We're nearly into The Spooky Month, otherwise known as October, otherwise known as the month with all the games. There's a lot of stuff on the horizon to be excited about, but what are we playing in the meantime? Time to find out.
Khayl Adam
I'm still on a review, but I found a bit of time to boot up the revamped Cyberpunk 2077 2.0, and wow, it does finally feel like the game it was meant to be! Add to that today's big Baldur's Gate 3 patch, and there is very little reason for me to come up for air.
Robert Ramsey
I've been on review duty for what feels like an age, and that won't be changing this weekend. I can't talk about the game I'm covering (yet!), but I can reveal my plans to play around in Cyberpunk 2077, which really has consumed me over the last few weeks.
Scott McCrae
I'll probably play Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways this weekend. That, and tell myself I'll finally finish Tears of the Kingdom before playing Street Fighter 6 all weekend.
Stephen Tailby
I've been hopping in and out of The Crew Motorfest, so probably continue plugging away at that over the weekend. However, I'll be mostly playing one or two smaller games for review purposes, so my Hawaii road trip may have to take a backseat.
That's it from us, so it's over to you. What are you lot playing this weekend? Tell us, as always, in the comments section below.
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This weekend is all about Lies of P! Really beautiful game that is kicking my ass!
And in the meantime, I will play some Powerslave/Exhumed (Switch) and some Painkiller: Black Edition on the Steam Deck!
Happy gaming!
I finished up starfield during the week, will wait for some mods to replay.
So going to give some of the stuff that dropped on Extra a try
Throwing goblins into other goblins on Baldurs Gate 3.
I guess I've been playing too much - My TV developed those wretched vertical lines on the right hand side of the screen last night. Absolutely brutal.
I'll be on my way in to the tv repair place soon.
When I'm back though, Baldur's Gate, Age of Ashes, then South Africa v Ireland.
I just finished Crisis Core but still have things to do for the plat. Man, it was a lot better than I expected. Nibelheim onwards is very good, except Genesis stuff, but it's the finale in particular where you think it's all cinematics after beating the final boss but then you end up playing as Zack again as you fight legions of Shinra infantry, knowing you're doomed. How they use the roulette wheel gameplay element as part of the story and emotional arc in that scene... Very moving and very Kojima-esque (like the UI changing when you fight Ocelot in MGS4).
Anyway, I'm also playing MK1 and started a new playthrough in Cyberpunk 2077.
Monster World 4 on the Sega Genesis Mini. Will also finish up the last chapter for Final Fantasy VII Remake on PS5.
Sea of stars. Working towards the plat. Love this game. Then maybe get back into my second playthrough if FF7 remake and start the DLC.
I’m going to probably get into Final Fantasy XVI finally.
And a little Humanity on the side.
I'm so hooked on Starfield it's insane. Therefore, my Switch and PS5 are on timeout.
Going to finish up the Separate Ways Resident evil 4 Remake DLC, then continue with my One Piece Odyssey playthrough.
Just got Scars Above so will try that later.
Also I'm really far into The Crew Motorfest.
Lies of P. Brilliant game but even as a vet of the genre, this is definitely one of the more challenging ones, especially with the build I'm playing. However, it does so much right and also brings some very fresh additions to the genre in terms of weapon customization.
My life is being consumed by Baldur’s Gate 3. This game is so damn good. I’ve been playing it for 45+ hours now (this is not including 20hrs playing before starting a fresh new character).
I decided to go the Underdark route and did as many side quests as I could, including the Adamantine Forge, which included a relatively tough boss fight. Afterward, I back tracked and decided to go through the Mountain Pass to try and absorb as much as I can during my first play through.
I’m now officially in Act II and exploring the Shadow Cursed Lands which is unsettling, but it’s not that difficult to traverse. What is difficult is discussing my experience because it’s very spoiler heavy.
I’m really starting to feel the weight of my choices. Some of outcomes are good, while others have had serious implications. I’m interested in some of my recent decisions because I’m genuinely torn as to whether or not they were good moves, particularly with Lae’zel and Shadowheart’sstory line. I haven’t been nervous for an outcome in an RPG like this in quite some time.
Speaking of Shadowheart, I think I’m on the verge of finding Nightsong for her. The whole quest line has been phenomenal, especially the optional areas that lead to really fun exploration experiences. And the characters and choices along the way (of this particular companion quest) have been interesting. I can see the ripple effects from my decisions in Act 1 which is a sign of excellent writing.
This game is going to go down as one of my favorite games of all time. And in the RPG space, it’s in my top 3. What a year for 2023 — arguably the greatest year of all time in terms of video games.
Separate Ways and trying Clive and Wrench (janky as hell but very fun if you like Banjo, spyro etc)
Starfield. I love this game.
Starfield – I´ve finished the game since last week. Its good, very good at times, the main story is pretty cool but some of the side quests are better. Also the best NG+ setting I´ve seen. But I also feel very done with the game and dont think I´ll be playing it again, at least for a few years. Its very hard to not think about what this game could have been with a better engine, less loading screens, less fast traveling (no its not totally optional to skip) less menus, etc etc. But it is what it is.
Joe Wander – picked this up in the sale as a palette cleanser and its a pretty fun platformer. Controls are a bit lacking sometimes but the puzzling is fun and the settings are great.
Cyberpunk 2077 – I´ve been looking forward to update 2.0 and started a new game last night. I’ve only played for like an hour so cant say much yet but it feels like the stability and performance are much improved, and from what I’ve read about the gameplay tweaks this is going to be great. I mean I already loved the game before so this might end up high on my top list of best games ever.
I beat Firewatch on my Xbox Series X last week and I continued playing Ace Attorney: Justice for All on Switch which I’m at the final episode for. I also started playing Baten Kaitos Remastered which is fun so far.
Beyond that I bought a handful of games including Gato Robotto, The Messenger, Neon White, Warhammer 40.000 Boltgun, Loop Hero and The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo which I might start too.
I just finished the main campaign in The Witcher 3 and I'm playing Heavenly Bodies before I go back in for the DLC
I am once again here to say I’ll be playing Baldur’s Gate 3 for about the next five years.
I’ll find some room to blast some impressive guns in Cyberpunk too.
Finishing off Sea of Stars. Some Final Fantasy IX & Humanity & my weekend dose of efootbal24.
Lies of P. I beat the King of Puppets last night after a couple hours of trying. I’m loving the game so far. There are some really cool weapons in the game that I really want to try out in future playthroughs and some of the outfits and masks are really cool too!
Me and my son will be starting our yearly playthrough of it takes two today. I absolutely love this game as it’s just pure fun
Going to be trying some more BG3 after starting again now ive got a bit more basic knowledge. The game still bamboozles my brain tho. Gonna jump in to CP 2.0 as ive only ever played about an hour of the origional PS5 release and a few races on GT7. Bit of fresh air down the lake fishing in the morning to relax me ready for work Monday. Have a good one.
I'm going to play through RE4 Separate Ways, & maybe some BG3
Got a third co-op session with a mate lined up for tonight on Baldur's Gate. We are working on the Emerald Grove quest line and I know, having played it solo already, we will be arguing about the choices to be made!
Also got the final couple of majors to knock off in EA PGA Tour Golf for the platinum, so hoping to get that done too.
Final Fantasy XVI! They need to take the battle mechanic on how you use the different summons and turn it into a Pokémon game. It would work, it would work I say!
Returned to my 2nd run of Digital Foundry's best graphics of 2022 - Horizon Forbidden West. Whooping boss after boss in Sekiro, currently at the Fountainhead Palace. Just beat Glavenus in Monster Hunter World Iceborne, on to Tigrex etc, that crafting beautiful gear and whooping beautiful monsters gameplay loop never gets old. Then it's probably some laps in GT Sport and tarrying in RDR2.
Elder Scrolls Online and Miles Morales.
The Crew: Motorfest
I will be playing the excellent divinity original sin enhanced edition.the incredible red dead redemption 2.the fantastic trek to yomi.and the amazing 🕷 spiderman.i will be watching my Pittsburgh Steelers 💛🖤 play.i will be watching legendary sitcoms tv 📺 comedy shows in Sanford and son and saved by the bell.word up son
Lies of P for me. Shockingly, I think it's one of my games of the year. Best non From Soulslike I've ever played, and actually surpasses them in some areas
Night City has it's hooks in me.
Currently staring at my backlog wondering if I will be able to clear some of it as it’s getting out of hand 😂. Apart from that I’m still wandering around Skyrim, nicking everything in sight.
Dancing the night away... on Baldur's Gate 3 😁
Lies of P all the way. Excellent game with moody exploration and an abundance of cool systems. Weapon Assembly! The left arm plus customization! Weapon special abilities! Skill tree! Plus everything it cribbed from other soulslikes…
Just arrived at the cathedral, can’t wait to start todays session.
After the disappointment of starfield I'm playing red dead redemption 2 with mods, could dive in to mass effect who knows
Lies of p. Its really sucked me in and seeing as i have nothing to do this weekend i'm just glued to my ps5 with this little gem of a game. Have a great weekend everybody 👍
I will play less in the weekend, a little travel and mom's birthday the other day. I plan to go with Alan Wake Remastered, maybe some Hogwarts Legacy or Yakuza 0. See you around!
Finished up Act I of BG3 after about 30 hours so mostly continuing that journey but also want to spend a little time with the Cyberpunk update before the dlc. Would love to start a new playthrough but just don’t have the time. Have a great weekend everyone.
I was busy during the week and tired to play anything in the evenings, but today I hope to come back to Elden Ring and continue exploring Stormveil Castle.
Enjoy the weekend!
In the mood for something different so I (finally) started up Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (PS4) - managed to defeat the first boss and make it off the boat. Looks pretty good so far.
Have a good weekend and happy gaming people.
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Roughly 70 hours and still going. Even though it might sound like I'm complaining since this is going longer than I expected it to, I am still enjoying my time with the game. It's still Mass Effect, and being in a Mass Effect game is still better than at least 90% of other games.
Pluggin’ away at Armored Core
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Also my copy of Lies of P is arriving today, which will likely stay unopened lol
Only been able to play a little Unpacking. Health took a massive nosedive since Monday night with one of the worst flu I've ever had and only just recently got better but still only 90% back to normal. Was gonna carry on with RE4remake for Separate Ways but flu has made it impossible to do this week. RE4remake requires you to be fully switched on with your quick normal reaction times and its easy to miss collectables with a flu. Torturous nightmare this week. Can now save RE4remake for October at least
First Descendant beta
Mortal Kombat. I sort of realized that I wasn’t really having fun playing Starfield when I started playing it, unfortunately, so I think I’m going to give that one a rest. Having a blast playing MK1 though.
I may play some Nour too. It’s relaxing.
I haven’t really had the headspace for Baldurs Gate 3 at the moment to be honest. I think I know what’s going on, then something happens that feels like I’ve turned over 3 pages at once and I’m left feeling pretty dumb! (Why am I raiding this monastery exactly? I killed all the guards outside the door, now I am allowed to just come on in to town? But I can see the blood of your allies from here!)
So I’ve gone back to TOTK this week, which feels like a comfortable pair of slippers in comparison. An absolute banger!
Finished Armored Core 6 and immediately went into NG+
However, Lies of P has me sucked into the world. I’ve been struggling with Scrapped Watchman’s second phase for two days now. I will prevail!
Lastly MK1. What a grin on my face firing this up. I felt like I was back in the arcade for the first time in 30 years.
Just finished Seperate Ways. Excellent DLC, especially the price. Next Remake is going to be 5
I'll probably finish up Unpacking. I think it's a beautiful little game, not without issues, but I'm really enjoying it. If I have more time I may play some Solar Ash, which I finally bought on sale last week. It hasn't totally grabbed me yet but Heart Machine is a favorite so I'm going to keep playing.
@BusyOlf I hope not. Even if it's out of order I'd want a remake of the under appreciated Code Veronica next.
@Zuljaras Painkiller… fantastic game from my past
I'm hoping to play more Octopath Traveler 2 I'm trying to finish it before Spider-man 2 but the Star Ocean 2 Remake Demo keeps distracting me 😅
Have fun this weekend everybody!
@Bentleyma As someone who hasnt really seen One Piece ( thought my wife has me watching the Live action Netflix show now) is Odessy a game I would understand and enjoy or is it mostly for established fans?
Just about to finish Baldur's Gate. What an amazing game, one I was so conflicted about buying not knowing if I would like turn-based combat. Thanks to everyone on here who recommended it. One of my faves of all-time.
Moving to Cyberpunk to see the updates. Only played it for several hours before stopping for the update (loved what I did play). Happy I did and can enjoy it in its final form.
Enjoy the weekend of playing everyone.
Nothing special in the gaming department... I'm gearing up to make my first water cooling system for my PC : getting a bigger case, a CPU block (already have the GPU block), needing a PSU, radiators, pump, tubing, liquid, and of course fans... lots of fans : )
So in between "learning sessions" (accumulating a lot of necessary info, watching "how to" and review videos, looking for products and prices, etc) - I'm taking a break, trying to prevent my few neurons from overheating ... so I'm playing a few missions of Starcraft Mass Recall... because nostalgia, and because they're rather short and fast, get in / get out style, and don't require too much involvement on my part.
Have a fun weekend everyone!
I've been playing some Starfield this morning and I'm enjoying some of the side content I've found recently. Have a good one folks
@Zuljaras, Painkiller is one of my favourite FPS, love all the secrets in it, and the stake gun! Well done on having excellent taste. Omg, it’s 20 years old next year!)
Im playing BG3 for the next 150 years. Loving that people are liking Lies of P. Definitely on my list (after BG3, Chained Echoes (excellent game, I think I like it a bit more than Octopath 2), and Octopath 2)
Hopefully I’ll finish up my first play through of the excellent Armoured Core VI, but the pull of Night City is strong!
@Th3solution Hope you can find your way into it this time! It’s a bit of a slow burn but has become one of my favourite games in recent memory. I’d love to hear about your progress in the thread if you feel up to it. Enjoy the ride!
Xbox - Starfield (new game+), Halo Inifinite
Playstation - Death Stranding, Ace Combat 5 (ps2)
Nintendo - Pikmin 4
PC - nothing
BG3 and 2077 fighting it out for the most time right now.
I’ve finally made it to the last story quest in final fantasy 16 after that’s done and deleted I may go and finish the epilogue chapter of red dead 2.
23% progress in Spider-Man GOTY. Also realized that voicing ones opinion can lead to discontent. It's just Videogames my dudes/dudettes!
I had covid (again) this week so wanted something that wasn't too intense so started marvel midnight suns I got second hand for next to nothing. Wasn't sure if I would like it with reviews mentioning a lot of 'friendship' guff between the battles, but having a blast so far! It's a bit cheesy but hasn't got annoying yet and the card battling/ upgrade system is very enjoyable. Bit of rugby world cup between sessions as well- Have a great weekend everyone!
@Shepherd_Tallon They can repair that? I would be thinking New Tv.
I’m still playing Starfield. It’s so much fun, just got into base building which I didn’t think I’d like but I actually do! It’s very fun.
Baldur's Gate 3. Finished Act 1 last night. Will I never be set free?
100 hours into BG3 and I've just officially started Act 3. I said to everyone that would listen, and a few that simply wouldn't, that Baldur's Gate 3 would win EVERY single Game of the Year award for the next 12 months, and I absolutely stand by that opinion.
Everything about the game screams quality; the cutscenes have never been bettered anywhere, the writing, the character arcs, the combat, the exploration, and the ramifications from decisions (which are just so impressive). I could go on, but anyone that has played the game will know what I mean, and anyone on the fence should give it a go as I honestly cannot fathom how you will be disappointed.
Although the next game I shall play will either be Spiderman 2 or Starfield, I am already contemplating a second, third and fourth run of BG3. I want to do an evil run (I'm currently a proper goody-two-shoes), a Dark Urge run, and a wherever the dice rolls fall run (I mean by that, no reloading whatsoever in order to get a more favourable outcome (something that I wonder if I can actually achieve)). BG3 is a game that will be played for years, if not decades, to come. Such a good game, and such a good time to be a gamer...
So much BG3.
Walked in (well, lockpicked my way in) on a goblin screwing an ogre from behind.
This games got it all
@Dusk_Actual 😳
@Fiendish-Beaver I’m right there with you on this. I haven’t felt this strongly about a game since Witcher 3. I think BG3 easily takes the top spot now for my top rpg.
Also thinking about how I’ll play on future runs. I’ve heard/read somewhere that the first play though of this game is kind of a tutorial for all subsequent playthroughs. I chose a bard kinda for laughs and I’m actually really happy with how he’s turned out
I played for 11 hours yesterday. I’m really happy my wife was out of town for that.
I’m still mainly on BG3 like so many, and have also dipped in to the Cyberpunk 2.0 update. BG3 is so overwhelming but in a positive way that I’ve never experienced before. Getting into the groove now having started Act 2.
Also been playing the RE4 DLC, some Nayuta and Sky SC. I love Trails!
@Northern_munkey that’s exactly the face I made when I happened upon them. And then I tried to use my Bard influence to tell them go ahead, don’t let us stop you.
But the ogre said the passion was all gone lmao
After I finished Jedi Survivor I replayed Control and Alan Wake to get ready for the sequel. So I’m kind of between things right now. I still pick and push a bit further into Dead Space Remake which is always a fun time. But last night Istarted the timeed free trial for The Crew Motorfest. So far I’m really looking it. I did give my best effort and tried get into Starfield. But like all Bathesda RPG’s I just can’t stick with them. It’s a great game but just not for me. Spider-Man 2 is the one I’m really waiting for. Have a great weekend!
@somnambulance that’s exactly how I felt about Starfield. It’s not a bad game at all, but I just can’t be bothered with it. And I’ve given it three good long sessions. I’m glad for those that love though.
@Dusk_Actual i cant think why 🤣
Back on Deathloop, though I should be playing Lies of P.
Gonna finish off resi 4 remake on ps5 and then a bit of retro. Currently going through the jaguar catalogue which was the first console I bought at launch with my own money. AVP is still a great game 😀
@Fill3rup_ Apparently it would have cost more than 400 euro to repair. Basically replacing the guts of the TV.
I found the most recent model of the same TV on clearance sale for 650.
Easy decision. Gutted for my wallet.
Taking it easy this weekend since I’m sick in bed. Replaying Persona 4 Golden with the EU trophy list. I’ll probably finish Kanji’s dungeon then take a break. Mostly watching college football today then NFL Sunday tomorrow.
Ghost of Tsushima. Just a few more days before I finish liberating the last section and the game.
Planning on finally getting RE4 afterwards
@3Above I only bought it because I watched and really enjoyed the Netflix show. I’m liking it quite a lot. Although it is hard to follow sometimes because it appears to take place quite far into the anime, so there are places and characters that I don’t know and the game obviously assumes you know who they are.
Just finished my platinum cleanup of Trine 2 on PS4. So now trying to decide what toove on to
A lot of PC gaming for me 🙂
@F1at8mot0 I’ve got a little over 30 hours into it (though my save state is 40+ hours… I’ve fallen asleep playing it four times…). I’ve got a good feel for it, but comparing it to Mortal Kombat, I now realize I was forcing myself to play it rather than playing it because I was excited to play it. I’d given myself the month off serious gaming after completing FF16, so I thought maybe I was just getting back into the swing of things, but, no… I wish I loved it like I used to love Bethesda games. Maybe I’ll go back to it someday and it’ll click better. I’m glad others are blown away by it though.
Current
PS5 - Disco Elysium
XSX - Starfield
Switch - Metroid Prime Remastered
Next
PS5 - Assassin's Creed Valhalla
XSX - Titanfall 2
Switch - Xenoblade Chronicles 3
All about trying to platinum the first The Crew for me.
Looking for people to help <3
@Bentleyma Ahh I see. That kind of what I was thinking so I didnt get it at launch. Sound like in 3 yrs if I'm further along in the show and the anime I would be great. Thanks!
Nothing but Starfield for me this weekend. Really enjoying it.
Very much looking forward to starting BG3 soon. I've also been playing DA:I on Steam. Started AI recently but it'll unfortunately have to make way for BG now.
Finished Starfield through NG++ and now it is time to put that down for a bit, 100% the best 7/10 game this year, possibly in many years. It is everything I wanted and expected out of a Bethesda space RPG without a single surprising thing.
I managed to get Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 running fairly well on my PC, I couldn't quite get a locked 60 so I've opted for a visually stunning 4k30 (locked 30 will always be preferable to jittery 60, always) so I started a fresh run and may continue that for this lazy Sunday
I've got some stressful real life ***** coming up over the next week so I'm not exactly in the right frame of mind to start something completely new, but once I have this irl stuff behind me I'm grabbing BG3 to celebrate surviving tedious bureaucracy.
@Duck_Farmer I need to pick up the expansion for Xenoblade Chronicles 3! Get ready to have the boss battle themes from that game randomly popping into your head and ramping your heart rate to the max at the most inappropriate times
I’ve gone back to my PS3 and I’m working through the DLC for COD: Black Ops to get 100% completion on the trophy stack. Just have 2 more trophies to go on ‘Moon’. 💪🏽👍🏽
I'm mostly playing Hogwarts Legacy this weekend .
Starfield and thinking bout starting the ff7 remake but I also need to start the horror season
Alrighty semi interesting week this time. The games for this weekend kinda simple. Trying to wrap up Trails to Azure which I think I’m fairly close to beating. Again peak fall vibes with that and some football and a rainy day. And on the PS5 some Baldurs Gate 3 and Sea of Stars. Picked up MK1 and the 120ish dollars in Digital funds I wanted this week so I’ll be enjoying some Mortal Kombat as well as snagging The Teal Mask for Pokémon Scarlet, Nayuta Boundless Trails for switch, Seperate Ways for RE4 Remake and Phantom Liberty for Cyberpunk 2077. Very excited to delve back into all those games and more this week. Like Sonic Frontiers getting the free final update I gotta reinstall that game. Or Street Fighter 6 getting A.K.I this week. Overall I think the games getting tackled this week look like this. Switch: Trails To Azure, Pikmin 4, Zelda TOTK, Fire Emblem Fell Xenologue, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Future Redeemed, Pokemon Scarlet, and Trails of Cold Steel IV depending on when I finish Azure. And on PS5 we got: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Sea of Stars, Final Fantasy XVI, Sonic Frontiers, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Baldurs Gate 3, Mortal Kombat 1, and Street Fighter 6. Over on the anime front I’ve already finished up the first Summer anime and it’s actually the first one I started too. Atelier Ryza was simply excellent. Amazing time with it really. Gonna try to finish up a lot of anime this weekend actually like Ayaka, Liar Liar and Yohane the Parhelion. Shoutout to BSDs latest episode for fixing last weeks trauma. Shoutout to JJK’s latest episode for reinstalling the trauma. Special shoutout this week to Emmy they’ll know who they are when they see this. Finished that live action One Piece too and that was incredible. Definitely looking forward to more of it. Podcasts this week simple as always: Castle Superbeast, Big Think Dimension, Into the Aether, Remap Radio, Giant Bombcast and Nextlander. Have a awesome weekend everyone and Happy Gaming y’all.
Just got to the Cathedral section in Lies of P. Mich better than I expected, although a bit linear. Still I'm l9ving the setting and systems.
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