Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 555

Still playing through Baldur's Gate III

Haven't even explored half of Act 1's map and I've already spent 15 hours on the damn thing.

I've got a party of Karlach, Shadowheart & Astarion and having a ball.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Max Mustard VR - finished and platinumed. Enjoyed it, even if its not perfect and really makes me want Astro in VR its worth checking out!

HZD remaster - Im really enjoying playing through this gorgeous game again. Love it! Still makes my jaw drop at times and I find myself just standing still and enjoying the views.

CoD Blops 6 - enjoying the campaign. As campaigns go its the best since the 2019 MW reboot but not as good as the old MW 1-3 or some of the other older campaigns imo. Still, maybe theres hope for future CoD campaigns 🙂

I’m in the end game of DA:Veilguard and I’ve enjoyed it enough. I wish the companions had more presence, rather than simply existing in some areas like window dressing. But overall, a decent DA. Apart from that I have HZD remastered ready to go.

More Metaphor for me here also, though I'd say it's easy to fall off and then jump back again when the typical Atlus TEXT gets overwhelming. Still tarrying in the game that has no competition - RDR2. Still appreciating FromSoft signature art direction in Eden Ring, Bloodborne, Sekiro.

So I have a second playthrough on Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 on Prince of Darkness difficulty for the platinum and then I’ll be making a start on Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Directors Cut.

@HallowMoonshadow Took me 270hrs to see the credits on BG3, loved every minute of it.

I'm going to be finishing up the the Dead Space Remake this weekend with a bit of Black Ops 6 on the side. I enjoy the multiplayer but I've decided a lot of the maps are too small. I normally enjoy small maps but I think there should have been more medium and large maps to balance it out.

Stardew Valley and Sparking Zero!

Black Ops 6 Multiplayer on PS5... When it actually works.
When it doesn't, the Campaign.

Just finished Persona 5 Tactica yesterday and loved it, although the last 3-4 hours are a little bit repetitive.
Now I'll continue my journey through Ni No Kuni 1 and will try to pick another game to start.

Finally getting around to FF7 Rebirth, which they must've updated at some point because it doesn't hurt my eyes anymore.

A mate lent me Silent hill 2, I just bought Alien: Isolation the collection and I’ll be playing more Balatro.
Unfortunately I’m just getting over a fever and in bed so apart from Balatro on the switch I’m not going to play much at all.
Happy gaming everyone

Xbox: Jumping between Hellblade 1 and South Park The Fractured But Whole while I'm waiting for Flight Sim 24 and Stalker 2 next week.
Switch: Sidequesting TotK.
PS5: Nothing as I just platted Dragon Age Veilguard. That game has gotten way too harsh responses online. It's a good game and I especially loved the companion quests and rewarding exploration. I'd rate it an 8. Act 3 is a 10 though, great ending!

On the Pro Silent Hill 2, Final Fantasy Rebirth. On Series X COD 6 campaign and Stalker 2 ready to go next week

I'm not surprised to hear that @GuttyYZ. I spent about 150 hours on Larian's previous game Divinity Original Sin II (Which I also loved) and BG III just seems to be even more dense then that.

Never got around to messaging you back last week as my week was HECTIC but whenever you get around to cracking open your collector's edition of BGIII @KilloWertz be sure to give me a bell in the forums or whatever. I'll probably still be chipping away at it given the pace I'm going at

Nothing fancy at all. Likely some Black Ops 6, and The Division 2.

Almost up to prestige 1 on BO6. It's the same high technical quality as usual, but I definitely much prefer the Modern Warfare games. Hard to explain, but they just have a slightly different feel.

Will be playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla. I'm 30 hours into the game and absolutely loving it so far. I just started up the Wrath of the Druids DLC and it's pretty good. It's cool how many different countries you get to explore in this game, like Norway, England and in the case of the aforementioned DLC, Ireland.

I'm in a small slump at the moment, moving on from finishing Alan Wake II is proving hard. I'm wanting to continue DA Origins but somethings missing... So instead I'll likely focus on levelling Monk in FFXIV.

I started playing Yakuza 0 this week and I’m really enjoying it

I just finished one of the best video games ever made in the amazing dishonored.im playing the last dlc the brigmore witches.i will continue play one of the best horror video games ever made in the excellent evil within.i beat the evil within.now im also playing the dlcs.i will be playing one of the best horror video games ever made.in the incredible resident evil 7 gold edition.i will be watching my boston Celtics 💚🖤 play.and my Pittsburgh Steelers💛🖤 play.and i will be watching legendary sitcoms tv 📺 shows in family matters.good times.sanford and son.and saved by the bell.word up son

Finished my Alan Wale 2 final draft playthrough and loved the extended ending. Also played all the night springs episodes so just the Lake house to go

Hopefully finish Space Marine 2 this weekend on coop with friend. Then gonna jump online in GT7 and try and not come last Enjoy the weekend lads

Spider Man 2 and Rogue Flight on pro

On PS5: Yup, still Horizon FW.Doing all the side quests so I can stay in this world as long as I can. Absolutely loving every second of it!
On xCloud: finished BO6 campaign which I liked a lot. Now jumping between Forza Motorsport and Horizon 5 while waiting for Stalker 2 to drop.
Have a good weekend everyone!

I've just got the ps plus remote play on .y steam deck, so while the TV is in use I'll be playing some of the smaller games I haven't had time for this year. So Animal well and The plucky squire will be getting some playtime. Also still playing through Baldur's gate 3, about halfway through act 2

Still plodding through HZD remastered. When my 6 year old isn't playing on astro bot.

I got my astro bot trophies back up to 100% again after getting both bots on rising heat. Need more DLC it's still my GOTY

Unfortunately I'm coming to the end of the brilliant Metaphor with only 8 days left.Over 90 hours into it and I already feel disappointed and sad I won't have my days filled with playing such a brilliant game!

Horizon Forbidden West.

I still think that this isn't a patch on the first game but I am enjoying it a second time around. Aloy's puzzle hint drops still infuriate me though.

Grinding the finals ranked this weekend, currently gold, month left. Platinum should at least be doable in solo queue.

Robocop Rogue City, I played this back at launch on the PC and it was my GOTY, now replaying on the PS5 Pro as I go for its easy platinum. On the Pro it certainly still has issues in a few spots, most notably the big robot fight in the old factory. Still great fun though

When I'm done with that, I'll be continuing my replay of The Last of Us Part 2 and Shadow Generations, whilst also playing a bit of GTA 3 and Vice City now that it finally looks and plays pretty well

I've been travelling Into The Radius. It's like a Stalker game in VR. Awesome game!

The gun handling and other VR mechanics are very good, as you can see in this clip where I test a sawed-off shotgun in the gun range.

Armored Core VI- Attacked the old Spaceport and saw the next major boss. The game is still great. I'm not dying too much anymore. The last boss that took more than two tries was Smart Cleaner.

Changed my build up to be less of a glass cannon so I have more stability. Weapons are the Machine Gun and Laser pistol which was a random choice that has yielded surprising results

Actually played a few matches of Foamstars yesterday believe it or not. But my main focus will be Sparking Zero/Unicorn Overlord this weekend.

Everytime I get hyped for Dragonquest 3 Remake I see something about the grind thst puts me off. 🤷🏾‍♂️ I'll check it out one day.

Happy Gaming!

@carlos82 I played Rogue City earlier this year. It was shockingly good. I thought it was over hyped seeing reviews but it actually deserved those scores. Not too long, fun OP combat, fun story and interesting 00's game play ideas.

Getting distracted by shiny reflections and shadows

and uncovering mysterious objects 👀

In: Hogwarts Legacy

I finished one of my backlog, Blacksad: Under the Skin. I like the characters, the story and the dialogue options, the 1950's noir artstyle, and the music & VA's. But the control is just clunky as hell, probably the worst compare to other adventure games. I also got twice game breaking bugs when it suddenly stop working when i opened up a menu or in loading screen. I still reccomend the game though for anyone who enjoyed adventure games with detective in the 1950's era 👍

And i bought a brand new copy of RE 4 Remake for 28 bucks and Huntdown from PSN Indies sale for 5-6 bucks which is worth every penny + reccomended for anyone who loves 2D side scrolling run & gun with 80's cyberpunk vibe 👍

I already finished Huntdown on Hard difficulty and try to get Platinum trophy. What i need is 4 more trophies: 100% completion with Normal, Hard, and Badass difficulty as well found at least 5 easter egg. The easter egg trophy will be easy but 100% completion will be really hard especially at Badass diff since you only have one health bar and must finish the level without dying >.< . The enemies are pretty brutal in Hard and Badass difficulty.

The last, RE 4 Remake, i'm currently at Chapter 4 and so far the game is pretty awesome. Some small complaint though like why they didn't make cutscenes from the original like when Leon's boat anchor got stuck to the Del Lago monster and Leon try to cut the rope or Leon and Luis conversation about both were cops. Those cutscenes adds some cool moment and nice chemistry between Leon and other characters.

Have a nice weekend everyone and don't forget to bring an umbrella because november rain is here 🍻

On PS5 i will be continuing with Lego Horizon Adventures which I've just done the sacred lands and it's been quite fun so far. I will also be finishing the last dungeons in both Metaphor Re Fantazio and Trails Through Daybreak.

On Switch its more Mario Party Jamboree, just unlocked the 7th board and hoping to make it 6-1 against the misses 😂, I will probably put some more time into Mario and Luigi Brothership, just doing the Lottacoins area but so far this has been the best in the series.

Greetings video gaming enthusiasts. This weekend, I hope to complete the video game Visions of Mana. Have an enjoyable time.

Working on my Game Pass backlog at the moment.

Tried Forza Motorsport for a couple of hours, hoping it would have been better by now. Unfortunately it still doesn’t come close to Gran Turismo 7 (yet). The single player campaign is just so repetitive and it never gives me that next gen feeling GT7 does.

Instead started playing Cocoon, such an inventive and addictive little game! You can feel the sheer passion of the makers in every level. I do need some online help every now and then, but it’s still very rewarding figuring out most of the puzzles.

Got Astro bot on sale last weekend for £44.99 so I’ll be continuing with that. It’s nice to play an upbeat colourful game for once!

Might make a start on Slitterhead too.

Multiplayer wise I’ll be playing some Palworld and maybe Phasmaphobia.

Finally on Chapter 6 of Wukong. So wrapping that up sometime soon.

Beyond that it’ll be plenty of Metaphor and Slitterhead. Loving both.

Having a holiday this weekend, I have more time to play, so I already started Assassin's Creed Mirage, and will play it more today, Darksiders II Deathnitive Edition (PS5), a game I already finished on PS4 but it's so elegant and pure fun that I felt the urge to play it again!! I will fit Yakuza 5 or Star Wars Outlaws too, 2 games I'm playing and enjoying a lot. Yes, many games hahaha what a time to be alive!!

Alright. I’m just going to say it. I’m still playing Dragon Age: Veilguard, and I think it is one of BioWare’s best games. I’m roughly 96-hours deep, halfway through Act 2, and I’m wrapping up companion and faction quests. I’ve collected nearly every single Memento and codex entry—and I’ve read them all.

And also, for those on the fence, please don’t listen to people that say this game is “woke” or whatever kind of agenda. There is only about two minutes worth of cutscenes—out of an 70+ hour RPG—that talks about “gender”, and it’s handled well aside from a few word choices. And fun fact, these types of issues have been present in the Dragon Age universe from the very beginning. Speaking of, the lore in this game is incredible, with tons of references to Origins and its historicity to discover in texts, notes, and just the environment itself.

Moreover, once you get to Act 2, or at the very least the main story decision that has implications, the writing becomes peak BioWare—if you invest the time to seek out conversations with your party members. It’s not just dialogue options, it’s the banter between various party members and how different their personalities shine through while exploring. And the quest line for Solas and discovering his memories and discussing them with your party at the table is some of the best writing BioWare has done.

I also like the way the story is handled with your choices and consequences. Without spoiling too much, some of my story decisions have already had great repercussions—some good and bad—and have even presented themselves in side quests, in surprising ways. But I’m also weird. I don’t always need my decisions to make a long lasting impact. Sometimes, it’s simply the moment itself that I need. Those choices I feel the weight of because it makes me think, regardless as to whether or not it affects the overall narrative.

There is so much I could say about this game and why it’s brilliant. And why people should ignore the negative discourse surrounding the game, particularly with its political agendas. Just play the game if you are interested. I think I have to agree wholeheartedly with Eurogamer and WhatCulture’s review on the game. It really is special, and as advertising as it sounds, it is a return to form for BioWare.

More HZD and I need to check the Helldivers 2 death star and a couple of races in Hot Wheels 2.

Have a great weekend!

Lots of Alan Wake 2 (which I’m starting to call the “I don’t know what I’m doing simulator”, but I’m really enjoying it, excellent mixed-media). And a bit of Arizona Sunshine 2, killed 805 Zombies just missing out on the trophy by a couple of levels). Finished up the weekly GT7 races too.

Have a great weekend folks!

Trying to finish outer worlds before it's taken off ps plus extra as that will no doubt be soon. Also playing jedi survivor, as I bought ea play for a pound yesterday, so got a month to finish that game. I am also playing loup1 on pro.. As well as finishing gta v and started vice city with new patch

Somebody in this community recommended me picking up the EA Play subscription for a cheap playthrough of certain titles in the library.

I found an offer for one month 85 per cent off (1 USD). I thought that I could try Deadspace, Immortals of Aveum and, of course, Jedi Survivor.

I think they're crazy to offer these games for 5 dollars a month, and then to try and poach people with 1-dollar offers, but I'll bite.

@HallowMoonshadow No big deal. I understand. I'll try to remember to let you know whenever I do finally open it and start playing.

GT7 and HZD remaster for me folks..oh and the day of the jackal on sky atlantic as its just superb. Have a great weekend everybody 👍

Just bought an ROG Ally for £400 and will probably be playing many games but first Gran Turismo 4 on handheld.

Still playing Dragon Age veilguard and enjoying it a lot. Been difficult to see the 'wokeness' that offended people so much, and though the writting is variable, it's decent enough in places and mainly serves its purpose. I had thought it was a 7 game, but as I continue through it it's becoming an 8 for me.
Also looking to jump back into Crew Motor Fest as there's a whole new island to explore and I really enjoyed it.

What ever you are playing this weekend, I hope you have fun!

Taking break from Silent Hill 2 remake on ps5. Genuinely scarier game i ever played (well Resident evil 7 still no 1 for me)

Having a good time and adored Rise of the Golden Idol on steam deck. And occasionally play Half Life 2 on steam deck too

Elder Scrolls Online l, Contra: Operation Galuga, and Jedi: Survivor. ✌🏾

@Bentleyma I can’t wait to play Ys! The demo felt like a whole game with it taking me over 5 hours to complete.