It’s been some time since I may do that: pinch and a pinch for the primary of the month, and no returns! You’ve been… Octobered. Hey, do not sweat it. You can hold that bloody nostril all month to get a soar on Halloween. You’re welcome, by the way in which.

What are you taking part in this weekend? Here’s what we’re clicking on!

Alice Bee
is on hols!

Alice0

As I start getting ready for a very powerful vacation of the yr, Cyber Monday, I’m feeling weirdly drawn again to Cyberpunk 2077. Even although not a lot is new since I final performed, and it might be higher to attend for the growth? Ah no, I’ve a new-ish Deus Ex: Mankind Divided save I’ve let sit for a number of months, I ought to clear that up. So a lot cyber, so little time (solely 58 days to go!). Oh, and I’ve received to complete that that Brutalist Quake map pack.

CJ

We began taking part in Splatoon 2 as a household spectator sport final weekend. I feel we’ll most likely stick with it doing {that a} bit extra, as each my youngsters actually appear to take pleasure in it. Might give Grounded a go now that is out of early entry too, though most likely with the potato-spider mode engaged. I performed the Beacon Pines demo a couple of Steam fests again and had an fascinating time, so diving into it a bit of through PC Game Pass appears probably.

Ed

I’m a bit busy this weekend with – shock horror – a badminton event. So, err, I’d have the ability to slot in some late night time Xenoblade Chronicles 3 if I’m seeking to really feel re-energised by sometimes bonkers anime battles. Otherwise, I’ll most likely atone for the brand new Lord Of The Rings present. It’s fairly good!

Hayden

It’s Fifa time, which suggests it is the one a part of the yr after I care about soccer. It’s going to be a protracted weekend of constructing squads, lacking photographs, and getting pissed off when the opponent retains pausing in Ultimate Team. Maybe I’ll persist with profession mode and attempt to push Derby again into the EFL Championship.

James

I’ve lazily left the ultimate two ranges of Metal: Hellsinger unfinished, so I ought to most likely get on these. Then, the tune modding can start.

Katharine

I used to be struck down by post-EGX Covid this week, and whereas I feel I’ve largely recovered (thank the celebs), I’m nonetheless testing optimistic, so no exterior enjoyable occasions for me this weekend. Which is simply as effectively, as a result of I’ve a veritable mountain of video games to atone for now that September’s loopy assessment season is lastly over. First on the listing: ending Cult Of The Lamb on my Steam Deck whereas I’m tucked up in mattress below a quilt. Then possibly extra Xenoblade. There will all the time be extra Xenoblade.

Liam

A month or two in the past I realised that the Steam Deck is at its finest when handled like a transportable Xbox 360. Games from two console generations in the past run out of the field with only a few points, barely draining useful battery cost and controlling superbly due to the Deck’s Xbox-like sticks and buttons. This is all to say that I’ve been devouring the unique Dead Rising this week, its segmented mission design and glued save factors proving an ideal match for handheld play. This was a recreation that felt impossibly refined when it launched in 2005, and right here I’m taking part in it at twice the frames whereas mendacity below a quilt. This system, buddies. It’s fucking sensational.

Ollie

“Season 2 of The Cycle: Frontier launched this week, and meaning a server wipe and numerous adjustments, together with a model new island to discover. I’ve performed a couple of matches already and oh boy, have I missed the storms. Wonderful stuff. Obligatory hyperlink to my overly lengthy rant in regards to the finest rain in video games.”

Rachel

I’m nonetheless wrangling slimes in Slime Rancher 2 and it is going fairly effectively. I’ve my slime farm working effectively and I’ve now received my sights set on upgrading all my instruments. As a lot as I’m having fun with it, I am unable to assist however be disenchanted by how extremely related it’s to the primary one. Developers Monomi Park says that they will be including extra fascinating gameplay options all through their early entry improvement so I’m eager to see what they imply. Until then, I’ll simply concentrate on what’s new, just like the batty slimes (!) that are tremendous (!!) cute (!!!) so I’m pleased for now.

Rebecca

I’m nonetheless on the post-EGX restoration wagon, so I’m within the temper to not transfer from my couch greater than I’ve to this weekend. Luckily, Supermassive Games had my again with the free updates to Man Of Medan and Little Hope that dropped earlier this week. Hey, it will be October whenever you learn this: let spooky season start!

But you, reader expensive, what are you taking part in this weekend?