Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th April)
This weekend gaming roundup features editors and contributors from major gaming outlets sharing what they plan to play over the coming days. The coverage showcases a diverse mix of current releases and classic titles across multiple platforms, reflecting the varied gaming interests of industry professionals.
Capcom’s Pragmata emerges as a standout title generating significant anticipation among editors, with multiple contributors highlighting it as compelling weekend entertainment. Other featured games include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II on PC, Pentiment, and Resident Evil Village on Nintendo Switch 2. The repeated mentions of Switch 2 demonstrate growing interest in Nintendo’s new portable platform as players explore its expanding library while managing their backlogs.
The feature reveals diverse gaming habits among journalists. One contributor is stress-testing a recent PC upgrade through intensive gaming sessions, while another is traveling but bringing Nintendo Switch 2 to continue working through accumulated titles in handheld mode. Indie and retro-inspired games like Saros and TAITO’s Spica Adventure are featured alongside physical release anticipation for Parasol Superstars Limited Edition from ININ Games. Several professionals are also revisiting beloved franchises, with Ni no Kuni’s PS4 remaster being highlighted, underscoring the enduring appeal of classic games.