What PC games are the RPS team playing this weekend?

As September weather brings cooler temperatures and lower humidity, the Rock Paper Shotgun team is settling in for a solid weekend of gaming. The seasonal shift also means graphics cards can run comfortably without turning bedrooms into tropical environments, making it an ideal time to dive into demanding titles.

Mark plans to split his time between NBA 2K27 and Crusader Kings 3, two games that offer vastly different experiences but equally dramatic narratives. In the sports sim, he'll watch virtual athletes compete while commentators provide play-by-play analysis. Meanwhile, Crusader Kings 3 will let him construct elaborate dynasties, manage courts, command armies, and watch powerful figures rise and fall across generations.

Ollie's weekend gaming plans have taken a backseat to real-world developments. He recently acquired two cats in Scotland: Mango, a one-year-old orange and white cat, and Maisie, a four-month-old white kitten. His primary focus this weekend will be managing the physical consequences of kitten ownership rather than controller inputs.

Jeremy continues his journey through The Blood of Dawnwalker, an action game set in a Romanian valley. He's progressing through the story and leveling up his character to eventually face the main antagonist. Recent highlights include helping a goat woman establish herself as a local crime boss, demonstrating the game's quirky narrative possibilities.

James is exploring multiple titles, including Wardogs and Vholume, a brutalist-themed parkour game currently in early access. While Vholume offers solid wallrunning mechanics and an interesting visual style, James hasn't yet felt motivated to play through extended sessions. He's questioning whether his enthusiasm for parkour games might be waning.

Edwin's gaming plans remain partially mysterious, though he's also interested in trying Wardogs alongside an undisclosed title.

Three team members—Julian, Callum, and Dion—experienced simultaneous PC failures this week, an incident authorities deemed unusual but not suspicious.