Weekend Warrior – Tip-Off On The Playoffs

You made it to the halfway point of the April 2022 AD month. There’s plenty more year left. You are currently viewing the week Game Informer was an exciting one, as we announced our grooviest issue so far featuring Evil Dead: The Game on the cover, we exclusively previewed a new Magic card, ranked the top 10 Lego games, and our very own Jason Guisao reviewed the wonderful new adventure game, Norco. The next week promises to be even more exciting. However, there’s still one weekend left to live in before we reach next week. Let’s find out how it works. Game InformerStaff is eager to enjoy the next few days.

Kimberly Wallace – After having a few difficult days of not feeling well, I’m ready to take it easy this weekend. This is something I have really enjoyed. Tokyo Vice on HBO Max, based on Jake Adelstein’s book of the same name, which is all about the Japanese yakuza and his time as a reporter in Japan. Adelstein’s tale is completely true and wild. The HBO series is doing a great job of showing cultural differences in press coverage, police and work expectations. There are still some comics that I have to read. Followed the Amazons Trial crossover event, which spans multiple Wonder Woman titles, and I’m really getting into all the lore. Amazons has the Wonder Woman Historia book. Did I mention that I’m thrilled to hear about a Wonder Woman video game? The Bulls will be playing the Bucks in their first playoff game on Sunday. Although I am hesitant to set my expectations too high, I believe this team has the potential for greatness, even though their performance lately isn’t great. It’s clear, it’s time to show up big, Bulls!

Marcus Stewart – I think I’m going to check out that Sonic the Hedgehog 2,Movie that kids talk about. Not sure if you’ve heard, but that first film was a pleasant surprise, so I’m genuinely pumped to experience Idris Knuckles. I also plan to continue my surreal and entertaining journey through Norco while banging my head against Tunic’s most mind-bending riddles before I beat the game for good. Elden Ring. Elden Ring is available at all times.

Jill Grodt – We just had Tunic’s lead developer, Andrew Shouldice, on the Game Informer ShowIt was fantastic! Except… now I want to run back through Tunic despite my growing backlog. So, this weekend I may be jumping back into the fox-led indie, but I hope I also find some time to check out Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Norco, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Weird West, and maybe a few others here and there. This should take only a weekend.

Brian Shea – This weekend, I’m going to finish my playthrough of my first season of March to October in MLB The Show 22 (it’s the only chance my Orioles have to win the World Series in my lifetime). I’m thinking of starting Road to the Show after that or returning to Elden Ring. I’m still waiting for Lego Star Wars or Tunic to call me, as well as Kirby and Forgotten Land, which is why the demo hasn’t ended yet.

John Carson – This is my second year caring about the NBA playoffs, and my REIGNING, DEFENDING, UNDISPUTED NBA CHAMPIONS, THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS, are ready to become repeat champs. It all starts on Sunday and I will be there to watch every minute of it. Last weekend, a friend and I introduced some folks to Magic’s Commander format, and it went so well that we’re playing again on Saturday (once again, shoutout to Lodestone Coffee and Games). We’ve been brewing all week, and there will be some spicy new decks to try out. Magic aside, when I get back from work I’ll catch up with Loading Ready Run Streets of New Capenna Pre Pre Release. When I’m not involved with basketball and Magic this weekend, I’ll be splitting my time between two MMOs, Final Fantasy XIV (A new patch dropped this week. You should try it! World of Warcraft (new expansion announcement due Tuesday).

Alex Stadnik – My fiancée’s family is in town so I’m sure my gaming hours will be limited. They are always a joy to see, though. It means that it is board game night. My victory speech is already written for Ticket to Ride. I will finish Kirby: The Forgotten Land when I am finally kicked out by them. The first Minnesota Timberwolves playoffs match in four years will take place on Saturday. You can bet I’ll lose my mind watching KAT score 40-10-15. Wolves at 7.

Now it is your turn. Which plans are you making for this weekend? Do you watch the beginning of the playoffs as many of us do? Do you have a favorite game that you want to shout about? What movies, musics or comics will you be enjoying? Let us know all about it by leaving comments. Have a great weekend, everyone!