That’s why we started this open thread: to help you find your next favorite game. Want something to play while waiting in line? We can help. Looking for something to play with a friend without a console? We’ve got ideas. Want a masterpiece of a fantasy game that’ll last you hundreds of hours? Yep, we’ve got a suggestion there, too. So ask away!
From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT, I will be in the comments section down below answering your questions and fielding requests for what you should play. You can and should chime in with your own recommendations, or simply chat about what you’re playing.
What kind of expertise can you expect from me? It might be easier to tell you which genres I’m not super into: real-time strategy games, realistic sports games, and long-winded turn-based RPGs featuring some sort of crystal. My ideal games have a heavy focus on exploration and player-driven puzzle solving, using gameplay mechanics to win the day in unexpected ways. Immersive sims like Dishonored and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are some of my favorites, as are pretty much any Soulslikes (with Elden Ring and Bloodborne at the top of that heap).
I’m also into smaller indies, with bonus points for memorable experiences that can be completed in just a few hours (Lil Gator Game and A Short Hike). Hey, we’ve all got stuff to do, right?
Now it’s time to turn it around to you. What would you like to play this weekend? Leave a request in the comments and I’ll get to it between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. EDT. Details help — let me know what you’re looking for, some idea of your taste, and any other relevant info you feel like sharing, like the consoles you have access to, or what it was about the game you’re looking to emulate, if anything. I’ll reply to the comments with recommendations — and if I don’t have a great suggestion, I’ll ask the rest of the team.
