What we’ve been playing – “That’s one of gaming’s great cities, that is”
Eurogamer's staff share the games that have captured their attention this week, spanning recent releases and beloved classics revisited.
– Bertie returned to The Witcher 3 Remastered after 11 years, initially struggling with controls but impressed by how well the game holds up, and particularly praised the city of Novigrad as one of gaming's greatest urban spaces. – Dom spent over 20 hours reviewing Gears on higher difficulty settings, appreciating how the game prioritises catharsis and emotional release during challenging times for the industry. – Kelsey played Silent Hill: Townfall, delighted that the franchise now meaningfully connects with their home country, the UK, and praised Konami's successful revival of the series. – Chris and friends played the party game Heads Up! when other planned activities were unavailable, finding it an effective source of entertainment.
- Witcher 3 impresses 11 years later with stellar city design.
- Gears offers substantial campaign with emphasis on cathartic gameplay.
- Silent Hill: Townfall brings franchise to UK setting successfully.
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Eurogamer is a video games website where journalists and critics write about gaming. This feature is a regular column in which the publication's staff share what games have captured their attention, offering personal perspectives on titles they have been enjoying.
Video games journalists often provide formal critical reviews of new releases, but this column takes a different approach. Rather than detailed analysis and scoring, it simply documents what various staff members have been playing and what they found engaging or enjoyable about their gaming experiences.
These personal accounts matter because they offer readers insight into the real gaming preferences and habits of industry professionals. The variety of perspectives helps readers discover titles that resonate with critics and understand what is capturing attention in the gaming world.