Roman Sands, Control, and Crusader Kings: Inside the LagPing crew's weekend queue
Key takeaways
- James and Edwin are racing through Roman Sands and Control: Resonant respectively
- Ollie praises Wardogs' design as superior to recent Battlefield entries
- Jeremy splits time between wrapping The Blood of Dawnwalker and revisiting 1990s SNES strategy games
As autumn settles in and natural light fades, the LagPing team is diving into a diverse slate of games this weekend. James is racing through Roman Sands while Edwin tackles Control: Resonant, the pair playfully threatening each other over completion deadlines. Mark continues his Crusader Kings 3 campaign with breaks for simulated driving in Automobilista 2, while Ollie is impressed by Wardogs' design, calling it ahead of the curve compared to Battlefield. Jeremy is reflecting on The Blood of Dawnwalker's Folk Hero route before potentially revisiting Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen—a 1990s SNES title requiring a guide to find secret locations. Editor Julian Benson will be offline from screens, playing competitive solitaire (Racing Demon) with family—a Benson household tradition spanning generations.
The bigger picture
The crew's picks reveal a healthy split between current releases and legacy titles. Wardogs' positive reception against Battlefield suggests indie developers are still finding room to innovate in crowded genres. Meanwhile, Jeremy's detour into SNES-era strategy games highlights persistent interest in methodical, old-school design—a contrast to live-service expectations. The real story here is how varied gaming has become: no single blockbuster dominates the editorial calendar.
We love this column because it cuts through the noise of what's 'trending' and shows actual play patterns across different tastes. From competitive card games to deep RPGs to racing sims, there's no universal weekend gaming agenda anymore. We're curious what you're playing—hit us up.
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