Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 652
Push Square’s “Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend?” is a recurring column in which gaming journalists and contributors share their current gaming pursuits for the weekend. Issue 652 of this weekly feature invites the gaming community to engage in the weekend gaming experience.
Contributor Jamie O’Neill discusses their PlayStation Vita gaming plans, revealing they are continuing a recurring engagement with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. According to O’Neill, the game represents a title they frequently return to across multiple weekends, indicating its persistent appeal and replay value.
The contributor notes the game’s historical significance, observing that Castlevania: Symphony of the Night originated as a PlayStation 1 title and will reach its 30th anniversary in the upcoming year. Despite being originally released three decades ago, O’Neill’s repeated return to the game on PS Vita demonstrates its sustained playability and enduring appeal to contemporary players.
The column serves as a casual, community-focused feature celebrating gaming culture while providing readers insight into the gaming habits of Push Square staff and contributors. Through showcasing individual gaming choices—whether classic titles or contemporary releases—the feature reflects the diverse nature of gaming preferences within the broader gaming community. The series highlights how classic games remain relevant entertainment options even as new releases continuously enter the market.