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I think a lot of Aussie games media have shown their true colours today. Regardless of what was shown on TV, it's pretty disappointing to see the celebratory pile on, but not overly surprising

The AFL just can't bloody help itself. Constant rule changes, bullshit opening round and now this. We don't need a wildcard weekend, just another example of the league's money-grabbing focus. If you can't finish top 8 at the end of the season you haven't earned the right to play finals.

For a company making arguably the most anticipated game ever, which will probably make the most money a game has ever made, it's really disappointing to see it seemingly treat its workers this way

The Florist director Phil Larsen sat down with the awesome @zachjackson.bsky.social and chatted design, changing game worlds and finding horror in color! #survivalhorror

I wonder what we'll get first, GTA VI or a new Breaking Benjamin album

The title was targeting a 2025 release but will now have to wait for the legal matter to be resolved

some good games in here

Had an absolute blast playing Pro Jank Footy at PAX – my highlight of the show. Really excited for its release next year.

It's been a long time coming, but Routine is finally launching after all these years

Who has Grand Theft Cthulhu bee GTA6 on their bingo cards? Also, fuck yes

Happy new Dayseeker day. Already given the new album Creature in the Black Night one spin and it's excellent. Very keen to hear some of these live in December. open.spotify.com/album/331dpo...

REVIEW // Ninja Gaiden 4 Mainline Ninja Gaiden returns after more than a decade with fun, fast and challenging gameplay, and plenty of blood Read: www.well-played.com.au/ninja-gaiden...

Super stoked about Electric Callboy coming back to Melbourne next year, but not stoked about $180 for general admission. I'll be there though.

I was there watching @auralynxian.bsky.social while she was performing the tortuous tongue tango. Game looks awesome – I said it plays like Life is Strange meets Superbad (not the sexual humour) and I'm sticking by it. Very keen.

REVIEW // Letters to Arralla Letters to Arralla is a wholesome and cheeky Australian-made experience Read: www.well-played.com.au/letters-to-a...

Very keen for this one

This shouldn't surprise anyone who knows Ash

PAX Aus 2025 is just days away, @auralynxian.bsky.social has put together a list of things to do if you're thinking about getting into the industry

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REVIEW // Google Pixel 10 Pro XL & Google Pixel 10 The latest Pixel devices prove once again why Google's smartphones are some of the best Read: www.well-played.com.au/google-pixel...

REVIEW // Ghost of Yōtei Ghost of Yōtei does more than live up to the mantle of the Ghost; it solidifies itself as an instant modern classic. Read: www.well-played.com.au/ghost-of-yot...

We spoke to Battlefield Studios Designer Matthew Nickerson and Technical Director Christian Buhl about all things Battlefield 6 console experience

A second Frosty Games Fest is on the way

REVIEW // Borderlands 4 Borderlands 4 isn't just another game — it's the Borderlands you know and love, jacked up on some serious polish and finally reaching its true potential Read: www.well-played.com.au/borderlands-...

Really enjoyed this chat. It's always a blast hearing how devs create their games and the stories that come with it. Big thanks to Prokop and Tobi from Warhorse for taking the time to chat with us.

now this is the good news i needed today

We got to sit down with the Gearbox team for a deep dive into the story development, adaptation of tone, and what it means for the future of Borderlands.

REVIEW // Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater For as much as Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater pays lip service to its original creator Hideo Kojima, it feels more imprisoned by his legacy than inspired by it Read: www.well-played.com.au/metal-gear-s...

REVIEW // Herdling Herdling is perfect for those seeking a lazy afternoon spent wrapped in an emotive and enchanting jaunt Read: www.well-played.com.au/herdling-rev...

REVIEW // Mafia: The Old Country The Old Country's attempts at cinematic linearity only serve to amplify its mechanical failings; no single element of its design is tuned well enough to justify its systemic or thematic inclusion. Read: www.well-played.com.au/mafia-the-ol...

I'm guilty of rarely attending A-League matches these days but I still have a Melbourne City membership at least. This is terrible for the struggling A-League. It was an interesting choice to have three Melbourne teams, so I hope this is a one-off case. Football in Australia needs a strong A-League.

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Carlton persisting with Michael Voss has to be one of the most baffling decisions the club has made in the last twenty years. On the field it's clearly not working so why drag it out longer than it needs to be? We're the joke of the league and we've just proved why. Truly stunned at the decision.

As someone who doesn't play many multiplayer FPS games, I've always preferred Battlefield when I do dabble, so I'm stoked here BF6 is sounding pretty rad

As new online safety laws loom in the UK and Australia, Microsoft will begin a global effort to verify the age of its Xbox users www.well-played.com.au/xbox-to-requ...

Carlton sending off Docherty the only way they know how, a total embarrassing performance

Hear me wax lyrical about one of the best point-and-click games ever made

PODCAST // Made In Australia The latest podcast episode of Made In Australia featuring Melbourne-based developer @lucernal.bsky.social is out now on podcast services Spotify: bit.ly/3U3xWx0 Apple: bit.ly/3IgYM2p

Been a little slack at keeping this updated. Spent a bit of time the last week trying to catch everything I've missed. I'll tell you what though, ANZ has some damn good games coming

REVIEW // Nintendo Switch 2 A refined but compromised iteration on the best form factor in gaming, the Switch 2 is delightful and frustrating at the same time. Read: www.well-played.com.au/nintendo-swi...

PODCAST // WellPlayed DLC 254 This week we give our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2, going hands-on with Donkey Kong Bananza, and more Spotify: bit.ly/46uKZyZ Apple: bit.ly/4ewLCdq YouTube: youtu.be/CYpb7KGVTkU Ep deets: www.well-played.com.au/the-wellplay...

The joke that keeps on giving. Feel for all the employees that continue to be collateral damage of a company that values shareholders wallets over its own employees. No accountability higher up for the decisions made that have led to this, just backpats.

Always fun to have a spicy Xbox conversation with @omgmorejames.bsky.social

When will Xbox's senior leaders be held accountable for this total shitshow?

The Surfer is a bizarre and at times ridiculous film, but it's a classic Cage performance and Julian McMahon delivers as well.

Much like OG game, the team nailed the writing and performances, and the story was great ending aside. But I really wish it was scarier – all it made me do was want to go back and play Soma

Finally watched the Until Dawn movie last night. Started fairly decent but then fell away quickly. Bummer, thought it had the makings of a good film.

I can't wait for Carlton to lose so we can officially be out of the finals and finally sack Voss so we can all move on with our lives

REVIEW // Near-Mage Near-Mage is a narrative adventure with lite RPG mechanics that doesn't quite execute all of its ideas to its potential Read: www.well-played.com.au/near-mage-re...