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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 1h

A dead set institution and one of the sites I have always looked up to.

Vooks @vooks.net · 1h

On this day 25 years ago, our little website began. A lot has happened since then, but somehow, you're all still here reading it.

We started the site to bring Aussies on the internet local Nintendo news, which at the time was hard to come by and only sparsely covered by the big sites.

Now, most of those big sites don't even exist.

More than ever, independent, no-bullshit Nintendo coverage is needed and we're here for as long as we're needed.

Thanks for the support, and for being part of the journey.

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 3h

Such an awesome time of year for a walk around my place.

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 4h

Tidal is just there.... it's really good.

brendon bigley @bb.wavelengths.online · 11h

Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 5h

This is my council and honestly they are a bit useless (what council isn't) but hey I agree with this one. Get rid of the fake shit, plant real grass or, if you can, native plants, veggies, flowers, whatever.

ABC News Bot (unofficial) @abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 8h

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council says microplastics and chemicals from artificial lawns can contaminate stormwater.

Council wants to ban fake grass near gutters over PFAS and microplastic fears

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council says microplastics and chemicals from artificial lawns can contaminate stormwater.

www.abc.net.au

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 15h

Seriously. My brother in law has sheep and he is seriously looking into it

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 16h

It is funny you should say that. There is a big movement for introducing donkeys to herds of sheep as protection against wild dogs because the donkeys become like bouncers and kick the fuck out of threats to the flock

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Player2.net.au @player2au.bsky.social · 23h

Little Nightmares is back with a third entry, but sadly, @shaunhubp2.bsky.social thinks they have missed the mark.

www.player2.net.au/2025/10/litt...

Little Nightmares 3 Review – Third Time Is Not So Charming | Player2.net.au

Little Nightmares 3 Review - Third Time Is Not So Charming Without original developers, Tarsier Studios, Supermassive Games have taken the helm of the very dark and very weird world of Little Nightmares. This time, you do not have to brave the darkness by yourself, with two protagonists that each have their own methods of

www.player2.net.au

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 1d

Not as much as you think. The early MK games were fantastic on PC with keyboard

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 1d

It is an old one and a kind of odd one, but Street Fighter 2 on PC. That port was fucking terrible, but I only had a PC so I was stuck with it and had spent all my pocket money for months on it so I played it religiously.

Serrels @serrels.bsky.social · 1d

I hate to say this, but probably Escape from Monkey Island.

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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Player2.net.au @player2au.bsky.social · 1d

More #PAXAUS goodies!

This time, Jenn has popped by to give us a list of some of the Indies that caught her eye during the show.

www.player2.net.au/2025/10/2025...

2025 PAX Indie Wrap With Jenn Christodoulou | Player2.net.au

2025 PAX Indie Wrap With Jenn Christodoulou There are few things I love more than chatting to the indie game devs at PAX (except maybe sitting down. After three days at PAX, I do love to sit down). Their bright-eyed enthusiasm, unwavering creativity and delightful optimism always seem to reignite my spark, and this year’s

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 1d

Note though, would have been even better on charcoal

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 1d

Results. Apart from being a bit smokey inside and making everyone cough....

Delicious

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 1d

An experiment tonight. Chilli crisp marinated steak. Going to slice and serve with an Asian style slaw.

Wish me luck

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Player2.net.au @player2au.bsky.social · 1d

Our resident classic gamer, @robcap.bsky.social has jumped into Pac-Man's latest re-release, Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac

I mean, who better to take everyone's favourite pill-popper through his paces?

www.player2.net.au/2025/10/pac-...

Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac Review – Remaking Another Dot-Eating Adventure | Player2.net.au

Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac Review - Remaking Another Dot-Eating Adventure Despite being tagged as Player 2's "Master of Nostalgia", I can't help but feel I'm developing a complex relationship with the tr...

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Player2.net.au @player2au.bsky.social · 2d

At #PAXAUS, @pauljamesgames.bsky.social had the opportunity to go hands-on with the upcoming #KirbyAirRiders!

Get his thoughts in this preview of the experience

www.player2.net.au/2025/10/kirb...

Kirby Air Riders – PAX AUS 2025 Hands On Preview | Player2.net.au

Thanks to Nintendo, Paul has gone hands-on with Kirby Air Riders, and he shares his very overstimulated thoughts in this new preview.

www.player2.net.au

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 2d

I had enough MS reward points to get $80 bucks in vouchers.... I spent it all on Rock Band DLC.

a man with a mustache is sitting at a table with his eyes closed and saying `` i regret nothing '' .

ALT: a man with a mustache is sitting at a table with his eyes closed and saying `` i regret nothing '' .

media.tenor.com

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 3d

Because of all the shit that is going on in the industry, the layoffs, the buyouts the corporate freed, I was in desperate need of a reason why I should keep on doing this.

PAX was that reason

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Meghann O'Neill @firkraags.bsky.social · 2d

Here is a player facing spreadsheet of 150 indie games from PAX. Aus, NZ and SE Asia. Game name, steam (or other) link, demo y/n, genre, comments (which I'm editing). Please share. Let's work together to connect people to Aussie indies. I'm going to tag people next. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

PAX 2025.xlsx

docs.google.com

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 3d

Bit quieter today

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Player2.net.au @player2au.bsky.social · 3d

So the team has spent all weekend scouring @paxaus.bsky.social for the goods and our coverage starts now!

@pauljamesgames.bsky.social made a beeline for the Nintendo booth and sunk his teeth into Pokemon Legends Z-A

www.player2.net.au/2025/10/poke...

Pokémon Legends: Z-A – PAX AUS 2025 Hands On Preview | Player2.net.au

Pokémon Legends is almost upon us, and Paul checked out a build of the game, sharing his thoughts about what he played!

www.player2.net.au

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 3d

Freed...ffs autocorrect

Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 3d

Because of all the shit that is going on in the industry, the layoffs, the buyouts the corporate freed, I was in desperate need of a reason why I should keep on doing this.

PAX was that reason

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 3d

I did certainly miss my beer with Cocks this year...

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 4d

I worry about you...I really do

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Hewso @hewso.bsky.social · 4d

For Rockband

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