So you thought everything was an Xbox? Well, apparently, shoes can be a Super Nintendo. checkpointgaming.net/news/2025/11...

B I N G O - And Bingo was his name-o Not only did I hit another resolution goal, I've also filled out a row! Not only that, my grades came, and I'm so happy. While it was a shame that not all my subjects were H1, they're still high enough to be something I'm proud of. Next up - Sem 2 + internship

Just in case... I never, ever, EVER sent international mail to ANYONE this year. There's a video that was uploaded that said I sent mail to this dudes house. Unless a lawyer is involved, I ain't sending mail.

5 concerts… Taylor Swift - Speak Now (2012, Syd) Muse - Aus Tour (2017, Syd) Cat Empire - Farewell Tour (2021, Melb) Hatsune Miku (2024, Melb) Taylor Swift - Eras Tour (2024, Melb) Im going to another one next week - SB19 - Sydney

As young Filipinos recently flooded the streets of downtown Manila in protest, one symbol stood out. Erielle Sudario (@cutiejea.bsky.social) reports. www.thecitizen.org.au/articles/jai...

This year at PAX, I lost my Shokz earphones. So, i bought a cheaper replacement. Here are my thoughts on the Otto On the Go Wireless earbuds thats sold in Offficeworks. erireviewsthings.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/r...

Me: 2026 - the year where I return to MTG cuz at least half of the sets are not Universes Beyond + Lorwyn Reality: nah - you're gonna get into Beyblades, even if there's not much of a scene in Melbourne, and you have to fly to Sydney if you want to compete

“Pop culture is a medium that has helped us open our eyes.” One of my big stories of 2025 has been published - the Trillion Peso March in the Philippines. You can read it here on The Citizen: www.thecitizen.org.au/articles/jai...

"It's okay to just admit that you're jealous of me Yeah, I heard you talk about me, that's the word on the street"

CNN: What if there are more names connected to the Democratic Party that come out in the files? CHRIS MURPHY: So what?

Warning: Wicked: For Good spoiler Me, watching Wicked in Syd's Capitol Theater: damn, As Long as You're mine is such a love song. Me, watching Wicked For Good as an adult: OH MY OZ ITS ABOUT SEX!!!!

Called up a jims.

can all the bubbles pop now?

Heard Avatar 3 tickets are out! Just booked mine. Keen to see them in 3D!!! (did you say 3D?)

Remember when a newsroom was all physical and not Slack chat? You can relive that era of journalism through News Tower, an indie that takes you back to 1930s New York City, where you run your own news outlet. Read my review: checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2025...

Update - i memorized all the theories. all thanks to... i kid you not... Dumb ways to die

Imagine having anxiety about fandom drama cuz someone leaked the Discord chat... only to find out that it's the most out-of-context thing you've ever seen. like jeez, the amount of redaction and missing info. Its been TWO YEARS!!!!

"This looks like Smosh" - my boyfriend

Over on Collider, I got to revisit one of my favourite years of The Voice Australia - the 2018/7th season, where a voice looper artist, Sam Perry, won the show. Here is my latest feature that talks about his cover of Michael Jackson's "They Don't Really Care About Us." collider.com/kelly-rowlan...

My new pulls. Still no empoleon ex

No, I dont send international mail. I will only go to Auspost if im selling my keyboards, renewing my passport, or buying bluey coins. Also, i have a life. Im doing so much irl things that I dont have time to send international postage.

You know that horror scenario of "what if your discord messages were leaked?" That happened.

MY PRECIOUS!!!!!

Serebii Update: Pokémon Pokopia has revealed a new variant of Pikachu for the game, Pikachu (Pale Colour) www.serebii.net

Serebii Update: Official artwork for Professor Tangrowth in Pokémon Pokopia www.serebii.net

In Super Mario Galaxy, the stars on the letters of the logo spell "u r mr gay", while for the movie it says "he mr gay". This is because you are watching Mario, not playing him.

"Look Eri, I'm gaming!" - My boyfriend, who's enjoying the "high stake, high octane, high velocity", game of the year: Megabonk

The penny is no longer being produced by the US government. Existing coins will still remain in circulation.

They’ve laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.

German court rules that OpenAI violated copyright laws by training ChatGPT on music 🎵 • May set precedent for Europe AI copyright uses • OpenAI disagrees & can appeal "The internet is not a self-service store, and human creative achievements are not free templates" — German Music Rights Society

From 1995 to 2026… Toy Story 1 ➡️ Toy Story 5

I was invited at the last minute to see The Running Man (as a plus one). This feature turns Stephen King’s classic into a high-stakes story that feels reminiscent of The Hunger Games and other reality-TV dystopias. You can read my review here: erireviewsthings.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/t...

Why is Australian games journalism dying😭

Hey folks, bit of news. Commissioning changes have meant that ABC Gamer will be rested at the end of the year. My contract ends in December and I will be back on the job hunt. It’s been a dream to work here, and the Children & Family team have been extraordinary to work with. Nothing but love.

Based on what happened this morning, im sooo glad that this is a mandatory subject that I have to take next year. (Yeah most of the subject is defamation, but the handbook also notes code of ethics)

Australian games outlet Press Start on Media Watch this morning over unreported affiliate links and sponsored content 👀 www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/e...

back in my day we just called them "chefs"

The power of memorization is an enigma. Cuz how come I can remember which section a 3-second clip is in from a 20+ min, 10+ episode Let's Play, but I can't memorize the terms and theories for EXAMS that will be very crucial for A JOB!!!!

Guy who illegally re-released Tai Chi Chasers on Tubi complete with AI dubbed missing season VS Company who mysteriously re-releases Scarface on Steam with questionable patch circumventing licensing issues

My babies at the pokemon pre-release

So... is The Guardian's Roblox story going to dominate the Lizzies next year? It's getting the same aura as the viral ABC Vaccum Hack that swept the awards this year.

my take on this growing "roblox should be in the teen social media ban" discourse is that this is what happens when a government tells the electorate/the world that the way to deal with online harms is to ban something for kids, and let everyone else suffer.

So... 1 year has passed since Trump was elected as president. Kinda sad that it ended with a government shutdown. Looking forward to years 2 to 4.

every few years, my partner and i have a question that will pretty much determine if this relationship is going to last. Today, another one has popped up (from my partner): Michael Jackson is the king of pop, right? Ofc he is lol.

This story by Sarah Martin has generated huge interest today all around the world. A question it poses for Aus - why is Roblox not in the government's social media ban? www.theguardian.com/games/2025/n...

Bro... i misread this and thought the DLC was releasing tomorrow... whoops

I know I just returned from the Philippines a month ago, but knowing there is a Filipino film showing and I either have to take a 1.5-hour train or plane ride just to watch it just makes me feel very homesick. What do you mean Quezon is only screening in Watergardens in Victoria?!?

So few of our national elected Democratic leaders could even fathom saying "Hear me, President Trump, when I say this: To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us." never-mind meaning it.

😎😎😎😎 GOOD THINGS CAN STILL HAPPEN 😎😎😎😎