2017, at last

Did you know that 2016 will be extended by a second? It's as if the Gods are mocking us, forcing us to endure such a dire year for a moment longer. The good news is that 2017 isn't too far away, and hopefully things will start looking up again. And of course, with it being a Bank Holiday weekend, it's the perfect opportunity to play some games.

Sammy Barker, Editor

Having mostly polished up Final Fantasy XV, I'm now turning my attention to a very different type of open world title in Watch Dogs 2. I've been thoroughly impressed by what I've played of Ubisoft's sandbox outing so far – in fact, it strikes me as one of the most improved sequels I've ever given the time of day. The gameplay was always solid in the original outing, but what the French publisher's done here is packed the follow-up with personality; I really like it.

Robert Ramsey, Associate Editor

It's the last weekend before my editorial duties return in full force, so I'll be relaxing with some more Skyrim when I get the chance. That said, it is New Year's Eve – I might have to go wild and crack out some, er... Destiny? Wow, I need some new games. Thankfully, 2017 is full of the bloody things.

Alex Stinton, Reviewer

My cunning plan to make plenty of progress in Final Fantasy XV over Christmas fell apart surprisingly quickly. I spent far too much time either mining asteroids in Elite Dangerous, lying to fellow human beings in Werewolves Within, or grinding for loot boxes in Overwatch to even consider dipping into a mammoth RPG. I'll make another attempt this weekend, but I'm probably kidding myself if I think that's actually going to happen.

Graham Banas, Reviewer

Having finally beaten Persona 4: Dancing All Night, it's time for me to move to my Telltale backlog, as I still have to finish The Walking Dead: Michonne, and then start season three and return to Clementine's story. I also have Severed to play on my Vita, which should eat away at some time as well.

Jacob Hull, Reviewer

Now that I'm back in my own flat after the Christmas break, I'll probably just spend the weekend playing some PES 2017. Otherwise, I might jump into Final Fantasy XV and do the rest of those side quests and hunts that need mopping up.

John McCormick, Reviewer

Due to a combination of some superb Christmas presents from my girlfriend and Sony's outrageous January sale, I've got 19 new games to play. First up is Rise of the Tomb Raider which is proving very entertaining so far. It seems a little less serious and a little more Uncharted than the reboot was, and I'm loving going round and ticking off all of the boxes in every area. Up next is Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.

Ken Talbot, Reviewer

With some online friends off work for the holidays, I'm back into Overwatch and Titanfall 2. I'm also starting a long overdue co-op run of Bloodborne and The Old Hunters. The hunt is better with company.

Simon Fitzgerald, Reviewer

This weekend I will be lying, scheming, and cheating my way through rounds of Werewolves Within. When my nose isn't growing longer, I'll be swinging from trees in Windlands.

From all of us here at Push Square, we wish you a very happy and safe New Year. Just before the clock strikes midnight, though, do let us know what you're playing in the comments section below.