Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 392

This weekend, I have been mostly eating... Space Marine Adventures: Doomsday Countdown.

https://warhammer40000.com/spacemarineadventures/space-marine-adventures-doomsday/

Psychonauts 2! Have a great weekend everyone and happy gaming!

Wrath of the druids for me. Maybe some dying light

Aside from my daily Animal Crossing session, I'm taking a break from video games this weekend.

The same as last weekend for me. Pathfinder: Kingmaker & Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

I've been back at work teaching since Wednesday so unfortunately I haven't had much time for gaming but hopefully I'll get to remedy that a little now.

Have a good weekend everyone!

Two massive open-world games ahead of me this weekend.

PS5: Horizon Zero Dawn. First time playing this game. So far it's been a real treat BUT jesus christ the lip syncing and facial expressions are terrible. It is legit disturbing, sucks for an otherwise superb game!

XBSX: Assassin's Creed Odyssey. First time here as well, so nice to be able to experience it in 60 fps. I enjoyed Valhalla very much.

Looks like I'll be busy for quite some time.

Agents of mayhem, I’ve finished all the main line saints row games but never got around to playing it, was finally motivated to give it a go after the saints row reboot reveal.

Need a break from the like a dragon grind, so just got Kitaria Fables to play with the wife. Looking forward to it.

Running around Midgar with Cloud Strife this weekend

Need to reach adventure rank 18 to move on to act 3 of the prologue in Genshin Impact, so probably lots of side stuff and exploring before I can continue the story. Maybe jump into some other games but not sure yet. Have a good weekend gaming everyone!

I've found myself marathoning the entire Professor Layton series recently. There's various other Switch and DS/3DS games, but nothing on PS5 at the moment. Like I keep saying, that'll change when Tales of Arise comes out.

Super Mario World on Snes mini.
For the millionth time.

Back to playing ratchet & clank rift apart. Just got to the first open level/planet, and man travelling the open level with gravboot is super fun

Also I like the new ratchet robot partner, I hope she (and rivet) will appear in the next game too.

Switch - Playing my favourite game of all time, Super Mario Galaxy!

PS5 - GTA Online with friends!

PC - Gmod with friends!

Have a good weekend everyone!

Mafia 2 definitive edition.and divinity original sin enhanced edition.watching the Jefferson marathon.different strokes.fear street 1978 horror movie.word up son

On PS5: Detroit Become Human. A masterpiece of a game. I'm on my second playthrough because I got a rather bad ending the first time around.
On XSS: Spec Ops: The Line. My 3rd playthrough of this game. Another masterpiece in my book. However, I can't shake the feeling I'm playing Uncharted because of Nolan North 😁
On Netflix: I'm watching Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness. Two episodes down and it's decent. We'll see how it goes from here.
Have a good weekend guys!

Finally out of Pittsburgh in The Last of Us. Certainly not my favourite segment of the game although the basement was an awesome yet terrifying experience.

Will also be playing some Miles Morales when I fancy some Light gaming. Having a good time with it, the bridge set piece was jaw-dropping and Miles is a good lad although Spider-Man will always be Peter Parker as far as I'm concerned.

Enjoy your weekend people, on both sides of the Pond and beyond.

Yakuza 4 (ps4/ps5) - almost done with this game, a lot of fun so far. I would rank it alongside 3, above K1 and FotNS and under YK2, Y0 and judgment.

Mighty gunvolt burst (NS) - had to go to the doctor because I was bitten by a horse-fly and only brought my switch so decided to replay it. Fun but frustrating.

Blood & truth (PSVR/ps5) - fun semi on rails shooter. Almost beat it. Would recommend.

Spider-man remastered (ps5) - finally gonna play this game after I bought the ps4 version at launch and kept postponing it and bought miles morales at launch and once again postponing it.

And like every week.

Pokemon shield (NS) - shiny hunting like always. Trying to breed a sandygast.

A few hours into Cyberpunk now, still running pretty smoothly so far. Keanu is an absolute chap! Also doing a short second playthrough on Fire Emblem. Have a good one folks!

Still just working on my Falcom backlog with Tokyo Xanadu. I also might cave in and fire up Sonic Colors for a bit to switch it up.

Currently playing Kitaria Fables as I need some cuteness in my life before heading back to clearing out hordes in Days Gone.

Actually taking a small break FFXIV, I accidentally discarded a rare item that took considerable time to obtain. I'm wounded, can't even look at that game right now. I'll be back though.

Currently giving Genshin Impact a spin on PS5 and gotta say it's a stunning and smooth game.

@Col_McCafferty Is that your first playthough of TLOU? I'm guessing you met Henry and Sam?

My journey with the Great Ace Attorney Chronicles continues. I’ll have a busy weekend unfortunately so that’s probably all the time I’ll have for PS.

Finally got the GoT expansion so going to give that a go later. It looks great from what I’ve seen but it was a pretty good game anyway.

Finally getting around to the outer worlds,. Seems like quite silly fun so far

I may have not spent 30€ on ghost directors cut but I got the update for legends for free and it's a great experience. It's rare to find an online game with a mature and competent community

On PS5 maybe some more Aliens Fireteam and I've been going though back log on games I brought and never played so I'm playing American Fugitive, if any know what that is haha.

PS4 - Fallout 76
Switch - Animal Crossing
Phone - Clash Royale

Started Hades on GamePass and loving it now I've got used to its systems. What a game, fully deserving of its hype
Also, Scarlet Nexus on PS5 and loving Kasane's telekinesis based gameplay- a JRPG far better than I expected
More Starcraft 2 on PC, my drug of choice
Will also watch A Quiet Place 2 on blu rays, loved the first one
Have a great weekend guys ❤

More Watch Dogs Legion and Borderlands 3...maybe pick up a new game. I see Biomutant is on sale...how is it?

Off topic but I just noticed that the PSN web store has been redone, seems faster, bigger icons and the prices and discounts are now larger underneath. And if you go full screen on the browser you get the sort options down the right side. Very cool! (now we just need to get the Wish List "heart" icon on the actual cover art icons and we are good to go!)

@playstation1995 ...how many times you watched Fear Street now dude ? 🤣🤣

Bet a lot of people haven't even crafted half of the variations of Arthur Gambler's Hat. Trying to at least craft 70% of the Trapper's masterpiece outfits this time around and solve more mysteries in my 4th run of RDRII. Then some rounds of GT Sport. Probably some Mafia 2, 3 or anything else.

@TraCuz- No, my second. My first playthrough of TLoU was a strange experience where I kind of enjoyed it, then didn't but it finally clicked (haha) with me once I got out of Pittsburgh and the ahem other area. I played it on and off over almost a year and a half. This time I've made more progress in a week than I did within a year!

I think I had played too many Uncharted games close together before starting TLoU plus I wasn't really a fan of intense and somewhat scary games. Now I'm all good and loving it. I still think The Last of Us Part II is even better but that's just my opinion and I'm sticking to it.

😝

Mass Effect 2. Just started this early in the week, so I'll be here a while. Might as well get used to typing "Mass Effect 2" for this for several Saturdays.

Iki Island on PS5. Hades and Dodgeball Academia on XsS. New Mario Golf on Switch

@KingPev. Its a trilogy dog wtf you talking about.🤔😏😀.and i was busy watching other movie.and playing video games.etc.word up son

@Shepherd_Tallon Have you tried Battle Axe? That should definetly scratch that itch.

2 trophies away from the Mass Effect platinun. I cannot wait to get started on the second game.

Picked up God of War for six quid on the PS store a few weeks back, so I may see what that game is about rather than attempting to grind Arkham Knight Riddler puzzles.

@TraCuz- That sucks. What did you discard? I accidently binned my Emerald Weapon lance when that was relevant content. Wasn't a nice feeling...

Nothing. I'm too hooked on the star wars legends books and am visiting friends on Sunday so no time, except possibly 3ds gaming with a fire emblem title.

Ive got the rest of Iki island to finish and some f1 2021.

@Jey887 I was working on my resistance weapon, I just got my Hoshikiri Recollection (Samurai Katana) after 60 fates and some dungeons... Was getting replica for glamour, but wasn't replica I needed. Went to discard replica and discarded my relic...

@Col_McCafferty Yeah I can definitely understand feeling that way after Uncharted saturation. I respect that stance, personally I prefer TLOU1's story over TLOU2.

I'll be playing as one of my favourite ever game protagonists - Kassandra from AC Odyssey. I'll also be getting stuck in to The Witcher 2 again and, as always, a little bit of Red Dead Online.

@ApostateMage some good gaming ahead there, enjoy

@Shepherd_Tallon I would definetely recommend it. Combat has some nuance to it but totally accessible. Campaign is short but if you are interested in collecting, I think this could be quite rare down the line.

@KingPev Ta cocker. Enjoy your WAYP weekend too.

Can anyone advise if Psychonauts 2 on the ps5 is any good as I'm tempted but it's £50 on the PSN and it's not even a native PS5 port.

Still working on 13 Sentinels. Mostly focussed on the story so far but have hit the lock on pretty much all characters at around 75%. Will be heading into Destruction Mode for some time next.

@Roqka I had no problem with them. I think perhaps you may be experiencing what they call the uncanny valley.

@MightyDemon82 I reached AR 20 and explored everything up to the bits blocked by wind and Liyue province just before the mission where Diluc joins as a guest. Dragonspine is a bum to explore. Wonder how many story missions before I hit a barrier...

@Jayofmaya Possibly but I doubt it. Looking back I can see this was the single most reported issue with the game. Clearly, I am not alone but it's all good, everything else about the game is awesome.

Finished my first play through of borderlands 3 but its the game that just keeps on giving...hades (still..its video game crack) and nfs heat..have a good weekend everybody..

@JVCIOM70 A few of those puzzles are absolute trash. I remember the following the question mark ones and some of the shoot the light ones being the worst.

@Roqka Ahh fair enough, I never noticed it. Think it was one of the first non-cross platform game I played so rose tinted glasses maybe.

I'm on Chapter 11 (or 12? I don't remember) of Judgment. Hoping to finish it so I can start Psychonauts 2.

Honestly, been playing Far Cry 5 since those GoldenEye map remakes got reuploaded by the guy who made them. I have the map builds downloaded to my console now so I have decided to do Far Cry 5 100% first... Wish me luck.

Happy gaming and a good weekend to all

Going for the 10th W on Hades and then playing GOW on PS5 for the first time. Yes, somehow I bought GOW the day it came out and didn’t play it. I was inundated with work back then. Same reason why I didn’t finally play Fallout 4 until last year right when the pandemic started. Thankfully, things have changed since then!

Replaying persona 5 through Royal. Really looking forward to all the new content especially since I didn't buy any of the original dlc so having it all here is even more new content lol. Still as fun as ever

And also slowly making my way through post stormblood and doing side content along the way in ffxiv

@playstation1995 You can't be real — Are you a bot, from 1995?

F1 2021, and maybe a little Madden 22.

God of War 2018. First time playing it.

Hades. Trying to get the platinum before Deathloop releases. Should be doable though it's definitely time consuming.
Luckily I absolutely love the game.

@LivewireCLS ..hey! I started Hades last week thinking it wouldn't be my cup of tea, but I'm totally hooked! Fully deserves all the praise it gets

I’ve been away in Wales this week so have been enjoying some Metroid fusion and Zelda Minish Cap on the iPad with PS5 controller which has been great. When I get home it’s back to getting my ass handed to me in Returnal

Finally been reunited with my PS4 this week!! First time since February! I beat Miles Morales this week. I found the ai more difficult in MM than the original spiderman PS4. Excited to start resident evil village and some more Madden 22. And lots of grilling and beer haha!

@Ralizah Very nice! Hope you enjoy, is it your first entry in the series?

@eagletrippin. Im real just like that weird eagle logo of yours😴😬😏🤔😂.you cant be real wtf 😄.word up son

@TraCuz- Second game. I played the original back when it first came out on PS2, but wasn't a huge fan of it, so never bothered with subsequent entries.

It took a few hours, but I'm enjoying the new GoW quite a bit now. As with Horizon, it dramatically improves once it opens up and allows you to play the game without constant interruptions.

@Ralizah Very true, I love the way they reimagined Kratos and watching Atreus on the journey will keep you compelled I'm sure. Also fighting with that axe is super fun, Cory said it took them 5 years to get that axe right!

@Jayofmaya Cheers for the tag, I've yet to dive In as I was out boozing with a friend and now watching Guns Akimbo. Hopefully it will pick up for you soon.

Mahjong by Microsoft (Android) - I'm working on the Puzzle packs also the daily challenges.

Equalicious (Windows Phone) - Still playing on and off.

Rayman Fiesta Run (Windows Phone) - I'm surprised by how well this runs on a phone.

@playstation1995

What's up cuz!?!? How you been??

I just restarted Subnautica, I messed up so much stuff on my initial run that it was easier to just start over given that I already know the systems.

I'm also trying to pick up some games for a steal on eBay: Cyberpunk 2077, Mafia Definitive Edition, and Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order

@NYJetsfan123. Hows everything playa.hows everything been.cant wait for the nfl season this Thursday and next weekend.and cant wait for this Thursday sony PlayStation showcase event.its gonna be be a amazing one.word up son

1. Psychonauts 2
2. AC: Siege of Paris

Finished Ghost of Tsushima: Iki Island.

Amazing experience all around. It really blows my mind what Digital Artist can make today. Good times.

Hi there fellow gamers.
Honestly, I haven´t felt the will to play videogames that much lately. Just watching some tv shows mostly.
But I decided to go back to Returnal and get the True ending and eventualy the Platinum trophy.
And...... The game is kicking my ass, just like in the begining 😜
I need to get my mojo back.
But man, if the game isn´t super fun. Because it is. A lot.
Might also do more Guilty Gear Strive online matches.
I´m just waiting for Tales of Arise and Deathloop to be honest.
Oh, and the PS5 showcase next week. Really hope it´s good.
Cheers, stay safe everyone and happy gaming weekend to us all

F1 2020
Jedi Fallen Order

Decided to plunge into EA Play. After being frustrated with the unforgiving nature of WRC 9 I wanted to find an enjoyable racing game to use my new wheel. Even though F1 2021 is on sale I figured EA Play was the smarter move given there are some games like Jedi Fallen Order and NFS Heat that I have been meaning to play and I wanted to see if I could still play an F1 game and enjoy it lol. Turns out I can, I'm absolutely loving it.
Will fire up JFO later tonight.

Last night i finished a replay of Dead Island Riptide, PS4. Unlike Dead Island a shotgun is very effective in Riptide. So i played as Purna as she is the best at using shotguns. Tonight it will be Rage 2 from my backlog.

@Shepherd_Tallon Hi there friend.
Golden Axe. A game series I haven´t heard in awhile. Used to play all three game back to back on my Sega MegaDrive (Genesis).
I knew those games and how to beat enemies and Bosses like the palm of my hand, back when was a kid. Good times.
Well, I guess you could say Shadow of Mordor and War are kinda the "modern" version of those games.
I think you can get Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara on Steam. It is more close to the Old school sprite games.
Cheers, stay safe and have a good one

@KilloWertz Hi there friend.
Mass Effect 2 is such an awesome game, even more so if yoy played the first and have the Legendary eddition with all the dlc.
Just take your time, build your team and get those Paragon or Renegade points, cause your gonna need them.
Cheers, stay safe and have a good one

@RaZieLDaNtE Tales Of Arise and Deathloop on my order list too ! Bring em on. So many games coming out, not enough time. Plus Diablo 2 and Alan Wake now !

@RaZieLDaNtE Thanks for all the tips and you too. I did play the first one and am of course playing through the Legendary Edition. I plan on taking my time and doing as many missions as I find.

It's a real treat to be playing these all over again in such a good collection/remaster.

Seem to be mostly gaming on my Switch Lite lately, it really is the Vita 2 I wanted from Sony. Enjoing SEGA Ages and been playing Rush Rally 3, a nice little rally game at 60fps currently on sale for about 3 quid.

@playstation1995

Been alright brother. Hanging in there. Excited for the NFL season as well. Our qb Wilson is looking real good in preseason. How you feel about Pittsburgh??

@NYJetsfan123. They gonna be really good.just right now i was wearing a lacoste yellow shirt with white tee under it with black jeans and yellow and black nike Jordan sneaker.cant wait they gonna go to the playoffs and make a lot of noise.word up son

@MightyDemon82 Ahh, probably more fun haha I had a few drinks and a Playroom VR session with a friend on Tuesday as he is on holiday. Good luck reaching AR 20

Finished playing Ghost of Tsushima directors cut on PS4. I’m going to wait in the DLC for now. I started it and was really not enjoying it that much. And I’m going to try and finish Pshyconaughts 2 on Xbox One X. So far I’m liking it. Have a great weekend!

There's been little to no gaming happening for me lately. Been away for the last two weekends and spent Friday and Saturday night this week playing monopoly with the family.

I've got lots of games on the go at moment too.

Streets of Rage 4
FIFA 21
Wreckfest - looking to have this finished in the next week.
Steep
Uncharted 1
Batman enemy within
Batman Arkham asylum
Horizon Zero Dawn

Also looked at the riders Republic beta last week, but unfortunately didn't get enough time on it to have a proper opinion - I did enjoy what little time I had with it though.

Looking to fully dive into HZD once I've boxed off Wreckfest and batman enemy within. Hopefully will have made a fair chunk of progress by next weekend.

Happy gaming everyone 👍👍👍

@KingPev Hey friend.
I completely forgot about Diablo 2. A friend of mine is a huge fan of the original way back on PC.
And Alan Wake remaster (Remake would be better) for next gen? Wich means there is a possibility for AW2?
That´s great news. And I might just get the remaster version.
Loved the game on my Xbox 360.
So many games, and so little time. And money 😜
Cheers, stay safe and all the best

@RaZieLDaNtE

I'm happy that they're remastering Alan Wake, it was one of the 360 games I always wanted to play but never did. Looking forward to it.

@KilloWertz Hey friend and no problem.
There are just certain gaming sagas that i just can replay them over and over and still enjoy every minute of them.
This is just one of them and I can´t wait for ME4.
Please Bioware, don´t mess it up.
Cheers, styay safe and all the best

@Shepherd_Tallon Hey friend. I know exactly what you mean.
Example: In Sonic 3 and Knuckles I was able to get all the 14 emeralds with Sonic, Tails and Knuckles. All 14 of them. And beat the game as the Hyper version of those characters.
Wanna know how many emeralds I got in Sonic Mania?
3..... Only 3 Emeralds......
How was I able to do that as a kid, I have no idea 🤷‍♂️
I can beat games like Ni-Oh, Bloodborne, Dark Souls, Returnal and The Surge. But old scholl Sonic games? Not really 😜
Weird, isn´t it?
Cheers, stay safe and all the best

@The-Grezzly-Bear Hi there friend.
Before Control, Alan Wake was my favourite Remedy game besides the original Max Payne.
They just know how to make interesting gameplay combined with narrative.
And that is a good list of games you have.
Streets of Rage 4, Batman Arkham Asylum and Horizon Zero Dawn are 3 fantastic games. Many hours of fun awaits you
You should also play Arkham City as well. It´s so good.
Cheers, stay safe and have a good one

@RaZieLDaNtE yeah I loved Alan Wake on 360 way back in 2010 ( jeez ! ) and look forward to this remaster. Remedy make great games - this, Max Payne, Quantum Break and the superb Control
Have a good one 👍