Marathon, Double Dragon DLC & "Weevil": What We're Playing

• Marathon Server Slam: Aaron Bayne is jumping into the first major public stress test for Bungie’s upcoming shooter.
• Double Dragon Free DLC: Jamie O’Neill is diving into the "Bimmy and Friends" update for Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons.
• Honkai: Star Rail Patch: Sammy Barker is fitting in sessions for the latest gacha update amidst a busy schedule.
• The "Weevil" Mystery: A major release (heavily implied to be Resident Evil) is dominating the community conversation.

The Weekend Ritual: Server Slams and Gacha Grinds

It is February 28, 2026, and the gaming calendar is absolutely stacked. Here at In Game News, we’ve seen plenty of weekends where the release schedule feels light, but this isn't one of them. Between high-profile server tests for long-awaited reboots and substantial free content updates for indie darlings, there is a lot to chew on. Our team is splitting their time between the competitive edge of extraction shooters and the nostalgic beat-'em-up streets of the '80s and '90s.

We’ve got a sneaking suspicion we know what you’re playing this weekend – does it, per chance, rhyme with “weevil”? Thought it might! Here’s your regularly scheduled WAYP.

Before we get into the meat of what the staff is playing, we have to address the elephant in the room—the "weevil" in the room, if you will. While the team is busy with their specific picks, it’s clear that a massive title (Resident Evil, for those not catching the rhyme) is likely sucking the oxygen out of the room for the broader PlayStation community. Whether it's a new remake or the next mainline entry, that "weevil" energy is hard to ignore.

Aaron’s Extraction Obsession: Marathon Takes Center Stage

Aaron Bayne isn't looking for a relaxing weekend. He’s looking for high-stakes loot and probably a bit of frustration as he jumps into the Marathon server slam. Bungie has been quiet about their extraction shooter for a long time, and these server slams are the ultimate "put up or shut up" moment for the tech side of things. We’ve seen enough "busted on arrival" launches lately to know that a smooth server slam is a game-changer for community confidence.

The Stakes of a Server Slam

For a game like Marathon, the netcode and server stability are everything. You can have the best gunplay in the world, but if the servers buckle when the player count spikes, the meta dies before it even begins. Aaron’s been "dying to get his hands on" this one, and he isn't alone. We’ll be watching closely to see if Bungie’s backend can handle the load or if we’re looking at a weekend of "Error Code: Baboon" flashbacks.

Jamie’s Retro Trip: Bimmy is Back

On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, Jamie O’Neill is going for something a bit more old-school. Secret Base is dropping the "Bimmy and Friends" free DLC for Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, and for fans of the series, this is a deep-cut masterpiece. The name "Bimmy" harks back to one of the most famous typos in gaming history—the NES version of Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones.

Why Free DLC Still Matters

In an era of battle passes and microtransactions, seeing a developer like Secret Base put out free content for a beat-'em-up is a breath of fresh air. Jamie’s excitement for the new DLC shows that there’s still plenty of life in the Double Dragon franchise if you treat the fans right. It’s a "sacred" piece of gaming history being acknowledged with a wink and a nod, and we love to see it. It proves that you don't need a thousand-person dev team to make a splash if you understand your audience's roots.

Sammy’s Efficiency: Honkai: Star Rail Updates

Then we have Sammy Barker, who is currently drowning in work but still making time for Honkai: Star Rail. This is the reality for a lot of us lately; the "million and one things to do" doesn't stop just because a new patch drops. Sammy is looking for those "sacred minutes" to engage with the latest update. Star Rail has been a powerhouse in the live-service space, and their update cadence is honestly relentless.

The Gacha Loop

The beauty of Star Rail—and why it fits Sammy’s busy weekend—is the ability to jump in, burn some stamina, and jump out. It’s the perfect "side game" that somehow becomes a "main game" over time. Even when the schedule is tight, the pull of a new banner or a story expansion is hard to resist. It’s not about the grind; it’s about those small windows of quality time in a polished experience.

What Are You Hitting?

Whether you are sweating it out in a Bungie stress test, punching through goons in Double Dragon, or pulling for your next five-star in Honkai, this weekend is a testament to the variety currently available on the platform. And of course, there’s that "weevil" game. If you’re currently hiding in a corner from a bio-organic weapon, we see you. Let us know in the comments how your weekend sessions are going. Are the servers holding up? Are the pulls being kind? Or are you just trying to survive the "weevil"?