Welcome to the weekend! Many of us will probably be spending a lot of time with the newly released Cyberpunk 2077 over the next few days, but if you're looking for something else, we've got a bunch of new Xbox Game Pass additions, three more Free Play Days titles and a Game Awards Sale to take advantage of.
Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days:
Fraser Gilbert, News Editor
I'm not jumping into the world of Cyberpunk 2077 just yet, so I'm planning to spend most of my weekend with Ubisoft's Immortals Fenyx Rising, which continues to be one of the biggest surprises of 2020 for me. Elsewhere, Forza Horizon 4 also has a new stunt track builder, so I'm definitely eager to check that out as well.
In terms of games from the Xbox One generation, I'm actually having a lot of fun revisiting the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Spyro Reignited Trilogy at the moment, and with a physical copy of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time also on the way, I'm probably going to be sticking with these franchises for a while.
Have a good weekend, folks!
Daniel Hollis, News Reporter
With news of Watch Dogs: Legion finally receiving a fix for its saving issues, I will be making my leap into the streets of London and getting to work on fixing it up. I’ve heard mixed things about the game, but I absolutely love Watch Dogs 2, so I’m willing to get a fair shot. If it’s pants, then I’ll happily jump over to Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla and give that a go.
Outside of that, I will be continuing to venture into the absolutely wonderful Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition. The title may be a mouthful, but it’s honestly a lovely, massive game that is comforting on the cold winter nights. It’s on Game Pass, too, so definitely worth giving a go if you’re looking for something jolly!
Have a great weekend!
PJ O'Reilly, Contributing Writer
Hello. This weekend I’m very much still blasting my way through Cyberpunk 2077 for review, which should be with you early doors next week, but I’ll also be taking a little time out to jump into Greedfall on Game Pass, a game I’ve heard nothing but great things about and one I’ve been meaning to pick up for absolutely ages.
I’m also still having some technical issues upgrading my Xbox One copy of FIFA 21 to the Series X version, so am hoping and crossing my fingers that’ll be sorted soon as what I played of the trial seemed ace and I’m really in the mood for some footie action. This does seem like a pretty widespread problem judging by various forums I’ve perused over the past seven days, however, so lets hope EA gets the finger out and gets it resolved ASAP.
Have a good weekend out there and take care!
Which Xbox games will you be playing this weekend? Let us know in the comments.
Comments 33
A bit of crash 4 as just purchased in the sale.
A good platform game is needed from time to time.
Cyberpunk 2077. The game has hooked me after the initial 6 hours like nothing since RDR2. I'll be playing that till early next year I reckon.
I jumped into MK X before it leaves gamepass. Really wanted to give it a go and reading yesterday that it's leaving Dec 30th kinda changed any plans to play anything else. I'm not great at fighters but i really like the story of the MK games.
Banjo-Kazooie (N64) - Playing Freezeezy Peak for Christmas!
Flowerz (Windows Phone) - Completing that last remaining levels.
Cut the Rope: Experiments (Windows Phone) - Retrying a handful of levels to get three stars.
Cyberpunk 2077 for myself. I'm playing the Street Kid path.
Maybe some Forza Horizon 4 on the side and Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair (which I would highly recommend).
Playing a mix of games this weekend.
After finally finishing Mass Effect: Andromeda, I will now be diving into Rare Replay.
@gollumb82 I am finding myself loving Cyberpunk while I always struggled to stay interested in RDR2. To me the thing Cyberpunk does better than RDR2 is how it isn't so linear in the way you can approach missions. Being able to play the game how you want and finding different ways to beat missions keeps the game far more interesting.
@JayJ
RDR2 does have its lulls when it comes to the story, but it's worth powering through them, in my opinion. As for Cyberpunk, I agree. The complexity of the game's mechanisms makes it certain that I will replay it at least once. I am, however, most surprised by the outstanding audio design and gunplay. For an rpg, the gunplay is exceptional to me.
Star wars jedi fallen order 👍🏻
I've just got a Series S so have swapped playing Cyberpunk on One X for Series S, whilst indoors its lower resolution, when you get outside I think it holds up better and is definitely much smoother to play.
Outside of that I've been testing auto HDR on some old games with the likes of Panzer Dragoon Orta and Perfect Dark looking particularly brilliant on it
I've also got my PS1 hooked up to a crt for some old school Metal Gear Solid
I'm playing CyberPunk 2077 (which definitely has issues, but I'm enjoying it so far) and will be downloading Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair later today.
Mostly Cyberpunk 2077. I first started as a male character, on the Nomad path, but quite early on decided I didn’t really like the way he spoke (!) so started again as a female on the street kid path. I’m much happier now. Still too early to give a solid opinion on the game, as there’s quite a lot to take in early on. Also during the first few hours you’re not really free to go and explore the open world.
I haven’t experienced any bugs yet. Graphics are pretty good (I’m playing on Series X) but they don’t exactly wow you. Looking forward to the next-gen upgrade, but fear by the time it comes out I will have finished the game and don’t know if I can be bothered to play through again (I still haven’t got around to a second play through of The Witcher 3!)
Yakuza should had been on the list 😅
Anyways still on Vallhala but think I'll finally 100% it between today and tomorrow. Then, Yakuza like a dragon!
I’ll hopefully be finishing up Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. I’m sitting at 98 hours, with one more location to secure. The game is fantastic. After that, I might play Call of the Sea and Unto the End, or I might just risk it and play Cyberpunk 2077. I played an hour of the game yesterday morning and had zero issues. I chose the street kid path, and just the opening alone showed me the game will be special. Hopefully the patches will fix a lot of issues people are having.
I’m still working through Mafia DE. I have two more achievements- find all the mystery foxes ( I’m getting close!) and beat the game on classic. I tried replaying the chapter with the race on classic mode and I can’t even get the tampered race car back to the garage in the time limit 😅.. So I don’t know if I’ll be getting that achievement anytime soon. I think I’ll start up Mafia 2 afterwards though- I’m hooked.
Rocket League and Planet Coaster until I have a Series X for Cyberpunk.
All on Xbox One X:
The Division
Assassin's Creed
Still debating opening my copy of Cyberpunk 2077. Preordered and had it Day 1, yet waiting for the new patch fixes.
I'm playing some Pokemon Shield, Trying to fill out my pokedex.. I also just purchased the Pokemon DLC so i'll be diving into that as well.. I'm also playing Jedi Fallen Order i think i'm almost nearing the end in that game.. I'm also playing some Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War multiplayer, i'm almost got my first prestige.. Happy gaming everyone..
Watch Dogs Legion. The save game patch means I can finally make some progress again. Love the game, despite it's various flaws. After that, need to get back into Immortals Fenyx Whateveritscalled.
And then, there will be Cyberpunk.
@Kefka2589 did you just start a week ago? ._. Wow your fast.
Anyway I’m okay DQ 11s as well.
@Bmartin001 @MrConstantina
Jedi Fallen Order - me too.
What a great game!
The opening sequence was fantastic (not sure if you remember it). I've just come to the point where I can use the Force with the LT button.. which means I'm maybe about half-way through..?
@CrazyJF
Cool, I've heard good things about Hellblade.
What's your experience been of it so far..?
Dragons Quest, Call of Duty and Squadrons.
Assassins Creed Valhalla and Gears of War Tactics.
playing RDR2 and Tell me why
@CrazyJF
Sounds like the sort of game I'd like - thanks for the feedback..!!
But..
just found out it's not on Game Pass in Japan 😑
@JustLara4Ever
Because it's a great game?
I’m playing Shovel Knight because I just realized I never had.
Alright @FraserG I have a question for you since you love Walking Dead and I'm sure you played this a long time ago but perhaps you remember something that can help me. I am stuck on episode 4 of season 1. I am at the school and I have just collected the 2nd and 3rd videotapes, 1 from the Dr. who is now a walker and 1 from his locker. I know I need to get back into the Nurses room to watch those tapes but the door doesn't give me then option to open it. I'm thinking I need to do 1 more thing maybe before it becomes available for me to open but I don't know what I need to do. Do you recall anything from this episode?
@MAC26 I remember that bit of the game but can't think why you wouldn't be able to get back into the Nurse room.
As you say, after you leave the first time you have to go out to the alley and get the one tape from the Doctor, get the other one from the locker, and then you should be allowed back in...
@FraserG ok guess I'll do some research on youtube and see what that offers. I really just want to finish this already so I can get on to season 2.
@MAC26 Season One is the best! (in my opinion)
Savour it
Tap here to load 33 comments
Leave A Comment
Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...