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ミルキージェームズ (Remastered) @milkman.bsky.social · 5h

I’ve been occasionally breaking down into a mess throughout the day, but I am finding solace in the 4+ hours of conversation I recorded with Itagaki-san last year for a book we were working on together. They were his development memoirs, and I will do everything in my power to bring this to life.

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 5h

This is an absolute shock

Itagaki may have been a bit brash but his contribution to gaming with the DOA series and Ninja Gaiden will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace, Itagaki.

Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 6h

Tomonobu Itagaki (creator of Ninja Gaiden 2004, Dead or Alive) has passed away according to his Facebook

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PixelCrib @pixelcrib.bsky.social · 9h

If you’re a gamer, and you enjoy the art, history and culture of gaming, we sell awesome gaming merch. Loads of video game music, art books, indie games and other surprises.

Visit us at 200 High Street, Northcote VIC
We are open from Tuesday-Saturday 11am to 4pm!

#retrogaming #indiegames

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 13h

Glad I left Spotify and went back to Apple.

I know Tidal is a good option but they don't have the variety the last time I checked.

brendon bigley @bb.wavelengths.online · 20h

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 14h

Always down for another Frosty Games showcase since the first one was so good!

Frosty Games 🍦 @frostygamesfest.com · 14h

Frosty is ready for summer 😎 We're excited to reveal the new look for our December show!

Frosty Mini will be a shorter showcase (compared to Frosty Games Fest in June), but it will still be packed with some of the coolest games made in Australia & Aotearoa, and a chocka-block Steam event to boot 🎮

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Qualbert.com 🔜 Bed @qualbert.com · 14h

BALL x PIT is an absurdly addictive spin on the classic brick-breaker formula.

Packed with clever roguelike gameplay, a heap of content, and perfectly bite-sized levels, it's near impossible to put down. Which is why I haven't written a review yet!

Get your hands on @ballxpit.com right now.

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Qualbert.com 🔜 Bed @qualbert.com · 1d

Can confirm that Metroid Prime 4 will put a smile on your face. It exists, and it's good. 🥲

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 1d

Bless you @qualbert.com for capturing my enjoyment I got to try out Metroid Prime 4 at @paxaus.bsky.social last Friday morning during media hour! 😄

Can confirm that MP4 looks and plays amazing! Even with the mouse control on the right joycon.

@nintendoau.bsky.social #metroidprime4

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 1d

You can read about it in my review right here via Qualbert: www.qualbert.com/reviews/capt...

Captain Blood Review (PC) | Qualbert

This pirate tale sunk into the vaporware ocean for many years but now, pulled from the wreck, was it worth the journey? Find out in our Captain Blood review!

www.qualbert.com

Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 1d

Captain Blood.

Was intrigued about this game for years since it re-emerged after it's troubled development history that became vaporware. Boy, it was a mistake as even for it's time, it wouldn't have been good as a God of War clone with pirates due to it's shallowness. Disappointed.

lex luddy (ichiban appreciator) @lexluddy.xyz · 1d

What's the worst game you finished/rolled credits on?

(games media folks, it can't be something you were assigned to review; this has to be something you subjected yourself to of your own free will)

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 1d

The song Invisible by Duran Duran hits hard on a personal level for me.

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The Indie Brew - Your Indie Game Media Specialists @theindiebrew.com.au · 2d

Missed out on watching our panel at #PAXAus?
Well good news! The recording is now live on YouTube!

Watch here to hear all about indie games and why they're more important than ever: https://youtu.be/d4urY4mS9M4

#indiegames

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 2d

So glad you guys recorded this panel as I wanted to check it out but missed out!

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 2d

Was so great meeting you @riorobayo.bsky.social! :D

Río Robayo @riorobayo.bsky.social · 2d

I am back home from my first ever #PAXAus! While I got mild FOMO for not doing other MIGW stuff, WOW I did so much!

From meeting up with the Qualbert crew, playing new indie boardgames, pulling off my first filmed interview, and meeting a TON of local journos and devs, I could not be happier.

Me posing in front of a big yellow PAX AUS stand.

Me with a bunch of qualbert members at an outside table at dinner.

Me posing with Mike Bilder and Allard Laban from Jackbox games

Me posing with at the AUS/NZ breakfast meetup at Boatbuilders

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Qualbert.com 🔜 Bed @qualbert.com · 2d

Enduring as one of the most influential tactical RPGs of all time, the PlayStation masterpiece makes its way to modern consoles in The Ivalice Chronicles. ⚔️

Revisit one of Square Enix's most beloved titles on Nintendo Switch 2: www.qualbert.com/reviews/fina...

#FinalFantasyTactics #FinalFantasy

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Review (Nintendo Switch 2) | Qualbert

How does this remaster hold up in the age of constant rejigging of classic IP's? Find out in our Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles review!

www.qualbert.com

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Molly Lockwood @msmollylockwood.bsky.social · 2d

PAX 2025 is wrapped and I finally made a Bluesky! If you want to keep riding that PAX high, check out the PAX Indie Showcase winners through our QB Interviews.
Ft @valkian.bsky.social @riorobayo.bsky.social @qualbert.com

www.qualbert.com?s=indie+show...

indie showcase winners | Qualbert

www.qualbert.com

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Renee O'flynn @scree.bsky.social · 2d

Even though I was tagged on @firkraags.bsky.social post, I'm posting my own just in case people want contact details of the developers at pax. If you are an indie developer who was at Pax Aus and your info is missing, please let me know. I'll fix it.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

PAX AUS 2025

docs.google.com

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 2d

Oh my god 🥵 ❤️ 🔥

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Qualbert.com 🔜 Bed @qualbert.com · 3d

New Zealand indie games smashed it this year at @paxaus.bsky.social! 🙌

The @nz-code.nz booths are among some of the very best I've seen at PAX in recent years. And if you missed them, catch up with our "Indies From Across the Ditch" article later this week.

#PAX #PAXAUS
#Indiegame #IndieDev

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Bon_Drawr @bondrawr.bsky.social · 4d

Quick Bayonetta skeb

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 3d

Likewise, Rio!! :D Hope we'll catch up again soon!

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 3d

Still, I do want to talk about a few games that did impress me in the indie section as well as mentioning about a few big things that I got to try out.

But that will be saved for another time when I'm more well rested.

Hope you've all had an amazing weekend if you went!

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 3d

Feeling a bit sentimental about PAX Aus since there was so much I wanted to do and so many others I wanted to meet but couldn't be able to.

There were also times that I felt awkward in front of others in circles when I wasn't trying to be. I wanna do better next year.

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Liam Wong @liamwong.com · 3d

Tokyo

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NU METAL WEEB 𖤐 🇦🇺 @numetalweeb.bsky.social · 3d

On your knees please 🌙

Photo: richie.h.media

#cosplay #bayonetta

A photo of Alex cosplaying as video game character Bayonetta

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