As a Bank Holiday weekend approaches in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, members of the Rock Paper Shotgun staff have revealed their anticipated gaming activities and, in some cases, alternative weekend pursuits. The tradition, often marked by a break from routine, sees the team engaging with a variety of titles and even some real-world projects.
James is feeling the pull of Elden Ring once more, prompted by discussions around a new "Tarnished Edition." He muses on the game's lore, suggesting that all editions are inherently "Tarnished" as players are destined to become the Elden Lord.
Mark plans to continue playing a secret game he mentioned previously, with potential interludes of Forza or NBA 2K if time permits. He apologizes for the continued air of mystery surrounding his chosen title.
Julian intends to stick with Blood Dungeon, a game that evidently captivated him during Gamescom's Opening Night Live and continued to occupy his time on the Steam Deck, even when he should have been resting for further appointments.
Ollie, still recovering from an illness, anticipates dedicating most of his gaming time to Mortal Shell 2 to align his walkthrough with the player base. For a change of pace, he may also play some Trackmania.
Jeremy has opted for a break from video games, citing a recent overload of third-person action adventures with challenging bosses and parrying mechanics. Instead, he and his wife will be installing new edging in their garden, a task he likens to a less timing-sensitive boss battle.
Edwin will be playing a game that he cryptically describes as rhyming with "Freddo's Pielines" and published by "Contradiction Interactive," a pseudonym for a well-known developer.
Meanwhile, Dion laments a missed opportunity for a "clean sweep of Wappities," and Callum expresses a sentiment of ingratitude, comparing himself to a "marble-hearted fiend."