Renee O'flynn
@scree.bsky.social
Freelance video game journalist. Reviewer for Qualbert.com. Making content for Switchaboo and the IndiEXP.
Apologies will happen.
Contact me! Scree(at)y7mail(dot)com
Portfolio: (in progress) http://scree66.wordpress.com
Apologies will happen.
Contact me! Scree(at)y7mail(dot)com
Portfolio: (in progress) http://scree66.wordpress.com
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Check out How Was Your Day? in the #ChooseWiselyFestival this week - celebrating narrative games where your choices matter.
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Choose Wisely Festival 2025
A celebration of narrative games where your choices matter! New releases, announcements, discounts and demos available!
store.steampowered.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Check out How Was Your Day? in the #ChooseWiselyFestival this week - celebrating narrative games where your choices matter.
store.steampowered.com/sale/choosew...
store.steampowered.com/sale/choosew...
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BITS & BOPS IS OUT NOW! 🎶
🎮 Over 20 original rhythm mini-games!
🎵 Catchy music!
⚡ Snappy gameplay!
✨ Gorgeous 2D animation!
PLAY IT NOW ON STEAM! 💕
🎮 Over 20 original rhythm mini-games!
🎵 Catchy music!
⚡ Snappy gameplay!
✨ Gorgeous 2D animation!
PLAY IT NOW ON STEAM! 💕
December 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
BITS & BOPS IS OUT NOW! 🎶
🎮 Over 20 original rhythm mini-games!
🎵 Catchy music!
⚡ Snappy gameplay!
✨ Gorgeous 2D animation!
PLAY IT NOW ON STEAM! 💕
🎮 Over 20 original rhythm mini-games!
🎵 Catchy music!
⚡ Snappy gameplay!
✨ Gorgeous 2D animation!
PLAY IT NOW ON STEAM! 💕
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With a capital F for Fun, SpongeBob's latest aquatic adventure is filled with returning characters and call outs from the show and movies.
So if you enjoy chill platformers with early 2000s vibes, then sit back and soak this one up.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/spon...
So if you enjoy chill platformers with early 2000s vibes, then sit back and soak this one up.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/spon...
SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide Review (PlayStation 5) | Qualbert
Beware the spooky Dutchman and powerful king Neptune in this new underwater adventure! Find out more in our SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide Review!
www.qualbert.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
With a capital F for Fun, SpongeBob's latest aquatic adventure is filled with returning characters and call outs from the show and movies.
So if you enjoy chill platformers with early 2000s vibes, then sit back and soak this one up.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/spon...
So if you enjoy chill platformers with early 2000s vibes, then sit back and soak this one up.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/spon...
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If you played, pretty please leave the demo a Steam review!
We need to get over the 10 review hump for Steam to push it out to wider discovery channels, this is the best way to support us right now!
We need to get over the 10 review hump for Steam to push it out to wider discovery channels, this is the best way to support us right now!
wowow world, the Nonolith demo is out now!
A mysterious metroid-BRAIN-ia with hundreds of surprising 'aha' moments that will redefine what is and always has been possible.
There are secrets everywhere, even this little demo has so much to discover!
A mysterious metroid-BRAIN-ia with hundreds of surprising 'aha' moments that will redefine what is and always has been possible.
There are secrets everywhere, even this little demo has so much to discover!
December 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
If you played, pretty please leave the demo a Steam review!
We need to get over the 10 review hump for Steam to push it out to wider discovery channels, this is the best way to support us right now!
We need to get over the 10 review hump for Steam to push it out to wider discovery channels, this is the best way to support us right now!
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wowow world, the Nonolith demo is out now!
A mysterious metroid-BRAIN-ia with hundreds of surprising 'aha' moments that will redefine what is and always has been possible.
There are secrets everywhere, even this little demo has so much to discover!
A mysterious metroid-BRAIN-ia with hundreds of surprising 'aha' moments that will redefine what is and always has been possible.
There are secrets everywhere, even this little demo has so much to discover!
December 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
wowow world, the Nonolith demo is out now!
A mysterious metroid-BRAIN-ia with hundreds of surprising 'aha' moments that will redefine what is and always has been possible.
There are secrets everywhere, even this little demo has so much to discover!
A mysterious metroid-BRAIN-ia with hundreds of surprising 'aha' moments that will redefine what is and always has been possible.
There are secrets everywhere, even this little demo has so much to discover!
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☁️🌊 TOROA: SKYCALL 🌊☁️
🐥 OUT NOW ON STEAM! 🐥
Unravel the fate of the ocean and glide across an ever changing seascape in the hopes of reuniting Toroa with their family 💙
After 5 years of hard mahi, love and dedication, we're so excited to share our first game with you all 🥹
Mauri ora e te whānau!
🐥 OUT NOW ON STEAM! 🐥
Unravel the fate of the ocean and glide across an ever changing seascape in the hopes of reuniting Toroa with their family 💙
After 5 years of hard mahi, love and dedication, we're so excited to share our first game with you all 🥹
Mauri ora e te whānau!
December 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
☁️🌊 TOROA: SKYCALL 🌊☁️
🐥 OUT NOW ON STEAM! 🐥
Unravel the fate of the ocean and glide across an ever changing seascape in the hopes of reuniting Toroa with their family 💙
After 5 years of hard mahi, love and dedication, we're so excited to share our first game with you all 🥹
Mauri ora e te whānau!
🐥 OUT NOW ON STEAM! 🐥
Unravel the fate of the ocean and glide across an ever changing seascape in the hopes of reuniting Toroa with their family 💙
After 5 years of hard mahi, love and dedication, we're so excited to share our first game with you all 🥹
Mauri ora e te whānau!
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If you came along to our pitching event last year and wanted to follow up and learn more about effective pitching
@gameconsulting.bsky.social will be running workshops for NSW developers next year.
A great opportunity to improve your pitching skills for any projects you’re shopping around!
@gameconsulting.bsky.social will be running workshops for NSW developers next year.
A great opportunity to improve your pitching skills for any projects you’re shopping around!
I'm thrilled to announce that for the first time I'll be running THREE pitch workshops exclusively for NSW Game Developers in 2026. Thanks to the support from Screen NSW these will be at NO COST to attendees.
December 9, 2025 at 6:06 AM
If you came along to our pitching event last year and wanted to follow up and learn more about effective pitching
@gameconsulting.bsky.social will be running workshops for NSW developers next year.
A great opportunity to improve your pitching skills for any projects you’re shopping around!
@gameconsulting.bsky.social will be running workshops for NSW developers next year.
A great opportunity to improve your pitching skills for any projects you’re shopping around!
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My newest article is up on @qualbert.com focusing on the @rmitgames.bsky.social graduate showcase that was held at @acmimuseum.bsky.social at the end of November and there were a lot of neat graduate pieces that showed a lot of talent!
Have a read here: www.qualbert.com/acmi-rmit-gr...
Have a read here: www.qualbert.com/acmi-rmit-gr...
Games of the ACMI + RMIT Graduate Showcase 2025 | Qualbert
Teams of Game Design students from RMIT University showcase their graduate projects at ACMI and what they have to show for is quite special. Have a peek!
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December 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM
My newest article is up on @qualbert.com focusing on the @rmitgames.bsky.social graduate showcase that was held at @acmimuseum.bsky.social at the end of November and there were a lot of neat graduate pieces that showed a lot of talent!
Have a read here: www.qualbert.com/acmi-rmit-gr...
Have a read here: www.qualbert.com/acmi-rmit-gr...
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"Join me for a tour through the twists, turns, and happy accidents that forged the Naganuma sound."
Story by @launchcannon.bsky.social.
#gaming #gamingmusic #gamedesign
Story by @launchcannon.bsky.social.
#gaming #gamingmusic #gamedesign
Hideki Naganuma: The Funky Uncle of Video Game Music
The twists, turns, and happy accidents that forged the Naganuma sound
www.superjumpmagazine.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:54 AM
"Join me for a tour through the twists, turns, and happy accidents that forged the Naganuma sound."
Story by @launchcannon.bsky.social.
#gaming #gamingmusic #gamedesign
Story by @launchcannon.bsky.social.
#gaming #gamingmusic #gamedesign
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Tune in and cool down tomorrow to catch some of the best indies from across Australia and Aotearoa! ❄️
I've had a sneak peek at some of the reveals and you'll definitely want to catch this one. Perfect way to end a huge year for local indie games!
I've had a sneak peek at some of the reveals and you'll definitely want to catch this one. Perfect way to end a huge year for local indie games!
26 games, 30 minutes. Frosty Mini is TOMORROW! ☀️🍦
Catch the showcase live on our YouTube and Twitch channels. Expect surprise reveals, announcements, and updates!
🔴 YouTube: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg
🟣 Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...
Catch the showcase live on our YouTube and Twitch channels. Expect surprise reveals, announcements, and updates!
🔴 YouTube: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg
🟣 Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...
December 8, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Tune in and cool down tomorrow to catch some of the best indies from across Australia and Aotearoa! ❄️
I've had a sneak peek at some of the reveals and you'll definitely want to catch this one. Perfect way to end a huge year for local indie games!
I've had a sneak peek at some of the reveals and you'll definitely want to catch this one. Perfect way to end a huge year for local indie games!
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Excited to see the announcements tomorrow! 🤩
26 games, 30 minutes. Frosty Mini is TOMORROW! ☀️🍦
Catch the showcase live on our YouTube and Twitch channels. Expect surprise reveals, announcements, and updates!
🔴 YouTube: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg
🟣 Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...
Catch the showcase live on our YouTube and Twitch channels. Expect surprise reveals, announcements, and updates!
🔴 YouTube: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg
🟣 Twitch: twitch.tv/frostygamesf...
December 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Excited to see the announcements tomorrow! 🤩
I can't believe we are more than one week into December, and I'm still dealing with the List from Pax Aus in October.
December 8, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I can't believe we are more than one week into December, and I'm still dealing with the List from Pax Aus in October.
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😎 Have a cool game?
👀 Want people to know about it?
Submissions open for ALT:GAMES 2026 at Powerhouse right now
do it now, don’t put it off, I know you reckon you’ll get round to it but be honest with yourself and just do it the second you see this because let’s be real
👀 Want people to know about it?
Submissions open for ALT:GAMES 2026 at Powerhouse right now
do it now, don’t put it off, I know you reckon you’ll get round to it but be honest with yourself and just do it the second you see this because let’s be real
We’re so freaking back. Videogames. Board games. Role playing games. I wanna show case you at ALT: GAMES 2026! Submit in the cheeky link.
Successful applications will be paid an honorarium.
If you love me, please read the webpage. All the info is there.
Link:
powerhouse.com.au/alt-games-ca...
Successful applications will be paid an honorarium.
If you love me, please read the webpage. All the info is there.
Link:
powerhouse.com.au/alt-games-ca...
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
😎 Have a cool game?
👀 Want people to know about it?
Submissions open for ALT:GAMES 2026 at Powerhouse right now
do it now, don’t put it off, I know you reckon you’ll get round to it but be honest with yourself and just do it the second you see this because let’s be real
👀 Want people to know about it?
Submissions open for ALT:GAMES 2026 at Powerhouse right now
do it now, don’t put it off, I know you reckon you’ll get round to it but be honest with yourself and just do it the second you see this because let’s be real
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Hey Bluesky 👋
We’re Big Bear Energy, a friendly, no-fluff indie game PR agency here to help small studios, solo devs and emerging game teams get noticed.
We take care of launch campaigns, press kits, media outreach, store-page optimisation, social media strategy and community building
We’re Big Bear Energy, a friendly, no-fluff indie game PR agency here to help small studios, solo devs and emerging game teams get noticed.
We take care of launch campaigns, press kits, media outreach, store-page optimisation, social media strategy and community building
December 8, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Hey Bluesky 👋
We’re Big Bear Energy, a friendly, no-fluff indie game PR agency here to help small studios, solo devs and emerging game teams get noticed.
We take care of launch campaigns, press kits, media outreach, store-page optimisation, social media strategy and community building
We’re Big Bear Energy, a friendly, no-fluff indie game PR agency here to help small studios, solo devs and emerging game teams get noticed.
We take care of launch campaigns, press kits, media outreach, store-page optimisation, social media strategy and community building
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PAX Aus and @qualbert.com is the gift that keeps on giving. Check out these epic games coming out of our little* ol' Aotearoa.
*Little by size only.
*Little by size only.
New Zealand indies are flourishing, with successes like DREDGE, Path of Exile, and Biotic Factor played by millions.
So earlier this year at PAX, I made it my mission to play and speak with every Aotearoan dev on the showfloor.
See what's being made by Kiwi devs: www.qualbert.com/new-zealand-...
So earlier this year at PAX, I made it my mission to play and speak with every Aotearoan dev on the showfloor.
See what's being made by Kiwi devs: www.qualbert.com/new-zealand-...
Games from Across the Ditch | New Zealand Indie Games
We dredge up the best New Zealand indie games on offer this year at PAX! Discover all the incredible and creative games being made just across the ditch.
www.qualbert.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
PAX Aus and @qualbert.com is the gift that keeps on giving. Check out these epic games coming out of our little* ol' Aotearoa.
*Little by size only.
*Little by size only.
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Don't miss the other incredible showcases also happening this week! ⬇️
@wholesomegames.com
@dayofthedevs.org
@womenledgames.com
@lagshowcase.bsky.social
And mark your calendar for @indiegameawards.gg next week on Dec 19 AEDT / Dec 18 PT 💫
@wholesomegames.com
@dayofthedevs.org
@womenledgames.com
@lagshowcase.bsky.social
And mark your calendar for @indiegameawards.gg next week on Dec 19 AEDT / Dec 18 PT 💫
December 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Don't miss the other incredible showcases also happening this week! ⬇️
@wholesomegames.com
@dayofthedevs.org
@womenledgames.com
@lagshowcase.bsky.social
And mark your calendar for @indiegameawards.gg next week on Dec 19 AEDT / Dec 18 PT 💫
@wholesomegames.com
@dayofthedevs.org
@womenledgames.com
@lagshowcase.bsky.social
And mark your calendar for @indiegameawards.gg next week on Dec 19 AEDT / Dec 18 PT 💫
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Duolingo announced it was going “AI-first” just over six months ago. Since then its stock is down 64%.
December 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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If you're not sold on switch 2 and live near Highpoint shopping centre or the Glen, Nintendo has popups for people to try them out! I have been told this is happening in Sydney as well.
Highpoint until Sunday, and then the Glen next week from thurs-sun
Highpoint until Sunday, and then the Glen next week from thurs-sun
December 5, 2025 at 6:49 AM
If you're not sold on switch 2 and live near Highpoint shopping centre or the Glen, Nintendo has popups for people to try them out! I have been told this is happening in Sydney as well.
Highpoint until Sunday, and then the Glen next week from thurs-sun
Highpoint until Sunday, and then the Glen next week from thurs-sun
Just wanna share my derp at daycare.
December 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Just wanna share my derp at daycare.
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So glad you got your box and appreciated the little details!
I received a parcel today from @disc2games.bsky.social! Thank you so much! Unfortunately, I can't eat the delicious strawberry themed snacks, which is awful because I love strawberries. ;-; I can't wait to try the game.
The theming is on point. I love it.
The theming is on point. I love it.
December 2, 2025 at 6:04 AM
So glad you got your box and appreciated the little details!
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👶 I have practically been marking the days off on a calendar since PAX until I could play Tingus Goose again, and find out how many messed up ways I could throw some babies from great heights in order to get some geese in the mood @juiceboxcat.bsky.social
REVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/chuckin...
REVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/chuckin...
December 2, 2025 at 1:13 AM
👶 I have practically been marking the days off on a calendar since PAX until I could play Tingus Goose again, and find out how many messed up ways I could throw some babies from great heights in order to get some geese in the mood @juiceboxcat.bsky.social
REVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/chuckin...
REVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/chuckin...
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Thanks to @peterspittech.bsky.social for reaching out to me to read some lines from my Alters article in his latest video essay! It was a pleasure to be included and it's awesome to see my writing out there
December 1, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Thanks to @peterspittech.bsky.social for reaching out to me to read some lines from my Alters article in his latest video essay! It was a pleasure to be included and it's awesome to see my writing out there
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It only takes a second.
Did you know that Yarn Spinner tests and deploys all our software on some old PCs a friend found in a dumpster? 🗑️🔥
We entered a competition to win $5000 to buy better gear, so we can test and deploy to more storefronts and platforms. Now we need YOUR VOTE 🫵 Help us out? 💚 woobox.com/fw8p3z/galle...
We entered a competition to win $5000 to buy better gear, so we can test and deploy to more storefronts and platforms. Now we need YOUR VOTE 🫵 Help us out? 💚 woobox.com/fw8p3z/galle...
December 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
It only takes a second.
I received a parcel today from @disc2games.bsky.social! Thank you so much! Unfortunately, I can't eat the delicious strawberry themed snacks, which is awful because I love strawberries. ;-; I can't wait to try the game.
The theming is on point. I love it.
The theming is on point. I love it.
December 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I received a parcel today from @disc2games.bsky.social! Thank you so much! Unfortunately, I can't eat the delicious strawberry themed snacks, which is awful because I love strawberries. ;-; I can't wait to try the game.
The theming is on point. I love it.
The theming is on point. I love it.
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Island. Forest. Plains. Swamp. Long ago, the Mana Types lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Red players attacked...
Board your flying bison, brew up some jasmine tea, and glide into our Magic the Gathering: Avatar the Last Airbender review!
www.qualbert.com/reviews/avat...
Board your flying bison, brew up some jasmine tea, and glide into our Magic the Gathering: Avatar the Last Airbender review!
www.qualbert.com/reviews/avat...
Avatar: The Last Airbender Review (Magic the Gathering) | Qualbert
Bringing two worlds together in a fantastically themed set, check out what all the hype is about in our Avatar: The Last Airbender Review (Magic the Gathering)!
www.qualbert.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Island. Forest. Plains. Swamp. Long ago, the Mana Types lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Red players attacked...
Board your flying bison, brew up some jasmine tea, and glide into our Magic the Gathering: Avatar the Last Airbender review!
www.qualbert.com/reviews/avat...
Board your flying bison, brew up some jasmine tea, and glide into our Magic the Gathering: Avatar the Last Airbender review!
www.qualbert.com/reviews/avat...