As September ushers in cooler weather, the team at Rock Paper Shotgun is looking forward to a more comfortable gaming season. This transitional period, offering welcome thermal headroom for powerful graphics cards, has prompted staff to share their weekend gaming intentions.
Mark plans to divide his time between NBA 2K27 and Crusader Kings 3, aiming to build both successful and potentially disastrous dynasties within the distinct simulation styles of each game. The appeal lies in the long-term progression and the documentation of rise and fall, whether on the court or in a medieval court.
Ollie, recently reunited with his cats Mango and Maisie in Scotland, anticipates a weekend filled with playful, albeit scratch-inducing, interactions. His gaming will be secondary to managing the energetic kitten and the year-old cat, humorously noting the potential for "blood loss" from their affections.
Jeremy continues his progress in The Blood of Dawnwalker, describing a journey through a Romanian valley where his character is becoming increasingly powerful. He highlighted assisting a goat in becoming a local mob boss as a recent, notable achievement in the game.
Edwin intends to play an undisclosed game, referred to as [REDACTED], and possibly also Wardogs. Similarly, James expressed interest in Wardogs, though for more lighthearted reasons. He is also intermittently playing Vholume, a "brutalist freerunner" game. While appreciating its "Early Source game" aesthetic and parkour mechanics, James has not yet felt compelled to play through more than a few stages at a time, questioning his continued enjoyment of wallrunning games.
The article concludes by inviting readers to share their own weekend gaming plans in the comments section, continuing the tradition of community engagement around personal play experiences.