The weekend is finally here, giving us a chance to unwind and enjoy some gaming after a long week. Before we dive into our favorite games, let’s take a look back at some of the big stories from this week.
Tencent announced that online services for the Nintendo Switch in China will come to an end in 2026, prompting gamers in the region to consider importing consoles. Nintendo also confirmed the placement of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom in the franchise’s timeline, adding to the lore of the beloved series.
In other news, more games have been added to the NSO Genesis / Mega Drive app, and there are reports that Sony may be developing its own handheld to compete with Nintendo’s upcoming ‘Switch 2’.
This week also saw reviews for games like Nine Sols, Loco Motive, MySims Cozy Bundle, and Divine Dynamo Flamefrit. Make sure to check them out if you’re looking for something new to play.
As for our team of gamers, Ollie Reynolds has been enjoying Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, praising the adventure mode’s challenging stages. Kate Gray is diving into Dragon Age: The Veilguard and [REDACTED], while Gavin Lane is gearing up for Game of the Year with titles like Tales of Kenzera: Zau and Braid.
Jim Norman is captivated by the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and Loco Motive, while Michelle See-Tho is back in Stardew Valley’s 1.6 update, trying to earn enough gold for another dog. Roland Ingram is excited to play Echoes of Wisdom with his 5-year-old, and Gonçalo Lopes has a packed weekend with games like Abathor, Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi, and Stray.
Now it’s your turn – let us know in the poll below which games you’ll be playing this weekend. Enjoy your gaming sessions!
