REVIEW // Dead Static Drive Dead Static Drive is not the joyous cosmic horror joyride we were hoping for Read: www.well-played.com.au/dead-static-...

REVIEW // Dispatch Dispatch is a hilarious, action-packed choice game that should be in the Game of the Year conversation Read: www.well-played.com.au/dispatch-rev...

The premier Nintendo first-person shooter is making a confident return

PREVIEW // Metroid Prime 4: Beyond "Prime fans have a familiar yet exciting new entry coming next month, making the long wait worthwhile"

Jamison Fawkes lookin' fly and faceless

That's the third Death Stranding project confirmed to be in the works

You might want to don your inking caps for this one

GTA V might be the headliner, but look beyond it for the real bangers

Is this a Mario Paint reference?

The Steam Deck won't be alone for long

The debut version of the region-specific State of Play had a great tone and some awesome announcements

A tasty snack is coming next month

REVIEW // Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Slotting into the modern Legend of Zelda story canon makes Age of Imprisonment the most focused and cohesive Hyrule Warriors entry so far Read: www.well-played.com.au/hyrule-warri...

Nothing beats these sub-$200 cans

REVIEW // Dragon Quest I & II Remake More than a 2D-HD remake, this is a revitalisation of Dragon Quest’s first two turn-based, random encounter-driven adventures Read: www.well-played.com.au/dragon-quest...

The delay might be the headline, but the real story is the people fired along the way

It's more than plastic – it may be a tease of what comes next

Classic survival horror roots with a floral twist

An enormous window for "the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve"

The countdown begins

The title was targeting a 2025 release but will now have to wait for the legal matter to be resolved

Here are our picks from the PAX Aus 2025 show floor

Thankfully, the upgrade won't have you taking out a Tom Nook loan

Cats, cars, and clashes

PREVIEW // Pro Jank Footy "Just like my stint playing division three reserves for South Yarra in the SFNL, my hands-on time with Pro Jank Footy wasn’t long enough but it was bloody fun, and probably hilarious for those watching from the sidelines" Read: www.well-played.com.au/pro-jank-foo...

The free-to-play offering contains two modes as well as Battlefield Portal

Twice the righteous fury to behold

It's been a long time coming, but Routine is finally launching after all these years

REVIEW // Trials in the Sky 1st Chapter Falcom have brought their learnings from the years of Ys and Trails, and condensed the strengths of both RPG series into a revitalised entry point into its grand tech-fantasy saga Read: www.well-played.com.au/trails-in-th...

The long-awaited Aussie indie is now within arm's reach

The free-to-play mode is almost here

It feels like Sonic jumping over to Nintendo all over again

The fan-made, free-to-play project will finally be in the hands of players soon

REVIEW // PowerWash Simulator 2 There’s just enough new depth here to tease out a bit of strategy and self-imposed challenge, and I’ve enjoyed rising to it – especially when there’s a scissor lift handy Read: www.well-played.com.au/powerwash-si...

REVIEW // Once Upon A Katamari Joy is still in abundance for players, and if the delightful absurdity that permeates every corner of this game is any indication I’d say it’s there for the creators as well Read: www.well-played.com.au/once-upon-a-...

Maybe mood lighting isn't just for streamers after all

The next Kirby Air Riders direct is almost feature-length

REVIEW // Keeper The touching story of a lighthouse and its avian friend hits the mark, especially with its environmental messaging, I just wish the motions I took while enjoying it were more engaging Read: www.well-played.com.au/keeper-review/

REVIEW // Google Pixel Buds 2a I’d wager that these “budget” earbuds are so good that you’d be hard pressed to find someone who would gladly reach for the Pro option over them

REVIEW // Static Dread: The Lighthouse While I truly commend the effort here and love the presentation of the package, there are just too many underdone elements to ignore Read: www.well-played.com.au/static-dread...

Midtown becomes Deadtown

REVIEW // Ninja Gaiden 4 Mainline Ninja Gaiden returns after more than a decade with fun, fast and challenging gameplay, and plenty of blood Read: www.well-played.com.au/ninja-gaiden...

PREVIEW // Mixtape "I’m controlling two slimy, pink tongues as they plunge into each other’s mouths. They dance around in languid circles, like a load of sopping wet clothing in a front loader...This is Mixtape."

REVIEW // Google Pixel Watch 4 "The Google Pixel Watch 4 is a sexy smartwatch with excellent battery life that covers all the basics and has a cracking suite of fitness apps to better yourself and great emergency and safety features."

The @lil-pink-clouds.bsky.social team should feel super proud. I reckon a perfect post-MIGW game that makes you want to put down the controller and flee to the nearest body of water (in a good way!)

PODCAST // WellPlayed DLC 261 This week we share our highlights from PAX Aus 2025, review Battlefield 6 and more Spotify: bit.ly/4ng3fRn Apple: apple.co/3WdmsIE YouTube: youtu.be/cocqkamtwro Ep Deets: www.well-played.com.au/the-wellplay...

[UPDATE] A stellar launch and an impressive creation suite make it even easier to recommend Battlefield 6

REVIEW // Letters to Arralla Letters to Arralla is a wholesome and cheeky Australian-made experience Read: www.well-played.com.au/letters-to-a...

Atsu's story is about more than vengeance, it's about healing her past to create a future

Ubisoft Mainz brings the good times, the golden age, and perhaps the year's most promising city builder