Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (31st October)
Nintendo Life’s staff shared their weekend gaming plans after a busy October for Nintendo, with an Indie World Showcase adding new games to the backlog and several releases and announcements drawing attention. Their choices show the range of games competing for players’ time ahead of the coming Ocarina of Time remake.
Staff mentioned playing The Séance of Blake Manor, Well Dweller, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Goodboy Galaxy, Slay the Spire 2, Valheim, Silent Hill Townfall and other games. The article also notes that The Duskbloods has been delayed to 2027, new Game Boy titles arrived on Nintendo Switch Online, and Pokémon Unite is set to close; readers were invited to vote for what they plan to play on 31 October and 1 November.
In short
- Staff share varied weekend gaming plans.
- The Ocarina of Time remake is looming.
- October brought new games and announcements.
Explained simply
Nintendo is a video game company that makes the Switch console and games such as The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon. Nintendo Life is a news site focused on Nintendo and its games; its staff also discuss games on other platforms.
A busy month of showcases, releases and announcements can leave players choosing between new games and titles already in their backlog. The games mentioned range from strategy and adventure to horror and flight action, showing the variety available across gaming platforms.
Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership that includes online play and access to collections of older games. Pokémon Unite is a team-based Pokémon game, while The Duskbloods is an upcoming title; these announcements form part of the wider context for players deciding what to play.