The Gaming Year Ahead: What’s on Your Weekend Playlist? Issue 614
Welcome to 2026 – a year brimming with gaming possibilities! As we kick off another year of our beloved What Are You Playing? (WAYP) series, one thing remains constant: every Saturday, we’ll be here, sharing our gaming plans and inviting you to do the same. No reinventing the wheel, just good old-fashioned gaming chatter.
Aaron Bayne kicks things off with a laid-back approach. “Honestly, I’m not sure what I’ll play this weekend,” he admits. “I might just chill with some multiplayer games, which usually means crashing out on *The Finals or shouting ‘Don’t shoot!’ in ARC Raiders.”* But here’s where it gets interesting: is multiplayer truly the best way to unwind, or does it just add more stress? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Graham Banas has a confession: “I’ve been neglecting my Steam account lately. It’s time to pick up *Tempest Rising and give it the attention it deserves.”* This raises a question: how many of us have a backlog of games we’ve been meaning to try? And why do we keep putting them off? Share your backlog stories below!
Jamie O’Neill isn’t ready to let go of the holiday spirit. “I don’t want Christmas to end, so defending Batman against Black Mask’s assassins in snowy Gotham in *Batman: Arkham Origins feels like the perfect way to start 2026.”* But this is the part most people miss: revisiting older games can be just as rewarding as playing the latest releases. What’s your go-to game for nostalgia?
Sammy Barker, our Editor, is still on the move: “I’ll continue playing piddly little things on my phone, like *Resident Evil Survival Unit. It’s fun enough to keep me entertained.”* This sparks a debate: are mobile games underrated, or just a passing fad? Weigh in with your opinions!
Stephen Tailby is hyped for the future: “The *Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve announcement has me so amped, I’m tempted to replay Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown. There’s no better way to ring in 2026.”* But here’s a controversial take: do sequels always live up to the hype, or do they sometimes fall flat? Share your sequel successes and disappointments!
And that wraps up our first WAYP of 2026. Pretty great, right? How are you celebrating the New Year in gaming? Let us know in the comments below!
As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy brings over 15 years of PlayStation expertise, from PS3 to PS5 and beyond. Whether it’s PS Studios, industry trends, sports games, or RPGs, he’s got you covered. And yes, he’s a bit of a gacha whale – who isn’t, right?
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