What videogames are you playing in 2026?

[Reynard]

Obsidian has you covered, between Outer Worlds and Avowed.

I've also heard pretty solid things about Tainted Grail

I should go back to Avowed. The companions were annoying me to death.

 

[MarkB]

I should go back to Avowed. The companions were annoying me to death.

The main thing I remember from that game is the incredibly dragging chapter transitions, where you'd be talked at for a solid ten minutes or more before you could play the game again, not including optional character sidequest updates.

 

[Reynard]

The main thing I remember from that game is the incredibly dragging chapter transitions, where you'd be talked at for a solid ten minutes or more before you could play the game again, not including optional character sidequest updates.

The only game I have ever vibed with the companions was Fallout 4, and that was only dogmeat, Nick and Piper.

 

[MarkB]

The only game I have ever vibed with the companions was Fallout 4, and that was only dogmeat, Nick and Piper.

I liked Curie, but specifically robot Curie. The whole "get me a suspiciously-conveniently-available synth girl body so that I can smooch you think better" quest felt creepy, and I wound up downloading a mod that lets you bypass it.

 

[Reynard]

I am looking forward to the Gothic Remake but I will wait for Mortismal Gaming to review it before I buy.

 

[Ralif Redhammer]

I think Elden RIng is just too punishing for my tastes. I admit it: I like easy games. I like Skyrim and Fallout 4 and I would just play those but I have played them SO MUCH. Where are the Bethesda likes?

Have you tried Kingdoms of Amalur: (Re-)Reckoning? It's an underrated gem, with some gorgeous visuals and gameplay. R.A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane worked on it, too.

 

[agrayday]

Have you tried Kingdoms of Amalur: (Re-)Reckoning? It's an underrated gem, with some gorgeous visuals and gameplay. R.A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane worked on it, too.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is a great game!

 

[Reynard]

Have you tried Kingdoms of Amalur: (Re-)Reckoning? It's an underrated gem, with some gorgeous visuals and gameplay. R.A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane worked on it, too.

I played it when it was new and put maybe 10 hours into it. I bought Re-Reckoning but never got around to playing it. What did they change/improve?

 

[Ralif Redhammer]

I played it when it was new and put maybe 10 hours into it. I bought Re-Reckoning but never got around to playing it. What did they change/improve?

My recollection is that Re-Reckoning was mostly better/smoother graphics and gameplay. But it's been a hot minute since I've played either.

 

[Gradine]

Re-Reckoning was a free PS+ game about a year or two ago so I gave it a whirl. Couldn't get into the combat, unfortunately. Setting seemed neat though