{"id":97788,"date":"2019-08-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-03T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2019\/08\/talking_point_what_are_you_playing_this_weekend_august_3rd"},"modified":"2019-08-03T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-08-03T09:00:00","slug":"talking-point-what-are-you-playing-this-weekend-august-3rd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2019\/08\/03\/talking-point-what-are-you-playing-this-weekend-august-3rd\/","title":{"rendered":"Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 3rd)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/7d493e5291ca9\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/7d493e5291ca9\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<figure class=\"picture strip\"><a title=\"Fe\" href=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/7d493e5291ca9\/fe.original.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/7d493e5291ca9\/fe.900x.jpg\" alt=\"Fe\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><em>Here we are at the end of yet another week. The last few days brought us the inclusion of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2019\/07\/dragon_quests_the_hero_joins_smash_bros_ultimate_today\">Dragon Quest&#8217;s Hero in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2019\/07\/splatoon_2_version_5_0_0_is_now_live_here_are_the_full_patch_notes\">final major update for Splatoon 2<\/a>, and a gas canister that has <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/news\/2019\/08\/random_you_can_always_rely_on_your_parents_to_find_a_clever_use_for_the_wii_fit_balance_board\">its very own profile on Wii Fit<\/a> (just another ordinary week, then).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Now, though, it&#8217;s time to relax and chat about our weekend gaming plans. As is tradition, the Nintendo Life team has done just that below and we&#8217;d love for you to get involved via our poll and comment sections below. Enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Ollie Reynolds, reviewer<\/h2>\n<p>With the UK weather being so unpredictable at the moment, I won&#8217;t be taking any chances this weekend. I&#8217;ll be staying indoors and killing time with the delightful <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/forager\">Forager<\/a><\/strong>, a game that has stolen my heart and simply won&#8217;t give it back!<\/p>\n<p>I also recently purchased the original <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/doom\">DOOM<\/a><\/strong> trilogy on Switch, so I&#8217;ll likely spend some time in the latter hours of the day blasting demons away in anticipation for <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/doom_eternal\">DOOM Eternal<\/a><\/strong> later this year.<\/p>\n<h2>Liam Doolan, news reporter<\/h2>\n<p>After struggling to track down a physical copy of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/fire_emblem_three_houses\">Fire Emblem: Three Houses<\/a><\/strong> last weekend, this weekend my plan is to <em>finally<\/em> spend some quality time getting to know my new friends in the Blue Lions house. I\u2019ll also be taking some time to familiarise myself with the Hero&#8217;s moveset in <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/super_smash_bros_ultimate\">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/a><\/strong> while I wait for <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/dragon_quest_xi_s_echoes_of_an_elusive_age_-_definitive_edition\">Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age \u2013 Definitive Edition<\/a><\/strong> to arrive on the Switch.<\/p>\n<p>When I\u2019m not playing either of these games, I expect to be returning to Hell in <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/doom_ii\">DOOM II<\/a><\/strong> and racing about in <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/crash_team_racing_nitro-fueled\">Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled<\/a><\/strong>. That\u2019s it for me!<\/p>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<div class=\"youtube\">[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eoyU6ask8rY?rel=0&amp;hd=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;autohide=1&#038;w=900&#038;h=507]<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>Gon\u00e7alo Lopes, contributing writer<\/h2>\n<p>Another weekend blissfully spent in the Summer of Switch. No massive new games out this week but when you have such a deluxe backlog, this is hardly a problem. I will have my doses of <strong>Fire Emblem: Three Houses<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/messenger\">The Messenger<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/blazing_chrome\">Blazing Chrome<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/fantasy_strike\">Fantasy Strike<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/vasara_collection\">Vasara Collection<\/a><\/strong> and an incredible gem by the name of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/zombie_driver_immortal_edition\">Zombie Driver: Immortal Edition<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>My game of the week goes to the unexpected release of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/saboteur_ii_avenging_angel\">Saboteur II: Avenging Angel<\/a><\/strong>. Many years before I even knew what a Metroid was, this superior ZX Spectrum sequel introduced me to the \u2018Metroidvania\u2019 genre and I have been a fan ever since. It is fondly familiar to find this game again, 34 years later on the ultimate games console. Wonder if I still know the building layout from memory&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>Austin Voigt, contributing writer<\/h2>\n<p>This weekend, I think I\u2019ll finally be picking up <strong>Fire Emblem: Three Houses<\/strong>. It\u2019s a bit of a game drought for me right now, so it seems to be a good time to get into something new. I\u2019ll also be plugging away at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/dragon_quest_builders_2\">Dragon Quest Builders 2<\/a><\/strong>, of course &#8211; and I\u2019ve been back on a GameCube kick as well, so I\u2019m sure a few of those throwback titles will be making their way into my plans this weekend.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<div class=\"youtube\">[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HX7Al9z3MJk?rel=0&amp;hd=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;autohide=1&#038;w=900&#038;h=507]<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>Gavin Lane, staff writer<\/h2>\n<p>This weekend I shall be continuing to explore the charms of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/omega_labyrinth_life\">Omega Labyrinth Life<\/a><\/strong>. The list of exclamation points on the \u2018Manual\u2019 menu has grown very long and I\u2019m <em>still<\/em> getting tool tips popping up with new information after several hours with the game. First impressions? It\u2019s certainly colourful and these girls sure have some unorthodox ways of tending a garden. I\u2019ve got a multitude of bugs to shoo, seeds to sow and dungeons to crawl ahead of me, so look out for the review next week.<\/p>\n<h2>Ryan Craddock, staff writer<\/h2>\n<p>It might sound weird to some, but I actually wanted <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/super_mario_maker_2\">Super Mario Maker 2<\/a><\/strong> for the story more than for the whole playing levels made by strangers and making them myself. I managed to 100% build the castle a couple of weeks back, but I never got around to completing all of Toad&#8217;s jobs.<\/p>\n<p>So, this weekend I&#8217;ll use any free time doing just that &#8211; I don&#8217;t think there are too many left to do now, but it&#8217;s actually left me wanting more Nintendo-designed levels rather than custom ones. Perhaps I should pick up a copy of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/new_super_mario_bros_u_deluxe\">New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe<\/a><\/strong> at some point?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Zion Grassl, video producer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Well, this weekend is a tough one for me as I\u2019ve got quite a bit of free time (for once) but I also have too many games on my docket. I\u2019m still powering my way slowly through <strong>Fire Emblem: Three Houses<\/strong> with my team of Golden Deer! Although, I\u2019ve been slacking on my playthrough of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/snes\/earthbound\">Earthbound<\/a><\/strong> too. So hopefully, I\u2019ll be able to give Ness and his pals some attention too!<\/p>\n<p>I also just picked up the physical bundle for <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/starlink_battle_for_atlas\">Starlink<\/a><\/strong> on Switch, as the deal was too good to pass up. So maybe I\u2019ll take a break from strategizing my units to play with some toys!<\/p>\n<div id=\"poll-what-will-you-be-downloading-this-week1\" class=\"poll\" data-uri=\"polls\/what_will_you_be_downloading_this_week1\">\n<div class=\"results\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\">Which games are you playing this weekend? (246 votes)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">Forager<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg no-votes\">&nbsp;<\/span> <span title=\"1 vote\">0%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">Fire Emblem: Three Houses<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span title=\"81 votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg\">33%<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span title=\"29 votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg\">12%<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">DOOM II<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span title=\"11 votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg\">4%<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span title=\"6 votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg\">2%<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">The Messenger<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span title=\"2 votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg\">1%<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">Blazing Chrome<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span title=\"2 votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg\">1%<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">Fantasy Strike<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg no-votes\">&nbsp;<\/span> <span title=\"1 vote\">0%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">Vasara Collection<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg no-votes\">&nbsp;<\/span> <span title=\"0 votes\">0%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">Zombie Driver: Immortal Edition<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg no-votes\">&nbsp;<\/span> <span title=\"0 votes\">0%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">Saboteur II: Avenging Angel<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg no-votes\">&nbsp;<\/span> <span title=\"1 vote\">0%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">Dragon Quest Builders 2<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span title=\"16 votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg\">7%<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">Omega Labyrinth Life<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span title=\"3 votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg\">1%<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">Super Mario Maker 2<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span title=\"25 votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg\">10%<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span title=\"4 votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg\">2%<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">Earthbound<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg no-votes\">&nbsp;<\/span> <span title=\"1 vote\">0%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">Starlink: Battle for Atlas<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span title=\"5 votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg\">2%<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"result\">\n<h4 class=\"heading\">Something else (comment below)<\/h4>\n<p class=\"votes\"><span title=\"40 votes\"><span class=\"bar accent-bg\">16%<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"empty\">Please <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/login\">login<\/a> to vote in this poll.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>As always, thanks for reading! Make sure to leave a vote in the poll above and a comment below with your gaming choices over the next few days&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here we are at the end of yet another week. The last few days brought us the inclusion of Dragon Quest&#8217;s Hero in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the final major update for Splatoon 2, and a gas canister that has its very own profile on Wii Fit (just another ordinary week, then). 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