What to play over the weekend?

With Memorial Day weekend upon us (and thank you to the men and women serving our country here and overseas, this is Memorial Day, not national BBQ day) I figured I would share a list of games that you should play over the 3-day break, whether you are staying home or travelling (like I am).

Spoiler alert: This is gonna be a little 3DS-heavy (Man, I love my 3DS)

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3DS)

One of the best Zelda games and one of the best 3DS games available. Also worth noting it was #2 on my 2013 Game of the Year list (Behind Bioshock: Infinite). If you are traveling or just own a 3DS, you NEED to own this game.

2. Animal Crossing: New Leaf (3DS)

If you go back to an earlier post, you will know why I love this game so much and now is a great time to get into a game that could very well own your soul, while looking so cute!

3. Persona 4 Golden (Vita)

The Vita version of the PS2 hit is well worth a playthrough for JRPG fans, and if you haven't messed with the Shin Megami Tensei series, this spin-off is worth checking out. I can honestly say I enjoy this game, and I am by no means a JRPG aficionado. 

4. Mario Golf: World Tour (3DS)

Hot damn this game is awesome!

5. MLB 14: The Show (PS3, PS4, Vita)

Take the Memorial Day break with America's pastime. Being able to play your career on your console and then pull it from the cloud onto your Vita helps make this travel-friendly.

6. Pokemon X/Y (3DS)

See how many you can catch in a weekend? Then never stop playing since it's a Pokemon game.

7. Dota 2 (PC/Mac)

There is no better time to jump in and see why this is the most played game on Steam. Plus it may take you a full 3 day weekend of playing to figure out what the hell you are doing. Nobody likes a feeder.

8. Wolfenstein: The New Order (Basically everything)

Staying home and want something action-packed and fun? Here you go! Though it may take you all weekend to install it since it's 44GB on consoles and a whopping 50GB for PC. Great game though.

9. Hearthstone (PC, Mac, iPad)

The highly addictive card game from Blizzard which you can now take on the go via the iPad version.

10. World of Warcraft (PC/Mac)

Hey, it's still the gold standard for MMO's and you got all weekend to kill. Might as well get in and go questing.

Honorable Mention:

Shin Megami Tensei IV - (3DS)

Fire Emblem: Awakening - (3DS)

Transistor - (PC, PS4)

Halo 4 (always a good choice) - (Xbox 360)

Team Fortress 2 (always my go-to game) - (PC/Mac/Linux)

Happy Memorial Day weekend, everyone! Also, if you see someone wearing military gear, or know someone in the military, make sure to say thank you.