On October 23, 2026, Game Informer shared its weekend recommendations in The Video Games And More You Should Play This Weekend. This feature comes out on Fridays, a common day for many outlets to release their weekend guides. Unfortunately, we only have the headline and page metadata to go on, not the specific game picks.
We won’t speculate on the list. Until the full text is available, this report will focus on what we know and highlight what’s missing.
Two other sites also published gaming lists that day. New Game Network released 30 Best Co-op Games to Play With Friends Right Now, a roundup featuring 30 titles for group gaming. GameRant shared 7 Most Unplayable Games By Rockstar, Ranked, which ranked seven of the studio’s less favorable releases.
Each headline caters to different audiences. Game Informer’s guide offers general weekend recommendations. New Game Network focuses on games for playing with friends. GameRant looks back at some of Rockstar’s weaker games.
The sources didn’t provide player counts, review scores, prices, or release dates for any titles. We’ve chosen to leave those details out instead of making guesses.
| Game Informer guide publication date | October 23, 2026 |
| Games in New Game Network’s co-op list | 30 |
| Games in GameRant’s Rockstar ranking | 7 |
| Outlets covered in this report | 3 |
Community Pulse
The available material doesn’t include any Steam reviews, forum discussions, or social media posts about these lists. Therefore, we can’t provide player sentiment at this moment. We’ll update with community reactions once we have verified data.
What To Watch
- Game Informer’s full pick list: The new releases and ongoing live-service games selected will indicate where editorial focus is for the weekend.
- Co-op list overlap: Games that show up in both the 30-game co-op roundup and Game Informer’s guide are likely to attract the most attention this weekend.
- Reaction to the Rockstar ranking: Rankings of a studio’s least popular titles often spark debate, so keep an eye on which games readers defend.
Marcus Webb
Marcus Webb covers esports, competitive gaming, and community stories for Explosion.com. A former semi-professional Counter-Strike player, Marcus transitioned to journalism 5 years ago and has since covered major tournaments including The International, League of Legends Worlds, and the Valorant Champions Tour. He brings a player's perspective to competitive gaming coverage and is known for his data-driven analysis of player performance and meta shifts.
