Video Games and More to Enjoy This Weekend – November 13, 2026

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Video game recommendations for the weekend of November 13, 2026

Friday the 13th has arrived, but there’s no need to let superstition spoil the weekend. Before diving into our game recommendations, catch up on some of the week’s biggest stories.

It’s also a good time to clear some storage space on your Xbox or PlayStation. Grand Theft Auto VI is approximately 200 GB and available to preload now. Consider removing games you’ve finished, old PlayStation trophy clips you’ll never watch, and perhaps even Fortnite. Yes, really.

This Week’s Biggest Gaming Stories

Funeral for the Sun

Marcus Stewart

Fans of The Roottrees Are Dead, Return of the Obra Dinn, and The Incident at Galley House have another mystery to unravel. In Funeral for the Sun, a historian visits an abandoned Latin American town to investigate its troubled past and the disappearance of hundreds of residents, who were officially said to have perished in a fire.

Supernatural forces let you glimpse the town’s history as you identify key figures, work out their relationships, and match younger and older versions of the same people. A multipurpose notebook helps keep your discoveries organized, much like the one in The Roottrees Are Dead. With its intriguing story, painterly visuals, and roughly eight-hour runtime, this is an inviting choice for anyone who enjoys piecing together a good mystery.

Marvel Rivals

Matt Miller

NetEase continues to deliver regular updates for Marvel Rivals, and the superhero battler’s 11th season begins today. Its headline addition is Nightcrawler, the teleporting X-Men hero who joins the roster as a strategist. He can heal teammates while dispatching opponents with his sword and brimstone bombs.

As with any newly released hero, getting a chance to pick Nightcrawler on day one may take patience. Once you do, expect a versatile support character capable of disrupting a match. His Ultimate pulls allies and enemies into a central cluster, setting the stage for a chaotic confrontation. Add in the season’s new cosmetics and events, and there are plenty of reasons to suit up again.

Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy

Kyle Hilliard

Pikmin 4 arrived on Switch 2 this week, and that’s welcome news. It remains the strongest entry in the series, and this is its best version. If you missed the game in 2023 or never finished it, now is an excellent opportunity to jump in; existing save data can also be transferred.

For returning players hoping for a substantial reason to revisit it, however, the new Dandori Academy content is underwhelming. Read Kyle’s full impressions of the expansion.

Metaphor: ReFantazio on Switch 2

Kyle Hilliard

Originally released in 2024, Metaphor: ReFantazio is an excellent RPG from the creators of Persona. Its heritage is easy to spot: you’ll decide how to spend your time and which relationships to nurture while embarking on a world-saving adventure with a memorable cast.

The game launched on Switch 2 this week, and its blend of exploration, character development, and turn-based adventuring seems well suited to handheld play. If you missed it the first time around, this is a fine opportunity to discover it.

There’s also an interesting piece of Game Informer history attached to the game. Metaphor: ReFantazio was planned as the magazine’s next cover story before its temporary shutdown in 2024. The team had visited the studio and even prepared a cover. Read about the issue that never was, or check out Game Informer’s review.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City & Vice City Stories

Marcus Stewart

With Grand Theft Auto VI arriving next week, there’s still time to revisit Rockstar’s earlier takes on its Miami-inspired city. Released in 2002, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City remains a classic and offers a glimpse of the city in the 1980s, complete with plenty of Scarface and Miami Vice influences. It’s also readily available on modern platforms with updated features.

For an earlier chapter in the timeline, try Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, a prequel set two years before Vice City. It’s unlikely to lay much narrative groundwork for GTA VI, but it’s an often-overlooked part of the city’s history. Originally released for PSP in 2006 and ported to PlayStation 2 in 2007, it’s harder to play today unless you still have one of those systems.

Slay the Spire 2

Charles Harte

I usually wait for games to leave early access, but Slay the Spire 2 proved too tempting. Its cooperative mode is a major addition, though even a handful of new characters and cards would have been enough to draw me back. This week’s free update introduces another character, the Fool, and I’m eager to see how they play.

The Fool is currently available only in the beta. To try the new content on Steam, open the game’s properties, select Game Versions & Betas, and opt into the public-beta version. The patch notes warn that substantial content and balance changes are expected before the character reaches the main Early Access branch.

The beta also introduces two modes, Dread and Blitz, that dramatically change your runs. You can wait for Mega Crit to refine the additions, or dive in now if, like me, you’re happy to have more Slay the Spire 2 to play.

Monster Train 2

Charles Harte

Monster Train 2 was one of my favorite games last year, so its new DLC, The Punished, is a welcome excuse to return. The expansion adds a clan to an already extensive roster, creating more possible combinations because each run begins with two clans.

As its name suggests, the Punished clan gains buffs from taking damage. Its new cards can damage the entire playing field, hurting enemies while strengthening allies. Even if the DLC doesn’t tempt you, the base game is well worth your time. Read Charles’s enthusiastic review for more.

Tabletop Pick: Cypher Character Rulebook

Matt Miller

If your tabletop RPG group is ready for something different, consider the versatile Cypher System from Monte Cook Games. The new Character Rulebook provides what you need to get started and supports adventures in almost any setting, from hard science fiction and gritty horror to high fantasy.

Cypher emphasizes storytelling and player-focused sessions, making it easier to learn than many other systems while still offering plenty of flexibility. For a group looking to break out of a rut, it’s a promising foundation for creative new adventures.

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