Giant Bomb Video Game News

It's a longish weekend for those of us in the U.S. this week as the date of our independence draws nigh. And besides visiting dueling barbecues for a time on Saturday to compare the relative merits of their beef ribs, I'll be spending the next few days doing what many of you are probably also doing: staying in the house playing games. Here's what's on my short list. What's on yours?

Trine

Well, I gotta review it next week. But more to the point, it looks super slick, with beautiful visuals and what looks like unique aiming and platform mechanics, and a whole lot of physics, from the little bit I tried so far. Who else is digging into this one after yesterday's early release?

Professor Layton

Nearly finished climbing the tower! St. Mystere's dark secrets are almost known to me--plus, I need to finish it before the new one comes out. This copy's going to my mom when I'm done with it.

Gears of War 2 or Grand Theft Auto IV?

My pile of shame is a mile high (Fallout 3 and Fable II yet remain essentially untouched) but I've played enough of these two games that the idea of finishing them is at least approachable. But I can't decide! One of them has a thin enough storyline that I can probably get back into it after a few months away from it, but then, the other one was our Game of the Year last year. OK, you guys tell me which of these to play.

More importantly, tell me what you're playing this weekend to fill the time between setting off illegal fireworks and cramming processed meat products down your gullets. For bonus points, discuss your preferred brand of hot dogs, and why. Happy eating! I mean, playing! Both! Whatever!