Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 25th)

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The good, the bad and the ugly

Octopath Traveler IIImage: Square Enix

It's been a long six months since we last got a new Kirby game on Switch, but with this week's release of Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, we think it's safe to say that nature is finally healing.

This week over on Nintendo Life we have been delving into the world of ports, asking why so many remasters are sub-par at launch. We have also been staying on top of all things Splatoon 3, as we broke down everything new that is heading to the game as a part of Fresh Season 2023.

There has also been some Mario fun to be had with wild rumours of a Mario Day Switch bundle flying around and news of the final Mario Movie trailer heading our way next month. We seized this opportunity to rank every Yoshi game too, because how could we not?

Adding to this, it has been a big one in the world of reviews. We had a lot of fun with Kirby's Return to Dream Land which we dubbed as one of Kirby's best games; struggled to get to grips with Clive 'N' Wrench, a 3D platformer that hits all the wrong notes; and Grim Guardians: Demon Purge brought us nicely back to the days of Castlevania.

All this is to say that we are ready for the weekend to get started! Below, some of our writers have shared what they will playing in their time off and we would like you to do the same. Have a read of our plans and then take to the comments to tell us your own.

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