Welcome to the weekend! There's lots to keep us busy once again over the next couple of days, featuring a batch of new Xbox Game Pass titles highlighted by The Falconeer, two more Free Play Days titles including the recently released Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, and loads more great deals.
Here's what we're playing over the next couple of days:
Fraser Gilbert, News Editor
After a couple of weeks spending time with the flawed, but nevertheless enjoyable Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood, I'm switching things up this weekend by jumping into the new Xbox Game Pass addition, The Falconeer. I've had it on my radar ever since it launched this past November, and it looks excellent.
Elsewhere, I'm planning to play a bit of Fortnite again in pursuit of its various Mandalorian inspired cosmetics, and I've also been spending some time with my Xbox 360 in recent days, including with original Xbox games such as the incredible Burnout 3: Takedown and Pro Evolution Soccer 5.
Have a good weekend, folks!
Daniel Hollis, News Reporter
I started Assassin’s Creed Valhalla last week and only just got to England, so I’ll be spending this weekend finally experiencing the bulk of the game. The first ten hours were strictly set in Norway, which was draped in a blanket of snow. I’m looking forward to pillaging my way through England and it’s lush, vibrant landscape.
As with every Friday night at the moment, I’ll be jumping into some late night multiplayer fun with Halo: The Master Chief Collection. It’s becoming a great tradition where me and a group of friends will catch-up and engage in some ferocious free-for-all battles for a few hours. Always a great way to end the week.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Liam Doolan, News Reporter
This week I seem to have finally kicked the habit of playing a little bit of everything and achieving next to nothing. So this weekend, after an incredibly long break from it, I'll be settling down with Fable II via Xbox Game Pass. With a release date - or even details about the next Fable project, for that matter - nowhere in sight, I'm fairly confident I'll have ample amount of time to replay the second and third outings.
Apart from that, I'm returning to some Tecmo classics on my original Xbox. Yep, that's right - over the next few days I'll be making my way through Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive 3. While you can pick up Ninja Gaiden Black on the Xbox Store, unfortunately, it's not the same deal with DOA3. Oh, and if I get any extra time, I'll be sure to check out Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb (one of the many Games with Gold titles this month).
Enjoy your weekend, everyone!
PJ O' Reilly, Freelance Contributor
Hello. This weekend I’m not sure how much time I’m realistically gonna be able to squeeze in on the Xbox front but, if I do somehow manage to find myself booting the old Series X up, I’ll be continuing to make my way through what I’ve got left of the slightly disappointing The Medium - a game that’s proving to be just a little too slow and clunky for my tastes - as well as dipping into The Falconeer, which I’ve have heard nothing but good things about from friends and folk on social media.
I’ve also rather foolishly redownloaded Dead Space 2 recently, one of my all-time favourite horror titles, so that may very well get a late-night spin at some point over the next few days too. Have a good weekend whatever you’re doing or playing and stay safe out there.
Which Xbox games will you be playing this weekend? Let us know in the comments.
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Finished Resident Evil 1 on Vita and Far Cry 2 on 360 from last week and now I'm playing through Resident Evil 2 as well as Far Cry 3. Both sequels are much improved titles compared to the prequels! I've been playing RE2 the past couple of days and I'm in the final area of Leon A now. This game has been way scarier than RE1, with plenty of jumpscares compared to before, which is great! I also started playing Far Cry 3 today and this game is so good compared to FC2. There's more depth to the game mechanics and the story as well as characters are actually interesting. Can't wait to play more of it!
I'll also be continuing Yakuza Dead Souls on PS3. I'm at the final part of the game so I'm aiming to finish it up this weekend along with RE2. So far, Dead Souls hasn't been anything special but it's still a fun mindless game to play on the side.
I completed my Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokedex last week, One of my proudest gaming moments ever..
This weekend i'll be playing Batman Arkham Asylum, I'm almost at the end in that game and i can see why alot of people really like it..
I've been playing Castlevania Symphony of the Night on the Sega Saturn thanks to an English translation patch, a bit of the excellent Goldeneye XBLA on the PC and setting up Retroarch. On Xbox I'm gonna continue with Assassin's Creed Valhalla and its lovely recreation of York and maybe some more Bloodstained
I've been enjoying some games through Gamepass on PC such as Age of Empires 2 and I'm going to give CK3 a go as well
@Bmartin001 Arkham Asylum is my favourite of the 3 with its much more focused approach, City is very good as well and Knight, whilst it has its moments is proof that bigger doesn't equal better
@LtSarge Resident Evil 2 is still my favourite survival horror game to this day, some great jump scares, creepy music and the police station every bit as memorable as the mansion, if not more so. Plus with each characters B game really adding to the experience and replayability. The remake is great too but sadly dilutes this aspect but still remixes things enough to make worth replaying.
I've finished MGS3, cried at the end again, as usual. It looks so much better on XSX, but controls can really be clunky during some boss fights. Still a masterpiece after all these years, though.
Right now I'm at the end of what appears to be Act 1 of The Medium and, to my surprise, I'm loving it!! It's got so much in common with Silent Hill it brings tears to my eyes. Can't wait to play more of it. Also, the graphics and soundtrack are amazing!
@carlos82 Yeah RE2 has been much more tense and enjoyable than RE1. Going through those early areas where there were 5-6 enemies in the same place and you only had a pistol was absolutely terrifying. Also, I don't get how anyone can say that RE1 on PS1 was scary. It only had one jump scare (the dog part) and the atmosphere was nowhere near as creepy as in the remake. RE2 on PS1 on the other hand was a huge improvement in this department since it had lots of jump scares and just tense moments in general. Even though I haven't played the remake yet, I'd definitely put RE2 up there among the best horror games I've played so far. Can't wait to start up scenario B after I'm done with Leon A!
I’ve been doing some work lately on my backlog. I finished Call of the Sea, which really picked up for me mid 3rd chapter and turned out to be quite interesting. I also played through Donut Country which was absolutely delightful- highly recommend! I also tried to play Blacksad on my new Xbox but that game is a mess and I had to stop which was disappointing. Now I’ve got Maneater and The Medium going and they are both good so far but I’m not too far in them. The Medium is simply gorgeous ( getting to Niwa). There’s something super satisfying about being being a super destructive shark..
Spider-Man: Miles Morales on my PS5, but also will jump to my One X to keep progressing on Gears Tactics. I think I'm about halfway through that at the moment.
Saints Row: The Third is my game for the next week or so.
I'm discovering Jedi Fallen Order, thanks to GPU, on Series X.
This game is SO beautifull ! On performance mode, it is really incredible. Such a great Star Wars story, too. I'm just beginning my journey, but I'm already in love with the characters, the directing, everything.
It's really great.
Gave Falconer a chance last night. Really don't think it's a game for me. Might play it a bit more today but doubt I'll stick with it. Still glad I gave it a shot, GamePass is awesome.
Also, it's not me thinking the game is bad, I'm actually impressed it was done basically by one guy. I never been much for fly shooters and might need a lot more game assistance. Like, if once locked on, I could make my falcon auto adjust speed to try to stay behind a target or have the camera always try to keep target on screen. I know about the B key, but I still find it hard to use.
Edit: might just play Dragon Ball Kakarot
Overwatch (Switch) - Will be playing the Year of the Ox event.
Angry Birds Stella (Windows Phone) - Still in the first part of the game.
Halo: Spartan Assault (Windows Phone) - On the last two missions to beat on hard.
Orbital (Windows Phone) - Still not really liking this, but progress is being made.
Monster Energy 3 and Grid Autosport on my Series X.
Call of Duty Cold War (Series X) Double XP weekend and I am enjoying the Express map alot.
Madden 20 (Series X) Still play through face of the franchise.
I'm gonna go further in my plattrough of ffxv.
I think i'm gonna play a little bit of fortnite and maybe if i have time gathering a lot of diamonds in minecraft.
Until the next week.
Jacobpower
Gonna keep going with Ori and Jedi Fallen Order.
I beat Olija a few days ago, and I finished Cyber Shadow last night. I just purchased Blue Fire on my Nintendo Switch and plan on playing that and maybe some BoTW.
@Link41x If you're not liking Orbital then why continue playing it?
Star wars Jedi fallen order
Ended up starting AC 4. Completed it long ago in my PS4 and look forward to doing it again on Xbox... But man... 30fps now feel so sluggish, specially on that game where I am constantly rotating the camera...
Mostly Forza Horizon 4 and the Medium (interesting game). Started The Outer Worlds which looks good.
@Nerdfather1 Because I'm nearly done with it at this point, might as well just beat it.
Played the Werewolf Apocalypse rubbish. Flawed, but fun!
Hope to start on the Yakuza games this next week.
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