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What are we all playing this weekend?

This is the first Saturday in a month I've woken up without a blocked nose or a mucus-hurling cough. Trips to Spain, Sweden, and Germany in quick succession and loaded on top of a cross country bike ride may have been a touch to much for my ageing body. Still, at last, I am well. In body, if not in spirit. So, better start playing some games then, right? Read more

What are we all playing this weekend?

As the first Saturday of the month arrived, several gamers were feeling refreshed and ready to dive into some video games. James had recently returned from a demanding trip to Spain, Sweden, and Germany, along with a cross-country bike ride, which may have taken a toll on his body. Still, he was eager to start playing games.

Edwin, on the other hand, had received a gaming laptop from the Gamer Network to review various 3D games, including Blood of Dawnwalker and Pathologic 3. He was open to suggestions for recent, high-quality games and wondered about the continued production of Silent Hill games, as well as Jak & Daxter.

Mark was taking a break from gaming after two weekends filled with vampire-themed titles. Instead, he planned to relax in a field and watch cars race around a track near Darlington. He hoped to avoid the sun's rays, which he had been generously slathered with factor 50 sunscreen.

Ollie and his friends were getting back into The Finals, a game they remembered as fun and chaotic. They hoped to better understand the game's mechanics this weekend to improve their performance.

Jeremy intended to play Blood of the Dawnwalker, a game he had enjoyed so far. He described his Coen character as gentle and caring, with a willingness to fight when necessary. Callum planned to spend time in the woods with his youthful friends, reminiscing about a time when they could easily explore the outdoors.

Julian was focusing on Star Wars: Zero Company, making notes for a review while also contemplating the human rights issues concerning the game's studio and its recent furlough of 80% of the staff. In his free time, he intended to bake a ginger and orange treacle tart.

As for the reader, the writer asked what games they planned to play this weekend.

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