Key Takeaways
Created with AI - we're still experimenting, so apologies if it misses the mark
- Explore captivating narratives: Games like Firewatch, Gone Home, What Remains of Edith Finch, Oxenfree, Life is Strange, Her Story, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, SOMA, and The Walking Dead: A Telltale Series - Season 1 offer immersive story-driven experiences perfect for a weekend.
- Discover under-the-radar gems: South of Midnight, an action-adventure game set in the American bayou, showcases stylish graphics, cartoonish characters, and an original score by Olivier Deriviere.
- Engage with a community: Joining gaming communities like Eurogamer Portugal offers opportunities to share tips, hilarious bugs, epic achievements, and conversations that enhance the gaming experience.
- Embrace various gaming preferences: Weekends are for relaxing, competing, or losing oneself in digital worlds. Whether its an epic single-player quest, a multiplayer session with friends, a retro classic, or a quick casual game, theres no wrong way to game on the weekend.
Our favorite Goodies
Weekend Gaming Escapes: 10 Immersive Titles to Savor
After a busy week, it’s finally the weekend—time to unwind and dive into gaming. For the Eurogamer Portugal community, the thrills begin when we power up our PCs, consoles, or even phones. Whether it’s an epic single-player quest, a multiplayer session with friends, a retro classic, or a quick casual game, everyone has a preferred way to spend their downtime in a favorite digital world. For those seeking a compelling, story-driven experience perfect for a weekend, here are 10 memorable titles to play instead of waiting for South of Midnight: 1. Firewatch 2. Gone Home 3. What Remains of Edith Finch 4. Oxenfree 5. Life is Strange 6. Her Story 7. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter 8. Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture 9. SOMA 10. The Walking Dead: A Telltale Series – Season 1 Give these a try and let us know which one blows you away! Ultimately, there’s no wrong way to game on the weekend. Some play to relax, others to compete, and still others to lose themselves in narratives as captivating as a feature film.
Weekend’s Deep South Adventure: Dive into ‘South of Midnight
Speaking of captivating narratives, South of Midnight, an under-the-radar action-adventure game set in the American bayou, boasts stylish graphics, cartoonish characters, and an original score by Olivier Deriviere. Players take on the role of Hazel Flood, delving into Deep South myths and legends as she explores her personal journey and family history. With unforgettable boss battles enhanced by a lively soundtrack, this title looks set to deliver an engaging experience. Meanwhile, our community will be sharing tips, hilarious bugs, epic achievements, and the conversations that make every game even better. So, as the world keeps turning, we’re gearing up for another fun marathon. What’s on your playlist this weekend? Got any gaming plans? Share them with us—because the weekend is short, but the stories we create in games last forever.
In Case You Missed It
In exciting gaming news, Quantic Dream is branching out from their narrative-driven games with Spellcasters Chronicles, a promising 3v3 MOBA offering six unique classes, dynamic deck-building, and a variety of creatures and incantations. Join the closed beta test from December 4th to get hands-on before its early access launch next year; sign up at Steam or the official website even if you’re not initially selected, your feedback is crucial [Read the article]. Meanwhile, anime fans will be thrilled to learn about Bandai Namco’s plans to tackle Japan’s anime production worker shortage. Bruno Pferd’s insightful piece, ‘Bandai Namco Launches Anime Production Courses’, delves into their strategy of establishing internal schools and nurturing young talent Bandai Namco Launches Anime Production Courses. Lastly, movie buffs should check out Carlos Mendoza’s latest for Players for Life, ‘Paramount Aims to Reboot Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Following Sonic’s Success’, exploring Paramount’s plans to bring the beloved turtles back in live-action Paramount Aims to Reboot Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Following Sonic’s Success.
They also talk about it
Links to external sources for further reading