Lew Welch The Poet (@lewwelchthepoet.bsky.social)

Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen: after some misfires we finally have the first good Bluey video game The new Bluey game is the first made in Australia, the first to involve creator Joe Brumm and the first to respect the kids playing it * Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Bluey embodies the talent, heart and character of Australia’s creative industries. But unfortunately, until now, the beloved franchise’s video games had a track record spottier than her friend Chloe the dalmatian. Some parents treated Budge Studios’ 2023 mobile game Bluey: Let’s Play! with caution, with its $9.99 monthly subscription and persistent adverts for Budge’s other licensed games. Later that same year, Artax Games’ Bluey: The Videogame was widely criticised on release for its barely two-hour run time, technical problems and $60 price tag. In his review, Australian game critic Luke Plunkett called it: “a slapdash cash grab that does the bare minimum.” Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/dec/15/bluey-quest-gold-pen-video-game-australia?CMP=aus_bsky