As a significant heatwave grips much of the UK, the staff at Rock Paper Shotgun are adapting their gaming habits to cope. While some are braving the outdoors for essential summer activities like cycling and barbecues, others are seeking refuge indoors with their PCs and consoles.
Callum is planning to escape his overheating computer by venturing outside, but the allure of the Steam Summer Sale has proven too strong. He intends to purchase several horror games, aiming to "melt away while I play them all in one putrid sitting."
James has been enjoying the new Skitarii class in Darktide. This class's unique mechanic involves charging a battery through successful mace hits, which can then be expended to activate a "giant razer claw" for devastating attacks on enemies. James describes this as fulfilling "the Omnissiah's will that I have swords for fingers."
Mark finds himself unexpectedly playing Red Dead Redemption 2 again, having started with the original. He cites a longing for the more detailed hunting mechanics and Arthur Morgan's voice acting as reasons for the shift, humorously admitting that the dynamic expansion and contraction of horse testicles based on in-game temperature is a primary draw.
Julian, fresh from a potentially life-saving bicycle ride and barbecue, has acquired several titles during the Steam Summer Sale: Noita, Rain World, The White Door, Carrion, and Minishoot's Adventures. He notes that Minishoot's Adventures, which he briefly played, has been highly recommended and immediately proved delightful. He is unsure if he will get to the other purchased games this weekend.
Meanwhile, Jeremy remains in Turkey, experiencing cooler temperatures than those reported in London. Edwin is traveling north for a family charity event that has grown beyond its original organizers. Neither of these activities are expected to involve videogames.
Ollie, struggling with the heat, is adhering to a strict regimen: "Too hot. No games. No desktops allowed. Only live in freezer now."
The team encourages readers to share their own weekend gaming plans.