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It's the weekend. We're gonna play games like it's the weekend. We're gonna beat games like it's the weekend. And there may be a Platinum or two earned for good measure. Y'all know the drill by now, valued readers – here's what we're playing this weekend.

Sammy Barker, Editor

I had a dreadfully tough time with the first ten or so hours of Dark Souls III, but I'm finally starting to find my rhythm now. There are surprises at every corner in this desperately difficult PlayStation 4 adventure, but I'm loving every controller crushingly tough moment.

Kell Andersen, Senior Writer

After a snafu with review codes, I will finally be getting around to giving Enter the Gungeon a run for its money this weekend. Look forward to reading my hopefully witty and informative words about it very soon.

Alex Stinton, Reviewer

This weekend, I'll be bringing my 'time' with Quantum Break to a close so I can commit myself fully to Dark Souls III. Having re-watched this week's DS3 live stream, I can see that I've picked up some habits from Bloodborne that I'm really going to need to break, since it's clear that they're not going to fly in From Software's latest. Finally, I'll also try and cram in some more of the Battleborn Open Beta. Who's with me? Based on be level of interest around here: no one!

Jade Sayers, Reviewer

It's my birthday weekend, so I'll be spending Sunday with a hangover, playing one of my birthday presents on the Vita: Virtue's Last Reward. I played it ages ago and loved it, but I need a refresher before Zero Time Dilemma comes out.

Joey Thurmond, Reviewer

I've been making slow but steady progress in Demon's Souls. After beating every world's first boss, I'm on to conquering the second-tier of baddies this weekend from Stonefang Tunnel to the Valley of Defilement. In between acquiring a slew of souls, I'll be switching to my Xbox One to check out the DOOM and Gears of War 4 betas on the side.

Matt Adcock, Reviewer

This weekend will see me trying once more to break my DiRT Rally addiction, which is getting a little out of hand. Each day sees a new daily online challenge with credits to be won, each new car has to be tinkered with and maxed out on the upgrade path, and then there is the compulsive PvP RallyCross which can eat up days of your life!

Sam Brooke, Reviewer

It'll be PES 2016 for me this weekend, as I'll be recovering from Liverpool's insane win against Dortmund, AKA The Best Match of All Time. I'll also be digging out Star Wars Battlefront 2 on my PlayStation 2, playing through the excellent Galactic Conquest mode all over again while yearning for a PS4 port.

Simon Fitzgerald, Reviewer

This weekend, I'll be playing Enter the Gungeon in the hopes of making it further than floor three. Otherwise, I'll be found hammering home some more quality goals in Rocket League.

Victor Nowogurski, Moderator

I finally get a weekend off, which means it's Gamepalooza for me! Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, a bit of Smite, and some retro game goodness is on my menu.


You know what's on Victor's menu – but what's on yours? As always, share with us your gaming itinerary in the comments section below.