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I’ll be heading to Vegas soon for vacation so for my flight I decided to bust out my PlayStation Vita this weekend and get a good start on The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II. I played the first one years ago and loved it, but I accidentally broke my handheld but never got around to playing the rest of the series despite owning a PS4 and now PS5.

I also picked up Gravity Circuit for the PS5. This game is rad. It’s essentially an ode to Mega Man X, only with this your combat is melee based rather than long range weaponry. It’s tough as nails, and I’m not entirely sold on the controls, but if you like 2D action platformers, this is a must play.

I haven’t played much of anything this week since I was on vacation (Blink-182 was amazing live!) and subsequently worked once I got back; however, I finally beat Final Fantasy 16.

I did absolutely everything you can do - all hunts, trials, side quests, and so forth. Personally, I find it the best PS5 exclusive by a quarter mile and I don’t think I’ll ever forget this experience.

As for what I’ll be playing this weekend - I briefly started Killzone: Liberation on the PSP. I’ve been in an old school mood, and I have had this game in my backlog for a long time. So far, it’s fun. It’s definitely a good palate cleanser from the heavy narrative in FFXVI.

I also decided to buy The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II. I loved and beat the first game many years ago, and then I accidentally broke my PS Vita and never got around to playing the rest of the series even though I owned a PS4 and now a PS5. I considered the game(s) the perfect handheld JRPG experience - but I am getting another PS Vita soon, and I need another game to tide me over until Starfield releases.

I’m not playing anything this weekend because I’m in Nashville, TN with my wife. I surprised her with Blink-182 tickets for her birthday, so we are both excited to celebrate the occasion.

With that said, I’ve still been playing Final Fantasy 16. Unfortunately, I was unable to beat the game before heading out of town, but I am 92% of the way complete, with 64hrs played according to my PSN stats, and 41/50 trophies. I’m taking my time with the game and doing every side quest that comes along.

My thoughts have stayed the same - this game is absolutely incredible. It continues to get better and better as the story progresses, and the side quests - if you do them all as they present themselves - really tell a compelling story towards the end.

The amount of optional cutscenes is fantastic, especially during: Trading Places II; Rekindling the Flame II; Blacksmith Blue’s IV — the side quests that provide signboards to you for the trophy. This, along with the missives that are back at the hideaway provide world-building and character development with fulfilling payoffs.

I’m really looking forward to completing this journey even though I don’t want to end. The last few boss fights and everything leading up to it is phenomenal and I want more. And the soundtrack in its entirety, particularly near the endgame — just wow. Here’s hoping for that potential DLC!

@Cherip-the-Ripper Lol, I’ll tell you what I tell my daughter: You get what you get and you don’t throw a fit. Lol 😂

Really though, I wasn’t expecting to write that much, but I had a lot to say about the game. And yeah, it was me who did it over at PushSquare as well. Haha.

This weekend I’m playing Final Fantasy 16 on the PS5. According to the PSN, I’m 70% through the game clocking in at 44hrs. If that’s the case, it has been some of the best forty hours I’ve experienced in this current generation.

It’s crazy how good FFXVI is, at least to me. There are obvious flaws in the game - level design, the lack of proper RPG elements, and not the greatest of side quests - but I can’t stop thinking about the game. The story is absolutely gripping, with memorable characters and excellent voice acting. And the combat is really damn fun.

Now that I’m over halfway through the game, it has opened up a lot more in terms of content, story, quests, and it truly does get better and better as you progress through the game. I really like the structure of the game. Unlike most RPGs (I’m looking at you, Xenoblade Chronicles) you are never bogged down by a list of mundane side quests and conventions. It’s nice to have only two or three side quests available after a main quest. Some of these side quests may be fetch quests, but they are meaningful with the rewards. And these rewards aren’t just items acquired - it’s the character(s) development and world building.

I’ve heard complaints that say this game is “empty”, and I don’t understand that. We are talking about a linear, narrative driven game. Not every game needs to be this massive open world that has bustling towns and cities, with NPCs that you’ll never remember, and quests that are essentially meaningless.

When I hear people say this game is empty, I am confounded because the locations you visit - and I would classify them more as “levels” - do have some sort of life to them. However, these places are simply a serviceable open playground to fight monsters, go on hunts, and get experience. It’s essentially a means to an end to reach the next story beat. And this is fine because, as I stated earlier, FFXVI is a story driven and linear game, focusing on a handful of characters in order to make it feel more of a personal journey.

Honestly, this may be my favorite FF title. It’s easily my favorite PS5 exclusive at the moment. I’m hoping I can beat the game before I head to Nashville, TN next weekend. Regardless, I’m definitely going to do a NG+ in order to get the Platinum trophy, which is something I rarely do.

This weekend I’m taking a break from Diablo IV and putting in some quality hours in Final Fantasy XVI on the PS5.

So far, the game is excellent. The voice acting is top notch and brings the characters to life. Clive Rosfield and Cid are genuinely deep characters and some of the best in the entire series. And the story is fantastic as well, and well told. It’s dark and twisted, but people seem to forget that FFIV and FFVI are quite similar in nature.

At the moment, I have a love hate relationship with the action. This is certainly a proper FF game through and through with “random” enemy encounters, albeit not turn based. Combat is fast, kinetic, but also as monotone or deep as you want it to be, which is great. With that said, sometimes it’s hard to actually see what’s happening - the vibrant colors overcrowd the screen and it’s hard for me to grasp what’s happening until it’s too late.

Keeping in line with RPGs, I downloaded and purchased Rogue Galaxy. It’s a game I sadly never got the chance to play in the PS2 era even though I’ve always wanted to. I’ve heard nothing but positive things about the game, so I’m looking forward to diving into that this weekend.

I’m still playing Diablo 4 on my XSX. I don’t have much new to say - the game is still fantastic. I’m currently in Act IV, received a mount (finally), and reached level 50. From here on out, I’m gonna focus on the main story so I can start some new characters to tackle more dungeons and side quests. Oh, and trying not to die by The Butcher for the third time.

I also decided to buy Final Fantasy XVI for the PS5. Let me preface this by saying I did not play the demo, and I avoided all spoilers or discussion regarding it. I haven’t played much, but I did beat the prologue. Holy smokes. The production value alone is mind blowing; but ending of the introduction had me in genuine shock and awe. That stuff was dark as hell, and I love it. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

This game used to rotate on my N64 between Goldeneye 007 and Mario Kart 64 when I was a kid playing with my older brother and friends. I would definitely love a remastered version similar to Quake on Xbox Game Pass, of which I’ll probably replay this weekend because why not?

This weekend I’m playing Diablo 4. This game is an absolute blast. I convinced my best friend to buy the game, and now he can’t put it down. This is the first time in years that we have played a game cooperatively, whether with each other or someone else. It’s been really fun, too. We have just reached Act II, as we take our time and do everything we possibly can before venturing off into the main quest.

I chose the Barbarian class. I’m currently working on a crowd control build, and let me tell you - it’s absolutely sensational. My best friend is also playing as a Barbarian, and it’s interesting to see how drastic our builds are; it’s almost as if we are two different classes altogether.

With all of that said - I do have a secondary character that is a Rogue, and I’ll occasionally use him to play cooperatively. This is primarily due to having somewhat of a variety when playing together.

I also find the (side) quests to be fantastic. One in particular stood out titled Malady of the Soul. It turns out to be a lengthy 3-parter that has a good narrative with memorable characters. Another quest that is unforgettable for me is called “Cries of Innocence” (Black Asylum). It is a very twisted story involving a father and son, and it has left a lasting impression.

Overall, the grind and addiction is real. The dopamine I receive from this game is on another level. I can’t wait to play more once I’m off work tonight.

I never expected this game to be 60fps due to the scope of it. For those who do, I personally think they have unrealistic expectations. I, for one, can’t wait for this game.

I’m all for this game. Wasteland 3 was excellent and had superb writing, and the RPG elements really shined throughout.

I see hints of BioShock (Infinite) in this trailer, and that’s a huge plus for me. With that all said, I really dislike the name “Clockwork Revolution”. It doesn’t sound all that appealing. Oh well - if the game is good, that’s all that matters.

This is great news. I absolutely loved Dead Island 2. It had a fantastic campaign, fun characters, and never outstayed its welcome.

I would like to see the game have more horror elements, but I can’t complain regardless.

Neon White was one of my favorite games last year. This is awesome news! I can’t wait to replay it.

I’m also very excited for Sea of Stars. I love The Messenger, and I can’t wait to see how this game turns out. The only problem is that it’s so close to Starfield. Regardless, having too many good games is never a bad thing.

@RBRTMNZ Again, no. You said you won’t play the game, so I said bye. It’s pretty cut and dry.

@RBRTMNZ I’m perfectly fine — I just said bye. If you don’t want to play this game then okay, cya later. If you’re taking offense to that, then perhaps you’re reading too much into things.

@FatalBubbles I get wanting 60fps; I think we would all want that. And I also get the false marketing on the box of the Series X. With that said, every console will have its limitations, and so will the games.

We are talking about a Bethesda game. They create incredible worlds with a lot of scope and depth. Starfield is going to seemingly be bigger than every mainline Bethesda game combined. And not only in size, but also quests, settlements, ships, companions, quests, and “1000 planets” to explore. Something had to give, and if that’s 60fps then so be it. And if it is bothersome to you, feel free to try and make a video game of your own on this level of scale and have it be 60fps.

I don’t expect miracles, but I guess other people do. If this game runs smoothly right out of the gate, I think the argument about 30fps and 60fps for this game in particular will be irrelevant.

@RBRTMNZ Bye bye 👋

30fps does not bother me in the slightest when it comes to this game. If it’s as massive as Bethesda and crew are saying, I find it nearly impossible to have it running at 60fps.

To be honest, I haven’t been sold on the game at all, or even slightly interested in it, until now. That was possibly one of the best (singular) video game showcases I’ve ever seen.

This weekend I’m playing Diablo IV (Xbox Series X). I finally beat The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom after 120+ hours, and it has gone down as my favorite game of all time. I obviously haven’t done everything in the game - but I’ll come back to it after a well deserved break.

As for Diablo IV - this is such a great game. I’m surprised by how well it functions right out of the gate. It seems quite balanced in its current state, so I’m interested in seeing how future patches and updates tinker that.

I’m really liking the darker and grittier tone of this game more than I did in Diablo 3, all the while keeping 3’s combat in this game. It’s the best of both worlds. I’m currently playing as a Rogue, and I’m pleased by how fun this class can be. It has such an insane amount of options for the build of your preference. I enjoy being able to attack from a distance, or be up close and personal. If you choose the right skill abilities from the start, you will never be at a disadvantage regardless of your play style.

Overall, I’ve been eating good the past month. Diablo IV will no doubt keep my entertained for months to come. So, bring on Hell, baby.

Honestly, if Hellblade 2 can get a confirmed release slated for this year, and Avowed gameplay with a possible release for Spring of next year, and some surprise Game Pass announcements such as SMT on the service and maybe even Perfect Dark (N64) remastered, then that will be quite successful in my book. Plus, Phil Spencer did say to expect more games similar to Goldeneye 007. I’m really hoping to see more about those games.

I actually don’t think they need to go “all out”, but they do need to give us something to genuinely look forward to for the next six months. And, if Starfield can truly deliver, then Xbox should be eating good for the foreseeable future.

The one game I want more than any other is Singularity. If this Activision/Blizzard deal goes through, I sincerely hope we will see the game on Game Pass at some point.

This weekend I’m still playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. I had to take a four day hiatus since last Friday due to work and family obligations, but I was finally able to pick it back up yesterday, and I made some fun progress.

So far, I’m roughly 80hrs in. I’ve finally unlocked the entire base map and have completed all of the main dungeons/temples. I’ve gotta say - the temple in Gerudo Town was absolutely brilliant. I loved the entire quest line.

Regardless of the hours I’ve poured in, I’m still being surprised by little secrets here and there. In fact, I randomly found the auto-build feature, which in itself was a fun discovery. And with this unearthing, it brings forth two more quests that are extremely valuable to you.

Speaking of, I have fully upgraded my Purah Pad, found the last geoglyph I needed, and retrieved the Master Sword - a quest that simply gave me chills. I’ve also restored The Lost Woods and The Great Deku Tree, bested Master Kohga of the Yiga Clan, and unlocked all memories.

Now it’s time to fight Ganondorf, but before I do I’m going to spend more time in the depths and explore more mysterious things down there. I’m also planning on obtaining each domain’s prized weapon(s) by scouring for diamonds, and tackling side quests.

Overall, I’m simply blown away by how deep this game is, and how there are mysteries around every corner that continuously amaze me. Here is to another week of playing this masterpiece.

I’m still playing the fantastic The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. My affinity for this game has only increased over time — it’s a masterpiece, and will go down as one of, if not the best game of all time.

I just discovered the auto-build feature, and it has come in handy tremendously. Furthermore, the quest to obtain this ability was incredibly fun, and I happened to stumble upon it by happenstance.

Speaking of quests, the main objectives are truly a joy. I’ve been tackling them a little bit more, and reaching the Water Temple was a real blast — literally. That said, some of the initial quests with the Zora was a little confusing with not a lot of context.

Furthermore, I’m 50 hours in, and I’m still experiencing new things. Last night, I discovered a really cool shrine in a unique way. I found this sky island that had a device that you could interact with. Nearby had a shield that is literally meant for sledding. If you activate it, it creates a green orb that you can sled down and through, and it becomes a relay race of sorts. If you manage to pass through all of the circles without them disappearing it will turn into a shrine to explore.

Overall, I’m still taking my time with this game. I’m continuing making notes and reveling in all of its brilliant glory - and being blown away by the game nearly every second, and around every corner.

I’ll have to pass. I used to love Ubisoft, but as of the past 10-15 years, if you’ve played one Ubisoft game then you have played them all.

Until they can evolve their open world formula, they will continue to be a mediocre business, which is sad to say since they were once one the top dogs in the industry.

This weekend is dedicated to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. I apologize in advance if this is long and tedious.

I have spent 20hrs + in this game and I haven’t done much of anything yet (I’ve wanted to spend more time with it, but alas, I work full time and I’m married with a child) which is not a bad thing. I’ve done a handful of shrines, completed one main quest after receiving the paraglider - the one involving the Hebra Mountains. Other than that, I’ve done nothing but explore and experience the game at my own pace, in my own unique and personal expedition.

I’m not going to sugarcoat it - this might be the greatest game ever made, and that is surprising to me because I was lukewarm on BoTW. Here, the majority of elements that I wasn’t keen on in BoTW have been revamped with something I thoroughly enjoy: rewarding exploration. In the first game, exploration wasn’t exciting because all it led to was a shrine, or a treasure chest that had five arrows in it, but it took a lot of work to get it. The risk vs. reward wasn’t worth it.

In this game, exploration is so much more rewarding. You can discover caves and wells, some of which contain side quests, shrines, and extra areas to explore if you look closely for destructible walls; or just an enchanting view that creates an innate reaction to reach that location but you’ll end up getting sidetracked because there is a mystery around every corner that is provided a genuine sense of wonder. Everything seems to have depth and layers to it the more you peel away at it.

I want to bring up a slight spoiler (I don’t know how to fade it out; apologies in advance) - I was exploring a location near a sky view tower. It’s a well hidden cave. As I trekked my way down to the bottom I discovered a shrine. It was on the other side of the cave, upon a ledge you’d have to climb up to. When I jumped down to make my way forward, I got ambushed by a group of gloom hands. I panicked, of course, and used a lot of my weapons and arrows to dismantle them. I thought, “That was tough, but I pulled through, despite losing a few hearts to the gloom.” Immediately after killing them, a boss fight triggered and it was a Phantom Ganon that was in the form of the gloom. It was such a surprising moment - an Elden Ring-ish type of discovery - that blew me away.

And these types of moments keep happening. Again. And again. This game is a GOAT. The Last of Us has always been my favorite game of all time, and I never thought anything could surpass it due to how I connected to it on so many different levels - but ToTK might overtake that spot, which is wild because I haven’t even scratched the surface of this game.

Slayers X looks really fun and goofy. I’ll probably give it a try.

This weekend I had planned on continuing my journey through the epic Star Wars Jedi Survivor but c’mon - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom overshadows any other game at the moment.

As someone who was disappointed by BoTW, everything about ToTK somehow managed to excite me. Thankfully, my initial issues with the former seems to be remedied in this sequel - and the way reviews have been indicating, it seems as if this open world is similar in nature to Elden Ring. Add proper dungeons to the mix and a supposedly emotional story, then you have me hooked.

So far, I’ve played a few hours and it’s fantastic. While it may be a little same-y in terms of the tutorial, I still consider it better than BoTW. Personally, I find it to have the best intro in a LoZ game; it was dark, mysterious, and yet charming all at once. Overall, the abilities are simply much more fun to use, and the fusion capability is ingenious.

In terms of what comics I’ve read, the list isn’t much. I finished Frank Miller’s Daredevil Born Again and found it to be exceptional. I’m now jumping into Chip Zdarsky’s run. I’m currently on the third volume and absolutely loving it.

@BBB Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised by Dead Island 2. It had the Xbox 360 era energy, and the soundtrack was awesome, especially in the last mission. I’ll probably jump back into it and mop up the remaining side quests I have left.

This week I have completed Dead Island 2. As of right now, it’s in my top five for the GOTY discussion, behind Hi-Fi Rush, Octopath Traveler 2, and RE4 Remake. I really enjoyed the game from start to finish.

My only issue with the game is its lack of guidance on some side quests. Oftentimes, I was left wondering where to go to advance the plot, and it broke my immersion. Nonetheless, it is a fantastic game.

As for the weekend, I shockingly have the place to myself for two days because my wife and child will be out of town. This will be perfect to finally start Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (Xbox Series X).

I’ve also been reading more comics and graphic novels. I’m really enjoying the #1 issues of the new Dawn of DC. Most recently read was Shazam #1 which was wonderful.

Keeping it in the DC family, Peacemaker Tries Hard! #1 was brilliant and I’m looking forward to this current run, along with the upcoming Green Lantern and Titans run.

I also recently finished Kevin Smith’s Daredevil Guardian Devil and it was absolutely brilliant, and quite possibly one of the best graphic novels I’ve ever read. I’m now reading Frank Miller’s Daredevil Born Again, and then I’ll be moving on to Chip Zdarsky’s run into this superhero.

I love Xbox, and for my tastes personally, I’ve preferred it over my PS5. However, I’m done trying to get hyped for something like this. I don’t even care anymore. They can show all the games they want and have amazing reveals, but until the game(s) releases and are actually good (unlike Redfall) then my excitement level can’t be raised too high.

On a side note - Starfield better be successful, or Xbox is done for, I think. The only thing that might save them is Hellblade coming out this year (if that happens) and is a good.

I played a little bit of it, and it’s not good. It’s janky, the graphics are subpar, the gunplay doesn’t feel good, and it doesn’t seem to have that Arkane charm and love that prior games have. This is one of the most disappointing games in a long time, and Xbox better pray and make sure Starfield is a success because if it’s a failure then Xbox will not recover, in my opinion.

This weekend I’m playing Dead Island 2. The game is simply dumb fun. Sometimes, I’d rather play a solid 15-20hr linear experience that doesn’t take itself too seriously instead of an emotionally gripping narrative driven game, or a long winded RPG. I’m having a lot of fun with the game, and I find the flesh system quite grotesque and impressive all at once. I’m really looking forward to finishing this one.

I do want to play Star Wars Jedi: Survivor but with Redfall releasing soon, I don’t want to juggle too many games all at once. I’ll probably hold off until mid-summer or so. There are just too many games I’m interested in that are releasing so soon together.

As for my other hobby - I’ve read a few more graphic novels and comics. My list includes:

Batman: Hush
Watchmen
Local Man #1-3 (awesome new series!)

Green Arrow #1 (Dawn of DC) by Josh Williamson - It was very compelling for a first issue, and I’m excited to see what’s next. JW is a very good writer. Also: chainsaw arrow; that is all, folks.

All Eight Eyes #1
Worldtr33 #1
Alien #1
No/One #1

I have Frank Miller’s Daredevil: Born Again arriving in the mail soon. Once I read that I’m going to jump into Chip Dzarsky’s current run of DD. I have the first few volumes, and I’ll probably buy the rest until I’m caught up completely.

It looks very interesting, but I am not a fan of the art style. It’s silly to say, but it appears to be way too “kiddish” in my opinion. I’ll still probably give it a go, though.

Good news! The game is great, and just ridiculously fun.

Today is my birthday, so this weekend my me and my wife are going out of town for celebration. We have all sorts of activities lined up — all thanks to her wonderful planning. It’s safe to say I won’t be playing any video games.

Shockingly, I haven’t played anything in over a week because my new hobby is keeping me occupied. That said, if I do play anything it will be Final Fantasy Pixel Remastered Collection (or, primarily FFVI) on the Nintendo Switch, or Dead Island 2 on the Series X. I’ve put two hours into the latter and it’s been fun so far.

I have also been continuing my journey of collecting and reading graphic novels and comics. So far, I have read:

Batman: Year One // The Dark Knight Returns // Batman: The Long Halloween (one of the greatest pieces of fiction I’ve ever read) // Batman: Dark Victory // TMNT: The Last Ronin

Comics I’ve read this week include:

Wasp #1 // Bloodlines Daughter of Blade #1-3 // Clear #1-2 // Marvel’s Guardian of the Galaxy #1 (2023) // Superman Dawn of DC #1-3 // The Seasons Have Teeth #1 // TerrorWar #1 - and the reason I have that in bold is because it’s quite possibly my new favorite comic, and I’m patiently waiting for the second issue. It features an fun and fantastic premise, and I’m intrigued to see how it turns out because I think it has the potential to be real special.

Jeez; time to go delete some games that I say I’ll come back to but we all know I never will. The force is strong with this one.

@Clankylad I do have Born Again on my list. I was going to order it off Amazon but it’ll take weeks to get here. I’m going out of town (and to a bigger city) next weekend, so I’ll see if I can find a copy at a comic book store or something.

This weekend I’m not sure if I’ll play anything. I’ve been in a reading mood as of late. That said, I did manage to beat Signalis (Xbox Series X). It was fantastic, and one of the best survival horror games I’ve played in a long time, aside from RE4 Remake and Dead Space.

If I do play anything it will be Ryse: Son of Rome on the Xbox Series X. It’s been in my backlog for a long time, so this should tide me over until Star Wars: Jedi Survivor releases. From what I played, it’s pretty fun. I don’t expect much from it, but that’s okay for a short 6-8 hour experience.

As for what I’m reading comic(s) and graphic novel wise - TMNT: The Last Ronin has me hooked. I can’t wait to see how the story unfolds, and how it fares in the AAA gaming space. I’m also going to be reading Batman: Court of Owls.

In terms of Batman stories, I have only read Frank Miller’s Batman Year One and The Dark Knight Returns. It’s an incredibly well written story, with superb artwork. I’m probably going to dive more deeply into his work, particularly with Daredevil. That said, next up on my reading list will be his take on Ronin.

I’m still a beginner, and learning the in’s and out’s of comics, runs, series, omnibus, and what-have-you; but I am learning and have finally come to a somewhat comfortable understanding of how things work in this field. I’m looking forward to when I can have good conversations about my new hobby, and possibly passion.

I hope Sniper Elite 5 stays. It’s one of my all time favorite games. I just beat the recent DLC map. If it leaves GP, I’ll more than likely buy it as well. Lol.

This week(end) I finished my first playthrough of the Resident Evil 4 Remake (Xbox Series X). I may start a NG+ and unlock a few more achievements, but I doubt I’ll go for the 100% completion. That said, this will easily go down as one of my all time favorite games.

I have also started Signalis (Xbox Series X). What a gem of a game. I didn’t know if it would hold my attention considering I just beat an all time classic - but this game is punching way above its weight. I’m looking forward to diving deeper into the game.

Other than that, I might take a break from gaming this weekend and do some reading. I’ve been getting into graphic novels as of late - even if my wife thinks I’m a kid, she still supports my interests - and started with Batman Year One. So far, it’s outstanding.

I’m going to read TMNT: The Last Ronin next. I’ve heard this is an incredible story, and with the announcement of a AAA game set in this particular universe, my interest is piqued.

If anyone has any other suggestions for graphic novels to read for beginners (I’m just now starting), feel free to message me. I have Daredevil: Born Again and Infinity Gauntlet on my list to read soon, but I’m welcome to all kinds even if it isn’t superhero related.

I can’t wait for this. Fallen Order was a superb game, and I trust Respawn. I’m glad to hear Survivor is shaping up to be another awesome entry.

Y’know, I think I’ll participate in this month’s game. I do love the Gears series, and I’ve been meaning to replay them. This looks like it’ll be a perfect time, especially since I’m about to finish the Resident Evil 4 Remake.

It’s Wo Long for me. That said, I haven’t finished it yet. I’ll get back to it once I finish RE4R.

There’s nothing that really grabs my attention with next week’s releases. I’ll probably just wait until Ghostwire Tokyo comes out on GP.

This weekend I won’t be playing Octopath Traveler II because I finally beat the game. What an incredible game and even more fantastic experience. To me, the game belongs in the pantheon of the all-time great JRPGs. It will hands down go in my top 10 of all time in terms of RPGs.

My main game I’ll be focusing on is Resident Evil 4 Remake (Xbox Series X). I’m roughly halfway through the game and it has been wonderful so far.

What I’m impressed by the most is its level design and pacing. As a kid playing originally, these two things never interested me. Now that I’m older and can appreciate the finer things — I see how much difference the little things can make.

The level design is reminiscent of From Software’s Dark Souls series and beyond. Everything interconnects and it’s fascinating to see how it all comes together in an incredible layout, particularly with the castle. And the developers knew how to balance action and horror as you make your way through this backcountry side and ominous castle.There’s never too much of one or the other.

Overall, it’s a superb remake that I find to be essential. I’m glad the fond memories I have playing this game in the GameCube and PS2 era aren’t sullied — in fact, they are probably enhanced.

The last game I’ll be playing is Sifu (Xbox Series X). I recently watched John Wick 4, which is an amazing movie with some of the best fight scenes I’ve ever witnessed on film, so I’ve been in a brawler mood. And yes, I’ve watched The Raid 1 & 2 and The Man From Nowhere.

I played it originally on the PS5 and it quickly earned a spot in one of my favorite PlayStation games, but I never completed it due to Elden Ring releasing shortly thereafter. Now that it has come to Xbox, I decided to support developer Sloclap and purchase the game on this platform. It’s just as good as I remember, if not better.

This is an easy no brainer of a purchase. I absolutely love VS, and the more content the better.

@Kaloudz It actually is true. Your browser history, cookies, etc.; all play a part in the ads you see sometimes.

I played this game on PS5 when it first released, and it was fantastic. I’ll definitely be double dipping, especially since I’m in one of these beat-‘em-up moods after watching John Wick 4.

This is one of my all time favorite games. In fact, I prefer it much more over the original BioShock - which is an incredible game, mind you - but Infinite resonated with me much more.

Sifu is such a great game! I’m glad it’s finally getting some love on Xbox. I’ll definitely be double dipping once it launches.