We’ve reached the end of yet another week here on planet Earth, so we’re turning our attention to the games we’re hoping to check out for the first time, or those we want to spend more time with. This weekend we’ve got two perspectives on a certain popular fantasy MMO, and sword-swinging action of the aggressively narrative and aggressively mechanical vibes.
Kotaku’s Weekend Guide: 5 Enticing Games That Will Send You On Epic Adventures
This weekend we’re embracing the blade, friends, difficult games, and retro-style adventures
Claire Jackson & Kenneth Shepard & Carolyn Petit & John Walker & Willa Rowe & Ethan Gach
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