Tag: What Are You Playing
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 609
Thanks for everything
Did you have a good Thanksgiving? We sincerely hope you're enjoying the holidays if you celebrate. And if you don't, well, it's the weekend now anyway. Time to play some games! Jamie O'Neill: I'm karate chopping down the last five weekends of 2025 in 1990s style, by examining Jin Kazama's Mishima karate technique in the PS1's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 608
Dispatched
Wow, we've quickly arrived at the business end of the year, huh? The Black Friday sales are in full force, and December is almost upon us. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Jamie O'Neill: I'm still trying to play a variety of new 2025 games each week, and as the calendar shows there are six weekends left in the year, I want to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 607
Keeping it indoors
The UK is currently under siege from a storm, ushering in what feels like the start of winter and cold temperatures. As a result, there's never been a better time to fire up the PS5 and stay inside. Here's what'll keep us occupied this weekend. Jamie O'Neill: I'm on a retro Namco fix after last week, and with seven weekends...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 606
Holiday
November has arrived, which means the busy release schedule is about to subside, and we're moving swiftly into the festive season. Here are the games keeping us busy this weekend. Jamie O'Neill: We now have eight WAYP weekends left in the year, so I'm continuing to focus on new releases, although admittedly with a retro tint. This means...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 605
One for the weekend
With the clocks already changed in the UK and the US catching up this weekend, we're very much diving head first into the slog that is winter. The cold months also happen to be the perfect period to play video games, so here's what's keeping us busy. Aaron Bayne: I've been waiting years, and ARC Raiders is finally here! That's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 604
Small mercies
The clocks are about to get back in the UK, which means months of dark and dismal gaming await. Fortunately, there's no shortage of things to play. Here are the games keeping us busy. Jamie O'Neill: There are ten weekends left in 2025, so I've made a list of 10 WAYP PS4 and PS5 new releases that I want to spend more time with before...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 603
There's lots to choose from
It’s that time of the week yet again, folks – it’s time for us to talk about all the games we’re playing. Obviously, the release schedule has been absolutely stacked lately, so there’s no shortage of titles to choose from. Here’s what we’re playing. Aaron Bayne: The Arc Raiders Server Slam kicks off this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 602
War never changes
The days are getting shorter and the temperature is beginning to drop, so it’s the perfect time to start snuggling up with video games again. Fortunately, there’s been a lot releasing over the last few months, so here’s what’s keeping us busy. Aaron Bayne: I'll be taking to the battlefields with the lads in Battlefield 6...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 601
Home to Hokkaido
Welcome to October, the month of spooky times. It's a little while before Halloween arrives, but there's so much to play right now, including the newly released Ghost of Yotei. Don't forget our guide! Aaron Bayne: It's got to be Ghost of Yotei for me this weekend! Jamie O'Neill: The spooky month is upon us, and it's four years...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 600
Celebrate good times
Y'know what? We've been so busy this week we forgot it was a milestone edition of WAYP this week. Well, drat! We were going to do something special as well! Oh well, we'll put the festivities on pause for another 100 issues. See you in 2027, folks! Craig Reid: After a long week, I fancy getting my teeth into Black Myth:...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 599
Another milestone awaits
We're approaching another milestone here at WAYP, as next week will mark our 600th issue! This series has been running for over 10 years now, which is a truly remarkable feat. Thank you for all taking part! Aaron Bayne: This weekend, I'll be digging into more Dying Light: The Beast with a few mates. The co-op has been such...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 598
Almost another milestone
We're reaching a milestone moment here on WAYP, with almost 600 issues in the bag. And y'know what, there's been some close calls, but we still haven't missed a week. Impressive consistency! Jamie O'Neill: The physical version of The Game Kitchen's 8/10, grrreat Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound released in the UK yesterday (Friday,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 597
WAYP for it
Another week, another edition of WAYP. Obviously, it’s always fun to consider all the new releases on the horizon, but it’s equally entertaining to take a step back and focus on what we’re playing right now. So let’s dig into it. Aaron Bayne: I've been getting back into No Man's Sky as of late. The new Voyagers update is a lot...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 596
We go again
As the weather starts to change and the kids go back to school, the release schedule is honestly getting chaotic. Here's what we're playing. Jamie O'Neill: My mind might be playing tricks on me, but I swear that my PS5's power indicator light briefly flashed from blue to green when I first inserted my Gears of War: Reloaded disc!...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 595
All systems go
After a quiet summer period, video games are starting to come out again, and Gamescom is in full swing as its two big weekend days open the doors to the public. Here are the games occupying our time this Saturday and Sunday. Aaron Bayne: With some early access granted, I'll be checking out The Outer Worlds 2 this weekend. Jamie...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 594
Door to Phantomile
We're on the cusp of an avalanche of new PS5 releases, so this weekend may be your last opportunity to clear out your backlog. Here's what we're playing. Jamie O'Neill: I only have access to portable gaming for a while, so I'll boot up my PS Vita to replay one of my favourite PS1 games, which is Namco's wonderful Klonoa: Door to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 593
The old country
We’re on the cusp of a gaming avalanche, so this may be your last proper weekend to clear through your backlog. And that’s only if you’re planning to skip some of the new releases this week, like Mafia: The Old Country. Aaron Bayne: It's all about Battlefield 6 for me this weekend. I've been loving my time with the beta so...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 592
Rage bound
The weather's turned decisively grey here in the UK, so does that mean summer's almost over. Oh well, there's no shortage of gaming goodness to get involved with this weekend. This is what we're playing. Aaron Bayne: After some hands-on time with Battlefield 6, I reckon I'll be booting Battlefield 2042 this weekend. The new game feels...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 591
Ready or not
As we move deeper into August, the looming release schedule is starting to get busier. With so many games on the horizon, here's what's keeping us occupied this weekend. Aaron Bayne: I'm squadding up and getting tactical this weekend with a bit of Ready or Not. Jamie O'Neill: While I can't decide if I'm more nostalgic for the first,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 590
A little bit of this, a little bit of that
Will the heat ever subside? It's roasting out there, and our DualSense feels like it's been melting in our hands of late. Still, we'll be rubbing down our pads this weekend and playing the following games. Aaron Bayne: This weekend I'll be flitting between the new Destiny 2 expansion, Edge of Fate, and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 589
The sun is shining
The sun is absolutely blasting right now, so there's never been a better time to pull the curtains shut and play some video games. Here's what's keeping us busy. Aaron Bayne: The sun is blazing here so I doubt I'll play too much this weekend, but if I do it'll likely be some Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4. Jamie O'Neill: I love...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 588
We go again
It's been an eventful week in the video game industry, so we could all probably do with a bit of a breather, couldn't we? Here's what we're playing. Jamie O'Neill: Since chatting with @playstation1995 about SEGA's classic beat-'em-ups in last weekend's WAYP, I've been hankering for Lizardcube's artwork to depict some Streets of Rage 4...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 587
Stand and deliver
A big week has marked the release of another Hideo Kojima classic, with Death Stranding 2: On the Beach now publicly available for everyone. Needless to say, it's dominating the WAYP discussion. Aaron Bayne: I'll likely chip away at both Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Dune Awakening this weekend. Issy van der Velde: This...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 586
The last guardian
We're in the thrust of a heatwave here in the UK, so there's never been a better opportunity to shield yourself from the scorching sun and enjoy some good ol' video games. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Issy van der Velde: For my multiplayer kicks I'm diving back into GTA Online and its Money Fronts update. When my...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 585
Fun in the sun
The sun is shining, the gaming is good, yeah. Honestly, with all of the non-E3 madness out of the way, we're looking forward to some sunshine and gaming goodness. Aaron Bayne: I'll be chipping away at Death Stranding 2 this weekend, and that's all I can say about that! I may nip into some matches of Gears of War Reloaded for this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 584
Everything or nothing
It's a particularly busy weekend of new console releases and Summer Game Fest. Here's what we're playing when we have a minute to ourselves. Aaron Bayne: I'm super excited to say I'll be playing Death Stranding 2: On the Beach this weekend! Graham Banas: As I finally whittle away at my eye-watering backlog, I'm torn on what...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 583
Phone box fun
Look, we'll be brutally honest with you: it's been a pretty subdued week in PlayStation. With the Switch 2 right around the corner and Summer Game Fest just days away, it feels like the industry is on hold. Despite the relative quietness, though, there are still plenty of games to play. Aaron Bayne: I'm away for the weekend, and I've...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 582
Summer awaits
We're just weeks away from Summer Game Fest and all of the associated chaos that comes with that, so you may want to make the most of your weekend, and play some good old fashioned video games. Aaron Bayne: Having wrapped up my 10th (!!!) playthrough of The Last of Us: Part 1, I'm now moving onto The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 581
Ray to go
Another relatively action-packed weekend has come to a conclusion. It's time to unwind with some good old fashioned video games. Here's what we're playing. Aaron Bayne: Now that I've wrapped up DOOM: The Dark Ages and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, I have a somewhat quiet weekend of gaming ahead of me. Naturally, that has me thinking it...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 580
Too hot
It's been another hectic week in the PlayStation Nation, with a new GTA 6 trailer and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach details. Here's what we're playing to round out the weekend. Aaron Bayne: I'm going all in on shooters this weekend, as I try to wrap up DOOM: The Dark Ages, and some mates and I delve back into Destiny 2 once more. Jamie...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 579
Crashed
It's been a crazy week in the games industry, with prices increasing and GTA 6's inevitable delay. Now it's time to unwind with some good old fashioned gaming. Aaron Bayne: I'm hoping to wrap up Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 this weekend, but the big plan is to sink even more time into the Arc Raiders PS5 tech test with the lads. I can't get...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 578
I heard a rumor that you're an idiot
There are loads of new PS5 games to play this weekend, from remasters of classics like Oblivion and more recent hits in Days Gone, to brand new titles such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Here's what we're spending our time playing for the next two days. Jamie O'Neill: I'm hoping to wake up my old OLED...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 577
Easter fun day
As we venture into Easter, there's more to do than just chow down on chocolate shaped like eggs and rabbits. That is the primary objective for many, but the gaming backlog never takes a break, especially not on a long weekend. Here's what we're getting up to! Aaron Bayne: I was planning to sink some time into Destiny 2, this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 576
Dead or alive, you're coming with me
The sun is finally shining, and the Easter holidays are approaching. So, what better way to celebrate the season than to shut yourself inside and play some good ol' video games. Aaron Bayne: This weekend I'm packing up my bullwhip and fedora and heading off on an adventure with Indiana Jones and the Great...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 575
That was a slow week, wasn't it?
Did much happen this week in the video games industry? Can't say we noticed. Seemed like a quiet one, to be honest. Here's what we're playing. Jamie O'Neill: I'm still making the most of PS1 Armored Core being part of the recent PS Plus Premium picks, before I create SSD space to download one of April 2025's P
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 574
Everything or nothing
The first blooms of spring are, well, springing – which is big news for fans of sunshine and warmer weather. Of course, with so many new games on the market, who’s even got the time to go outside? Aaron Bayne: This weekend I'll be diving into Hitman VR, with its new PSVR2 update. I've sunk a lot of time into the third...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 573
We're all off to Feudal Japan
After a slight lull following the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, significant video game releases are back on the agenda as Assassin's Creed Shadows launches on PS5. Is that what you're playing this weekend, or do you have something else planned? Here are our picks for the weekend. Echo Apsey: I'm planning to wrap up...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 572
Konami coin-op classics and more
The nights are drawing out and the weather is definitely, absolutely starting to improve. A little bit. Maybe. Well, it depends where you are. Who cares what's going on outside anyway, there's video games to play! Graham Banas: This weekend, it's time to dive into Split Fiction with one of my friends, and the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 571
It takes two
Monster Hunter Wilds already feels a little like a distant memory, as the industry turns its attention to a stacked March lineup, headlined by Assassin's Creed Shadows. Here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Aaron Bayne: I've got a few games on the go at the moment, but I'd love to start up Split Fiction with my wife this weekend...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 570
It's wild out there
There's only one game on the lips of gamers this weekend, and it's Monster Hunter Wilds. Bizarrely, though, not everyone on our team is playing Capcom's latest. What's wrong with 'em? Aaron Bayne: On top of trudging along with Dark Souls 3, I'll likely sink a bit of time into the Splitgate 2 alpha. Jamie O'Neill: 49 years...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 569
Mascot madness
Another week has come to a conclusion, and so it's once again time for us to bring together our team and take stock of all the titles we're planning to play this weekend. Aaron Bayne: I was on the verge of starting a new Elden Ring profile when I decided to give Dark Souls 3 a go instead. After that incredible reveal of Irithyll of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 568
Night reigns
Another hectic week in the PlayStation sphere has come to a conclusion, and now we're eager to decompress with some good old fashioned gaming. Here's what we're playing. Aaron Bayne: After getting some hands on time at a recent preview event, I'm dying to try out Elden Ring Nightreign again, which has it's CNT this weekend! Echo...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 567
A wild one
Can you believe the first week of February is already over? Time moves too fast, folks. This is a wild month for new PS5 releases, too. Here's what's keeping us busy. Aaron Bayne: This weekend I'm planning to start DOOM 2 after finishing the original last weekend! However, on the side, I've also picked up The Division 2 again with some...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 566
You're DOOMed
February has crept up on us, huh? This is looking like an unusually stacked month in the video game industry, with several high profile releases plotted. Better clear those backlogs quick, then, eh? Aaron Bayne: This weekend I'm planning to wrap up the original DOOM, in my journey to complete every one of the games on the run up to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 565
That is the question
Another week has come to a conclusion, and we're already fast approaching February now. What's been keeping you busy in 2025 so far? Aaron Bayne: It's another week of The Witcher 3 for me. I've combed my way through White Orchard, so now I'm moving into Velen. In light of the DOOM: The Dark Ages gameplay from the Xbox...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 564
And chill
With the launch of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, the 2025 release schedule has finally begun. There's lots to look forward to over the next 12 months, so get a move on with those backlogs and catch up to the present so that we can enjoy all of the promising titles ahead. This is what we're playing this weekend, either old or new. Aaron...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 563
It's not for nothing
We're deep into January now, which means we can finally stop saying those three little words: Happy New Year. There. That's the last time you'll read it. Thank goodness! Aaron Bayne: After blitzing the first season of the show in a day, I'm now buckling down for my tenth playthrough of The Last of Us: Part 1. That's right,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 562
Back to normal
That's the end of the holidays, we're afraid. Normality resumes. Of course, normality includes hours upon hours of gaming goodness, so here's what we're playing this weekend. Jamie O'Neill: I remember how a snow blanketed New York City was an ideal setting in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales for the launch of the PS5 during the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 561
Saturday, Sunday, funday
Christmas is over but the New Year is upon us, and we're crossing everything hoping 2025 is a much better one! Here's what we're playing on this final weekend of 2024. Echo Apsey: I'm currently wrapping up my backlog of games before I decide on my top 10 games of the year, specifically finishing the fascinating Ultros and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 560
The holidays await
T'was the weekend before Christmas and all around Push Square... Well, actually it's just business as usual really. Here's what we're playing on PS5. Robert Ramsey: I plan on going back to my Game of the Year for 2023 over the holidays: Baldur's Gate 3. I just love a good fantasy adventure around Christmas, and Larian's RPG...
