What are we all playing this weekend?

May 16, 2026 · 9:30 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 40 views

#gaming #weekend #video games #entertainment #pc gaming #Julian Benson #Edwin #Jeremy #Mark #Callum #James #Ollie #American Truck Simulator

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The article is a casual round-up of what the editorial team plans to play over the weekend, ranging from games like American Truck Simulator and Forza Horizon 6 to upcoming unreleased titles. Several team members share personal anecdotes, including health issues and family time, alongside their gaming interests. The tone is informal and conversational, inviting readers to share their own weekend gaming plans.

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▪Edwin is playing a game involving a mysterious telephone sex service and traveling to a faraway city.
▪Jeremy is testing an unreleased cute and nerdy game suitable for children and caring for his dog recovering from a grooming injury.
▪Mark has spent 45 hours in Forza Horizon 6 and is considering diving into American Truck Simulator's Illinois DLC.
▪Callum is finishing Directive 8020, noting its resemblance to The Dark Pictures series despite not being officially part of it.
▪James is attending EVE Fanfest and plans to play Silksong amidst all the EVE-related events.

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Publication time	Sat, 16 May 2026 09:30:39 +0000
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Home Features What are we all playing this weekend? Well? Do tell! Image credit: Brooklyn Museum / Louis Lang <img alt="Julian Benson avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/julian-benson-rps-headshot.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="2688" height="1512" > Feature by Julian Benson Editorial Director Published on May 16, 2026 2 comments Follow American Truck Simulator What are we all playing this weekend? There is currently a white cloud swimming across my right eye. It's not, as I thought first, a smudge on my glasses. It's my old friend, a retinal migraine. I'm hoping by the time this article goes live it will have dispersed entirely and I can get back to a walk in the park.

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