Christie

A woman kneeling before a Cult of the Lamb Woolhaven altar, looking slightly menacing

The face of someone who gives her Followers fucked up names

I've been trying to work up the courage to go on that all weekend but I fear I'll never look as cool, so best not bother

There are so many clever industry-related panels on the PAX schedule this year that I've made an index! These are my best picks to help anyone who still wants to throw themselves into the fire. There's a little advice sprinkled in for good measure, but I am by no means the expert.

This is glorious. I'm sad I won't see you, but very happy for you

There are so many clever industry-related panels on the PAX schedule this year that I've made an index! These are my best picks to help anyone who still wants to throw themselves into the fire. There's a little advice sprinkled in for good measure, but I am by no means the expert.

My friend was actually kind enough to make this for me! I believe it is a cosplay friendship treasure hunt type of situation. You collect one from all of your friends but I got a special guest name tag 😊

I forgot to vote for the Hottest 100 and NISSAN ALTIMA only got 96. I can't live with myself.

Eat all of the sweet treats (play them all)!

You're so welcome!! 💗🥰

There were so many games we could have listed here, but shout-outs to @tinykiwigames.bsky.social @rotub.bsky.social and Beethoven & Dinosaur - I can't wait to play your games 💕

FEATURE // 15 Australian And New Zealand-Made Games To Have On Your Radar In 2025

Here are our picks to whet your appetite for another year of Trans-Tasman bangers

Read: www.well-played.com.au/15-australia...

was googling darkwebSTREAMER for any coverage we might have missed & noticed that the *entire* search results only contain a minimum of about 1/10th the coverage+articles i know exist, inc major media

which now has me wondering just *how* limited every google search result truly is

#games #gamedev

💚💛As is tradition, we're cataloguing every game released by Australian and New Zealand developers in 2025 (and beyond)🖤🤍

If you're an Aussie or New Zealand studio working on a game, we'd love to hear about it and add it to the list 😍

Read: www.well-played.com.au/every-austra...

Anything really! You can do it on any of the Meta sites but Discord etc. could also apply here

Thank you! Someone gets it! I feel like everyone acts differently once it's in that setting so I prefer to talk to people individually. Even something like Bluesky is better because it doesn't have the element of being behind closed doors.

Absolutely right! I feel like coming back with an apology each time you have a gap in content just draws attention to it/could potentially become repetitive for the people seeing your stuff. Whereas they'll just be happy to see you again if you jump straight back into it instead!

I don't do the same type of content but can still relate. My best advice would be: all of those feelings are valid, take the break and then come back to it when you're ready. No need to acknowledge that gap with your audience. No one else is going to be as hung up on what you're doing as you are :)

Also, yes, I will hold your finger while you hold space for the local cinema

I do this a few times a year at minimum and I love it. No need to struggle with finding someone who's into a movie as much as you are, just go alone! Bonus points if you order snacks and eat them all.

If you've enjoyed Cryptmaster, please consider sharing the news. Despite an IGF award, a 95% Steam rating and a free demo, the game has gone mostly unnoticed by both press and players. It's not just a typing game and there may still be people out there who would enjoy it!

That's cool! I didn't have a strong sense of who was reading submissions. Plus you get a free ticket to go hang out with peers if you're in Sydney or can travel!

That’s an interesting point. I don’t think I’ve been nominated for an award in any other context so I didn’t really think of that!

I don’t recommend the gremlins either but they demand a shoutout at times haha

Thank you so much!!

I agree about the system failing. I’m eternally grateful for everyone I’ve learned from, but can’t help but feel that I could have had more support if editors were treated fairly.

I submitted work last year and made it as a finalist, so I’ll try again with my very limited 2024 portfolio.

I didn’t know that for a while either! Last year was the first year I submitted something.

If it’s the journalism type of fluff, then maybe you should still consider trying?

I’m pretty sure I’ve seen you as a finalist many a time now, so it’s nice to hear you’ve got the same gremlin thoughts that I do before submitting your work.

That’s also a hot tip there. I reflect on other parts of my life, so why wouldn’t I do that to decide what to write this year? Thanks!

If you’ve never tried before and you’re proud of some work you did last year, then I’d definitely recommend it. It’s very easy to enter and nothing to lose, as you say

Ooh. Is it because you’re not interested in awards or is there another reason?

That’s a great point. Thank you!!!

Ah, that makes sense. That's a helpful insight though!