Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 626

I've decided to leave crimson desert indefinitely; give it a few months, see what updates/patches materialise...in the meantime I'm just going through Toni's missions in GTA3 (much love Michael Madsen ❤️) 🙂

Continuing my Dark Souls replay with DS3 while listening to the Bonfireside Chat podcast (those guys are great). I've gotten back into The Blue Prince as my evening game, after loosing a 200 hour save to file corruption. The RNG can be punishing, but it's a cracking puzzle game.

I might even play a bit of GTA V single player, although I'm still having second thoughts about GTA 6 because of how Rockstar have been behaving. Can't have nice things

@Jamie O'Neill, you can get a 2TB from Amazon for about £200 (the Western Digital ones are horribly overpriced), they're dead easy to fit and you can just specify which drive to download games to in the system settings or just move games between the internal and additional drives (I think you get a prompt when you're downloading anyway). Don't forget you can hive off games to an external USB drive if you're not playing them at the moment, sometimes it feels faster to re-download them though The save data just sits on internal drives until you get rid of them, so when you delete and reinstall a game, you'll still have your save files.

Have a great weekend folks!

What I thought was the final region in Nioh 3 turned out to be not the final region. Onwards.

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment: The combat is exceptionally fluid and pairs well with the new sync strikes as it takes no effort at all to switch between characters and it's fun trying them all out, my personal favorite being Calamo the Korok or Ardi the Gerudo Chief. The Knight Construct is also a neat way to kind of involve Link. It's a fun hack-and-slash that scratches that Zelda itch.

Finishing off Space Marine 2. For the Emperor!

Great solo campaign, but I just find the combat and the game all a bit sluggish. Space marines should be much faster.

This weekend I will be sheltering indoors from the delightful Scottish weather and will be playing: -

Alan Wake 2: unknowingly triggered the first bit of the Night Springs DLC last night and was not prepared for proceedings to suddenly turn into a Suda51 game. Gotta love Remedy 😂

Trails in the Sky the 3rd: I'd heard opinions were a bit divided on this one as to whether it is worthwhile, however, I'm having a great time with it. Some of the character interactions have had me in stitches, and the story is much more interesting than I was expecting. Usually I would be critical of a game that reuses so many assets from previous games, but Falcom somehow makes it work by having such a detailed and lore-filled setting.

Enjoy the weekend everyone.

I managed to finish of the Devil May Cry 2 plat last night, which I’m happy about, as I have a few meaty games lined up for April and need every extra bit of time I can find to get them done. Will either make a start on World War Z: Aftermath or Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown. I won’t have a lot of spare time this weekend but I’ll hopefully get a bit done on one of these at least.

I’ll also be returning to Gears of War: Reloaded tonight for one night only, to help a couple of guys out with TDM map wins and weapon kills. It will then be finally uninstalled.

I have about 6 games on the go which is unusual for me!

I’m currently playing Crimson Desert which I’m loving so far. I’m breaking that up with a bit of Dead Space and Trail Out on the side.

I’m also playing Dragonkin: The Banished co-op with my brother and we also have group multiplayer sessions on Saturday night in which we are playing Abiotic Factor and Toxic Commando

I’ll throw in Overwatch 2 as well because I’ll most likely chuck that on for a bit too!

Marathon, Crimson and Pure Pool Pro, love doing the challenges in the latter but suck at them.

In between battering Mewgenics and the odd bit of Mario Tennis Fever, I've been on a PlayStation Studios kick as of late.

In the week I finally went back to and finished God of War, a game I started way back in 2023 but just wasn't feeling. That game is special and I'm glad I went back to it. I'm now playing Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered.

More of the superb Crimson Desert on PS5 Pro....this is a game im literally getting lost and immersed in, challenging boss fights but I HATE the inventory system. The game deserves its success. .
I'll indulge in some more runs on Marathon now that im really getting into the games systems - the gunplay and PVP elements are fantastic, as you'd expect from Bungie.
FF9 on PS4 - In my mind the BEST FF ..I pray for a remake daily
Have a great weekend guys and gals ❤️

A man who never eats pork bun is never a whole man!

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Just started a replay of Assassin's Creed Unity with the latest 60 fps update. Don't know yet whether it will hold my attention for long, but I was craving a good old fashioned AC experience for some reason.

After a lot of back and forth, I decided to not get Crimson Desert now and let the developers patch it up a bit first. Which is always the best thing to do but then sometimes you just really wanna play a new game when it comes out. It was a real hard decision this one 😅

Metal Eden - so I finished the last of Metal Eden and really enjoyed it. By the end I was hooked by the gameplay, the flow of the game and the fast paced combat is really good imo. But, its also pretty buggy. I ran in to some towards the end and then with the lastest patch I started a new game + but you get softlocked where doors arent opening after a fight like they should, which is game breaking so... Real shame, hope they can fix it sooner rather than later.

Other than that I havent started anything new, I do think I'll get Life is Strange Reunion real soon. I picked bae before bay so it maybe the game makes a little more sense to me than if you picked the other way around. Early reviews seem positive and I really like the LiS games. But, no real rush so I'll wait for some more reviews before buying.

Have a nice weekend!

I'll be on Warhammer space marines 2 and some resident evil 4 remake over the weekend hope you all have a good one!

Greetings fellow video game enthusiasts. After successfully obtaining all the ? panels in Mario Kart World, I have turned my attention to those incorrigible P switches. I'm also hoping to complete Final Fantasy XVI, which I have enjoyed immensely. Happy gaming time everyone.

Greetings, good people.
The weather in Moscow took an unexpected turn for good, so this weekend I won't stay at home and play, good weather usually doesn't last here. In the beginning of the week my kitty finally got better, so I could properly focus on RE Requiem, now on my third playthrough on Insane and gathering missed collectibles. Also finished Octopath Traveller and started the sequel. Lovely games.
That's all for now, love each other and have a great weekend.

Just about nearly done with acquiring the platinum for Resident Evil: Requiem. As a long time Resi fan I absolutely loved every second of it. Then thinking next game may try out Space Marine 2. Never played any Warhammer games before, so will be treading new waters. Happy Gaming All

Back to TW3 again, game is timeless. The current gen upgrade is just too impressive. And when playing it, you feel like playing CP2077, so it's that too. Then more of Henry's never ending adventures in KCD2.

@ApostateMage ah, I see you're a man of culture as well.

I’m fully locked and rotating between Minishoot Adventures, the incredible Resident Evil Requiem, and the amazing Crimson Desert. What a game! It’s an incredible sandbox, and honestly, what story there is I am digging. Gathering lost brethren to return your clan to glory while solving the mystery of the “rocks in the sky.” There’s something to always stumble on or a quest to begin. Enjoy the weekend all!

Still finishing my 2nd playthrough of Avowed just got to the last main area so hopefully finish it this weekend. Might buy either Stellar Blade or Indiana Jones in the sale if i finish Avowed. I'll also be playing some Battlefield 6 later on.

I finished Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden two days ago and I'm still not over that emotional ending... Anyway haha, this weekend I plan to wrap up Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart and maybe start Digimon Survive! Hope everyone is doing fine, things will get better hopefully.

@Shepherd_Tallon how is Screamer? I’ve seen the reviews and debated whether or not it was enough to justify the price.

@somnambulance I've heard that the first hands-on previews for LiS Reunion are extremely positive, and it's always good to see a fellow fan here. Hope you enjoy it! I'll get it a bit later, despite the wait killing me lol.

For Gordon quest for about £1.50. Highly recommended. Been caught in Clair Obscur for 3 weeks now, so needed something a little different for a bit.

@Shepherd_Tallon thank you, sir. There are a couple I know I won't be able to get, but I at least want to try them all.

I will continued playing one of the best jrpgs ever in the excellent the legends of heroes trial of cold steel.and I will be playing fan favorite the amazing diablo 3 eternal collection. I will be watching my michigan wolverines 💛 💙 play in the ncaa basketball 🏀 tournament. And I willbe watching my boston celtics 💚🖤 play.i will be watching legendary sitcoms TV 📺 comedy shows in family matters.good times.the Jeffersons.sanford and son.different strokes.martin.the wayans brothers.married with children. And saved by the bell.word up son

Playing more Dave the diver and Pokopia - as I’ve now technically finished the main story - but need to redesign all the villages.

Finishing off the Hell is us platinum hopefully. It’s been a collectible slog and I’ve been in two minds about whether I like the game or not. Having finished the game now though I can say I can see the effort that went into making this game 👍🏻

Hating my life while trying to beat Promised Consort Radahn 😭

I've been trying out some emulators and dipping in and out of LOTR: The Two Towers & Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams

Gotten back into Wipeout Omega Collection, and probably pop in and out of Marathon/BF6. Should probably finally finish Returnal before Saros comes out though

@Burnish1619 LOTR: The Two Towers is so good. Better than it has any right to be!

Thought I would try Screamer on PS5, but mainly Speed Running Resident Evil Requiem too.

Marathon running around outpost for upgrade salvage to get my Arachne upgrades. Need to get that shotgun for my rook

I've finished up Resident Evil Requiem, which was great (and also took me forever due to working so much lately). I've recently bought Fatal Frame 2 remake & Tales Of Berseria remastered, which have been taunting me from the shelf. But of course I want to play the new Life Is Strange, which I don't have! (As well as Monster Hunter Stories 3 & Screamer, so much great stuff lately!)

I lack the motivation to play games because right now here in SEA we're experiencing oil + gas crisis big thanks to orange man and satanyahu war.

sigh...maybe i'll play some Ninja Gaiden Sigma and imagine myself slashing orange man and satanyahu into pieces. F* these two ***** 🤬

sigh...hope you guys have a good weekend 🙏

Romeo is a Dead Man (PS5) and Resident Evil Requiem (Switch 2).

Marathon, which is really great. And a bit of Spiderman 2, also great.

Mirror's Edge Catalyst

Finally got around to this follow-up to the great original ME. It's a pretty good time. The story is mediocre at best and the characters are your typical lot of rebellious youth as envisioned by a soulless marketing team, but then there are the great moments of wall-running and jumping across rooftops that make up for it.

LunarLux

A nice little pixel-RPG that is supposedly a lot like Mega Man Battle Network, but I wouldn't know since I never played that game. I like games like these as palate cleansers between bigger meals.

More Asgard's Wrath 2

This is one big-ass game for VR. This week I've got a new companion that is a half-hawk, half-dude that can transform into a hawk that can be grappled to fly around with. Also I unlocked fishing and beat up a giant scorpion in the desert.

After a lot of Requiem this week (insanity difficulty is the last trophy I need) I’ve decided give it a rest and focus on other games like Mass Effect and Alan Wake 2. I didn’t much like AW 1 so I’m not sure how much I’m going to like the sequel. But with my Pro arriving in about 5 hours I’m keen to discover it.

Vindaloo and films on the side today also.

Have a great gaming weekend Pushsquarians! 🍻

It'll be a toss-up between Double Exposure, which I never finished, before LiS Reunion, Crimson Desert which I'm just going to try out (I played Cyberpunk at launch and still had fun), and more of the near-endless Divinity: Original Sin 2 - over 100h in I might finally make it to Act 3 of 4/5.

But it's also a nice day so maybe I'll guilt myself out to enjoy it.

Marathon!!! It’s so sick.

I went out this morning and bought my psvr 2 and I'm currently having my mind blown by GT7. This is just stupidly great. I will jump on marathon this evening but this weekend pretty much belongs to GT7 in vr..Have a great weekend folks 👍

Slay the spire and Hollow Knight.

Also a new tattoo today!

Have a great weekend!

Literally just finished Neva a few minutes ago. That was a superb and surprising experience. Genuinely brilliant.

Tempted now to get minishoot' adventures before I get South of midnight on Tuesday

I'll be playing crimson desert there's a castle ive seen in the distance that im determined to get to without getting sidetracked, then split fiction with a friend of mine who's really bad at games, its a mixture of hilarity and anger , "just jump,look down,look down, shoot , shoot, oh my god,go slowly, slowly , jump jump dash ,jump , jesus christ" 😂

Finishing the god awful Sons of Sparta.

@rusty82 I adore south of midnight , hope it gets a sequel

Arc raiders and baldurs gate 3 👹