Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 569

Another week has come to a conclusion, and so it's once again time for us to bring together our team and take stock of all the titles we're planning to play this weekend.

Aaron Bayne

I was on the verge of starting a new Elden Ring profile when I decided to give Dark Souls 3 a go instead. After that incredible reveal of Irithyll of the Boreal Valley (if you know, you know), the game has well and truly got its hooks in me.

Jamie O'Neill

Over on Push Square's Forums, I'm on track to fulfilling my 'Gaming Resolutions for the New Year', by beating Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1, March 1997) and Cool Boarders (PS1, January 1997), with an aim to completing twelve 1997 PS1 games in 2025.

Khayl Adam

I'm back on the review grind, but outside of that, I've been plugging away at Civilization VII, trying to get a multiplayer game to happen with a friend on PS5. There is so much potential there, but sadly, some annoying bugs and desynchs have stopped us from getting more than 70 turns in, which has happened a few times now. No issues when playing single player, so it may just need some time and a few patches. Now that I've gotten my head around some of the bigger changes, I'm starting to think it might be be the seminal entry in the series. Sid Meier and Firaxis don't miss!

Stephen Tailby

It's a secret! But I'll use this opportunity to say I recommend playing the demo for Promise Mascot Agency, a bonkers but compelling combination of concepts I really enjoyed. Limited to 80 minutes, the demo gives you just enough time to get a feel for the narrative, open world exploration, mascot management, and more. Possibly an acquired taste, but certainly worth a go!

That's what we're playing this weekend, but what about the rest of you? Let us know what's on your gaming itinerary in the comments section below.