Weekends have a way of turning even the most organized gaming backlogs into a chaotic buffet. One minute you’re “just checking” a daily quest, the next you’ve lost an entire afternoon to one more run, one more match, or one more chapter.

In the spirit of that familiar ritual, the Rock Paper Shotgun crew is back with its recurring weekend check-in: a light, personal roundup of what the site’s writers plan to play while the work week is on pause. It’s less about reviews or hot takes and more about the small, honest details—what’s pulling people back in, what they’re trying to finish, and what they’re booting up purely for comfort.

### A Casual Tradition That Still Works
Rather than centering on a single big release, the feature leans into the reality of modern play habits: hopping between games, revisiting old favorites, and chasing whatever mood fits the moment. It’s the kind of snapshot that mirrors how many players actually spend their free time—especially across PC libraries that never stop growing.

### Why These Roundups Matter
In an industry dominated by launch cycles and endless “must-play” lists, a weekend gaming column offers a different value: discovery through personality. Seeing what experienced critics and writers are genuinely spending time on can surface overlooked gems, remind you about something you already own, or simply validate the urge to replay a comfort game instead of forcing yourself through a new one.

And for players, that’s the point—your weekend doesn’t need to be optimized. It just needs to be fun.

Source: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/what-are-we-all-playing-this-weekend-363 |