Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 9th)

I'm trying to learn the basics of Etrian Odyssey Nexus.

Lots more Diablo III Eternal Collection for me this weekend. That savage gameplay loop has me utterly addicted, but what’s really got Blizzard’s seminal dungeon crawler’s under my skin is just how downright gorgeous it is. As far as I’m concerned, it’s the best third-party title on Switch yet. And we’ve had some real bangers!

Anything else? I received a review copy of Iron Crypticle earlier this week. It’s still under embargo, but I will say this much – it’s a Tikipod game, so I knew it would be good, but it has still managed to exceed my expectations in pretty much every single department. So I’ll definitely be playing lots more of that, too!

Gotta retire Smash for me, once I dipped into the online it was all downhill. I struggle to keep my anger in check in online games, so it’s time for me to take a break. I’ll probably continue my current play through in BOTW this weekend, but that’s probably it.

Mayb some civ vi and randomized pokemon red

Continuing Banner Saga 2 at the moment, hopelessly hooked and looking forward to finding out how number 3 ties it all together

Maybe Splatoon 2 for the Splatfest and Wargroove continuing on with the main campaign or the user created FE7 campaign.

Otherwise XB1 stuff.

Wargroove, Tales of Vesperia, NSMBU and Hearthstone.

Smash ofc. You won't see me play any other game until Animal Crossing releases

Piczle Colors, New SMB U DX, SSBU, and the Kirby demo on 3DS.

Skyrim. Looking to trim down on my quest list and then grinding to focus on armour and enchanting. Looking to get Civ maybe tomorrow.

Secret Files: Tunguska on Switch! Great point n click adventure!

@ViewtifulJotun
I finished the first one yesterday which was absolutely marvellous. A very mature game so to speak. Well written, beautiful graphics, score and sound design and the ending was quite emotional. Something I don't experience often in video games.

This weekend I'll be playing Wargroove some more, and I've also just started Xcom 2.

Zelda: Breath of the Wild...

Wargroove (switch), apex legends (xb1x), monster hunter world (xb1x)

Hitman season one received as part of ps+ on PS4. It's a great game and this is the kind of thing Nintendo should be aiming to provide on its online service if it wants to draw more people in.

As for the switch I probably try and finally finish octopath traveler as I've only got a couple of chapters left. I'll be sad to finish it though, a wonderful little RPG.

If I play Switch, it’ll be Enter the Gungeon or Wargroove. I’ll likely be playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Xbox gamepass.

Diablo 3 baby....doing GRs....just hit paragon 400 on my Wizard(Vyrs lightning/manald build). BTW, the treasure goblin amiibo is worth every penny. Each person playing can use it so you get multiple runs for every person playing. Couch co-op is the best thing to ever happen to a diablo game IMO!

@The_Pixel_King agreed, it looks REALLY great...and it's pretty astonishing that it doesn't slow down when all hell in breaking loose been doing 50+ GRS....i've yet to see any slow down/lagging! They did a good job, the switch handles it very well!

Xenoblade Chronicles 2!

Defintely some Pokemon Lets go and fortnite on switch and animal crossing on 3ds. Hope to play either the bunker or late shift on ps4 and either detective pikachu or yokai watch on the 3ds.

Me and the kids are still trying to unlock all the characters on Smash. It was only after playing it on my own I realised you have to do classic mode twice with all the characters: once solo and once co-op!

In between that I’ve dug out my old Vita and playing Final Fantasy VIII. It has some serious emulation issues.

Splatoon 2 and Spiderman for me. Just finished the main game in Spiderman (100%) so moving on to the Dlc, which happily appears to be more of the same. Also a bit of Bayonetta 2 if I get chance. Finished on the Wii U, but not got around to finishing on the Switch yet as I'm just playing it in short bursts now and then.

go waffles!
...and wargroove!

which one of the nes classics is the best for couch coop..any suggestions!?

Girlie Games Time ! 🤓
This weekend i played Girlie 3DS & NDS games.
1. AKB48 + Me (3DS)

Japanese Exclusive Mii game with AKB48 songs. I played as July (my Mii on that game) and had joined in Team K.

2. JS Girls Doki Doki Model Challenge (3DS)

Continue my journey as a young model by took some photos with specific pose and choose the right garment for Fashion show.

3. Gardening Mama (NDS)

Continue my progress to unlock more crops and flowers.

This weekend it will be all about the Cube
F Zero, Ikaruga, killer 7 And Viewtiful Joe..... might get a bit of Wave Race:Blue Storm in there too.

Taking a break from smash and diablo, as I just bought Civ 6. Played it for 5h now and still got little clue about what I’m exactly doing.

@Splatmaster What a time that was.

I'll probably be playing Smash. It's perfect for burst sessions.

Smash Ultimate. Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness. Maybe a bit of DOOM. Probably a few other games as well. I don't really see myself focusing on anything this weekend.

I'm hoping to progress with Moonlighter. I am enjoying the game and am just about to take on the 3rd boss. I don't get much time to play these days but hopefully I'll squeeze in an hour.

@Rextherian always new game + or starting a new campaign? I did two full playthrough and this week was thinking about starting a third one

Have been about a month since I bought a switch game (the biggest time since launch) as I am playing through Wii classics. Just finished skyward sword and yeah the game is not great (my least favourite on consoles for sure) and will be playing some mario galaxy next

Lending my support to Team Waffle in the Spaltfest, assuming I can get home from work early enough tonight.

This week I will be mostly playing
Kirby Planet Robobot
Game & Wario

Super Chariot - the most cooperative coop platformer I've played. The Overcooked of its genre and a bargain at 60% off.

Still working my way through Shining Resonance Refrain. I’m getting close to the end, so hopefully I’ll have it finished by next weekend.

World of Final Fantasy, Maxima. Rocket League.

This weekend I likely won't have much time to play anything, I'll try to squeeze in some wargroove somewhere though.

@Medic_alert only played a bit a couple of weeks ago and did no like much the controls around the planets but let's see if it grows on me. Mario 64 for now remains as the best mario ever on my list

Sega Ages Phantasy Star - I'm around 10 hours into my adventure and I'm surprised with how much I'm enjoying it. I never played it back in the day and I now regret that. Perhaps if I had I wouldn't have had my lifelong dislike of turn based RPG's and missed out on so many classics. It was only after playing Octapath Traveler that I realised I actually do like them.

Odallus and Oniken - I haven't bought them yet but I'm going to tonight. They both have 20% off and you get a further 10% off one if you own the other,which is great as I was planning on buying them both anyway. Not sure which one I'll play first, probably Odallus.

Rocket League - I've got right back into this since it got crossplay with PS4. I can find opponents much easier now, especially at weekends.

Due to Piranha Plant's problems being chalked up to a "possible" cause in SD cards rather than being patched altogether, I'll be key-slinging again. It's not like I had much choice in the matter either, however - I finished KH3 and now I have to go back to the world and get all chests, alongside all I need for Ultima Weapon. Just look at the sheer beauty of this key.

it's definitely going to hurt

A week of Wargroove so far, but as these later levels are quite long I need to break it up a bit. I’ve put Mario & Rabbids back into rotation. Hopefully I can squeeze in some Downwell too.

Been playing through Dark Souls. I just got to Ash Lake but kind of stuck where to go next. Still loving this game though. Hope the second and the third come to Switch.

Pool Panic, Ace Combat 7, and Marble It Up.

@Thorthegreat12 Do you have the Lord vessel? Ash Lake is only there to join the Dragon Covenant, it's an optional area. If you have the Lord Vessel you should seek out one of the four Lord Souls next.

@StormtheFrontier Thanks. I have felt a bit stuck since I defeated the Anor Londo boss. Appreciate the help.

Guess I’m going to be preparing for difficult bosses ahead...

Wargroove. GRIS and i can’t see, to leave Tetris alone at the minute.

Got up early to play Splatoon 2, wanted to play some splatfest games, before my day gets too busy. Won a round, so that's a good way to start the day. Also, may play more Tokyo Mirage Sessions and Sonic Battle since I love playing those two games.

I bought Disgaea 5 and The Way on sale but I'm still trying to beat the final boss (I hope) in Xenoblade chronicles 2 before I can start Torna 😅 Much to game. And I will join the splatfest!

Some Civ VI, a little Horizon Chase Turbo and some Smash with my youngest. I don't expect a lot of playtime today, though, as I have to dismantle said sprog's old bed and put together a new one for her.

Splat fest and sonic ring chain challange. I have worked out 5000 rings is possible!

World of Warcraft. Meowth that’s right!

I picked up Road Redemption and Super Treasure Arena on sale, so I’m gonna check those out. Super Treasure Arena has largely been ignored by the Internet, so I’m hoping that’s not a bad sign.

Smash for some online play, a little bit of star fox zero, and loads of dkc3 and spirit tracks

Dark Souls, Smash, some Overcooked co-op with the Mrs. and probably some MK8D as well, and finally getting around to the BotW DLC. Here’s to a great gaming weekend y’all!

@klingki off-topic here, but I keep meaning to ask, what’s that awesome looking game featured in your profile gif? And how do I play it?

Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Fitness Boxing, King of Fighters 02, and other Neo Geo games on Switch.
Resident Evil 2, Fist of the North Star, Soul Calibur 6, and Rise of the Tomb Raider on PS4.

Same as normal, Smash and Shining Resonance Refrain.

I’m going through World of Light, it’s pretty lengthy and I’m enjoying it a lot. Have barely played any other modes.

As for Shining Resonance, it’s kind of boring me. I don’t think I would recommend it if anyone’s considering picking it up. Everything in it feels just feels flat.

Binding of Issac and Victor Vran mostly, might play some Onigiri. If I get the chance to play my PC POE.

Just like the other week, I'm still hooked playing LoTR: The Third Age unlocking all skills and enjoying the story after 5 or more years without playing it. Oh and I may play Zelda: Twilight Princess.

@Fake-E-Lee I play iron cryptical on ps4 it’s pretty good. Not the deepest but it’s super solid.

Pokemon Red Version (GB) - Starting to filter trough the Silph Co. Tower and get Team Rocket out of there.

Angry Birds Seasons (Windows Phone) - Nearly there...

Ridiculous Marathon (Windows Phone) - Time to finish this one off..

@nofriendo It's called Roof Rage. It's Early Access on Steam now, and it should be coming to Switch down the line according to the dev.

The last 4-5 games I played were really good but couldn't keep my attention and I've already played all the big indie titles so I guess there's not much to do with the Switch until Final Fantasy XII comes out. I think I'm just going to park the thing and continue my play thoughs of ff6, Earthbound and Secret of Mana on my SNES classic. Never played them before and while they're pretty clunky by today's standards they are still solid enjoyable games.

@klingki i would buy it on the name alone. Thanks!

I’ve just started playing Far Cry 5 on Xbox One X. Seems very good so far.

Finished Kingdom Hearts III, so I'll probably go back to Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Mostly Wargroove with some Star Wars Battlefront 2 (XB1) thrown in.

@Rextherian daaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn am going through it for the 3rd time XD

Not the best weekend but got these to enjoy:

Wargrooves (Switch)
Project X Zone 2 (3DS)
Ni no Kuni 2 (PS4)
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (GBA)
Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days (DS)
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (PSP)
Kingdom Hearts: Recoded (DS)
Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance (3DS)
Final Fantasy Fables (Wii)
Resident Evil 2 (GameCube) via the Carbi adapter

Hollow Knight and Sega Genesis Collection with the wife and kids.

@SamusLv7 I'm waiting to see if twilight princess gets announced for switch. If not im grabbing it on wii u post direct ( if we get one)

@nintendobynature I also hope that they put it in the Switch. I may have it already, but this is one of those games I like so much that I will buy it again without any doubt.

I would be playing Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door were I not house-sitting for my parents, but in the meantime I've taken to knocking some smaller and quicker 3DS games off my backlog. Currently on Rayman 3D.

@SamusLv7 I've only gotten to the water temple on the Wii version and then stopped playing. Not because i didn't enjoy it. But because the tv is hard to come by in my house with the family

@nintendobynature I know that feeling. In the past I couldn't play too much because of only being one tv in my house. Thankfully nowadays, I have a tv in my room. I hope you can have one for you in the future.

Splatfest! Watching some anime. And crying myself to sleep

@SamusLv7 I mean, I have multiple tvs in the house but they're usually all in use. That's why the wii u game pad and switch are so handy 😊

Just picked up V Rally 4 on Switch. So far, very good. 30% off on the eshop.

Radiant Historia on 2dsxl. And Overcooked with my wife.

Save me mr tako
Isaac afterbirth +
And Pokemon pikachu lets go
All fantastic games

I've finally wrapped up my playthrough of Dragon Quest VIII, post-game and all. I'm going to miss the Tension system whenever I get around to playing another one, there's nothing quite like finally landing a max-tension attack on a boss while watching the damage numbers go through the roof.

The Longest Five Minutes
Splatoon 2

@nintendobynature I see. Sorry for assuming that your circumstance was similar to mine. And you're right, having the Wii U game pad and Switch really comes in handy 👍

open a bottle of beer and going to try crypt of the necrodancer.£3.50 in eshop.I love rhythm games and all and heard so many good things about it.anyone played this game ? and is it as good as people say ☺☺👍 good weekend to all 👍

Smash with my lady, Downwell and Oniken in my fee time!

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (I just made it to the final boss so I'm hoping to conquer it today).
NBA Playgrounds 2 (my wife & I are loving the free new content they released this week)
Splatoon 2(going to play Splatfest with my wife & kids... Might as well take advantage of owning 3 Switches)
Ys VIII (gotta have an action JRPG going so if I finish Xenoblade I'll start Ys VIII)

@ShaiHulud totally agree, it really makes you emotionally involved which adds to the high stakes. I'm trying to hold off Wargroove until I've finished part 3 as I want to see it all through first

Im currently playing defense grid 2 and loving it, doubt I will do much else today to be honest. Stopping those aliens is so addictive and frustrating at the same time

I’ll be representing team Waffle in Splatoon! After that I’ll be finishing my challenges in Fortnite ( ugh... I started play again). Maybe try some Diablo out, it’s slow going for me- I’m not enjoying it as much as I thought I would. I’m trying to give it a good chance before trading it in as I’m only 2 hours in but thinking about playing it is making me cringe lol. So instead I may end up trying to finish the puzzle packs in Piczle Lines DX- so close!

@SamusLv7 no apology necessary my friend! 😊

@Skalgrim Radiant Historia is such a good game.

FIFA 19 and Guacameele 2.

PS4 : Bloodborne and RE 2

Switch : nothing since December

City of Brass, Away: Journey..., and Game Dev Story.

Monster Hunter Generations
Downwell
Gris

I bought Captain Toad for Switch, which I said I'd not do because I already have almost exactly the same game on the Wii U, but here we are. I've played nothing but that today.

Trying to finish galaxy on fire 3 and I'll give Observer a go

@Mgene15
Huh! In the same boat as me? I find the switch utterly boring right now. [removed]

@Skalgrim Mind your language!

@Octane
Uhm? Ok? What was wrong with my language?

I'm playing nothing... Cleaning my house and packing my suitcase. I'm going on VACATION!!! Finally I intend on playing a couple of indies on my Switch though.

@Skalgrim Profanity isn't allowed. Please read the Community Rules.

Xenoblade chronicles 2. What a wonderfull game man!!😍

@Skalgrim
The switch is basically the Wii U with more indies lol.

Have been playing Metroid Prime 3, still getting used to it because it's very different to start with, am used to the feeling of isolation. Splatoon 2 as well.

I’m making glacial progress in Xenoblade 1 and X due to finishing NSMBUD (those final levels were hard!) and working through 3D World. Just bought Galaxy and Captain Toad (as it was on sale) so I guess Xenoblade will have to wait! I feel lucky to be able to play all these Mario games for the first time in one go!

This weekend I am playing Culdcept Revolt on the 3ds.

My wife gave it to me for an early Valentine's Day present, and it is brilliant.

Also, I'm still playing through the Radiant Historia remake for the 1st time. Dang, this game is great.

Slowly working towards the Platinum Trophy on Fallout Shelter (PS4). Otherwise I'm playing Smash Ultimate (Switch) and Pokemon Go (Mobile).

I'll be playing some Smash Ultimate and Splatoon 2 this weekend. I'll also keep working through my backlog of games that I want to finish.

I think i will play Super Mario Odyssey and Wargroove. I have just finished Tomb Raider Definitive Edition on Xbox One and need to play something less demanding and nerve wracking 😉 hm. I now remember that some of the later worlds in Oyssey are also nerve wracking and demanding...

Smash ultimate!

My son has been playing Breath of the Wild and a little Splatoon 2 on his Switch, so far I’ve just been playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on mine. Been trying to get three stars on every cup, every class, just 200cc to go. Might go online I’m racing as MJInnocent, supporting Michael as always, if you see me. Enjoy your weekend everyone. #FactsDontLiePeopleDo

@mcdreamer I'm currently playing through XC1 too! How far in are you?? I'm about 60 hours in and I feel like progress is immensely slow. Don't get me wrong, it's wonderful but whenever I get to a new area I spend around 10 hours there exploring and doing sidequests! I'm a stickler for continuity so need to finish this and X before hitting 2!

Also, very jealous of you getting to play Galaxy for the first time. That and its sequel are two of the greatest games I've ever played

@MajorasLapdog Not very far yet! Maybe only a couple of hours into each. I only got my Wii U a couple of weeks ago and I’ve loaded up on all the Mario games I’ve missed as I’ve never had Wii U before - or a Wii! My brother gave me his old PS4 and I have Persona 5 ready to go as well. Think I’m sorted for the year!

Xenoblade 2 is one of the best games I’ve ever played! You’re in for a treat!

Enter the Gungeon has sucked me back in. Done 250 runs now and killed the pasts of the main 4. Haven't made it through bullet hell or unlocked the bonus characters so always something to strive for.
Played the demo for Bad North. Was pretty fun and will buy eventually, but after preordering Iron Crypticle I think I should give it a few weeks before informing the missus that I want even more games.
Keep playing the NES app, blew through the fast n fun ones recently, now need to see if I have the gumption to play through either Zelda or Mario 3.

Picked up Super Meat Boy 0n physical yesterday and c0ntinuing my streak of daily punching in Fitness Boxing. Maybe a little Travis Strikes.

Persona 4
Persona 3 (Male) / Persona 3 Portable (Female)
Toradora PSP
Super Mario DS
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Sonic Adventure DX
Syphon Filter Dark Mirror
Death Jr

@gaga64 How is Kirby Planet Robobot? I have been wanting to try that one for a while now.

Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Party and maybe a bit of Resident Evil 2 Remake.

Ikaruga and Wargroove for me in small doses each.

@Dpullam I’ve really enjoyed it so far. If you’ve played Triple Deluxe then it’s basically more of the same, but with the Hypernova suction move replaced with a mecha suit that works more like the animal helpers in Dream Land 2/3. I would probably put it in my top 3 of the core Kirby games.

However if you’ve not played any Kirbys to compare against then I’d say it’s just a fun, well-crafted 2D platformer. Not particularly challenging or long, but fun.

Smash & playgrounds 2 for switch.
Resident evil 2 & killer instinct for Xbox one.

Played a little bit of splatfest but only a handful of matches. Got Rogue Aces for cheap - not sure I'll sink hours in but good for a quick pick up and play. Some mario bros 3 and Enter the Gungeon to round the weekend off

@ryobi85 It's well worth it at that price. Very addictive 'just one more go' type of game. Strange blend of rhythm game and dungeon crawler where you figure out enemy patterns and try and sort of dance around them in time to the tracks.

@gaga64 Okay thanks!

@MischiefMaker thanks dude still not played yet but very soon will be I will post what I think on it.👍👍👍

Horizon chase turbo, surprisingly good and on sale now

@Octane it's probably cos he hasn't got a switch.poor soul 😅

Evoland
Observer
Oniken
Olliolle

Xenoblade again, and it may actually be time to move past Colony 6 for a while. At least you get this feeling when a fetch quest objective is blocked by a huge beefgate twenty levels above yours that the questgiver didn't even mention (and probably had no idea about - good think she tasked Shulk instead of going there herself). XD

Also been taking bites of some recent sale investments on Switch. Rogue Aces is even more fun than I expected, Pool Panic is about as crazy as I expected, long-wishlisted Freedom Planet and Code of Princess EX look and play very promising from the start. So does Penny-Punching Princess while we're talking badass royals. Another princess (except a "liar" one) awaits me on Tuesday, already preloaded. Until then, I might try some Dandara and continue storming Valkyria Chronicles where I found myself gloriously sucking in a pretty early mission this week. It does take some getting used to that your units risk getting under fire all the time, not just post factum as a result of awkward end turn positioning. XD

City of Brass and Dark Souls mainly, with some MK8D and MTA sprinkled in.
Making slow but steady progress in Dark Souls. In the Darkroot Forest at the moment, getting my ass kicked by a transparent knight.
Fun!

MHW on PS4 while waiting for Anthem.

Mostly just been me finishing up some of my backlog. Finally getting around to Super Mario Odyssey and Starlink, after finishing off the Crash Trilogy, Smash WOL, and some other games I was most of the way through on. I spread out a bit to prevent myself from burning out on a Game, so it took forever. But I'll be done with a ton of games soon, ready for more. Feels good, man.

What I do after all this highly depends on the direct. I have other games, but none of them are hardhitters. So I'm currently eyeing Daemon X Machina, and Luigi's mansion 3. But I don't know when they'll be out.

The game is not allocating my mission points and not showing mission completion. That means I can't upgrade the plane. It's a nice game, but this bug is terrible. Nintendo should demand a fix patch from the devs.

@Ryan - was there ever a verdict on Steins Gate??