Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 541 1

The Olympics are slowly drawing to a close, the summer is heading towards its premature conclusion, and – guess what! – video games will start releasing again soon. Here’s what we’re playing this weekend.

Aaron Bayne

I think it's time to finally go back to Helldivers 2, since the new Escalation of Freedom update just dropped. I've had nothing but good times in this game, so I'm looking forward to getting into it with some mates again.

Graham Banas

Alongside working on a handful of reviews, since the console drop of Valorant, I am absolutely obsessed. I like the game so much more than I was expecting. It's sure feeling like it's going to be my go-to game-as-a-service to play with friends for the foreseeable future! Even now, writing this, I can't wait to go and play!

Stephen Tailby

I've ended up making a start on a couple of games, but haven't really committed to anything. I may change that this weekend, and finally give Hi-Fi Rush the full attention it deserves. Then again, I'm also feeling the itch to return to Balatro...


A short but sweet WAYP this week, then, but we're eager to know what's keeping you occupied this weekend. As always, you know the drill: let us know in the comments section below.