Austin Gallagher (missing MIGW)

Dead Static Drive Review - Burnout Dead Static Drive stalls on ignition. Almost instantly, you’ll realise Dead Static Drive feels fundamentally unfinished.

Really struggled with this one if I'm honest. Dead Static Drive has been something I've been looking forward to for years, so I'm sad it didn't resonate with me.

My review:

Watching the victory speech and being genuinely reminded that good things are possible and we're stronger than they are.

I can hate two dudes dw

Truly one of my all time cinematic experiences. Going in with no expectations and then I see that? There's been nothing else like it for me

A head and shoulders crop of visored and heavily armoured Halo super soldier Master Chief, against a literal huge orange in the background.

Trump administration's use of Halo "ought to offend every Halo fan, regardless of political orientation", says key series designer
www.eurogamer.net/trump-admini...

If Bezos is still interested he can flick a few million my way to confirm the market research that no one wants to buy video games from him.

Never believe things can't get dumber and worse.

Guillermo del Toro says “I’d rather die” than use generative AI

“My concern is not artificial intelligence, but natural stupidity. I think that's what drives most of the world's worst features”

(Source: www.npr.org/2025/10/23/n...)

Check in with the Halo fan in your life

Having grown up in Thailand I would have lost my mind if this was around when I was a kid

Pretty good game too!

"so when he demolishes the White House, that links to our main thematic throughline"
"I think that might be a bit on the nose"

Booooooooooo

The Outer Worlds 2 Review - This will be remembered With diverse factions alongside a deep system that will reward repeat plays, Obsidian has crafted another great RPG in The Outer Worlds 2.

Honestly shocked at how much I liked Outer World's 2! This was very almost a higher score and I think that's reflected in the content of my review. Maybe check it out, and if you end up playing it, lemme know what you think!

As a certified Remedy Sicko I was crushed when I got this for review and had to give it a 6. It's just a weird hodgepodge of half-baked ideas.

However an executive shouldering the failure, rather than layoffs, is a silver lining in what is otherwise a baffling move from Remedy.

Little pocket microphone with no visible branding paying dividends

This fucking sucks dude. AI 'art' is the aesthetic of fascism.

Check out my interview with the guys at the head of Jackbox! Some cool tidbits in this one from a pair of storied party game devs

I wonder if Glenn Israel's departure (leaving after 17 years on Halo) quote including references to not trading away your values and ethics is related to this somehow.

Anyway, Halo franchise management continues to be in shambles.

Live service narrative has always been the MCU of video game storytelling. There should be no expectation for a true ending when the base economic unit of the game is diametrically opposed to it.

It's crazy how many people will just straight up astroturf for the biggest scam in history

Owlcat Games sets up educational resource hub for game devs Studio partners with Fireshine Games, 11 Bit Studios, Gaijin Entertainment, and Midwest Games to build database of over 350 learning resources

Owlcat Games has launched a free game development learning resource, featuring over 350 learning resources including software recommendations, tutorials, and online courses

www.gamesindustry.biz/owlcat-games...

Could set up a Kofi and see if people wanna kick a few bucks your way for the submission? I know you have patreon but ya never know

PAX AUS 2025 Highlight - Enter the Chronosphere So let me be the first to say it. Enter the Chronosphere is Hades for tactics sickos, and I am one of those sickos.

If Enter The Chronosphere needs a trailer quote from me it's "Hades for tactics sickos". You're cooking @effortstar.bsky.social

I'm just a lil guy but glad you found it helpful!

A few years ago as a copywriter I had a boss who told me that he could tell when something was in the "Apple tone of voice" even when it was just "welcome". He'd just come back from WWDC.

New RPG voice directed by Neil Newbon smashes Kickstarter goal "Divinity: Original Sin meets Guardians of the Galaxy" is a compelling pitch, with Starfinder: Afterlight funded on Kickstarter in 80 minutes.

I'm a certified Starfinder sicko and I'm absolutely so jazzed that this Kickstarter is popping off. I will be seated.

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I was worried MIGW this year would be a bummer given the state of, well, everything. But weirdly the shared recognition that everything is fucked has left me feeling energized. There's a lot wrong with how this industry is and works, but the people isn't one of them. Til next time gamers.

Saw a Clair Obscura cosplayer eating his baguette in line, much to the dismay of his fellow Expeditioners.