It's time to turn off the lights and hide behind the couch because @hewso.bsky.social's look into 2026 has made its way to the horror genre. www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...

Some big changes are coming to The Elder Scrolls Online, and @hewso.bsky.social isn't so sure about one of them. Get all the details here: www.player2.net.au/2026/01/a-bi...

Today, @hewso.bsky.social grabs his shotgun and gets ready for 2026's FPS releases. Which three does he think you need to keep an eye on? www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...

Today, we continue with @hewso.bsky.social's 2026 "Games to Watch" coverage by looking at the ever-hard-to-define RPG genre. Which three 2026 RPGs does Matt think deserve to be watched closely? www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...

Today, we continue with @hewso.bsky.social's 2026 "Games to Watch" coverage by looking at the ever-hard-to-define RPG genre. Which three 2026 RPGs does Matt think deserve to be watched closely? www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...

It is time again for @hewso.bsky.social's look at what is coming in 2026. This year he has forced himself to pick just three games from each genre that you should keep an eye on. First up, Action games. www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...

It is time again for @hewso.bsky.social's look at what is coming in 2026. This year he has forced himself to pick just three games from each genre that you should keep an eye on. First up, Action games. www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...

So true story. I was about to publish a review of this last year and then... well Bondi happened. It didn't feel right to press go. So I sat on it, kept playing and wrote a brand new review, scrapping the old one almost entirely.

We are back for another year of Player 2! To kick things off, @hewso.bsky.social is here with a long overdue review of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 But he has his reasons for taking so long, so don't discount it just yet. www.player2.net.au/2026/01/call...

To close out 2025 here at Player 2, we have one more award. Which AAA titles grabbed the team this year? www.player2.net.au/2025/12/the-...

Our final article for the year. Now it is time to switch off for a good break and P2 will see you all in January!

To close out 2025 here at Player 2, we have one more award. Which AAA titles grabbed the team this year? www.player2.net.au/2025/12/the-...

Constance is a stunning Metroidvania that immediately captures your attention with its hand-painted aesthetic. But does the gameplay hold up to the beauty? @shaunhubp2.bsky.social jumps in to find out. www.player2.net.au/2025/12/cons...

If you only listen to one P2 cast a year... this one is always a good one to choose.

It's time for the most important podcast of the year. Sadistic Santa is back! Join Sant's helper @hewso.bsky.social and victims @jesszam.bsky.social, Jenn, Jason, @shaunhubp2.bsky.social and @gorath44000.bsky.social as they dive into this evil bastards pressies. www.player2.net.au/podcast/the-...

We are up to the final two awards over at Player 2, the big ones. Today, we look at the crew's choices for the coveted Best Indie of 2025 award. www.player2.net.au/2025/12/the-...

Like a bit of 90s flavour in your RPG? Demonschool may be just the thing, according to Jenn. www.player2.net.au/2025/12/demo...

In an attempt to catch up on missed games, @shaunhubp2.bsky.social has taken on Citizen Sleeper 2, but perhaps it just wasn't for him. www.player2.net.au/2025/12/citi...

More awards over at Player 2 and this time it is our chance to celebrate our locally grown products! www.player2.net.au/2025/12/the-...

To counteract the massive overblown hype cycle that we are about to be slammed with, here is the second award from P2 for 2025. Biggest Disappointment. What games, trends and companies let the team down in a big way in 2025? www.player2.net.au/2025/12/the-...

@geoffkeighley.bsky.social's #TheGameAwards has wrapped for 2025, and we got P2 editors @pauljamesgames.bsky.social and @gorath44000.bsky.social to break down all of the big reveals. Buckle in, and enjoy the ride www.player2.net.au/2025/12/play...

There’s only two more days left to join the fight with @curecancer.bsky.social and @gameoncancer.bsky.social - donate directly or support the cause in other ways! #charity #gameoncancer

To counteract the massive overblown hype cycle that we are about to be slammed with, here is the second award from P2 for 2025. Biggest Disappointment. What games, trends and companies let the team down in a big way in 2025? www.player2.net.au/2025/12/the-...

It's that time of year, folks. That's right, it's Awards time! The 2025 P2 Game Awards have kicked off with the year's biggest surprises. What came out of nowhere for our writers this year? www.player2.net.au/2025/12/the-...

It's that time of year, folks. That's right, it's Awards time! The 2025 P2 Game Awards have kicked off with the year's biggest surprises. What came out of nowhere for our writers this year? www.player2.net.au/2025/12/the-...

SHUMP SchildMaid MX has made its way to the PS5, and who better to review it than @robcap.bsky.social www.player2.net.au/2025/12/schi...

Not a whole lot of gripes here, and those that I did have can likely be patched out, if they haven't been already

Who said the era of FMV games is over? Check out Jason's review of the excellent Road to Empress a FMV title that is set during the Tang Dynasty in ancient China. www.player2.net.au/2025/12/road...

Haven't you ever just wanted to jump on a skateboard, skate through hell and then eat the moon? I mean who hasn't? Well now you can with Skate Story from @devolverdigital.com and you can read all about it in @pretendbeard.bsky.social's fantastic review. www.player2.net.au/2025/12/skat...

@pauljamesgames.bsky.social has been kicking it arcade-style with #Sektori. Check out his review to learn about this must-play twin-stick arcade gem www.player2.net.au/2025/12/sekt...

I have to say, this is a fun thing to do every year and it is in no way serious in the slightest.

Player 2 is here with the only gift guide you need to solve your Xmas shopping problems. It is also a bit of a look into the warped minds behind the site, but we try to keep that bit quiet. www.player2.net.au/2025/12/the-...

Player 2 is here with the only gift guide you need to solve your Xmas shopping problems. It is also a bit of a look into the warped minds behind the site, but we try to keep that bit quiet. www.player2.net.au/2025/12/the-...

The penultimate episode of the P2 Pixelcast for 2025 is now live! @pretendbeard.bsky.social, @shaunhubp2.bsky.social, @robcap.bsky.social and super special guest @elprezau.bsky.social get cozy and talk about the best game gifts they ever recieved. www.player2.net.au/podcast/the-...

Square-Enix's Octopath Traveler series gets a new chapter today, and @pauljamesgames.bsky.social spent a bunch of time playing it. Here's his review of Octopath Traveler 0. www.player2.net.au/2025/12/octo...

In case you missed it, @pauljamesgames.bsky.social's review of the long, long, long, long anticipated Metroid Prime 4 landed last night, and it seems to be a case of very close, but not quite in cigar territory for Samus. www.player2.net.au/2025/12/metr...

Avatar TLA has been shaking up the world of #Magic - @gorath44000.bsky.social covered the most important parts of the line-up in our review including one item that’s practically essential for ATLA fans! #review #mtg #avatarthelastairbender #avatarxmtg #tcg #magicthegathering

Recently, @wordsbyalayna.bsky.social distracted herself from her cleaning and repair chores by... virtually cleaning and repairing. Check out her full review of Pieces of the Past now. www.player2.net.au/2025/11/piec...

Age of Empires IV has made its way to the PS5, and of course, that means @pauljamesgames.bsky.social finally got around to playing it. www.player2.net.au/2025/11/age-...

The latest Lorcana wave is here - Whispers in the Well progresses the story and introduces some new characters into the fold, while also highlighting old favorites in a timely fashion. Check out our review to find out our thoughts on Lorcana 10th wave! #lorcana #lorcanatcg #tcg #review #gifted

Lenovo has a new Legion Pro gaming monitor, the 27UD, out now, and @hewso.bsky.social has been running his eyeballs over it for a few weeks. It has impressed him as a fantastic, gaming-focused all-rounder. Find out more in his full review now. www.player2.net.au/2025/11/leno...

It's time for a new episode of #Patched. Join @pauljamesgames.bsky.social and @mattophil.bsky.social as the pair discuss all the games they've played this month, from Octopath Traveler 0, to Ghost Of Yotei, Dispatch, and many more! www.player2.net.au/2025/11/disp...

Lenovo kindly let Jenn loose with their latest Legion 5i Gen 10 Gaming laptop. This is what she found... www.player2.net.au/2025/11/leno...

Jenn has decreed it - with the release of the Jackbox Party Pack 11, Jackbox is officially SO BACK! (And if you read her review, you can find out why) www.player2.net.au/2025/11/jack...

We had @gorath44000.bsky.social #review Kirby Air Riders - he definitely got more than he bargained for: “Ah Kirby, that should be nice and relaxing, perfect for my 5-year-old now he’s wrapped Forgotten Land too.” I was of course horribly wrong about the relaxing part…” #kirby #nintendo #switch2

We're in a Dragon Quest remake golden age, and thanks to Square Enix, @jesszam.bsky.social got to go hands on with the next offering, Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined ahead of its release in a few months Check out her preview on Player2 - www.player2.net.au/2025/11/drag...

We had @gorath44000.bsky.social #review Kirby Air Riders - he definitely got more than he bargained for: “Ah Kirby, that should be nice and relaxing, perfect for my 5-year-old now he’s wrapped Forgotten Land too.” I was of course horribly wrong about the relaxing part…” #kirby #nintendo #switch2

Turtle Beach sent their Afterglow Wave controller to @hewso.bsky.social to run his eyes and hands over. He was both surprised and impressed at just how well this cheap and cheery controller performed, even when compared to its much more expensive competition. www.player2.net.au/2025/11/turt...

We love to see youth wanting to write about games, so when Lyndon asked if he could write about Angel, A PAX AUS Indie, how could we say no? We didn't expect him to knock it out of the park, but here we are! Check it out now, and let's cheer on the fresh blood! www.player2.net.au/2025/11/pax-...

We love to see youth wanting to write about games, so when Lyndon asked if he could write about Angel, A PAX AUS Indie, how could we say no? We didn't expect him to knock it out of the park, but here we are! Check it out now, and let's cheer on the fresh blood! www.player2.net.au/2025/11/pax-...