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Jayden Cusack🔜PAXAus @jaydencusack.bsky.social · 1d

Yassss

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Brad Goodwin @bradgoodwin.bsky.social · 1d

This was my game of show

NextPlay | Gaming News & Reviews @nextplayau.bsky.social · 1d

Middle Management – PAX Aus 2025 Preview next-play.com.au/middle-manag...

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Jayden Cusack🔜PAXAus @jaydencusack.bsky.social · 1d

So great to meet everyone!

GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 1d

We played a bunch of indies throughout PAX AUS 2025. A bunch of great interviews with passionate devs. Stay tuned for our upcoming indie coverage. 👀 💙

#paxaus2025
#indiedev

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Jayden Cusack🔜PAXAus @jaydencusack.bsky.social · 3d

You too! 💙

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Jayden Cusack🔜PAXAus @jaydencusack.bsky.social · 3d

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I’ll put in a word to Doug! 😂🤫

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Jayden Cusack🔜PAXAus @jaydencusack.bsky.social · 3d

I think we all were by the end of it. 😅

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Jayden Cusack🔜PAXAus @jaydencusack.bsky.social · 3d

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Jayden Cusack🔜PAXAus @jaydencusack.bsky.social · 3d

You too! Knew I was missing some people! 🥹😂

Jayden Cusack🔜PAXAus @jaydencusack.bsky.social · 3d

Sorry if I miss anyone, I’m tired 😭
@qualbert.com
@alexbestie.com.au
@theindiexp.bsky.social
@checkpointboss.bsky.social
@harrisonpolites.bsky.social
@omik.bsky.social
@nomibelle.bsky.social
@faultrunner.bsky.social
@riorobayo.bsky.social
@kjpalmer.bsky.social
@massivemonster.bsky.social

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Jayden Cusack🔜PAXAus @jaydencusack.bsky.social · 3d

From a games media newbie last year to back to back appointments at PAX AUS 2025 (☺️🙃).

Thanks to all the amazing people I’ve met/caught up with over the weekend. You’re all amazing and made it feel like home.💙

Special shoutout to @bradgoodwin.bsky.social for being my partner in crime.

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Jayden Cusack🔜PAXAus @jaydencusack.bsky.social · 3d

Great to meet you! 🐥

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SporkTank 🐤 Wishlist Rita! @sporktank.bsky.social · 3d

That’s a wrap on PAX Aus 2025!!!

It’s been a crazy few days showing off the Rita demo and we’re so thankful for the support ❤️

And a further hearty thanks to the eager media and content creators who stopped by!

Till next time 😴 🐤

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NextPlay | Gaming News & Reviews @nextplayau.bsky.social · 3d

And don’t forget to check out @jaydencusack.bsky.social’s interview with @rotub.bsky.social from last year:

Doggy Don't Care Developer Interview — Crafting Chaos In A Pug's Life

We speak to Doggy Don't Care Developer, Rotub, about the journey of creating the game as a solo indie developer, and more.

next-play.com.au

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Omi @omik.bsky.social · 4d

PAX Day 2! Thanks everyone :)

@bradgoodwin.bsky.social @nomibelle.bsky.social @jaydencusack.bsky.social @bibbybhoy.bsky.social @faultrunner.bsky.social @austingallagher.bsky.social @gdig.bsky.social @jamiegalea.bsky.social @riorobayo.bsky.social @kjpalmer.bsky.social @harrisonpolites.bsky.social

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Jayden Cusack🔜PAXAus @jaydencusack.bsky.social · 5d

A drink after a jam packed PAX Friday! See you all tommorow!

#paxaus2025

@bradgoodwin.bsky.social
@alexbestie.com.au
@harrisonpolites.bsky.social

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NextPlay | Gaming News & Reviews @nextplayau.bsky.social · 5d

Ready for the Ghost of Yotei panel at #PAXAus in the main theatre!

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 5d

PAX AUS is underway!

Come check out NZ Games at Code Booth #1840

@nz-code.nz

#paxaus

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 6d

Heading to PAX AUS tomorrow?

Be sure to check out Middle Management, a satirical office building and management title where you control a blob monster.

We talked with Ben about this quirky take on an established genre.

gamesnight.nz/middle-manag...

Middle Management Developer Interview: A Satirical Take On Strategy

Middle Management from NZ-based studio Headplug Games is a satirical office building and management title where you control a blob monster. Headplug Games will be showcasing Middle Management at PAX…

gamesnight.nz

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Jayden Cusack🔜PAXAus @jaydencusack.bsky.social · 8d

If I haven’t already heard from you, please send me a dm/email. Would love to say hello. ☺️

GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 9d

18 NZ indie game teams are making their way to PAX AUS 2025 thanks to @nz-code.nz.

Featuring swashbuckling roguelikes, eldritch-inspired adventures and pinball RPGS. Let's take at this years teams! 🥝👀🥳

gamesnight.nz/18-nz-teams-...

18 NZ Teams heading to PAX AUS 2025

New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) will support our NZ developers, with some teams showcasing their games for the very first time at PAX AUS 2024!

gamesnight.nz

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 14d

Stick It to the Stickman is genius. A brilliant brawler that excels in almost every way possible. Effortlessly merging familiar game tropes with its tongue in cheek parody.

One of the best games I've played this year.

@devolverdigital.com
@freelives.bsky.social

gamesnight.nz/stick-it-to-...

Stick It to the Stickman - Early Access Impressions

Stick It to the Stickman from developer Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital is one of the most surprising games I’ve played this year. I went in knowing nothing, not exactly sure what to…

gamesnight.nz

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Jayden Cusack🔜PAXAus @jaydencusack.bsky.social · Aug 22

Thank you for making such a great game! 💙🔸🟪🟡

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · Aug 18

Shape Sender Deluxe from NZ-based studio Dead Teapot released a demo on Steam that offers a glimpse at the title, and what I played was an imaginative and inviting puzzle game that offers more than meets the eye.

@deadteapot.games @tanamakes.games

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Shape Sender Deluxe - First Impressions

Shape Sender Deluxe is the debut upcoming game from Tana Tanoi’s new studio, Dead Teapot. A game that reflects the beautiful minimalist design that has shaped Tana’s past development experience…

gamesnight.nz

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · May 27

"It’s one of those games that goes with literally “all guns blazing.” From start to finish, every level feels unique, and the setting stands out with its medieval yet futuristic environment."
#DOOMTheDarkAges

Full review of Doom: The Dark Ages below!
gamesnight.nz/doom-the-dar...

Doom: The Dark Ages Review

Before I ever had the opportunity to set aside time and play Doom: The Dark Ages, my impression of the franchise was that it’s your standard first-person shooter, putting some lead on some monsters in...

gamesnight.nz

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Jayden Cusack🔜PAXAus @jaydencusack.bsky.social · Apr 30

Gutted for you! I thought it was just normal how windy our landing was 🥹🥴

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · Apr 30

The NZ Game Awards 2025, otherwise known as The Pavs are nearly here!

Let’s take a look at all the nominees!

gamesnight.nz/the-nz-game-...

The NZ Game Awards (The Pavs) 2025 Nominees

The Indie Game Awards, brought to you by collective Six One Indie, have recently announced their nominees for 2024.

gamesnight.nz

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