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The Eurogamer team checks in with short reports on what’s been keeping them glued to screens this week. Highlights include a newfound affection for handheld play, a tricky in-game family figure, a rookie falling for Nioh, another writer losing themselves in mechs, and a surprising skateboarding obsession.

  • Bertie has been won over by portable hardware, rediscovering games on the go and the small joys of pick-up-and-play sessions between errands.
  • Marie is juggling a demanding in-game maternal figure that’s proving harder to impress than expected, turning routine runs into tense attempts at perfection.
  • Kelsey tackled Nioh for the first time and came away a convert — the mix of challenge and combat depth has hooked them hard.
  • Will dove into another mech-focused title and, unsurprisingly, enjoyed the blend of piloting thrills and heavy weaponry; the genre continues to deliver for him.
  • Victoria surprised colleagues by revealing a deep enthusiasm for skateboarding gameplay, sharing tips and clips that made others look at the genre anew.
Source: Eurogamer