game Pass (for about 31Euros), to benefit from the Early Access. Already started, it's slow going, but it's a good game. I heard that it gets even better after 12h or so.
Well, in the meantime I found a video on how to farm an elite enemy at the start of the game to get a legendary - already got a good weapon. Now I'm looking for the *Old Neighborhood" mission sending me to Sol system -> Mars -> Venus, then to Nova Galactic Staryard to get myself the Razorleaf ship and the Mantis armor - best ones you can get in early game.
Have a fun weekend everyone!

Deluxe Baldur's Gate III unlocks today in the evening, so this is what I'm gonna play.

Earlier today finished Jedi Survivor. Game is fun, but I expected more out of a game, which got here 9/10.

PSVR2: Moss 1. What an excellent platformer. This really shows the magic of VR.

@Other VR players:

I want to buy either Saints or Sinners or the light brigade. Which do you recommend?

For me it's Starfield on Game Pass all the way. BG3 is waiting its turn, while I mix in a bit of Uncharted 1 on PS5. Enjoyt the first weekend of September everyone!

This week I finished up Red Dead Redemption on the PS5. It took me about 40 hours to get a 90% completion rate. I’ll more than likely take a break and come back and collect the remaining outfits and treasures I’ve missed along my journey. People can call this a barebones port all they want — the game still looks gorgeous, runs fantastic, and is such a fantastic game narratively. It holds up incredibly well, especially in tone and atmosphere. It’s a masterpiece, and I can’t wait to see where the franchise inevitably goes from here.

My main source of gaming will be focused on Sea of Stars for the PS5. So far, the game is excellent and hits all the right notes for a nostalgic 16-Bit RPG experience, similarly to Chained Echoes last year. Thankfully, this game lives up to my own lofty expectations. It features some of the best pixel art I’ve seen in a game and gorgeous cinematics that is bolstered even more by its charming characters and world. And the soundtrack; my god, it’s amazing. My only real complaint is the lack of a map early on, which is minuscule to begin with. This will be my main priority as I wait for Starfield to release, although I’m tempted to obtain early access by buying the premium addition after reading the rave reviews.

@Terra_Custodes I remember having an empty feeling after finishing the first in 2013. It took me several weeks to want to play a game again. Had a similar feeling after 2 but luckily Ghost of Tsushima wasn't far behind to get me out that flunk

I'm pressing on in Octopath Traveler 2 but I'm getting an itch for Forbidden West again even though I already platinumed it and beat the Burning Shores dlc, game is just great! I may download the PS5 version of Tales of Arise as I've platinumed it in PS4 but they trophies are separate. Have fun gaming everybody!

I'm off to the golf course this afternoon and then i'll be watching warrior season 3. Maybe a spot of diablo 4 later this evening. Have a smasher of a weekend people 👍

Immortals of Aveum. It’s much better than the reviews would lead you to believe.

Bravely Default 1 on 3DS, FF4 Pixel and continuing Trails of Cold Steel II and Spider-Man Remastered.

Killzone: Mercenary (Vita) - Nearly there with the campaign, but really getting back into Botzone with the bots difficulty cranked to the max.

Contre Jour (Windows Phone) - Beautiful platformer that only gets more challenging as you go along.

1. Armored Core 6 (PS5)
2. Starfield (PC Gamepass)

Tekken 7 and Demon's souls Ng++ for the final trophies I need for the platinum. Have a great weekend folks 🤘😄

Xbox - Halo Infinite
Ps5 - final Fantasy 7 remake
Switch - collecting dust
PC/steam deck/ROG - Dead Island, assassins creed brotherhood

All about Sea of Stars. Fantastic game. To highlight a point made by the devs - pacing is great. Zero grind and no task or enviro overstays it's welcome - always on to the next thing.

PS5- WWE 2K23 and Final Fantasy VII Remake
Switch- TMNT Sherrder’s Revenge and Fire Emblem Engage.
Xbox Series- Street Fighter 6 and King of Fighters 15.

Sea of Stars mainly. Just got my ship, so now I can sail around. The music is so good in this game

@Terra_Custodes havent played the first three Uncharted games for a few years now but your post really made me want to. But as always, new games I want to play and too little time… Maybe next summer 🙂

It's Big Run in Splatoon 3 so I'll be grinding that out all weekend to try and finally hit that elusive Top 5%.

This weekend I will be experiencing a Baldur's Gate game for the very first time thanks to early access!

Mrs is at her parents and I'm all about lightgun games again this weekend. Just been playing point blank and gonna start house of the dead soon. Beer, peace and lightguns...pure bliss 😀

@RaZieLDaNtE. Whats good playa.yeah sekiro shadows die twice.ni no kuni wrath of the white witch remastered and the legends of heroes trial of cold steel are amazing games.word up son

Sea of Stars, it’s really good. Really loving the level design in this one.

Trying to finish Sea of Stars before Starfield drops on game pass.
Its a fantastic game - Im about 37 hours in and really enjoying it!

Just finished TotK, and trying to finish Metroid Dread before I get BG3 next Friday. I’ve missed the PS5 for the last month or so

@RaZieLDaNtE agreed! Discounts have saved me much more than strict purchases. Enjoy your weekend!

Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning. Doesn’t look great, but it’s really addictive! Fun combat, loads of quests and loot, and big levels to run around in.

Playing some more ori will of the wisps and some layas horizon on Netflix. Layas horizon is a brilliant little mobile game, well worth a look.

Divinity: Original Sin. Good times 👍

After last weeks not so busy week it feels oddly refreshing to have a huge week to follow it up. Two big main games of the weekend are gonna be Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and Baldurs Gate III. Yep I got that early access PS5 version so I’m looking to dive into the years top rated game alongside the previous holder of that title. But that doesn’t mean other games ain’t getting love. On rotation this week is probably the most amount of titles I’ve ever done. We’ve got Zelda, Pikmin 4, Fire Emblem Engage: Fell Xenologue, Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed, Disney Illusion Island,, and of course Splatoon 3 and the 1 year Anniversary Splatfest. Y’all already know I’m going Team Shiver for it. Over on the PS5 a more modest rotation of Baldurs Gate III, Tchia, Sea of Stars, FFXVI, and hopefully finishing up RE6. Gonna try catching up on the anime again this week so we’re at least one week behind. Summer has definitely been a weaker season. The anime this weekend of course being Atelier Ryza, My Tiny Senpai, Ayaka and Liar Liar. Special music shoutout this week to the new Jujutsu Kaisen intro Specialz. It’s so good. Shibuya Incident Arc is here bois WE ROLL. And Podcasts of course Into the Aether, Castle Superbeast, Big Think Dimension, Remap Radio and Fire Escape. Hope everyone has a awesome weekend and Happy Gaming to all as always.

BALDUR'S GATE BROOOO😤

I've spent just over an hour on character creation alone so far 😂 the production values are sky high which feels surprising after years of non-AAA DnD games.

@NinjaNicky Or maybe we're all here just to talk about and play games that we like 🤔 gtfo with that baiting crap please.

Sea of stars and Kena bridge of spirits

@ppitchfork Im loving it

Until dawn while I wait for baldurs gate on the sixth. Am I still bitter about starfield coming out mid? Not at all! Yes I feel like a clown for buying the controller. Wish I’d gotten armored core for ps instead of Xbox. Got a refund for prem edition and cancelled gamepass. Ok maybe I’m a little bitter. Just a little!

@Terra_Custodes
"No other game ever gave me the emotional responses that these did, I genuinely cared about the characters to the point I felt emotionally shattered after finishing the second game."
My friend, that is exactely the reason why I hold this game in such a high regard.
That and the amazing visuals, animations, motion capture and voice acting and last, but not least, the fantastic gameplay that is top notch in my opinion.
Cheers

@freddquadros I tell ya, Valhalla is excellent!

Switching between Starfield, Sea of Stars and Baldur’s Gate 3. What a time to be an RPG fan!

MLB 22 PS5. (I have MLB 23 for XSX via Game Pass, but would say has more glitchy gameplay than 22. Also, the graphics on 23 seem to be a touch inferior.)

@Loamy how's it baiting? Sony hasn't released a good PS5 yet (I mean proper exclusive, not a PS4 upgrade). Its been out almost 3 years, they need to stop with the PS4 games and give us PS5 games.

I finished R&C Rift Apart during the week and already started Elden Ring...last souls game I finished was Demon´s Souls remake and I know that ER is big open-world but graphically it is visibly much worse compared to I played DS on 1440p/60fps performance mode. I don´t play this game due to graphics of course but really wish FS will improve graphics quality with their next souls game(s)...however, here I go again - next souls game in front of me! it will be a long ride for sure

Just got home, BG3 is installed, I've just created a halfling druid with some an awesome face tattoo and I'm about to get started.

Sea of Stars. If I have time, will also start Miles Morales. It's a holiday weekend and I get two days besides that...well, on Wednesday, I have to work, but only a partial shift, so counting it as a day off. I did The Longest Road on Earth last night.

It's all starfield at the mo lol

@NinjaNicky There have been many great games. I'm currently play Bladur's Gate. Almost finished my first playthrough on Armored Core. It really shouldn't matter to you if something's multi-generational and still ***** awesome 😌

You know what you're saying is just poking a hornet's nest and it's not even true. I've played quite a few PS5 games that aren't on PS4 and many have been great. You might not think so but I'm sure most other people do 🤷 the person below you just played through R&C.

It you want to buy an Xbox, why don't you? I don't think anyone minds what you're doing.

@rusty82 I hope immortals can find an audience, I think it can definitely develop a bit of a cult following if people will give it a chance

@NinjaNicky
"Sony hasn't released a good PS5 yet (I mean proper exclusive, not a PS4 upgrade). Its been out almost 3 years, they need to stop with the PS4 games and give us PS5 games."

Astro's Playroom, Demon's Souls, Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart (exclusive until very recently), Final Fantasy XVI, Spider-Man 2 (out next month).
None are on PS4.

Loamy's right, you're a sad, sad man who gets off on baiting.

Let's see...

Bloodborne [PS4 Slim]
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe [Switch]
Bully [PS2 on PS3]
Burnout 3 [PS2 on PS3]
OutRun 2 SP: Special Tours [PS2 on PS3]
Ridge Racer 7 [PS3]
Red Dead Redemption [Switch]

Little Nightmares 2 and gta san andreas

Not play a lot this weekend!! Got kid in living room on Series X, kid in back living room on Series S their friend in games room on PS5!!! School tomo tho an i week off work so back in my Diablo 4, Street Fight 6 an Starfield Wednesday!! Can’t wait!! I loves playing with myself!! I do a lot!!

@Pimpernel lol if the the profile pic is representative "I'd love playing with myself" too 🤣🤣

Starfield on PC, just turned the difficulty way down because the bullet sponginess wasn't worth the occasional Legendary enemy's loot and the game is that massive that I can probably save myself a whole days worth of hours over the entire playthrough.

That being said... I am REALLY enjoying it so far.

@rusty82 lol!! You naughty man!! 😊😊

@Foxhound so you've named one game that's not exclusive and one that's not out yet... I never said there isn't any coming out, but the ones that are out are average games. 3 years and PS5 is still slacking.

@Loamy you've named two games that aren't exclusives. I'm not saying there aren't great multiplatform, I'm saying Sony are slacking with PS5 exclusives.

@NinjaNicky I'm sorry that matters so much to you.

Just sell your PS5, buy an Xbox and stop crying plz 😌 go elsewhere to fight in the console wars x

After a lot of googling I’ve finally found a decent emulator for iPad that works offline. I’m off to Spain for a week so will be spending time with some snes/gba/DS classics

Kung Fu Rider PS3

This was my delightful face when I was playing Kung Fu Rider PS3 and I saw Karin was faceplanting on the ground after she fell from her stool. 🤣

Don't ask my best scores.
It was rank D for Disgusting.

Starfield. Probably won’t change for the coming months, except for the occasional Forza Motorsport race. PS5 won the race so far but now the Series X is the console to beat.

I have been playing Baldur's Gate 3 since Early Access opened. There have been only a handful of games I have played that I thought about it even when not playing it and this one already has done it. Never played D&D, never played turn-based beyond Civilization or any of Larian's past games, so it was a big risk to buy it and it has paid off already. They did a great job on the controls for console (one of my concerns) and I am amazed how nice it is to slow down with turn-based and be more strategic even while tension stays high.

Just amazing what Larian did and the story, writing, and voice acting are so much better than the recent games I have played. Anyone on the fence like I was, it is worth the plunge and will not take long to get comfortable with it and love it.

So, my weekend will be taken over by this game. Hope everyone else is enjoying their gaming.

@NinjaNicky it's hardly slacking. Out of curiosity before Starfield what was the last noteworthy Xbox exclusive...and what's the next?

I just finished the Jedi Survivor story. But spent hours yesterday evening just cleaning out things I’ve missed in the different planets. Also picked up the Dead Space Remake on sale. I’ve started that and I’m about two hours in. Still such an amazing game. I’m also running through the Alan Wake Remake to get ready for the sequel. Have s great weekend!

@rusty82 Xbox is slacking too. I think out of all of them, Nintendo are doing the best, especially this year.

@Fight_Teza_Fight FF18!!! YOU GOT THE EARLY EDITION?

I am been only playing AC6. really love this game. It s a mix of TitanFall2 and Returnal which i both rate highly.
next weekend would be different as Starfield on GamePass awaits

@F1at8mot0 Jedi Survivor and Dead Space are awesome. Immortals of Aveum is cool too but have not completed it. a win of EA in 2023

@TheArt Preach!! And I am a fan of RPG-style Assassin's Creed, did 100% in both Origins and Odyssey, and even so, I'm really impressed with Valhalla!! The game is so good that I'm playing without any hurry, to soak up the world, the atmosphere. Ubisoft really goes deep.

@freddquadros I just love Valhalla's immersion. You have a settlement to return to, kids welcoming when you're back, a sense of belonging, a single blacksmith upgrading your hard to find equipment(not a million gear in your inventory you don't care about). They took notes from RDR2.