A starter pack of my favourite video game podcasts, critics, and commentators, and a few developers too. go.bsky.app/3qQVv5S

Celeste is one of my all-time favourites, so interviewing @maddymakesgames.com and @noelfb.bsky.social was an absolute joy. Check out the interview for even more gems of wisdom like this!

"When we release a game, we don't fully understand it, right? People playing it and talking about it we learn more about it and ourselves." @maddymakesgames.com + @noelfb.bsky.social share the story of CELESTE ahead of their talk at ACMI next week INTERVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/celeste...

🕹️ Sony’s State of Play with a brutal first look at Insomniac’s Wolverine & more 🔒 Discord’s age checks rollout in Australia 🌱 Palworld goes cozy with Palfarm 🎶 Aussie game music noms at the Screen Music Awards NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/a-bruta... #gamenews

Magic: The Gathering Arena gets caught in the tangled web of Spider-Man Intellectual Property. *my lawsuit sense is tingling* Why you won't see Spidey in Magic The Gathering's digital version of the card game. NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/magic-a...

☠️ AC Black Flag Remake rumoured to cut modern‑day sections, add RPG‑style changes 🐧 @veselekov.bsky.social ’s new game Penguin Colony revealed 🛡 Roblox to lock under‑16 accounts by default in Aus 🎤 Will Fortnite get a Kpop Demon Hunters collab? NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/new-spo... #podcast

Ever wanted to see how the gaming worlds we live in were made? @hopecorr.bsky.social went down to the opening of ACMI's Game Worlds this week and finally has the answer to "Are video games art?" courtesy of the sage observations of a teen. FEATURE: www.sifter.com.au/post/acmi-ga...

This week on Walkthrough! 🍄 Super Mario's 40th + New Pokémon games 🪡 Silksong's permadeath mode + Localisation review bombing 🦘 #AGDAs award finalists announced and much more NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/lots-of...

I realise posting this on a Saturday is not ideal, but, hear me out. We are trying very hard to keep Frosty alive, and even grow it into something more helpful for ANZ based devs, long term 🍦

New one from me for @sifterhq.bsky.social There are so many misconceptions around gaming! www.sifter.com.au/post/igea-re...

🐞 Hollow Knight Silksong launch crashed PS, Xbox, Switch & PC 🦘 Aus Indie Showcase highlights 🚂 Rami Ismail's new game Australia Did It 🌾Stardew 1.7 is on the way, 🧩 Lego Pokémon prices allegedly leak 🐑 Cult of the Lamb puppets at MIGW NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/hollow-... #silksong #gamingnews

“Small indie developer launches DDOS on world’s largest video game store” #silksong

Looks like Steam has overloaded. Any ideas why ?

The Puff, The Myth, The Mouthful: jumping into Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World. It’s time to fill your mouth with some sweet, sweet Kirbin' REVIEW by juiceboxcat.bsky.social www.sifter.com.au/post/the-puf... #nintendoswitch2

🪡 Silksong surprise release date sees indies delay launches 🃏 FF9's Vivi breaks MTG 👻 Pokémon horror reveal & lucha libre mega evolutions 🎮 Atari revives cult classics 🛹 Skate returns NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/indie-t... #hollowknightsilksong #gamingnews

🎯 After years it’s real — Hollow Knight: Silksong hits 4 Sept 🎭 Cult of the Lamb Woolhaven DLC 🚀 Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes 🦇 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight ⚔️ Warhammer 40k Dawn of War IV 🔍 Roblox investigation NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/its-fin... #HollowKnightSilksong

Drag X Drive for the Switch 2 slick controls, but the “wheelchair‑like” vehicles are exhausting after minutes, not hours. Accessibility feels narrow, leaving many players out. Fun in short bursts, but stamina is a must. REVIEW by @nomibelle.bsky.social : www.sifter.com.au/post/drag-x-...

Apple & Google just LOST in court over anti‑competitive app stores, Fortnite could be back soon 👀 McDonald’s Japan Pokémon promo ended in chaos, scalpers, & wasted food 💥 Camel at a gaming expo? Yep, that happened 🐪 Plus this week’s releases 🎮✨ NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/pokemon...

MAFIA: THE OLD COUNTRY offers a delightful journey through a beautiful setting, though the Italian mob tale unfolds pretty much as anticipated, with thrilling gunfights and car pursuits enough to keep it engaging. REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/mafia-t... #MafiaTheOldCountry #PS5

🎮 Nintendo’s Indie World dropped indie gems 🕹️ Neverway (Celeste artist) 🐐 Herdling (from Firewatch pub) 🛡️ Mina The Hollower (Zelda vibes) ⚡ Fortnite x Power Rangers?! 💸 Switch price hike hits US/Canada ☂️ Umbrella Gaming launches w/ Pro Jank Footy NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/new-aus... #gamingnews

SIFTER's very own Catto Jahne @juiceboxcat.bsky.social lives out postie dreams in CATTO'S POST OFFICE by Aussie team In Shambles Studio. It's a cute little story, worth a look! REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/live-ou... @cultgames.bsky.social

🍄 📺 The best thing about Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV is the original game. With confusing menus, short new modes and a lot of physical space needed it's a hard upgrade to recommend. REVIEW @nomibelle.bsky.social : www.sifter.com.au/post/super-m...

🚀 MAGIC THE GATHERING launches into outer space with Edge of Eternities. This set will have you casting spells and summoning warp creatures to alien planets as Magic leans harder than ever into its sciencey DNA. REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/magic-t... #MTGEternities

It's my birthday this week, it'd be sick if 5 more people saved the arts community centre by joining Sabby co-op. A place where everyone can belong that can now belong to everyone. sabby.gallery/join/

Anyone can use DEATH STRANDING 2 to get around UK’s age verification system. Plus Sony sues Tencent for their Horizon looking game and all the highlights from the Nintendo Direct NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/kids-ge...

Damn you mean itch didn’t actually just abandon these creators but has been working hard with its limited resources to figure out how to continue supporting them? How surprising

ICYMI @juiceboxcat.bsky.social played through the beginning of Tales of The Shire with Jordan Peat and Kurt Adams from Wētā Workshop and got a great insight into their design for the game. www.sifter.com.au/post/tales-o...

🍌 DONKEY KONG BANANZA is a king-hit, fun destructive platforming that’s pure joy. The design DNA of Super Mario Odyssey is here, a constant collection of bananas keeps you searching for more. REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/donkey-... #donkeykongbananza #nintendoswitch2

TALES OF THE SHIRE is a cosy farming sim made with love, care and Tolkien magic. We sit down with Kurt and Jordan from Wētā Workshop join @juiceboxcat.bsky.social for a playthrough of the first couple of hours. INTERVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/tales-o... #talesoftheshire

This week on Walkthrough: 🦘 $1.4M boost for Aussie devs via Screen Australia 😡 Itch.io hides NSFW games under payment pressure 🪿 Pokémon drops plushie puzzler & new shows 🕹️ Elden Ring Nightreign adds duos 🔥 Battlefield 6 is officially announced NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/activis...

The representation from @miscatinytale.bsky.social made my heart very full and their game drops on switch today! No spoilers but 🏳️‍🌈🌈 !!

Cool event for those in Sydney! Take three of your mates along and play some locally made games.

If there’s one review you *must* read, it’s @trashcangoblin.bsky.social’s excellent cultural critique on @sifterhq.bsky.social Stay tuned for a podcast episode soon 👀 bsky.app/profile/sift...

MISC. A TINY TALE is for the weirdos, freaks and outcasts, and I feel very represented. @nomibelle.bsky.social takes on this Australian made Chibi-robo inspired platformer REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/misc-a-...

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is a messy unforgettable game that is worth playing. This game pulls the aesthetics of Australia but doesn't engage with it culturally or historically at all. It's a disappointment in an otherwise incredible game. REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/death-s...

Catch up on the #videogames news this week 🍿 Zelda movie casts Bo Bragason & Benjamin Ainsworth 🗡️ Assassin’s Creed gets Netflix series 🐵 Donkey Kong film spotted 🚫 Valve removes offensive games 🐴 Umamusume fans visit stables ☢️ Fallout 5 rumours NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/excuuus...

'Save Our Sabby' - Turning a Melbourne Games home into a Co-Op haven. @sabbygallery.bsky.social FEATURE: www.sifter.com.au/post/save-ou... #gamedev

Btw, the list of stuff that patrons get access to is pretty substantial these days. There's a collection of 12 guest spots on other pods—@preorderbonus.bsky.social, @tftblpod.bsky.social, @sifterhq.bsky.social, @dovetail.bsky.social & more—and *18* bonus GITW episodes. ✨ patreon.com/gaminginthewild

Interesting insight into designing an adventure game.

Channelling classic point-and-click energy, THE DRIFTER dives deep into pixel art grit and Aussie pulp suspense. @dave.powerhoof.com breaks down the narrative craft and 70s thriller vibes in this stylish new release. INTERVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/the-dri... #videogames #podcast

🫶🫶🫶 I may have not expected to record yesterday, it was all very exciting 😆 You might notice in the video upload I didn't have my mic set up on an arm so I was just holding it but other than that all went smoothly

Lots of gaming drama this week! 🎮 Subnautica 2’s creators were fired and are taking Krafton to court 🎤 SAG-AFTRA secures massive win for voice actors with new AI protections 🧚 The Sims 4’s fairy-filled expansion launched with a swarm of bugs, gnome chaos 🎧 NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/tension...

Hunting for retro games at #CollectFest Melbourne 2025. The SIFTER team looks for retro gaming vibes at Collect Fest, where Nintendo handhelds like Gameboys are king. FEATURE: www.sifter.com.au/post/hunting... #retrogaming #videogames

Hi! Just a mid year reminder - Each year we post a big list of Australian made games - it’s been quoted in books, journals, press - help me add your game by submitting it here especially if it has released in the first half of 2025. ⭐️ Please share! ♻️ www.sifter.com.au/add-my-game-...

🎯 Microsoft laid off 9,000 staff Perfect Dark, Everwild and Blackbird cancelled 🐵 Donkey Kong Bananza confirmed to be made by the Super Mario Odyssey team 🧗 Peak sells 2 million copies in just 9 days 🎧 Hear or watch the latest episode of Walkthrough NEWS: www.www.sifter.com.au/post/climbin...

🎬 Street Fighter reboot is filming in Sydney with 50 Cent, Orville Peck & Jason Momoa. 🎮 Malys, a roguelike deckbuilder from the Stray Gods team, is now live on Steam! 🕹️ Switch/3DS/Vita cartridges can degrade — plug 'em in every 5–10 years. NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/fire-up...

Lenovo Legion Go S review: An expensive reminder that Windows isn’t plug-and-play. We're still in the first generation of handheld gaming PCs but stock Windows 11 isn't the answer. REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/lenovo-... #handheldgaming #videogames

How to install SteamOS on your Legion Go S, a step by step guide to get Valve's custom software onto your gaming handheld. FEATURE: www.sifter.com.au/post/how-to-... #lenovolegion #howto #gamingonlinux

I can't believe this is my first journalistic piece of content for @sifterhq.bsky.social ✨️

Incredible work from @nomibelle.bsky.social door stopping the Death Stranding 2: On The Beach star! #nocomment #deathstranding2 @playstation.com