Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 218

GoW

Almost nothing really! Busy working weekend...I played two matches of OW and 4 or 5 of Fortnite yesterday at 2am...but nothing more!
I want to give Swords of Ditto another chance

Delving back into Pillars of Eternity. I started a while ago, but got pulled away by other games. I forgot how good it is. So many options. Great game so far.

AC: Origins the latest expansion and Dad of War. I'm stuck in Dad of War, but I know I'll eventually succeed.

After having no time with God of War since release I am kid free and currently sat on my gaming beanbag controller in hand, beer next to me ready to power through. Other than that, I may play Portal 2 co'op with my friend and co-podcast host or maybe even try Fortnight.

I'm still on my second play through of FFXV, i figured that since the last section had that huge update and other sections have had updates to it was easier to start again instead of just going through the individual chapters via the chapter select

i also jumped back on FFIX and finally got round to doing the Festival of the Hunt

not to mention FXII and FFX, i'm just on my way to the Stillshrine of Miriam on 12 and just beat Lady Yinalesca on 10

and i just got the Tiny Bronco on FFVII so i'm off to Wutai

so yeah i'm in for a huge Final Fantasy session this weekend

EDIT: I forgot i also recently started a new game on Final Fantasy XIII so add that to the list

Not PlayStation but most of my gaming at the moment has been spent trying to get my many WoW characters ready for the expansion.

On the PS side of things, I'm trying to finish farming for all the mats I need to craft the Dante gear in MHW. Teostra just will not be kind and give me his wings and gem.

PS Plus Beyond two Souls, Then back To God of War for second play through.

Valkyria Chronicles. I'm loving this gem of a game all over again. That scene on the Marberry Shore gets me every time, though.

Continuing with Tales of Zestiria and getting into it a lot more now. The battle system definitely has some good ideas, but is held back by the camera and low frame rate. I have a lot of handheld games to get through so am going to start doubling down on that front, too.

@ShogunRok Haha I hear ya. My brother has been playing Fallout 4 and sending me videos of his settlement creations. I am seriously tempted to reinstall it but I know it will consume everything in its wake.

I’m taking the boy on a boating trip to the Lake of Nine this weekend.

I’ll have to remember to take my story book with me.

Restructuring my life around a now disabled family member.

Just got the Dante armor and i will get some shopping done.

Still God of War. Currently doing the Muspelheim trials.

Playing some ps2 classics manhunt.and shinobi.woww shinobi is a great game💗💜💚❤💛💪. Bend studio is making another ps4 aaa exclusive.im pretty sure its syphon filter.and rocksteady next game is superman.word up son

@ApostateMage Best story ever. Not going to spoil anything but its gets better.

@Fight_Teza_Fight sony bend is making another aaa exclusive for ps4.i bet its Syphon filter💗.and rocksteady next game is superman.word up son

@AFCC rocksteady next game is superman.and bend studio is making another aaa ps4 exclusive.i believe its Syphon filter.best ps1 games ever.word up son

Persona 5, Street Fighter V, King of Fighters 14, maybe I might start Yakuza 6. A few games on Switch as well.

I finished Yakuza 6 and am in sort of a state of grief. It was a magnificent experience, I loved it.
Playing God of War. Great game, but the bell system used for some chests is really making me angry. I can’t stand it.
I started Chaos; Child and it’s been... unsettling to say the least. Like it was making me wonder if I was gonna puke. Anyone had the same impression?
On the fence about buying Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze. The store near my house is selling it for 20 bucks less than the concurrence for the launch period...

Xenoblade Chronicles 2. On the final chapter now, so I'll probably finish it in the next few days.

Definitely one of my favorite JRPGs. There's just so much to it, and it's absolutely beautiful. Hopefully it nails the ending.

Jumping between God of War and my Nightmare playthru of Dragon Age Inquisition.

I picked up Shadow of the Colossus earlier today, and I'm looking forward to playing lots of it over this bank holiday weekend.

Also, I'm slowly making progress on the Shin Megami Tensei IV story, and may be getting towards the end of that. And might start Legend of Zelda Link to the Past or play more Hatsune Miku Future Tone if there's time.

God Of War will be on my gaming schedule for a long while yet.So far I'm about 10 hours into it and still loving every moment.
I'm also still playing Okami Hd,beautiful game and every time you think it's ending, It doesnt.
On the Switch i have recently bought Tiny Metal which I'm enjoying...well,I'm enjoying the gameplay but the story is pretty boring to be honest but I'm still glad I bought it.
Have a good weekend everyone

Windows Phone:
Jetpack Joyride
Make It Rain: The Love of Money
Ridiculous Marathon

Wii U:
Call of Duty: Black Ops II - Back to Hardcore TDM lately, still working on my RPG/Sniper rifles.

Switch:
Rocket League: This has also consumed much free time.

PC:
Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition - Started a new survival island with my daughter.

@FullbringIchigo
Blimey, that's a lot of Final Fantasy!!! I am picking up on a vibe that you might be a fan of the series 😀

@Lovespuds just a little bit yeah

@playstation1995 I don't know why you @ me but I like your comment xD word up, BOY

@YummyHappyPills
Sorry to hear that, hope you and yours come through this all the stronger and closer chief, all the best.

@Tasuki Uh, there’s no report button for the swearing in Glen’s Fox’s section, I think he forgot the censors...

For me, I’ll be playing Assassin’s Creed 2 and Darksiders 2. I’ll also play a little bit of Bloodborne because I might co-op with a friend soon, and I don’t a few years break to embarrass me. I’m also going to pick up Resi 5 to play with the same friend.

@RogerRoger

Congrats fella, that is a really fun platinum trophy.

I am a little burnt out on God of War having wrapped up the story after around 35 hours, I still have some loose ends to sort out so I will give it a rest for a few days before picking it back up. What a fantastic game!

Finished FarCry 5 in the early hours of this morning too, probably completed 95 percent of the content but I am done as I cannot be bothered with the Arcade mode, so no point grinding the final odds and ends as I wont be getting the platinum trophy due to the trophies linked to arcade mode.

Started Crash Bandicoot 2 earlier today as a change of pace, I am really enjoying it but I have already swore at the telly a few times 🤣 and I am going to start Castlevania on NES this evening.

Grinding them mists and trying to mop up the remaining optional bosses in BOY simulator.
Tried Rayman for a little while and what an absolute gem it is. Incredibly charming. One of those games like Ratchet and Clank where it's impossible not to be cheerful while playing.

Working on God of War platinum.

God of war and dark souls 3. I have found that I much prefer bloodborne to dark souls 3 - I think a good part of that is the co-op system is more convoluted than in Bloodborne, even with the password system. That’s part of what really got me into it, and it has me hoping Bloodborne 2 gets announced at E3.

@YummyHappyPills Damn, what happened? I hope everything Will become better. I saw that you also have health issues

Mainly God of War and Far Cry 5. I've been deliberately pacing myself on GoW as I don't want to finish it too quickly!

Mostly Steredenn Binary Stars and DK Tropical Freeze both on Switch. I love both games to death. I also started God of War because my brother wanted to see it, and it is phenomenal! I'm probably gonna play the previous ones first before playing any further, and then I'll restart it.

Also, I finished college! Time to start paying the bills and hopefully playing some more video games!

Same as last week. Marvel Lego 2 and God of War

Still playing god of war, after I upgrade kratos with armor from the fog realm, I'm playing the lava realm, now it become so much easier.

@Ralizah i hope you enjoy crying. The ending will have you in tears

@Miles_Edgeworth Oh dear. It had had me on the edge of that sort of reaction a few times.

I think that's one of my favorite aspects of the game: the complete emotional range it covers. It can be very funny, it has a lot of cute moments, it has a lot of dark, serious moments; you watch these characters grow and overcome themselves and it feels utterly satisfying. I haven't experienced something quite like that since I played the best Square Enix JRPG's back in the day, which also had a wide emotional range.

I platinumed God of War on Wednesday, and I'm going to celebrate by starting a new game.

Shadow Of The Colossus still. I can feel myself getting drawn in to the platinum's orbit. It's a grind, but one I'm up for.

I will be studying for my finals for a couple of weeks. I cant wait for summer and actual free time.

Got Yakuza 0 on sale and it's everything it's hyped up to be. Just great.

Its a backlog clearing weekend for me as I have finished all my 2018 releases

@Lovespuds and @RogerRoger really said it best. @Sanquine My health issues are mostly sorted after two goes of surgery! XD

But now my job hunting has to be put on hold as my mother has been diagnosed with a lifelong illness that puts her in constant pain and poor mobility.

So I anticipate I'll be doing part time work and full time caring from now on. Because life, woo! But stiff upper lip and all that.

But I have some time to stream Splatoon 2. Prepping for another site update sometime soon as well on my end now I bought a domain. Managing a gaming discord that keeps growing. So time to actually PLAY games is falling...despite two of the 3 responsibilities I have involving nothing but gaming...XD

PS4 - God of War
Switch - Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

Just restarted Red Dead Redemption, haven't played it for a few years now and it's just as great as I remember, it's making me even more excited for the second game

@get2sammyb Oh I knew that from before when I studied game design. Suddenly gaming itself ceases!

I need to find a balance but hey, they gave me a "You at least attended" certificate XD

Thanks for the well wishes. Ill get to Bloodborne one of these days. Actually possible in August.

I just started Catherine on PS3. It’s a damn hard game but I’m determined to figure it out and that platinum will (eventually) be mine.

@YummyHappyPills Hard times bro. We have just had disability stuff installed in our house for the wife so I know exactly how you feel.

This weekend I am in work and playing watch said wife spending 2 months wages on a holiday. Its a terrible game but the graphics are decent. 2/10.

Some R6 seige, just picked up donkey Kong tropical freeze. Alot of castlevania portrait of ruin!

Ni No Kuni 2, up to chapter 6 & severly underleveled lol
Also picked up Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap retail copy (love that boxart) & keen to try something a little more simple.

Welcome to the first edition of....WSIP! Or What Should I Play!! That's right folks the pregnant girlfriend is sound asleep and her 3 year old son is currently hypnotized by YouTube Kids with his headphones blaring. So that means a golden opportunity for an hour or two(hey, maybe even three!) of uninterrupted gaming bliss! No "i dont like that game!" Or "can we watch my show!". Unfortunately with this kind of freedom, I find myself indecisive. That's where you good folks come in to play. I shall list the names of the game I am currently debating about playing and the first person to reply with at least 2 hearts shall be declared winnah!
Choices are...
The Witcher 3 GOTY
FFVII (never beat this one yet)
FFXV-new game +
Skyrim-mods
Fallout 4-mods
Uncharted 4-again?? Why not!
That's it folks, good luck!

GoW

Virginia, bought and played it on PC when it first came out, but rebought for the PS4 through the current sale. It's a narrative adventure type game, a genre that fascinates me a great deal.

On a completely different note, lots of racing this weekend (PS4): MotoGP 17, Gravel, Ride 2, Sebastian Loeb Rally, GT Sport and TT Isle of Man.

Playing the Detroit demo again.

Super mega baseball 2 And swords of ditto...Enjoying both games!

@deepspace5d You know there is coming a PS4 edition with extra story character. 😁

Completed Virginia once after picking it up in the sale. Really enjoyed the unusual story telling and the music is truly brilliant. Also just beat my first lynel in Zelda botw. Something about that fight reminded me of father Gascoigne in bloodborne. Maybe it was that you really had to grasp the game mechanics for dodge/parry to win, maybe it was the endless deaths before finally winning, who can say.....

Clearing up quests in GoW, Getting Reacquainted with Ni No kuni 2, some Rocket League matches. King Oddball for a quick time waste inbetween babysitting . Also just started Nier Automata, loved the opening chapter plus I downloaded FFIX and Odinsphere. Good job I'm off this coming week and will be child Free in an hour or so. Being a uncle is the best way to go.

I'm currently playing danganronpa 3, still in the first chapter but very good so far! I'm loving it! ☺

Been getting my butt kicked online in Street Fighter V (I'm a fightan game noob!), and I feel like I need a break from super tryhard-y games and do something more relaxing and fun...problem is, I'm not sure what game will serve that purpose! I really wanna play God of War, but it just looks too stressful for me to fully appreciate right now. Gah!

I'm on both dlc for the witcher 3. Don't worry Gab, gwent isn't that difficult. I always stick with the Northern realm pack and have the siegemaster to double up on siege weapons. If on gwent a.i easy don't even bother with any of the weather cards. If a.i level higher, just have the clear weather card. I've never bothered with ranged cards other than the jen card as can select a second from your discarded pack. What you want is to have to play as many spy cards as possible. I don't have any card in my full deck lower than 6 other than the one siege medic. Many times I've started with 4 spy cards. If not have acquired another spy card after using one spy card. You also want at least one siege expert to add to xtra point to other siege cards which another point is added when you use you leader ability. If selection has given you close combat cards and have dandelion, keep dandelion, if not swap dandelion. So first round is the same, I use all available spy cards regardless of a. I score. Doing this majority of the time gives you more cards to play with in the next round/s. Sometimes a. I folds early with minimal score, so I will beat it with a couple of cards or if I have geralt, use the one card. Then 2nd round you flaw them as you most likely have a better bunch of cards with siege cards and hero cards. If a. I is scoring points in first round, let them win and only draw your spy cards only. 2nd round a. I generally sees it can't use all their cards to win as it knows it will be beaten and have no cards for round 3 so it will fold if it sees you are aggressive. Only use the cards you need to win trying to save the best ones for round 3. But remember spy cards are the key.
Also if you want the 'killed it' trophy where you need to win a round with 187 or more. I have achieved over 200 points with the method above

Beyond 2 souls on ps4
Chaos;child on ps vita

Both good games. Great story telling.

Football manager on the switch. Still getting use to the user interface. But enjoying it so far.

@Flaming_Kaiser Yep Catherine: Full Body I believe it’s called, Unfortunately I had already gotten a couple trophies on the PS3 edition 2 years back, so it’s either finish it up, or have an incomplete trophy list forever.

Very little playing time this weekend , but the little I got it was GOW AGAIN

The weather is too good here on Merseyside , even for gaming.
If I was playing I'd be playing the Blood & Wine dlc but instead I'll be spending the evening in the garden drinking Margaritas and cooking on the BBQ . You just can't waste these good days in the UK then start moaning in October about what a poor summer we had .
As an outdoors sort of person I believe Geralt would approve .

Uncharted 4 and Ms Pac-man.