Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 20th)

This week I will be mostly playing

Crash Bandicoot
Star Fox 64 3D

Last of us 2 will consume a lot of my weekend I think

It's all about the 3ds! (as usual)

Final Fantaay Fables: Chocobo Tales
SMT: Strange Journey Redux
Fantasy Life

This weekend i played The Sims 4 PS4 & Pokemon Sword

I have noticed Eco Lifestyle Expansion Pack has been added from update 1.2.7

I need some strategy to beat Zeraora from Raid Battle.

Oh, i didn't mentioned about playing Dillon's Dead Heat Breakers 3DS this morning as i still upset after i Failed the mission, my Dillon died during battle against Final form Grock. 😤

Finishing Resi 4 and then mopping up my missing two and three star objectives in Two Point hospital.

Also sort of trying to get back into MK11 but it's not going too well...

Xenoblade Definitive Edition and Worldend Syndrom on Switch, Diddy Kong Racing on N64, and Zack and Wiki on Wii U

Animal Crossing I'm sad to say has finally been getting played less and less but at least I have not missed a day since I bought it.
Stardew Valley I admit has also had hardly a look in within last few days as I find myself wanting something more.
That something more may be in Xenoblade Chronicles which I bought this morning..excited to get started!
Ni No Kuni 2,Far Cry 3 and Death Stranding are all my main Ps4 games at the moment.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses is still my main game of the moment. Also a bit of SteamWorld Heist now and then, along with some Borderlands co-op if we get the chance.

I'm playing through Hotel Dusk room 215 again so I can finally play the sequel and animal crossing mostly for turnips tomorrow.

Divinity Original Sin 2 is taking up all my time.I feel like I'm playing one of the greatest games ever made, it's definitely the best RPG I've ever played. It's unbelievably good and I've never played anything like it before.

Xenoblade Chronicles, BioShock, 51 Worldwide Games, The Alliance Alive, Rune Factory 4.

Animal Crossing, now, back to my island!

Will continue my long journey through Final Fantasy X

I just bought Astral Chain and I'm trying to finish up Wonderful 101 and Xenoblade (the later 2 are AMAZING hopefully Astral Chain won't disappoint me after those 2)

Finally got Ring Fit Adventure! Also playing Animal Crossing NH and Xenoblade Chronicles.

I'll be mostly playing the Isle of Armor and The Outer Worlds, but I will also be doing my daily check ins on my Animal Crossing Island, Evershade.

Darius Cosmic Collection Console

Mostly XB1 stuff, I finished Xenoblade and Isle of Armor earlier this week but when I went to my next game (XCOM 2) there was lots of crashing so I'll focus on XB1 stuff this weekend and then clear up the ARMS DLC content for Smash if it's a "shortly after the presentation" reveal on Monday.

Skyrim! Furlough has allowed for unlimited exploration and tourism of Tamriel. Also been playing Grid Autosport with all assists OFF and it totally transforms the racing (and cornering), experience. Lastly, Far Sails! Hugely enjoyable and not sad enough to stop immediate replays.

I'm playing Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate with two friends every evening. I still think it's one of the best multiplayer games on Switch.

Oh, and a little rpg gem called Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition. Looove it.

I'm trying to get back in groove of doing Animal Crossing and Ring Fit Adventure daily.

Definitely some Colt Canyon and Ruiner myself. A little Bioshock and Outer Worlds too.

I'm pretty much in the same position as I was last weekend. I'm still working on beating Team Sonic Racing, with me being on World 6 out of 7. I am getting close to the end, and since today is the start of my 12 day vacation, I should be able to wrap it up soon, I imagine. My wife and I have also been making some progress in Good Job. I'm fairly sure we've passed the halfway point, and it is getting more fun as the game goes on.

I did buy Murder by Numbers last week too, and I'm on Case 3 out of 4. I'm enjoying the story and characters, and I'm mostly getting the hang of how to play picross, but I find that most puzzles are beginning with luck and trial and error at this point, like there is no possible way to make progress in most of them without making some guesses instead of using logic. Other than that, I'm still having quite a bit of fun.

My main focus is on Bug Fables (just started Chapter 4), with a bit of One Step from Eden as well.

Couple of minutes Animal Crossing. Burnout Paradise(love it but suck at it at the moment), Astral Chain-trying to love it, but too many side activities compared to combat plus combat is epilepsy inducing. Preferred Bayonetta-faster pace regarding side activities and combat. Oh wait, there are almost no side activities, mostly combat. But mostly I'll be playing TLOU 2 and see if complaints are justified, regarding story.

Mostly Namco Archives Volume 1&2.

Oh 2020 game draught is really painful.....even without releases I would settle for teasers just to get me through this year.

Most wanted:
Monster hunter 5 switch exclusive (Capcom)
Resident evil 7 western release (Capcom)
Phantasy star online 2 western release (Sega)
Pikmin 4 (Nintendo)
Dragon quest 10 online western release (Square)

Isle of Armour for me and probably more Persona 4. On to the battle tower now so I think I’m nearly done with the story content in the expansion. Then I will travel around the isle looking for the Pokemon I want. Might also sneak in some Pokemon X and Xenoblade DE too.

Finding Digletts on the Isle of Armor!

I think it’s safe to say I’ve quit playing Animal Crossing now as I haven’t logged in really for 2 weeks - I’ve had a great time with it but I’m ready to play some other games now.

I’ve seriously been on a port buying spree lately. Still feeling out Borderlands 2, Grid & Ac Black Flag to see which game I’ll settle on to put some serious time in.

The last few levels of Trine 4 took much longer than anticipated. I’m at the final hurdle now so no excuse to not complete that game this weekend.

"Almost" caught up with my 3DS progress in Xenoblade, although that doesn't account for the next return trip to Colony 9 and back I'm planning now (AFTER I rake that huge tree for side quests, too), so a fleeting urge to boast "reaching the point in some 30 hours less this time" is probably premature.😅 Also got Best Bird Lady back as my party leader at long last.

Also planned, as usual, are some chart/quest romps in Alrest, some advancement through Rapture, some mayhem through Paradise City and some cat'n'mouse with the law in wherever American Fugitive takes place. Hoping for some Ace Attorney and Fire Emblem on top as well.

Super Mario Odyssey... decided to finally go back and slowly attempt to 100% it. I’ve got a 2 month old baby and taken up digital art so won’t fit much in though!

🎶Beer, Beer, Beer, tiddly beer, beer, beer, tiddly beer, beer, beer🎶.

The bards tale remastered and resnarkled.

Only men of culture should be playing this game.

@leo13 Astral chain will make you want more after playing. Better believe that! Take your time don't rush it.

I've got my first day off from childcare in months today, and I plan to devote at least three hours of that jumping in with both feet to Wolfenstein II. Been sitting in my backlog for months - today is the day!

Just beat Terraria.

Playing PSO2. Thats pretty much it.

Gonna get back into my Paper Mario/ M&L marathon because Origami King is coming out and I want that. also Smash Ultimate for the amazing DLC thats coming out

I bought final fantasy 7 remake, concrete genie, nier automata, kingdom come deliverance, plague tale innocence, shadow of the colossus, terminator resistance and journey to the savage planet all on ps4 so I’ll be playing some if those.

Besides that I’ll continue with making my island pretty in animal crossing and I might try the dlc for pokemon.

Smash, and Xenoblade chronicles DE

Gundam breaker 3 on the Ps Vita!

Burnout Handheld (looks great), Back on FIFA, and some Moto GP20.

The first Trails Of Cold Steel (Vita) game for me. I’m on the 3rd chapter and being drawn deeper into the world. I’d recommend to fans of Persona and FE3H.

I’ll definitely be inching my way towards the Switch entries (3 and 4 on the way), which may take a while!

For me trials of mana last playthrough.
Some 51 worldwide games.
My dailey AC routine.
If I got the time xenoblade DE

Pokémon, Fortnite & World of Warcraft.

Pretty much just xenoblade still. By the time I'm done with It, itll down as the largest game I've played both size of the world wise, and length wise. The the closest thing to it would be breath of the wild.

Ill also be playing some more shantae and the pirates curse. Love the humor and good feel of the game thus far.

A combo of Yakuza 2 Kiwami and Animal Crossing.

I’m all about the Xenoblade. The switch version is amazing. I am at Prison Island now but decided to catch up on fetch quests. Pokemon DLC will have to wait because XENOBLADE rules!!!!!!

@Glitchling78 I've been thinking about replaying Odyssey as well. First time I played through it (only until the post final boss) was with my 3 year old controlling the hat (and effectively turning the game into hard mode). I might try to replay it solo, but my son (now 5, almost 6) has been hogging the game hard lol. Maybe I'll get a 2nd copy if I can find one on sale.

Absolutely loving the Bioshock collection, looks and runs beautifully, and the story and gameplay is a must experience.

Came back to Hollow Knight after a long break. Took a while to work out what I was doing etc but loving it! This game is amazing.

Probably play some Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy, Skyrim, Witcher 3, Trine 2, and AC IV. I might fit some more depending on how much time I spend in each game.

I'm almost done with Pokemon's main campaign, then plan to get into the isle of Armor a bit later on. Along with that, I want to try out Jump Rope Challenge and get back into Smash in preparation for the ARMS DLC coming to Smash.

I’ll be continuing Borderlands- it’s growing on me a tiny bit. My biggest complaint is I feel like I can’t see well in handheld (which is how I play). The visuals are sharp And look good but between the same color palette and maybe the brightness I feel my eyes straining. I tried turning up the brightness on the switch itself but it didn’t help.

I also started playing some 1 player Clubhouse 51 - I never knew I loved Mancala! I’ve been trying some games out and so far like it a lot.

I’m guilty of buying more than enough games in the last sale 😅 I picked up La Mulana, Murder by Numbers, and a few other wishlist items! I may start one of those if I find Borderlands is still bothering me.

Happy gaming everyone!

@NotoriousWhiz ahah I’ve got all that to look forward to then! It’s been fun to revisit in short bursts, I’m currently going for all purple coins and picking up whatever moons I find on the way.

@Lord Nintendo has been super disappointing for sure. A decade year old game remastered, a card game (sorta cool, but nothing to get too fired up about)...Paper Mario- wasn't this the last game in the WiiU? Am I missing something?

On my third playthrough of Hollow Knight. I just couldn't wait any longer for Silksong to scratch that itch.

I'm still playing through Golf Story, so it will be mostly that. I'm also enjoying the tour campaign on Horizon Chase Turbo in small bursts here and there. I DL'd Flipping Death, Raging Justice when they were going cheap, and the Takeover. And last night I also got Undead Horde, Lydia, The Bridge, Behold the Kickmen and Super Soccer Blast. Haven't touched any of them. I might get Project Warlock today, got about £14 eshop balance. Oh yeah and I'm only about 3 hours into Link's Awakening and Cat Quest as well, although they've both been neglected lately.

With things looking likely to be easing up on travel restrictions soon, I may well be off on work travels within a few weeks, so I'm just going to keep stacking up games for my long plane journeys and remote postings where I might not be very well connected to the world.

Have a nice weekend everyone 😎👍

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild... As usual... Chasing that 100% completion... Still

I’ve completed 114 out of the 120 shrines in BOTW. So I reckon I’ll hunt down the last few shrines before going after Gannon.

So far have spent 130 hours on Zelda and have loved this game

Shame it has to end...

Would have played Isle of Armour but it was really short. Decent...but short.

So I guess I'll do my daily tasks in Animal Crossing and then continue with Xenoblade

Mostly rimworld and maybe some two point hospital to check out sandbox mode

I finally finished the main story of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, and I think I’ll take a little breather from that game before coming back to play the Future Connected epilogue. I’ve resumed my play through of Golden Sun, plus I discovered an second gold N64 cartridge of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that I had buried in my collection, so naturally I have to create and complete a 100% file on that. Oh, and I’ll probably round up and train a bunch of new Pokémon on the Isle of Armor, as well, though I was a smidge disappointed at the very small amount of story content in the DLC, to be honest.

Super mario rpg snes, super widget, and megaman X 2 and maybe Gex 3

Went back to Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3. Still playing Animal Crossing and I need to get back to the new Shantae game.

Yakuza Kiwami on the PS4, along with Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 on the Switch.

Xenoblade Chronicles DE. Just started it last night and I think it’s ended my Animal Crossing addiction.

Midway through Hollow Knight and absolutely loving it

Most likely I won't be playing any Switch games this weekend. The Last Of Us Ellie Edition arrived in the mail yesterday and I've been playing it, such a masterpiece of a game already!

I bought DQ Builders 2 yesterday and just fired it up. Felt like coming home after a long journey. I never really paid much attention to DQ until the last few years, but the multiple games on Switch have turned me into a major fan. I love the character designs and the sassy dialogue in particular.

DQB2 starts out with you on a ship full of monsters who order you around, make fun of you and make horrible puns, all while constantly reminding you that they have every intention of killing you and every other human being soon. And it's just too cute.

In other news, my Switch is still overheating. I had hoped it wouldn't be an issue with DQB2, but it is. I definitely need to buy some tools and try cleaning my Switch out and applying new thermal paste. Can't really afford a new Switch right now, even though I'd like to get the newer model.

Virtual Boy Wario Land (on Wii; emulator), NBA Hangtime (N64), Punch Out!! (NES).

@TheLightSpirit are you talking about Marvel Alliance 3 or Shantae? But I’m glad my comment helped you to get back to a game. No problem.

Still playing Fire Emblem Thracia 776, just a few days ago I managed to overtake my past attempt at the game and have made it past chapter 12. Just a hour or so earlier I beat the infamous defense map, chapter 14, and in there I lost my 2nd unit at the very last turn, which sucks, but that map was SOOO long that I really didn't feel like doing it again just for that.

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, Animal Crossing New Horizons, and Rocket League. Might get back into Grid Autosport aka the best non-Mario Kart racer on the Switch.

More Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on Switch for the foreseeable future. I'm gallivanting around Eryth Sea and trying to figure out these High Entia folks. They seem very keen on their bureaucracy, laziness, and willingness to take advantage of a certain group to get business done quickly. XD

I might also give Limbo a spin this weekend. I picked it up on sale recently and don't mind digging into a bite-sized game on the side.

Finally, I'll be dying of heatstroke getting out of the house at some point this afternoon for some Community Day action in Pokemon Go before I head to an evening obligation. Those Shiny Weedle aren't going to catch themselves!

Have a blessed weekend! Happy gaming!

Persona 4 Golden. I was able to transfer my save data from my PS Vita to the Steam version, so I'm doing a NG+ run.

I will mainly be playing Rad if I have time. I might also squeeze in some of my faily tasks with ACNW if I feel like it. I am just tired this weekend.

Rocket League is the only thing I've been craving recently.

I will play a lot of Minecraft and maybe try to finish up Minecraft Dungeons. All Minecraft this weekend!

Still working on rebuilding my island in New Horizons after I lost my save. Also be finishing up Assassin's Creed Black Flag.

Still Xenoblade Chronicles Defenitive Ed., 51 Clubhouse Games and Animal Crossing

Trials of Mana 2020, so far it's been incredible. I already played the original one last summer. Also, since I don't have a PS4 or Xbox, I got Burnout Paradise Remastered. Very funny and fast-paced game. It's not Burnout 3 Takedown but I'll take it.

Will check in on my island then on to a replay of DQ XI S.

Just started with Rune Factory 4 Special after recommendation from a friend, I like Stardew Valley a lot and spend 100+ hours on that, so he said I should try this game too which in his opinion is even better, so I’ll give it a try this weekend!

I won't be able to play anything this weekend, because I have to work both today and tomorrow. =(

Taking a break from Xenoblade Chronicles to play The Last of Us Part II.

It’s amazing.

I'm really enjoying the Namcot collection in particular the 8-bit version of Pac Man CE

Given up on MUA3. Felt like I'd been playing for hours, but looking at the Switch clock I haven't yet managed 10. A repetitive chore of a game imho.

So, since I bought Slay the Spire on ios, my Switch play has largely been dedicated to the odd bit of ACNH. Must get back to Xenoblade!

This makes it pretty hard:

Starlink if i get any time on the switch.

@TheLightSpirit yeah, it’s fun. Can be a little repetitive at times though.

The Outer Worlds
Railway Empire

By the way, Ring Fit Adventure... Wii Fit just got owned, HARD. They took it to a whole new level.

Fallout 4. Another settlement needs my help. And the Minutemen will answer.

I'll be breaking out SAO Fatal Bullet and Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

Just beat what the golf and started after chain on the switch. Also started azure striker gunvolt on the 3ds.

Outer Worlds. Yes, the graphics and FPS are downgraded, but I've been playing it both docked and handheld. It's a ton of fun.

In between, Good Job! It's not quite Untitled Goose Game in it's silly insanity, but it's a good "let's play a level while we've got 10 minutes" kind of a game.

And also getting my workout in with Ring Fit Adventure.

Have a great weekend and happy gaming!

I’m probably going to alternate between
Xenoblade Chronicles and animal crossing new horizons

Bioshock remastered and Bloodstained. I’m mostly playing Bloodstained but only an hour in and can’t seem to make it to a new save point before dying

I'm mainly playing No Man's Sky on the xbone, but also dipping into Animal Crossing and Sunset Riders.

@JasmineDragon great game! Came out on my birthday last year and been playing it ever since. I kind of wish I got it for ps4 though because the switch does get very hot while running it. The story is pretty long too. Not a bad thing.

@Desa Hotel Dusk: Room 215 is a really good game. Picked it up a couple years ago with no knowledge of it. Really enjoyed it.

Pokemon Sword. Since beating the main story of the Isle of Armor, I'm busy collecting Watts so I can battle the secret final boss.

@Rpg-lover thanks I hope you're right. I've been wanting Astral Chain, but I bought Fire Emblem Three Houses then I kick started Wonderful 101 and Xenoblade is my all time favorite game so I had to buy that.
However it's finally Astral Chain time

How is nobody playing Wonderful 101?
That game is GREAT!

Just finished last of us 2 after 20 hours from yesterday. Have to say there’s maybe too many walk and talks which kill the pace, but overall very good and emotive. Did see all the spoilers and loads of scenes the day before on YouTube but even with that to see them in the order the developers intended is quite emotive. Overall a very good job, I’m a bit tired now! X x x

@leo13 I'm waiting for a sale on that one

@leo13 Played it on the Wii U. It's a fun game, but not one I'm going to double dip on.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Last of Us 2. I only recently played through Last of Us 1 for the first time, so got the original very fresh in mind. Can't wait!

Working on Xenoblade DE. Love this game. All the feels.

I'll be doing my Jump Rope Challenge as I have been doing every day, but other than that, it'll be Last of Us 2. Sorry Nintendo

More SmileBASIC for me!

This weekend I just want to play games with a positive, fulfilling, almost hero-like vibe. Anything with a section with a powerful soundtrack that makes you feel like you are accomplishing something good for the world and mankind! (Like the opposite of this week’s popular gaming choice, or maybe that’s an effect from binge watching My Hero Academia).

Want to finish Blaster Master Zero, though just got to chapter 7 and I just wish game designers would just stop forced stealth from action games. If you want to change things up, stop choosing the antithesis of the game. I now remember why I stopped playing last time but this time I’m gonna push through.

After that, thinking of me plugging in the Wii and firing up The Last Story; only one of the 3 Op Rainfall games I’ve yet to play.

PS4 - The Last of Us Part II

Switch - Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

Gonna start up Bug Fables, I think.

@StardusterEX Yes, do it! I'm playing through it right now and it is freakin' amazing.

In Other Waters and Animal Crossing on Switch, Fantasy Zone on PC Engine Mini.

I'm playing Fortnite and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the wild

@Lord phantasy star online is already out.

and monster hunter 5 will NEVER be a switch exclusive.

@spirit_flame the only way to play GRID Autosport is with all assists off and with the GameCube controller IMO. I’m loving it with my WaveBird.

I’ll be playing Witcher 3, GRID, Rocket League, 51 worldwide games, SuperMario3D world, ExciteTruck and Marbles balance challenge with daughter. I’m also waiting for my mClassic to arrive. Can’t wait to play around with it.

Zelda: Links Awakening remake and No Man's Sky (Gamepads). Really loving NMS. So much to do!

Gris! And staring at the icon for Duke Nukem, if that counts.

Evoland 2 then I can check that off the backlog

Pokemon Sword, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Fortnite & BotW. Jumped back in BotW and got hooked again, lol.

@NintendoPok yes in Japan via the cloud service hence my request for a western release!
As for monster hunter 5 Capcom said they would look into at a sequel to MH4 for the switch as it can’t run world and world is not part of the numbered series. This would be a portable game exclusive to the switch. Kind of the big boys get fancy bells and whistles world and we get a continuation of traditional style on the switch

@beazlen1 Yes, I was lazy and left the Traction Control and ABS on all this time. Now, I find holding the racing line easier with assists off! My joycons are retired due to stick drift, so I use the procontroller - which does a good, if unorthodox job. Good choice of games you have. I'm gonna pick up 51 games.

I think I'll continue playing Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition and more later Zelda Phantom Hourglass. I have been thinking about playing Megaman X Command Mission, so perhaps that will soon be my next game.

Burnout Paradise, Bug Fables and ACNH for me.

I got my copy of Burnout Paradise through today, so will be playing that a lot, along with Metal Slug and The King of Fighters '98, that I downloaded during the week (I'm enjoying the hell outta all 3).

@leo13 I backed the Kickstarter, and my copy of TW101 arrived on Monday! Unfortunately, it'll be some time before I get to it. I'm too buried in other games lol. Nice to hear it's worth it!

only on Chapter 6 of Xenoblade Chronicles so will try t iWork one that. Also just started Forewatch and just got Bioshock Collection.

I'm trying to finish Kirby star allies.

Nothing new for me this week. I've been playing quite a bit of Diablo 3, so long may that continue.

I've only had my Switch Lite for a couple weeks so far, and I'm concentrating on Zelda: BoTW, which seems to be as awesome as everyone says. I've also been playing some Blades - which, actually, I'm quite enjoying...

@Lord not doable not everything is about style and fancy other boys i own a PS4 and a Switch. dont be like that dude

@Lord also capcom is NEVER EXCLUSIVE RE8 is coming to the XBOX too not just PS5 sorry bob

Finishing FE Three Houses this weekend at long last!

Still on RE 2 Remake, plus For The King on Switch.

Jump Rope Challenge, Horizon Chase Turbo, and FFVII. I have Firewatch now, but maybe some other time I'll get into it. Honorable mentions are Operation C, Kid Dracula, Castlevania Adventure, and Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge.

Super Tennis...just clocked Bridge Strike and Piczle colours

@Tyranexx I'm sorry to hear it took that long to get your copy.

I understand why most people prefer physical copies, but I prefer digital so mine came awhile back and yes I'm loving it

@leo13 Yeah, they delayed the physical copies across all platforms due to the current global pandemic issues. I don't blame Platinum at all and totally understood it was out of their hands, but that did throw a wrench in my May gaming plans a bit. I was planning on playing and beating TW101 before becoming absorbed in Xenoblade. To be fair, they originally said copies wouldn't start showing up until towards the end of the month, so it's still technically early.

They did distribute free Steam codes of the game to physical backers as a peace offering, which was a nice gesture. I don't really game on PC these days outside of the occasional indie effort - my current laptop can't handle anything too crazy - so I gave my code away to someone who could use it. I didn't mind waiting at that point.