Is Concord on PS5 worth playing?

Concord trailer screenshot

Concord – What did you think? (YouTube) Wednesday’s letters page suggests making a Tomb Raider survival horror game, as a reader looks forward to this summer’s indie releases. To join the discussions yourself, email gamecentral@metro.co.uk Almost recommendedI just wanted to give my verdict on Concord after playing it over the weekend and into Monday. I’d … Read more

What are you playing this weekend? (July 13)

Jim Norman, Editor Just like last weekend, I’ll be pouring my heart and soul into Hades for the next few days. I’ve yet to complete a full run (I had to take a break for my own sanity after reaching Hades’ second attack phase before dying), but I’m determined to do so soon. Pretty cool … Read more

What are we playing this weekend?

Yesterday I played badminton. My muscles are sore now. It made me realize that, perhaps more than anything else you could say, weekends are for being sore. Sleeping in, waking up in pain, making a sound like someone three times your age when you get out of bed, and then pretending to be a third of your current age by doing nothing but playing games for the next 48 hours. That’s how we’re going to spend them!

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What are we playing this weekend?

Finally some decent weather around here. And I don’t mean Good again, you perverted sun worshipers. I mean real wind and rain to clear the air. As I sit at my desk next to the window, my eye keeps being drawn to the hypnotic swaying of the treetops. It’s actually quite magical. Maybe I’ll go for a walk later.

Just kidding. I’m glued to my office chair (luckily it’s a very comfortable chair) and I’m ready for a weekend that can only be distinguished from the weekdays by name. This is what we’re all clicking on this weekend!

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How neutron stars ‘playing cool’ can unlock exotic physics

a blazing blue ball of light bordered in white, with red/pink poles. Blue loops of light shoot out and back in large arches in dusty space.

Scientists have discovered that there are three neutron starsborn in the fires of other exploding stars, have cooled surprisingly quickly, bringing us closer to understanding the exotic nature of the matter in the cores of these extreme objects. The discovery was made by a Spanish team led by Alessio Marino from the Institute of Space … Read more

My first time playing a STALKER game was at Summer Game Fest, and I think Heart of Chornobyl is going to be special

STALKER 2

Shortly after the conclusion of the epic Xbox Games Showcase 2024 event, I returned to the Summer Game Fest Play Days to go hands-on with two upcoming Xbox console exclusive titles (and day one Xbox Game Pass launch). One of these was STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, the long-awaited sequel to the survival horror shooter … Read more

What are you playing this weekend? (1 June)

Jim Norman, staff writer I rolled credits on Animal Well this week, which means I only have about 97% of the game left to complete. I plan to do some serious exploring this weekend and see how many times I can mutter to myself, “Wait, how long have I been able to do this?” That?” … Read more

Trying to buy a house is ‘playing a game you can’t win’ – BBC News

Image source, Nathan Wilkins Item information Author, Natalie Sherman Role, Business reporter, BBC News 4 hours ago When Nathan Wilkins moved back in with his mother and sister in 2019, he hoped it would help him save money to buy a house. But in the years since, the U.S. housing market has been transformed by … Read more

Alan Bates calls Paula Vennells ‘Cruella de Vil playing Mary Poppins’

Ex-post boss Paula Vennells said she had ‘no one to blame’ but herself Lawyers for subpostmasters accused her of being “crazy and selfish.” Campaigner Alan Bates said she ‘probably enjoyed not having to know anything’ Disgraced former Post Office boss Paula Vennells yesterday admitted she had ‘no one to blame’ but herself as former deputy … Read more

Is Hellblade 2 worth playing?

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 screenshot

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 – have you played it? (Xbox Game Studios) The Friday Letters page asks if the Xbox Series X/S is still just a ShooterBox, as one reader hopes for a new Splinter Cell game. To join the discussions yourself, email gamecentral@metro.co.uk Spare timeI’ve seen some people describe Hellblade 2 as the ultimate … Read more