Welcome to the weekend! There's lots to check out on Xbox over the next few days, including the new release of MLB The Show 21 on Xbox Game Pass, two more Free Play Days titles, 300+ games in the weekly sales, and 13 brand-new FPS Boosted titles for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S from the EA Play library.
Here's what we’re jumping into over the weekend:
Fraser Gilbert, News Editor
No guesses for what I'm playing this weekend! Following our review of MLB The Show 21 earlier this week, I'm now diving even deeper into Road to the Show and Diamond Dynasty as part of Xbox Game Pass, and I'm having a lot of fun doing it. We've been waiting so long for a true baseball sim on Xbox, and it hasn't disappointed!
I will likely take a bit of a break away from MLB The Show 21 to play WRC 9 as well. The game is part of this week's Free Play Days selection and is on sale for a ridiculous price in the UK right now, so if I even half enjoy it, it's a no-brainer to pick it up. It's also optimised for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, so that's an added bonus.
Oh, and I absolutely can't forget to check out some of these FPS Boosted EA games for Xbox Series X. I'm fortunate to own a TV with 120hz capabilities, so I'm really excited to check out the likes of Titanfall 2 and Mirror's Edge Catalyst at 120 frames per-second. I've already tried Battlefront 2, and it's definitely a nice upgrade!
That's about it for me! Have a good weekend, folks.
Daniel Hollis, Staff Writer
Well, it’s my birthday this weekend and what better way to spend it than diving into NieR Replicant. The reviews have got me ecstatic for it, and I just recently replayed NieR:Automata again which was just as good as I remember. Really looking forward to this one.
I’m also going to be spending some time on Judgment over the weekend. It’s been a while since I played the PS4 version, so it’s going to be great seeing all the next-gen enhancements. If you’re a fan of the Yakuza series, or are yet to try one, this is the perfect entry for both camps.
As I’ve mentioned a few times, I’m also addicted to Hollow Knight, and again, will most likely be diving into it over my time off. I’ve fallen in love with it, despite its need to constantly push back and kill me. It’s an incredible game that everyone should play.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Liam Doolan, Staff Writer
I keep telling myself I'm going to sit down and check out the upgraded version of Marvel's Avengers, but I keep putting it off. This weekend I might finally do it! Actually, that should help fill the ah... Marvel void in my life, for at least the next few weeks now that Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Marvel's latest series) has come to an end.
One other game I'd like to return to is Minecraft and maybe even Minecraft Dungeons. I am a bit upset the Caves & Cliffs update has been delayed, but at least I can now fully ready myself for this two-part offering. It also means the team gets the chance to deliver it as they envisioned. As for Minecraft Dungeons, I've been meaning to knock over those extra DLC levels - so hopefully I'll get some time to do that over the next few days.
Enjoy your weekend, everyone!
PJ O'Reilly, Freelance Contributor
Hello. This weekend I’m gonna be spending most of my Xbox gaming time trying – and most likely failing – to get my head around the ins and outs of MLB The Show 21. I’ve been having a great time with this one so far, having even managed to bag myself a couple of home runs, but I’d be lying if I said I had any real clue what on earth is going on. I urgently need a deep dive into the rules of baseball and a few lessons to show me how the heck I’m meant to make the ball go where I want it to when I strike it with my bat.
Elsewhere, I’ve also gone and downloaded the free to play WW2 effort, Enlisted. I haven’t heard much about this one yet but am a massive fan of anything WW2 so am looking forward to diving in and seeing how things play out.
Have a good weekend whatever you’re doing or playing and stay safe out there!
What Xbox games are you playing this weekend? Let us know in the comments below.
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Outriders - still really enjoying this. Mostly been playing solo. May start a new character over the weekend, to try another class. Yesterday I bought Undead Horde, which is currently under a fiver on the Xbox store, and is optimised for series X/S! Good game as well (as is most stuff by 10tons). Sill playing Assassins Creed Valhalla. Been playing it on/off since last November and have so far clocked up around 85 hours. No idea how far from the end of the campaign I am! Have a good weekend everyone.
MLB the show and Skyrim.
I've been playing MLB The Show 21 all week and will be continuing franchise mode all weekend.
May also spend some time playing Trials Rising, was playing this before MLB got released and haven't played it since Tuesday.
Chivalry 2 beta, bit of fifa career mode and probably play marvel ultimate alliance on the switch! Maybe some Pokemon sword aswell.
I finished up Halo 3 (awesome!) the other day so I thought I might get back into Journey to the Savage Planet before too much time goes by and I forget it... I’m wanting to play Halo 3 ODST though lol.
Switch - Shantae marathon now that the entire series is on one console!
PS4 - Weekly GTA Online session with friends!
PC - Might start up Team Fortress 2! Haven't done so in quite a while lol.
Have a good weekend, everyone.
I am playing Prey for a second time. I was so close to finish it when it got released but didnt. (not sure why)
Amazing superb game that invites to play your own way.
Also a bit of outriders, which is really enjoyable.
Will be playing Knack 2 on PS4, GTA III and Alan Wake's American Nightmare on 360, and Layton's Mystery Journey on Switch. Been playing Knack and GTA the entire week and the gameplay, while fun, is still fairly repetitive for both games. So I decided to spice things up with American Nightmare (a game with an emphasis on the narrative aspect) and Layton (a relaxing visual novel/puzzle game on a handheld) so that I don't get tired of Knack/GTA.
I am currently playing Forza Horizon 1, still as fun as I first time I played it on the 360
I'm replaying RE7 ahead of the release of Village.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Forza Horizon 4. Yes, still playing Valhalla...
3.5 hours into Nier Replicant, I’m loving it so far. The side quests are lackluster, occasionally the game shows that it was from the PS3/360 era, and occasionally it can be a bit janky, but none of that has taken away from my enjoyment of it. The combat is fast and fluid, I’m really excited to see where this, so far, excellent story goes, and the music is stunning.
Last night I finished up Rain on Your Parade which I highly recommend to anyone who was into Untitled Goose Game - it's somewhat similar in concept, and probably even funnier overall. The writing made me laugh out loud more than once. The game is peppered with memes, and filled to the brim with parody and references to pop-culture and other video games ranging from Frogger to Duke Nukem. There's even an unlockable mini-game that really surprised me considering what it actually is. I had a blast from start to finish, and I'm a bit surprised this one's not getting more attention. Only takes a couple hours to beat, but there are plenty of extra challenges for completionists and those looking to spend more time with it.
I'm also still playing through The Operative - No One Lives Forever which continues to be both fun and funny. It hasn't aged particularly well, but it doesn't detract too much from the overall experience.
Tonight my friends and I are going to play... something. Not Outriders since we're still having connection issues, so maybe we'll hop back into Vermintide 2 or possibly checking out what's new in season 2 of Sea of Thieves. We'll see what we're feeling when the time comes.
Edit: Someone over on NintendoLife mentioned they were playing a new Portal 2 mod called Portal Reloaded that just came out on Steam, so I checked that out this afternoon and yeah my brain is broken now. It adds a 3rd portal to the mix that leads you 20 years into the future. Kinda reminds me of the light and dark world dynamic in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. I'm on puzzle #11 - pretty crazy stuff so far.
MLB The Show 21, Dirt 5, GRID, maybe some HALO CE, will give WRC 9 a look.
My goal is to finish the last chapter of Alan Wake this weekend. It's been such an amazing story, by far my best story in any game I've played yet. After that if i have time it's up on the air. Might continue with the campaign in Battlefield 1
The Walking Dead: Season Two (Vita) - Starting up again, due to boredom That is the excuse I'm using.
Battleship (Windows Phone) - Still a blast to play.
Gerbil Physics (Windows Phone) - Getting more on a roll with this.
MLB The Show 21 (Series X). It feels good to have a proper baseball game on Xbox.
Call of Duty Cold War (Series X) Season 3 started time to check out the new maps and build up that battle pass.
I'm going to be playing Outriders, I'm almost finished with all the side quests.. I'm also going to be playing Mario 3D World.. Happy gaming everyone..
Still working my way through RDR2, no words are needed it’s a masterpiece. I tried Outriders on Gamepass through the week and it really didn’t click with me.
Nier Replicant. As others have said, the side quests are pretty dull - only doing them for the chievos! Actual game is pretty fun although don’t really fancy three full playthroughs to get to true ending.
Also bought Judgment so that will be next up.
Nier for this weekend
I bought a zombie killing game, kinda like a tower defense game.
Not sure the name but i got it for just $1
It kicks ass
Nba 2k21 Next Gen.
A real gaming funk for me at the minute! Started GTA5 again as I don't fancy anything at all at the moment and haven't played since it first came out back in 1989. Its still an incredible gaming world, however wondering if I might be better playing through 4 again as I'm only really after the story.
Aside from that, for some reason, I've a real itch to give Ghost Recon Breakpouht for some reason and I've no idea why!
Im playing through Nier Replicant, only just started it and also playing through Final Fantasy 7 again through game pass.
I'm a bit late to say this but Happy Birthday, Daniel.
Q) What Xbox games are you playing this weekend?
A) As for me, the Xbox game this weekend was Balan Wonderworld and it will likely be the case for many more weekends as my brother and I have started recording our playthrough of it. Co-op changes up how you approach the game quite a bit.
I'm not sure if I'll play any other Xbox-based games for a while... a part of me wants to dip back into Dead or Alive 5: Last Round and I've been meaning to return to both ReCore and Code Vein at some point. I'm unsure when my next new Xbox purchase will be though (I assume Bright Memory: Infinite) but a concrete release date hasn't happened yet).
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