The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend – May 8

We did it, everyone. We made it through Star Wars day unscathed. They said it couldn't be done. They said it shouldn't even be attempted. Some even said, "Why are you wasting all this time rewatching Star Wars again when you could be watching Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for the first time!?" But persist we did, and now we're better for it. And I guess we're all excited for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, a movie I would confidently describe as one I can technically go see when it's in theaters if I happen to have nothing better going on.Anyway! Happy Friday. Here are a number of pieces we're proud of this week before moving on to the games we think would be a good idea to check out this weekend.Mixtape Review - A Night Of Greatest HitsTakashi Tezuka Was The Heart Of Nintendo And Deserves To Be Mentioned Alongside The Industry GreatsMortal Kombat II Movie Review – Faithfully FatalSam Reich Jokingly Told Us He's Too Involved With Game Changer Board Game: 'Please, For The Love Of God, Help Me'Our Favorite Star Wars FeaturesInKonbini: One Store. Many Stories Review - Inadequate ConvenienceOh! Also! Important follow-up to promises made last week: I did, in fact, get the Saros Platinum Trophy. I hope Housemarque is already working on DLC.I finally feel like I can move on with my life (and on to other games).[image or embed]— Kyle Hilliard (@kylehilliard.com) May 3, 2026 at 12:47 PM Mixtape Charles Harte I love coming-of-age stories, but Mixtape stands out even among my favorites for how well it nails its earnest, whimsical tone, treating life milestones with grave sincerity. Its stellar writing, concise runtime, and inspired use of its licensed soundtrack make it an instant classic and a heartfelt trip down memory lane. Mixtape has an incredible atmosphere, and like my favorite coming-of-age stories, makes me nostalgic for a life I never lived. I do not often finish reviewing a game and immediately contemplate my next playthrough, but I am certain I will be replaying Mixtape for years to come. Rockford and her friends are right to feel emotional at this story's bittersweet ending, but as the player, I'm lucky enough to add this game to my rotation to play again and again.Read Game Informer's Mixtape review right here Dead As Disco Matt Miller If you always enjoyed the way the Batman: Arkham combat formula had a rhythmic quality to it, Dead As Disco should be an easy pick-up. Even though the game just entered early access, there's already a good indication of where the project is headed. Players control band member Charlie Disco as he fights his way past his previous bandmates (and their cronies) in a stylish button-tapping martial arts throwdown. The distinction here is that everything is tied in to the beat of the music, so timing your attacks and blocks with the tunes gets better results. As you get into the groove, it's one of those "flow" experiences that is quite unlike other melee combat systems in other games. The early access version includes the beginnings of the story as well as several songs, but you can also input your own songs and fight to those. Resident Evil Requiem: Leon Must Die Forever Kyle Hilliard A free update released for Resident Evil Requiem yesterday that adds a free-if-you-own-the-game action-focused mode to 2026's best survival horror game (so far). The mode is called Leon Must Die Forever, which has some real Suda 51 Romeo is a Dead Man energy, at least in its title. In the mode, you play a number of Leon's sections from the base game, but go after a high score and choose from various upgrades rewarded during individual sessions, giving it some rogue game energy. Leon can also apparently wear a miniature version of his car as a hat? It looks odd and I admit I haven't touched the mode yet, but I am eager to try it out this weekend.Read Game Informer's Resident Evil Requiem review right here Mortal Kombat 1 Brian Shea Mortal Kombat 1 was maligned by the community when it came out in 2023, thanks in large part to its microtransaction-heavy modes, but the fighting mechanics are solid and the visuals remain extremely impressive. With Mortal Kombat II in theaters now, some might be looking to carry on the brutality of the film at home, and Mortal Kombat 1 just added some skins from the movie for Johnny Cage, Scorpion, General Shao, Sub-Zero, and Kitana. While you will need to purchase them, it's worth noting that the game itself already looks great, and the main story mode is a fun reboot storyline to play through. Mortal Kombat 1 may not be the most beloved version of the franchise, but it's an enjoyable way to scratch that itch after emerging from the theater.Read Game Informer's Mortal Kombat 1 review here