Here we go again! It's a potentially busy weekend for Xbox owners, with hundreds of games on sale at the Microsoft Store, more Free Play Days titles to take advantage of (including Borderlands), and the recent addition of The Long Dark to the Xbox Game Pass lineup. Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days:
Fraser Gilbert, News Editor
I finally caved in last week and bought Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled! I'm really enjoying it so far, and desperately trying to get used to its all-important power sliding mechanic. Gears 5 is another game I'm hoping to return to over the weekend, especially since the WWE Batista skin and its Batista Bomb execution made a comeback in the recent Operation 3: Gridiron update.
Elsewhere, the LEGO Speed Champions DLC for Forza Horizon 4 is demanding a lot of my time at the moment, so I'll probably enter a few races this weekend, and I've also started a new season in Super Mega Baseball 2 in anticipation of its upcoming sequel. Busy few days, then!
Liam Doolan, News Reporter
After a few weeks of Fable Anniversary, I've finally completed it! Rather than jumping straight into the second one (because I'm replaying the entire series), I'm going to take a break this weekend and try out Phantasy Star Online 2. I played the original game on a regular basis many years ago and still have incredibly fond memories of it, so I'm hoping the sequel can live up to my expectations.
It seems promising so far, so I imagine most of my spare time this weekend will be allocated to levelling some characters in PSO2, but if I do get any extra moments, I might try out the new hero in Overwatch and participate in some Sea of Thieves arena battles. That's it for me.
Ken Barnes, Freelance Contributor
Having finally got my retro gaming setup sorted out once and for all at Casa Ken, I think I’ll be diving into some older titles as I now have no excuse. With fresh batteries in a Logitech Xbox wireless controller that I am praying still works, I’ll be tackling the original green machine.
The recent Games with Gold confusion over Blinx: The Time Sweeper has re-piqued my interest at giving that another playthrough. Also, watching all three Mighty Ducks movies this week didn’t work to satiate my need for regular hockey action. So while I have an OG Xbox controller in my hand, I’ll drop the puck in the original XSN Sports “classic” NHL Rivals.
And Burnout: Takedown. Because there’s no logical reason why anybody wouldn’t always be playing Burnout: Takedown.
Which Xbox games will you be playing this weekend? Let us know in the comments.
Comments 26
I've just finished Control, which was a lot of fun. Got my old 360 hooked up the telly again and will be playing the first Gears of War for the first time in ages.
Dead Space and Ninja Gaiden Black!
My Xbox one X is on the way. Barely got one after Microsoft put them on sale. (Most of the options were out of stock) Once it arrives, I’ll be playing Sekiro.
I might actually give Fable: Anniversary a go at some point. I've not played it in years, so I'm a bit scared as to whether my memories are going to be tarnished!
Guardians of the Galaxy: The TellTale Series (Windows 10) - I'm finally coming back to finish the last remaining episode today.
Fallout 3 (Games For Windows) - Still having fun doing random things.
Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles HD (Windows Phone) - Heading into a Templar fortress.
trilogy Dead Space
Borderlands goty Edition
Animal Crossing
Nier Automata and maybe Phantasy Star Online 2.
@ShaiHulud The original Gears of War is still so great. Probably my favorite game of all time. It still looks pretty good visually too
Just finished Jedi Fallen Order. I really enjoyed my time with it, and the ending was great. Just what I was looking for in a single player star wars game, so looking forward to what comes next.
I'd like to finish up the Modern Warfare campaign before jumping into multiplayer. Maybe I'll also jump back into Gears 5 multiplayer again too.
Might also give Halo Wars a shot to get ready for Gears Tactics soon.
Picked up F1 19 yesterday since it's on sale. It is tough but looks and plays unbelievable. Gonna be a steep learning curve but I love it already.
@Jslade It still looks pretty good indeed! Considering it's been 14 years, the progress in the graphics department has been quite lacklustre actually, especially when you compare Gears with something made in 1992! Gameplay-wise I think it doesn't hold up as well though, it's a bit repetitive. The toxic masculinity and shakey cam are less impressive too nowadays I'd say.
@ShaiHulud I agree. I love the game, but the shaky cam does give me headaches after playing the recent ones. Also, the new ones have a much more mature approach to the story telling and characters I really appreciate.
@Jslade Haven't played 4 and 5 as I don't have an xbox one! Good to hear that though, I'll definitely pick them up when/if I get my hands on a series X.
Modern Warfare — Taking advantage of the Double XP and Double Weapon XP weekend in Multiplayer
Fallout 76 — Since the Wastelanders DLC I am really enjoying this game now. With that said going to be playing this with a few friends.
@ShaiHulud I also really enjoyed Control. Did you get the added DLC? I’ve been contemplating buying it and jumping back in
I’ll be playing Rise of the Tomb Raider. Awesome game so far! I may also dabble in Overcooked 2 I’m down to 4 more achievements. I also picked up LEGO Harry Potter collection in the sale and my wife and I started that last night- it’s a bit of a nostalgia trip. I should also finish up Wolfenstein The New Order before it leaves GamePass.
DOOM Eternal and RE 3 on Xbox One and Animal crossing on Switch.
Xbox one - Blazing Chrome
Switch - Blazing Chrome, Animal Crossing
3ds - Metroid Samus Returns
I am currently playing Doom Eternal.
I'm loving my Xbox one X. I started playing Gears of war 4. It's a good game. The feedback from the rifle has a very satisfying punch from the controller. While I love the dual shock 4 the Xbox one console beats it in one area and that's the rumble in the controller is far better. Playing games like dirt rally 2.0 with the Xbox one controller you can feel every bump in the road where as playing the same game on PS4 with the dual shock 4 hasn't the same feedback. I have all the dirt games and hitman games and resident evil 2 on both PS4 and Xbox one. Crazy - I know.
@Mamabear
Wolfenstein the new order is one of my favourite games this generation. If you haven't played it yet you need to drop everything and start playing it soon. Mind you it is usually quiet cheap to pick up if it does leave game pass.
@tinCAT-zero I finished it today and it was fantastic! I tried The New Colossus on Switch on a whim ( never really liked shooting games) and I fell in love. Then played Youngblood (Switch)... When I finally got an Xbox The New Order was high on my list. Such a great series in general but I like the diversity of scenes and action in The New Order.
@Mamabear
I like the new order the best. There is also Wolfenstein the old blood on Xbox one which is very similar to the new order. It came directly after the new order. It's a shorter game but great fun.
@tinCAT-zero I did pick up Old Blood in a recent sale. I’m just going to finish up a a couple other games I’ve got going first but I’m excited to play it soon.
@Mamabear Haven't played the DLC, but it wouldn't surprise be if I did that at some point, which is quite rare for me.
Tap here to load 26 comments
Leave A Comment
Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...