Attending the world premiere of the #StrandsofHarmony tour tonight at the Sydney Opera House! Super excited to meet composer, Ludvig Forssell, and hear his music performed live in such an incredible venue. Going to be surreal! #DeathStranding @hideokojima.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp

The new Hyrule Warriors has aerial rail shooter levels and they are glorious. It's legitimately the closest thing to a new Star Fox game in the last decade.

Thought we were done with our PAX Aus indie game coverage? WE ARE NEVER DONE. 🔥 We've got another 10 standout indies from @paxaus.bsky.social as chosen by @writer-mach.bsky.social. Tall tales, long arms, shattered mechs, and wandering souls! www.qualbert.com/pax-aus-2025... #IndieGame #IndieDev

It seriously is so special, and getting to talk to an amazing community just always warms my heart 🩵 Thank you everyone who visited, and especially the Devs who made these games possible. Keep an eye and ear out for next week's episode of Zed Games 😊🎮🩵

Yet another absolutely wonderful #indiedev Night - the community we have here in Brisbane never ceases to amaze me! 🥰 Many thanks to all the devs who took the time and effort to showcase their games this evening, and to the Zed Games and Netherworld team for making this possible. #Indiegame

Local indie games deserve the spotlight, so I'm hosting a panel this weekend to give them exactly that! 🙌 📍 Supanova Brisbane 🗓️ Sunday 11am Join local devs @nathanhoad.net, Martin from @abandonedsheep.com, Elly-rose from @playmomento.com, and @simorico.bsky.social and hear their gamedev stories.

I'm on the "From Concept to Controller: Local Game Creator Stories" panel at Supanova Brisbane on Sunday at 11am. Alongside a great line up of speakers, I will be sharing insights into the journey of developing my game, Bravest Coconut. s.team/a/2913190 #GameDev #IndieDev #Supanova

✨We just hit 550% funded, with 24-ish hours to go!! ✨ Thank you for the amazing outpouring of love and support for 'Isle of Feathers' - @junobanuno.bsky.social and I are feeling very very lucky to be supported by such a wonderful group of people <3 Bring on the final countdown!! #kickstarter #24hrs

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is CHONKY. At 43.3gb, it might just be the biggest Nintendo-published title yet. Now if those fancy new Switch 2 compatible SD cards could go down in price, that would be great. 🙃

I'll be taking part in a panel at SupaNova Brisbane on Sunday! 📅 Sunday 9 November 📍 BECE, South Bank 🕠 Panel at 11am 🎟️ See tickets here - www.supanova.com.au

In Brisbane and in need of some #indiegame goodness? Come along to the Indie Dev Night tonight, thanks to @zedgames.bsky.social and Netherworld! Tonight's games include Key Fairy by @soyoudontneedto.bsky.social and @niosis.bsky.social, Wirm by @sbug.games, Hyper Router by @piers.zip + heaps more!

Between nostalgia and modernity lies magic, and Dragon Quest lives right in that point. Journey back to where it all began almost 40 years ago in this simple yet refreshing retelling of a beloved series: www.qualbert.com/reviews/drag... #DragonQuest #JRPG

This is what peak gameplay looks like.

The Sony PlaneStation has crash-landed in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane! On closer inspection, the cockpit has PSVR2 Sense controllers, the wing sports iconic shapes, and the sign ties it all to "PlayStation origins", hinting at the console's Australian 30th anniversary. #PlayStation

The indies keep coming and they don't stop coming. 🙌 Walked the PAX floor when we shoulda been running. Back with another top 10! This time Leigh picks all his favs from PAX Rising this year - from the adorably cozy to the gloriously gory. www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie... #Indiegame #IndieDev

I have reached peak Vampire Survivors. My poor Switch 2 couldn't handle it.

With a tense build-up and compelling performances across the cast, Bugonia is an out-there film that will stick with you for a long while. Unlike Emma Stone's hair. Review by @captrophyhunter.bsky.social: www.qualbert.com/reviews/bugo... #Bugonia #Film #Cinema

The PAX content doesn't end, as we bring you even more brilliant indie games that deserve your attention. From fairies with keys to dogs that are naughty, here's our top 10.5 indie games of PAX Aus, according to @valkian.bsky.social! www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie... #PAX #IndieGame #IndieDev

"The more we let companies use GenAI in development, the more we all stand to lose." As scope increases and budgets shrink, The Alters is a cautionary tale of gaps plugged up by AI, and the backlash that follows. @riorobayo.bsky.social examines #GenAI in games: www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...

Castlevania? In my Vampire Survivors? It's more likely than you think. 🦇 Really enjoying the "Ode to Castlevania" DLC. Surreal to think that a little indie game grew popular enough to partner with the very game that inspired it. Amazing work, @poncle.games! 👏

As a special Halloween treat for you all, my review of Hotel Barcelona is now up on @qualbert.com! Was it worth the stay? Check it out to find out more. www.qualbert.com/reviews/hote...

Look who made his way to Nintendo Switch just in time for Halloween! 👻 Luigi's Mansion is now available through Switch Online. Get your vacuums out for this GameCube classic. #Nintendo #NintendoSwitch #LuigisMansion

PAX isn't just about videogames—there's a tidy sum of locally-made tabletop taking up a larger portion of the showfloor every year! Tabletop duo @writer-mach.bsky.social and @riorobayo.bsky.social roll the dice on our top 10 picks from @paxaus.bsky.social this year: www.qualbert.com/top-10-table...

delighted that GHOST CAM is one @scree.bsky.social top picks from PAX Aus! (perhaps helped that it's now playable in VR and PC - no VR required!)

With over 100 indie games on the showfloor, playing every single one at PAX Aus this year would be an impossible task. Thankfully, @scree.bsky.social has ten of her personal #indiegame favourites to add to your wishlist, from cursed cameras to curious cryptids. www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...

What are some of the best physical pre-order bonuses you've ever gotten? As a Nintendo nerd, these are a few that stand out to me. Would love to see some pics if you have any unusual or rare physical pre-order bonuses!

Last chance to grab Isopod with a 20% off launch discount! store.steampowered.com/app/2053910/... You can also pick up the Sbug's Bugs Bundle to maximise your time with these two adorable spiders! 🕷️🦐🕷️

"The more we let companies use GenAI in development, the more we all stand to lose." As scope increases and budgets shrink, The Alters is a cautionary tale of gaps plugged up by AI, and the backlash that follows. @riorobayo.bsky.social examines #GenAI in games: www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...

Now that the crowds have departed and we've recovered from PAX pox, let's take a look back at our highlights from @paxaus.bsky.social. Join the Qualbert team in this personal piece as we recount our most enjoyable memories from the best weekend of the year. www.qualbert.com/stories-from...

Grow new connections in the middle of nowhere with this bittersweet cozy story. Delphinium is now LIVE on Kickstarter 💙🌿

Had some thoughts stewing about Xbox that I needed to put into words. Been kicking this around for a bit, but god they're so fucking pointless.

We caught up with the team at @eatpantgames.com during PAX to chat all about their charming 3D platformer: Teeto! Join @msmollylockwood.bsky.social to find out all about this adorable family-made game, including how making Teeto led to the devs getting engaged. 🥰 www.qualbert.com/teeto-interv...

One of the highlights of PAX was meeting a few of the folks from @qualbert.com. They were all so lovely and this interview with @msmollylockwood.bsky.social was such a joy. Thanks for such a great piece and warm reception team 😍 www.qualbert.com/how-was-your... #GameDev #IndieGames #PAXAus2025

The art team at @summerfallstudios.com really have stepped up their game. Just when I think Malys can't get more grotesque, the next abomination of an enemy appears. Considering I just finished up Katamari, which was packed with joy and whimsy, this is some serious tonal whiplash.

In all my years of writing reviews, I've never enjoyed writing one quite as much as this. Once Upon a Katamari is a gem. A bright star in the sky. It’s a poem written and performed by a madman, which might be beautiful to some and terrifying to others. www.qualbert.com/reviews/once...

Guess that's the final nail in the Xbox coffin - wouldn't be surprised if this spells the end for them as a hardware competitor. So, can they finally give up Rare and the Banjo-Kazooie IP? They've been sitting on if for far too long. It could have brought so much joy over the last couple decades.

Through a mix of colourful whimsy alongside dark destruction, Bye Sweet Carole is a coming-of-age survival horror that's equal parts charming yet unnerving. With gameplay reminiscent of Clock Tower, retro horror fans are invited to stop, hop, and reminisce: www.qualbert.com/reviews/bye-...

🔥 Malys is OUT NOW in 1.0! 🔥 For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤 Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!

Calling Brisbane indie devs! 📣 Working on a game and want a free opportunity to promote it to thousands of people? We've got a spare spot on the #indiedev panel at Supanova Brisbane on 9th November. If you're interested, please reach out and I will get you in touch with the event organiser.

Games media is in a state of disarray - we've seen too many brilliant outlets close their doors or succumb to the filth that is AI. These are the people keeping Australian games journalism alive. Do whatever you can to support them - click a link, share an article, and subscribe whenever you can.

Getting revved up for Chainsaw Man on the big screen! 🔥 One of the best anime in recent years - absolutely loved the first season. Here's hoping the movie is just as unhinged. #ChainsawManMovie

I've listened to thousands of soundtracks, but NieR is unlike anything else I've heard. Keiichi Okabe is a master.

The stars align on Nintendo Switch with two of Mario's most beloved 3D platformers to date! ⭐ Do these Wii masterpieces still shine on Switch, or have they lost some of their lustre? Join @captrophyhunter.bsky.social to find out: www.qualbert.com/reviews/supe...

Mad Max: Fury Road meets TMNT in Road Rage - an Aussie TTRPG that just launched on Backerkit! 🔥 Fuel up and hit the road alongside its cooked cast of chaotic characters. Link in replies 👇 #TTRPG #Tabletop #IndieGame #IndieDev

I love our Discord community. It feels like talking shit with my highschool mates all over again.

I love our Discord community. It feels like talking shit with my highschool mates all over again.

In less than a week, over 300,000 players across the world have been sucked into BALL x PIT. So is its addictive roguelike gameplay loop enough to make these balls worth grabbing? Descend into our review to find out: www.qualbert.com/reviews/ball... #Indiegame #IndieDev #BALLxPIT @ballxpit.com

whatsup gamers! This is Dead Teapot, a studio in Aotearoa, New Zealand making the physics-puzzle-adventure Shape Sender Deluxe - which you can wishlist on Steam right now! s.team/a/2976470

Many indies aim high, drawing inspiration from games with higher scale, scope and budget. Filling a void left by Titanfall, ShatterRush by @tetrastudios.bsky.social is an ambitious multiplayer mech shooter that was a crowd pleaser at PAX AUS. www.qualbert.com/titanfall-su... #Indiegame #IndieDev

3 and a half years of isopod rolling down big hills! Isopod is finally coming out tomorrow! store.steampowered.com/app/2053910/...