Video Games and More to Play This Weekend – November 6, 2026

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Weekend gaming recommendations for November 6, 2026

This weekend belongs to the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, one of the few games I consider a genuine masterpiece. The remake does it justice, too. While reviewing it, I collected every heart piece and Gold Skulltula, earned the Goron Sword, and upgraded every item pouch to its largest size. Even so, I’m tempted to start the adventure all over again.

We also unveiled our next cover: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. The cover celebrates Lara Croft’s history, and the issue pairs its cover story with an extensive retrospective on the series. If you haven’t already, consider subscribing to secure your copy.

There was plenty more happening beyond Hyrule and Lara’s latest adventure. Before we get to this weekend’s recommendations, here are some of the week’s biggest stories:

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (2026)

Kyle Hilliard

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake

We’ve devoted plenty of coverage to the Ocarina of Time remake this week, and for good reason: it’s one of 2026’s most exciting releases, and it’s excellent. The remake largely follows the original rather than reinventing it, but that familiar journey remains compelling. It looks beautiful and feels wonderful to play.

Watch the video above or read the full review for more. We also spoke with the game’s producers, including one who worked on the original and another who directed Breath of the Wild. And if you’re looking for more, check out our guide to the Easter eggs that did and didn’t return, along with a useful tip for Switch 2 Pro Controller players.

World of Warcraft: Forever

Alex Van Aken

World of Warcraft: Forever is out now, making this an excellent opportunity to explore an updated and expanded version of the game that transformed online gaming in 2004. With a thousand new quests, multiple new zones, extensive updates, and a striking visual overhaul, it’s an inviting way for curious newcomers to discover Azeroth.

Escape Academy 2: Back to School

Kyle Hilliard

The original Escape Academy was a delightful surprise in 2022, and its sequel arrived this week. Once again, you’re a student at a school devoted to puzzles, working through a series of escape rooms. The challenges are clever and the setting has plenty of charm, but local split-screen co-op is the real highlight.

There’s something especially satisfying about talking through a solution when one player can see a clue the other needs across the room. My wife and I both love games, though our tastes rarely overlap enough for us to play cooperatively. We enjoyed the first Escape Academy together, however, and the sequel is proving just as enjoyable so far. My one complaint is that I wish it ran a little more smoothly.

Moadra

Matt Miller

“Metroidvania” is a useful shorthand, but I’m often hesitant to use it: Metroid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night are more distinct than the label suggests. Gloomsoft’s Moadra embraces that distinction, drawing heavily from the particular tradition of Super Metroid while offering an atmospheric science-fiction world of its own.

Its movement, actions, and exploration evoke the best 2D Metroid games. A scanning tool reinforces that influence, revealing details about the strange alien environment around you. If you’re craving sci-fi exploration built around acquiring new equipment and abilities, Moadra has plenty to offer.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition on Switch 2

Kyle Hilliard

I understand Marvel fatigue. Between the games, films, and television shows, keeping up can sometimes feel like homework. That makes it easy to overlook 2021’s Guardians of the Galaxy, but it’s well worth your time.

For starters, it’s a standalone story, so there’s no need to catch up on other Marvel projects. It also delivers an affecting adventure with its own take on characters many players first met in the movies. Fans of BioWare’s Mass Effect may recognize some of that series’ spirit here, too. Now that it’s available on Switch 2, I’d happily recommend giving it a chance, especially if you missed it five years ago.

Tabletop Pick: Lairs

Matt Miller

Lairs is a two-player board game that lets each participant play both dungeon designer and daring adventurer. You’ll build your own dangerous dungeon, filling it with traps, monsters, and treasure, then venture into the one your opponent has created.

If you enjoy the hidden-information gameplay of classics like Battleship but want more strategic depth and a fantasy setting, this is a great choice.

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