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August2026

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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 646

Weekend warriors
Another week is all done and dusted, which means we can look forward to another weekend of gaming. Here's what we're playing. Jamie O'Neill: I noticed on Time Extension that there's a sale of Arcade Archives' Namco titles, so since I've mainly spent time with the PC Engine port, I figured I'd treat myself to 30% off Namco's...
- Sat 15th Aug 2026
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- What Are You Playing
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 645

Assemble
That's another week in the can, then, folks — and this one was a lot less eventful. Fortunately, that means we can all relax with some good old fashioned video games. Here's what we're playing. Aaron Bayne: I'm doing that thing where I want to play too many games and will probably end up playing none of them, but I'm hoping to check out...
- Sat 8th Aug 2026
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- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 644

Rootin' tootin'
Another week has come to a concludion, which means it's time to kick back and unwind with some good ol' video games. Aaron Bayne: Another week of rootin' n' tootin' in Red Dead Redemption 2! Jamie O'Neill: Since it's part of July 2026's PS Plus Essential games, I want to download Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 before the next...
- Sat 1st Aug 2026
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- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
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July2026

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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 643

Carnage awaits
Another week has come and gone, and this one was at least a little lighter on the PlayStation related drama. In fact, I think there's been some cool stuff this week, with various new Marvel's Wolverine trailers for example. Aaron Bayne: I'll be chipping away at Red Dead Redemption 2 a little more this week, which I'm loving, but in...
- Sat 25th Jul 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 642

In the mix
The summer heat will supposedly ease a little this weekend, which means playing games should be more comfortable – at least if you’re in the UK. These are the titles keeping us busy. Jamie O'Neill: Just like last weekend's WAYP 641, I'm still addicted to the 2011 PS3 port of Daytona USA. SEGA AM2's mastery of arcade driving design...
- Sat 18th Jul 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 641

Hot and heavy
We're in the midst of another heat wave here in the UK, but temperatures are projected to drop this weekend. Let's hope that happens sooner rather than later, because it's pretty unbearable here. Aaron Bayne: The Finals just launched its 11th season, Galaxy Masters, so the seasonal grind starts all over again. I'm loving the new map...
- Sat 11th Jul 2026
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- PS4
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 640

And try to breathe
Phew! What a week, huh? Many of you may not feel like switching on your PS5 this weekend – that’s understandable – but remember a good gaming session always has the power to make you feel better. Aaron Bayne: I'm still slowly chipping away at BioShock 2, but I may also check out Empulse this weekend. Graham Banas: I've...
- Sat 4th Jul 2026
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- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
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June2026

113
Talking Point Is GTA 6's Dodgy Ultimate Edition a Deal-Breaker?

Shop till you drop
It's common knowledge, but GTA 6 pre-orders opened this week. That's right, we're now one step closer to the reality of Rockstar's latest actually releasing in November. The hype has been abundantly clear to see — it's all any gaming website has posted about for the last 72 hours. God only knows how many pre-orders the title's...
- Sat 27th Jun 2026
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- GTA
- Talking Point
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 639

It's hot in here
I know us Europeans get a bad rep for complaining about seemingly modest temperatures in comparison to other parts of the world, but I have to say the UK heat just hits different. I’ve been to places like Singapore and Malaysia during peak highs, and I don’t think I sweated anywhere near as much as this last week. Geez! Jamie...
- Sat 27th Jun 2026
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- PS5
- PS4
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 638

Sun sheltering
It is far too hot and humid here in the UK right now, so we are closing the blinds and sitting in front of a fan turned up to max as we play video games this weekend. This is what's entertaining us in between ice cream and BBQs. Jamie O'Neill: The 16th June was the 11-year anniversary of my favourite E3 conference, Sony's...
- Sat 20th Jun 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 637

Breathe
It's been a really busy couple of weeks here at Push Square Towers with all the livestreams and news, so we're all looking forward to a spot of downtime over the coming days. You can tell everyone on the team's been busy, because no one replied to my request for WAYP. Jamie O'Neill: My girlfriend treated us both to tickets to watch The...
- Sat 13th Jun 2026
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- PS5
- PS4
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 636

Summer dreamin'
We're deep into not-E3 week right now, so there's more gaming news than usual floating around. But when you're not reading about upcoming games, hopefully you're playing some upcoming ones. Here's what we're playing. Jamie O'Neill: WB Games Montréal's 2022 Gotham Knights is still my current game of choice. I like playing as Red...
- Sat 6th Jun 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features

May2026

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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 635

Heating up
How are you all enjoying the heat, then? It’s not even summer yet and it’s already scorching outside. And let me tell you: my PS5 Pro is making sure it tells me about it. Aaron Bayne: I reckon this weekend I'll dig into the TacSim stuff now that I've rolled credits in 007 First Light. Jamie O'Neill: I'm still away from home,...
- Sat 30th May 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 634

Bright and breezy
I’m not sure about your part of the world, but the weather’s finally turning here in the UK. It was hail last weekend, and bright sunshine this one. Of course, I’ll be staying inside playing video games – but what about you? Jamie O'Neill: I'm staying with family for a while, but I was sure to pack my ever reliable PS...
- Sat 23rd May 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point Sony, Don't Re-Reveal Fairgames at the Next State of Play

It's not going to end well
I don’t want to be that guy, but I’m going to give Sony some free advice: do not, under any circumstances, attempt to reintroduce Fairgames at next month’s State of Play. It doesn’t matter how good the game looks and how much confidence you have in Haven’s work, I’m telling you right here and now: it’s not...
- Thu 21st May 2026
- Sony
- PS5
- Fairgames
- Talking Point
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 633

Soft fantasy
It’s not been the most eventful week really, but you can’t knock a coconut down every time, eh? At least there are no shortage of games to play. Jamie O'Neill: Four years have flown by since Success’ Cotton Fantasy released on PS4 in May 2022, and it's worth a 45 minute blast through this cute-'em-up to rock out to its...
- Sat 16th May 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Feature What Do You Want from a May 2026 State of Play Showcase?

PS5's first and third parties covered, and what about PS6?
Unless it breaks around seven years of tradition, Sony will host a State of Play showcase in the next couple of weeks. It usually packs its showcases taking place in May (or the very start of June) with the biggest reveals the program has to offer, so excitement is generally high...
- Thu 14th May 2026
- Sony
- PS5
- State of Play
- Talking Point
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 632

Mixin' it up
Another busy week has come to a conclusion, and so it’s time to settle down with some good ol’ games. As always, we’ll go first, then it’s all over to you. Jamie O'Neill: Another read of Stephen's Scott Pilgrim EX Mini Review is in order, because as soon as I get home on Sunday night the seal on my physical copy of Scott...
- Sat 9th May 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 631

Come back stronger
Phew, it's been a big week in PlayStation, with Saros finally dropping a few days ago. Has the latest from Housemarque made its way onto your weekend itinerary at all? Aaron Bayne: I'm actually going to check out Replaced on my Steam Deck this weekend! Jamie O'Neill: I've been on holiday in Derbyshire during the last week,...
- Sat 2nd May 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features

April2026

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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 630

Take your pick
It's raining games again, and we're all busy playing various different things here at Push Square Towers. That means we've got a pretty varied WAYP this week. Graham Banas: A big ol' VR weekend for me this time out. Between working on the new Little Nightmares game and finally pulling the trigger on Metro: Awakening on the heels of...
- Sat 25th Apr 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 629

Pragmata pragmatists
And so we've reached the weekend once again, which can only mean one thing: time to play some games! Here's what's keeping us occupied. Aaron Bayne: Excited to say that I'm playing Saros this weekend! I've been dying to get my hands on this one! Jamie O'Neill: I can't decide whether to buy the digital release of Spica...
- Sat 18th Apr 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 628

Fatal cutie
Last week was a bit of a busier WAYP while we enjoyed the Easter weekend, but things are quieter this time out. Fortunately, there are no shortage of games to be playing right now, so we're sure there'll be a flurry of activity in the comments. Jamie O'Neill: The variety of Game Gear games in Sonic Origins Plus have been grabbing my...
- Sat 11th Apr 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 627

April fool
Already April?! It's frightening how quick this year is moving. But there's already been some absolute bangers on the PS5, and the coming month is looking even crazier. Jamie O'Neill: Pre-ordering a physical copy of Marvel MaXimum Collection from Limited Run Games, and re-reading Sammy's recent review are all part of my Easter weekend's...
- Sat 4th Apr 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features

March2026

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

Everyone exhale
Well, that was an eventful end to the week, wasn't it? We hope you've all got a working PS5 and won't be too affected by the recent price hikes. Let's try to unwind with some of our favourite games, eh? Jamie O'Neill: My intention to play 12 PS5 games that aren't available on PS4 as a gaming New Year's resolution has hit a snag...
- Sat 28th Mar 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 625

Cross worlds
It's another massive week in the world of PlayStation, with Crimson Desert and a dozen or so other titles out. As always, we want to know what you're playing. Jamie O'Neill: I'll return to one of my favourite games of 2025, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, in appreciation of Stephen's March feature, which is aptly titled SEGA's PS5 Games...
- Sat 21st Mar 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 624

Gaming finds a way
It’s the quiet before the Crimson Desert storm, which is good news for those of you who need a little extra time to clear your backlog. Here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Jamie O'Neill: Back in WAYP 622, Ristar24 kindly recommended the Game Boy's Jurassic Park 2: The Chaos Continues on the Jurassic Park Classic Games...
- Sat 14th Mar 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 623

We go again
In terms of gaming industry news, this week was a lot less chaotic than previous ones. That means the emphasis is back on the games, so here's what we're playing. Jamie O'Neill: I'm still playing Arkane Lyon's Deathloop from 2021. I find Colt Vahn's quips amusing, so it's a fun game to return to five years later. Liam Croft: I don't...
- Sat 7th Mar 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features

February2026

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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 622

A requiem awaits
We’ve got a sneaking suspicion we know what you’re playing this weekend – does it, per chance, rhyme with “weevil”? Thought it might! Here’s your regularly scheduled WAYP. Aaron Bayne: I've been dying to get my hands on Marathon properly for a while, so this weekend, I'll be diving into the server slam. I can't wait!...
- Sat 28th Feb 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 621

Short but sweet
It's just a week until Resident Evil Requiem releases, so we're sure many of you are in a holding pattern until then. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Jamie O'Neill: We're into the second month of my New Year's resolution to play 12 PS5 games in 2026, which aren't available on PS4, so for February it's Arkane Studios'...
- Sat 21st Feb 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 620

There will only be chaos
Phew, what a barnstorming State of Play that was, eh? We need to unwind after such an excellent show. The antidote? A weekend of gaming, of course! Jamie O'Neill: There's love for retro gaming in the air this Valentine's Day, as I'm downloading the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection. Sending cheers to Sammy for letting...
- Sat 14th Feb 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 619

Brought to you by Rey Mysterio
It's now February, and big AAA releases are finally starting to emerge. With Nioh 3 and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined out now, you could be tempted by a new game or still clearing your backlog. Here's what we've got to play this weekend. Aaron Bayne: This weekend, I'm planning to wrap up SOMA. Somehow, it's completely...
- Sat 7th Feb 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features

January2026

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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 618

Take off
These weekends come around quick, don’t they? Not that we’re complaining! It’s another opportunity to spend a couple of days cuddled up with our favourite consoles. What are you playing? Aaron Bayne: I reckon I'll chip away a little at Cairn this weekend, but me and the lads have also been playing Left 4 Dead 2 on our Steam Decks...
- Sat 31st Jan 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 617

No Joker
It's the last week in January, and let us tell you, things are about to get crazy with new releases in February. Utterly insane. Aaron Bayne: More of the same for me this week: review embargoed games on PS5 and No Rest for the Wicked on PC. Jamie O'Neill: Out of all of the winter settings I've played in video games this January, my...
- Sat 24th Jan 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 616

No rest for the wicked
It's glacial outdoors so you've genuinely never had a better excuse to cuddle up on the couch and enjoy some good old fashioned video games. You better get working on your backlog to be honest, because the release schedule is about to get bonkers. Aaron Bayne: I've got a couple of embargoed games in the mix that I can't talk...
- Sat 17th Jan 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point Did ANTHEM Deserve the Hate?

You're not singing anymore
ANTHEM is dead. Or at least, it soon will be, depending on when you're reading this. While the online looter-shooter never quite set the world on fire, it's worth remembering that there was quite a lot of hype behind ANTHEM ahead of its eventual release on the 22nd February, 2019. This was, after all, a new property from...
- Mon 12th Jan 2026
- EA
- BioWare
- PS4
- ANTHEM
- Talking Point
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 615

Shirts off
Want to know a secret? We banked the last three or so WAYPs way early in December. Yeah, it’s not a very exciting secret, is it? But that means, starting this week, we’re back in real-time! Jamie O'Neill: I'm happily addicted to drifting around corners in Arcade Archives Ridge Racer, so I've dug out my old disc to play the nostalgic...
- Sat 10th Jan 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are Your PS5 New Year's Resolutions?

Start as you mean to go on
Losing weight? Pssht, it’s the biggest cliché in the book. Learning a new language? We guarantee you’ll have deleted Duolingo by March. Clearing your debt? Have you seen the release schedule. No, forget all those boring New Year’s Resolutions – they’re played out. We want to hear your PS5 resolutions for 2026...
- Sun 4th Jan 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- Happy New Year
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 614

Welcome to 2026
And so here we are: the first WAYP of 2026. Fortunately, this is one feature where we don’t intend to reinvent the wheel. So, you can expect the same regularly scheduled Talking Point, every Saturday, just like it’s always been. Aaron Bayne: Honestly, I'm not sure what I'll play this weekend. I'll maybe just chill out with some...
- Sat 3rd Jan 2026
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features

December2025

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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 613

Seasonal slump
How’s your tummy handling all of those turkey sandwiches? You may want to consider a long brisk walk this weekend to shed some of those holiday calories. If not, you can just join us for some good ol’ fashioned video games. Aaron Bayne: After beating Resident Evil 4, I'm now moving onto Resident Evil Village on the PSVR2. I...
- Sat 27th Dec 2025
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 612

The final countdown
‘Twas the weekend before Christmas, when all through Push Square, you couldn’t find an editor – neither hide nor hair. That’s because everyone’s playing PS5, and here’s what’s on our list. Aaron Bayne: This week, I reckon I'm going to finish off Resident Evil 4. This has taken me an age to beat despite it not...
- Sat 20th Dec 2025
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point With Expedition 33 Winning Best Indie Game, What Does 'Indie' Mean to You?

An old debate returns
What does "indie game" really mean these days? Questions about this terminology have been circulating for years, but as the video game landscape evolves, they return every so often as people continue to wrestle with it. Cut to The Game Awards 2025, where — among many others — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 picked up the...
- Wed 17th Dec 2025
- Kepler Interactive
- PS5
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Talking Point
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 611

Two weeks to go
It's now just a couple of weeks to Christmas, and the release schedule has really started to slow down. That's good news for those of you with backlogs, because it means there's finally an opportunity to catch up. Aaron Bayne: I'm getting withdrawal from The Finals (it's been four weeks), so with the launch of Season 9 this...
- Sat 13th Dec 2025
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 610

Three weeks until Xmas
Have you put your Xmas decorations up yet? Now we're in December, you have our permission. Go get it done and play some games. Aaron Bayne: It's a mixture of things for me this weekend. I'm playing a bit of Elden Ring Nightreign with my mates, I'll be checking out the Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora third-person mode, I'm...
- Sat 6th Dec 2025
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features

November2025

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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...
- Sat 29th Nov 2025
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
134
Talking Point Does PS5 Have a Sequel Problem?

Bigger and better?
There's a silly notion going around that the PS5 has no games, which is of course nonsense, but when you stand back and look at some of the console's biggest titles, there is an interesting pattern. Many PlayStation fans have fond memories of the PS4 era, a time in which Sony was doubling down on its first-party efforts...
- Wed 26th Nov 2025
- Sony
- PS5
- Talking Point
- Features
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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...
- Sat 22nd Nov 2025
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
138
Talking Point The Game Awards 2025 Nominations Announced - Who Are Your Winners?

Who deserves the trophy?
The Game Awards has just unveiled the shortlists for every category at this year's event, highlighting many fantastic titles that have launched throughout 2025. As expected, there are some standouts nominated for multiple awards, with the most-nominated titles including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Ghost of Yotei, and Death...
- Mon 17th Nov 2025
- PS5
- PS4
- The Game Awards
- Talking Point
- Features
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Talking Point Will PlayStation's Mobile Push Be a Success or a Flop?

The power of the cell
We all knew this was coming, but PlayStation's efforts in the mobile space are beginning to show at last. The platform holder has been building up a mobile division of PS Studios, and it's taken several years to really get off the ground, but following this week's announcements, we're finally starting to see the investment...
- Sat 15th Nov 2025
- Sony
- Mobile
- Talking Point
- Features
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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...
- Sat 15th Nov 2025
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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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...
- Sat 8th Nov 2025
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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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...
- Sat 1st Nov 2025
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features

October2025

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Talking Point If Xbox Drops the Cost, Would You Be Happy Still Paying for PS6 Multiplayer?

Pay to play
Rumour has it that, with Microsoft's upcoming Xbox hardware, the company plans to drop the requirement to pay for access to online multiplayer. If that really is the case, Sony's PS6 could be the only next-generation console still charging for the privilege. Obviously we won't know for certain whether this will happen until it happens,...
- Fri 31st Oct 2025
- Xbox
- Sony
- PS6
- Talking Point
- Features
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Talking Point Is PS5 Really in Competition with TikTok?

Keep scrollin', scrollin', scrollin'
One talking point that’s been popping up a lot recently is that console manufacturers are no longer in competition with each other. The theory – one which has been explicitly mentioned by Microsoft recently and alluded to by PlayStation in the past – is that social networks like TikTok are the real enemy,...
- Wed 29th Oct 2025
- PS5
- TikTok
- Talking Point
- Features
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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...
- Sat 25th Oct 2025
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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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...
- Sat 18th Oct 2025
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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Talking Point PS6 In 2027 - How Do You Feel About Sony's Next-Gen Console?

Here it comes
Recently, PlayStation and AMD released a video in which they discuss new technologies in their joint venture, Project Amethyst — and it sounds as though Sony's next console will implement these innovations in its hardware composition. During the video, Mark Cerny says he hopes to bring the tech to a future console "in a few years'...
- Tue 14th Oct 2025
- Sony
- PS6
- Talking Point
- Features
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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...
- Sat 11th Oct 2025
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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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...
- Sat 4th Oct 2025
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- What Are You Playing
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Talking Point Are You Getting Sick of Sony's Supposedly 'Samey' Approach to Story Telling?

Sad dad
A new IGN article about Sony’s approach to story telling in its first-party games has gone viral. The piece – entitled ‘I’m Getting Bored of Every PlayStation Game Telling the Same Story’ – has attracted both agreement and ire in equal measure, as any good op-ed should. But do you agree with it? The underlying thesis for the...
- Fri 3rd Oct 2025
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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:...
- Sat 27th Sep 2025
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- What Are You Playing
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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...
- Sat 20th Sep 2025
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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,...
- Sat 13th Sep 2025
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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...
- Sat 6th Sep 2025
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- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
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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!...
- Sat 30th Aug 2025
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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...
- Sat 23rd Aug 2025
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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...
- Sat 16th Aug 2025
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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...
- Sat 9th Aug 2025
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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...
- Sat 2nd Aug 2025
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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,...
- Sat 26th Jul 2025
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Talking Point Sony's Investing in Anime, But Why Isn't PlayStation Leading the Charge?

Rogue synergy
Sony saw the anime boom before many of its rivals – and to its credit it’s been investing accordingly. Back in 2021 it acquired streaming service Crunchyroll for $1.1 billion, and it’s since invested in multimedia conglomerates like Kadokawa and Bandai Namco
- Fri 25th Jul 2025
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- PS5
- Anime
- Industry
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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...
- Sat 19th Jul 2025
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Talking Point What Do You Want from God of War Maker Sony Santa Monica Next?

The man, the myth
It’s been several years since God of War Ragnarok and its superb roguelike add-on Valhalla released, which means some fans have started to ponder what developer Santa Monica Studio is up to. One of Sony’s flagship first-party studios, the American dev has worked on some of PlayStation’s very best games, including two eras of...
- Wed 16th Jul 2025
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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...
- Sat 12th Jul 2025
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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...
- Sat 5th Jul 2025
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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...
- Sat 28th Jun 2025
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