Chris “Mutton” Button
@bibbybhoy.bsky.social
Editor of GadgetGuy, award-nominated video games + consumer tech journo, lover of sports and cats. A very silly boy. He/him
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Screen Australia is doing a massive research project on the current state of the screen and games industries in Australia. Local devs, please consider taking the time to complete their survey survey.alchemer.com/s3/8573365/S...
Screen Currency 2025 — Screen and Games Industry Survey
survey.alchemer.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Screen Australia is doing a massive research project on the current state of the screen and games industries in Australia. Local devs, please consider taking the time to complete their survey survey.alchemer.com/s3/8573365/S...
It’s very similar in Australia, too. There are a lot of great PR folks in Australia who fight hard internally to support small publications and creators.
However, they meet resistance from decision makers who want coverage in large commercial outlets above all else.
However, they meet resistance from decision makers who want coverage in large commercial outlets above all else.
I've had this chat with PR people and they know that supporting smaller sites and freelancers makes sense and would help build a healthier games media.
The problem is game publishers pretty much exclusively want GI cover stories or an IGN First and anything smaller isn't worth it.
The problem is game publishers pretty much exclusively want GI cover stories or an IGN First and anything smaller isn't worth it.
I don't understand this mentality as long as the person/website has reputable people. How does it hurt you to provide a code? With how hard it is to get publicity for games of all sizes even "small" coverage seems like it would only help?
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
It’s very similar in Australia, too. There are a lot of great PR folks in Australia who fight hard internally to support small publications and creators.
However, they meet resistance from decision makers who want coverage in large commercial outlets above all else.
However, they meet resistance from decision makers who want coverage in large commercial outlets above all else.
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Sleek, powerful, and packing a huge battery, the Oppo Find X9 is a major step forward in what you should expect from an Android device. Thanks to Oppo, GadgetGuy is giving away the new phone to one lucky person!
Enter now: www.gadgetguy.com.au...
Enter now: www.gadgetguy.com.au...
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Sleek, powerful, and packing a huge battery, the Oppo Find X9 is a major step forward in what you should expect from an Android device. Thanks to Oppo, GadgetGuy is giving away the new phone to one lucky person!
Enter now: www.gadgetguy.com.au...
Enter now: www.gadgetguy.com.au...
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New video from me for SIFTER on Valve's new Steam mini PC console-like cube thing: youtube.com/shorts/G3cgR...
Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Controller details revealed! #gamingnews #shortsgaming
YouTube video by SIFTER
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November 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
New video from me for SIFTER on Valve's new Steam mini PC console-like cube thing: youtube.com/shorts/G3cgR...
Daft Punk - Steam Machine (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Daft Punk
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November 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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When I read @joshtaylor.bsky.social's story on the misinformation driving laws in Google, I kind of got stuck in trying to work out how many sites were running the info.
Turns out it's a deep hole. Every day, it grows a little more. Here's how and why.
www.pickr.com.au/news/2025/au...
Turns out it's a deep hole. Every day, it grows a little more. Here's how and why.
www.pickr.com.au/news/2025/au...
Australian sites part of a misinformation effort breaking search – Pickr
A concentrated effort to affect search means Google is amplifying lies and misinformation online unwittingly. What's going on?
www.pickr.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
When I read @joshtaylor.bsky.social's story on the misinformation driving laws in Google, I kind of got stuck in trying to work out how many sites were running the info.
Turns out it's a deep hole. Every day, it grows a little more. Here's how and why.
www.pickr.com.au/news/2025/au...
Turns out it's a deep hole. Every day, it grows a little more. Here's how and why.
www.pickr.com.au/news/2025/au...
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We're excited to announce that the Frosty Mini showcase will premiere on December 10 starting at 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT (that's December 9, 1pm PT for our USA friends)!
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We're excited to announce that the Frosty Mini showcase will premiere on December 10 starting at 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT (that's December 9, 1pm PT for our USA friends)!
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
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Windswept - OUT NOW!
A 90's inspired collectathon platformer - tough as nails - and oh so cute!
You must help them!
🦆🐢
Find it on:
🔹 Steam
🔹 Nintendo Switch
🔹 PS4/5
🔹 Xbox Series X/S
🔹 GOG
A 90's inspired collectathon platformer - tough as nails - and oh so cute!
You must help them!
🦆🐢
Find it on:
🔹 Steam
🔹 Nintendo Switch
🔹 PS4/5
🔹 Xbox Series X/S
🔹 GOG
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Windswept - OUT NOW!
A 90's inspired collectathon platformer - tough as nails - and oh so cute!
You must help them!
🦆🐢
Find it on:
🔹 Steam
🔹 Nintendo Switch
🔹 PS4/5
🔹 Xbox Series X/S
🔹 GOG
A 90's inspired collectathon platformer - tough as nails - and oh so cute!
You must help them!
🦆🐢
Find it on:
🔹 Steam
🔹 Nintendo Switch
🔹 PS4/5
🔹 Xbox Series X/S
🔹 GOG
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The Parallels 2025 recording is live! Whether you want to revisit a favourite talk or see the show for the first time, it's available on our channel now:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2a...
🎩🏈💀🃏⬜💐🧚🏠
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2a...
🎩🏈💀🃏⬜💐🧚🏠
Freeplay Parallels 2025
YouTube video by Freeplay
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November 11, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The Parallels 2025 recording is live! Whether you want to revisit a favourite talk or see the show for the first time, it's available on our channel now:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2a...
🎩🏈💀🃏⬜💐🧚🏠
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2a...
🎩🏈💀🃏⬜💐🧚🏠
As the line gets even blurrier between creators, media personalities, and journalists, it is SO important to disclose anything and everything that could be seen as influencing your opinion.
I see so much of this in consumer tech, and the people I trust most are those who constantly disclose.
I see so much of this in consumer tech, and the people I trust most are those who constantly disclose.
Australian games outlet Press Start on Media Watch this morning over unreported affiliate links and sponsored content 👀 www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/e...
Ep 40 - Tech trouble - Media Watch
A technology journalist pinged for gaming gadgets reviews that are undisclosed ads.
www.abc.net.au
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
As the line gets even blurrier between creators, media personalities, and journalists, it is SO important to disclose anything and everything that could be seen as influencing your opinion.
I see so much of this in consumer tech, and the people I trust most are those who constantly disclose.
I see so much of this in consumer tech, and the people I trust most are those who constantly disclose.
Played a dozen hours of Anno 117: Pax Romana (my first time playing the series).
I reckon I’ll be playing many dozen hours more.
www.gadgetguy.com.au/anno-117-pax...
I reckon I’ll be playing many dozen hours more.
www.gadgetguy.com.au/anno-117-pax...
I'm no strategy expert, but Anno 117: Pax Romana has me hooked
I find most city-building strategy games daunting, but Anno 117: Pax Romana deftly balances storytelling with mechanical complexity.
www.gadgetguy.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Played a dozen hours of Anno 117: Pax Romana (my first time playing the series).
I reckon I’ll be playing many dozen hours more.
www.gadgetguy.com.au/anno-117-pax...
I reckon I’ll be playing many dozen hours more.
www.gadgetguy.com.au/anno-117-pax...
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I’m bad at self promoting but if you’re reading this, it’s the last chance you have to support our 3-month-old, non-corporate, reader-funded videogame website as a “Founder” and lock in the baseline subscription price indefinitely.
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
Hello. About a year and a half ago, some guy called Ralph asked me if I wanted to make a new videogame website.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
This Week in Videogames - TWIV
Covering the important things happening in the world of videogames. News, reviews, and insights without ads or filler content.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I’m bad at self promoting but if you’re reading this, it’s the last chance you have to support our 3-month-old, non-corporate, reader-funded videogame website as a “Founder” and lock in the baseline subscription price indefinitely.
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
alright, Dead Static Drive might take the cake for best no-stats character build explanation
November 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
alright, Dead Static Drive might take the cake for best no-stats character build explanation
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🌵 @deadstaticdrive.com and the Long Road to the End of the World. A haunting, human road trip that rewards curiosity and compassion as much as survival instincts.
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/dead-st...
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/dead-st...
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🌵 @deadstaticdrive.com and the Long Road to the End of the World. A haunting, human road trip that rewards curiosity and compassion as much as survival instincts.
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/dead-st...
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/dead-st...
and let’s check in with what’s happening in my hometown
November 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
and let’s check in with what’s happening in my hometown
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Toilet Time Machine is out today! Can't believe this little thing @rubyinnes.bsky.social and I cooked up is in the world in a huge way. DREAM BELIEVE ACHIEVE BUY MY BOOK.
www.penguin.com.au/books/toilet...
www.penguin.com.au/books/toilet...
Toilet Time Machine 1 by Mark Serrels
The Number #2 bestselling book about family, poo and a toilet that lets you TRAVEL THROUGH TIME!*
*Toilet currently out of order
www.penguin.com.au
November 4, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Toilet Time Machine is out today! Can't believe this little thing @rubyinnes.bsky.social and I cooked up is in the world in a huge way. DREAM BELIEVE ACHIEVE BUY MY BOOK.
www.penguin.com.au/books/toilet...
www.penguin.com.au/books/toilet...
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This week’s episode of Media Watch got me thinking about the problems with online reviews. A lot. So I’ve written my take on it, and where many of the systematic problems lie.
#Media #Australia #Reviews #YouTube
alexreviewstech.com/the-problem-...
#Media #Australia #Reviews #YouTube
alexreviewstech.com/the-problem-...
The problem with online reviews - Alex Reviews Tech
This week's episode of Media Watch shines a light on a real problem with a LOT of online reviews and reviewers.
alexreviewstech.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This week’s episode of Media Watch got me thinking about the problems with online reviews. A lot. So I’ve written my take on it, and where many of the systematic problems lie.
#Media #Australia #Reviews #YouTube
alexreviewstech.com/the-problem-...
#Media #Australia #Reviews #YouTube
alexreviewstech.com/the-problem-...
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In this review I make some god-awful puns, lament great textures with no 3D modelling effort and spill my real feelings about Legends Arceus. Also did you know you can activate plus moves without mega evolving by pressing +? Crazy stuff.
Complete with some much needed visual upgrades, an all-new battle system, and the highly anticipated return of mega evolutions, Pokemon Legends: Z-A has taken some ambitious steps ⚡ www.sifter.com.au/post/pokemon...
October 28, 2025 at 2:45 AM
In this review I make some god-awful puns, lament great textures with no 3D modelling effort and spill my real feelings about Legends Arceus. Also did you know you can activate plus moves without mega evolving by pressing +? Crazy stuff.
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Grow new connections in the middle of nowhere with this bittersweet cozy story. Delphinium is now LIVE on Kickstarter 💙🌿
October 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Grow new connections in the middle of nowhere with this bittersweet cozy story. Delphinium is now LIVE on Kickstarter 💙🌿
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Finally finished this monster piece about the Alters! This is my second big feature for Qualbert, and gets into why I want genAI out of my damn games www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
I’m Still Not Done Talking About AI Use in The Alters | Qualbert
The more we let companies use GenAI in development, the more we all stand to lose. We examine the ripple effects of AI use in games, beginning with The Alters.
www.qualbert.com
October 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Finally finished this monster piece about the Alters! This is my second big feature for Qualbert, and gets into why I want genAI out of my damn games www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
ACCC is taking Microsoft to court, alleging that it misled customers into paying for more expensive 365 subscriptions with Copilot features, while not communicating that a cheaper AI-less plan was available: www.gadgetguy.com.au/accc-federal...
ACCC takes Microsoft to court over pricier Copilot 365 plans
The ACCC alleges that customers were misled into paying more for Microsoft 365 subscriptions with the inclusion of Copilot.
www.gadgetguy.com.au
October 27, 2025 at 12:10 AM
ACCC is taking Microsoft to court, alleging that it misled customers into paying for more expensive 365 subscriptions with Copilot features, while not communicating that a cheaper AI-less plan was available: www.gadgetguy.com.au/accc-federal...
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“How do we establish our future in a world that doesn’t feel like it’s progressing? The answer is with community.” Will a cottage in the woods really will fix you? @cinnadev.bsky.social 's Delphinium is all about building connections
FEATURE @juiceboxcat.bsky.social www.sifter.com.au/post/delphin...
FEATURE @juiceboxcat.bsky.social www.sifter.com.au/post/delphin...
October 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
“How do we establish our future in a world that doesn’t feel like it’s progressing? The answer is with community.” Will a cottage in the woods really will fix you? @cinnadev.bsky.social 's Delphinium is all about building connections
FEATURE @juiceboxcat.bsky.social www.sifter.com.au/post/delphin...
FEATURE @juiceboxcat.bsky.social www.sifter.com.au/post/delphin...
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For real life?! 🐶 Bluey’s next big video game Quest for the Gold Pen by Aussie devs Halfbrick (Fruit Ninja, Jetpack Joyride)
Plus 🎮 Halo remake, 🌱 Pikmin 4 free update, 🐾 Neopets revival also announced.
NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/blueys-... #gamenews
Plus 🎮 Halo remake, 🌱 Pikmin 4 free update, 🐾 Neopets revival also announced.
NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/blueys-... #gamenews
October 25, 2025 at 11:23 PM
For real life?! 🐶 Bluey’s next big video game Quest for the Gold Pen by Aussie devs Halfbrick (Fruit Ninja, Jetpack Joyride)
Plus 🎮 Halo remake, 🌱 Pikmin 4 free update, 🐾 Neopets revival also announced.
NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/blueys-... #gamenews
Plus 🎮 Halo remake, 🌱 Pikmin 4 free update, 🐾 Neopets revival also announced.
NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/blueys-... #gamenews
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I didn’t like Kirby Air Ride on GameCube much, and what little I’ve played of Kirby Air Riders has me hoping the new Road Trip mode brings everything together in a more compelling package.
www.gadgetguy.com.au/kirby-air-ri...
www.gadgetguy.com.au/kirby-air-ri...
Kirby Air Riders hasn't sold me on it yet, but there's still time
From the small bit of Kirby Air Riders I've played, I hope the new Road Trip helps hold my interest longer than the GameCube game did.
www.gadgetguy.com.au
October 24, 2025 at 7:17 AM
I didn’t like Kirby Air Ride on GameCube much, and what little I’ve played of Kirby Air Riders has me hoping the new Road Trip mode brings everything together in a more compelling package.
www.gadgetguy.com.au/kirby-air-ri...
www.gadgetguy.com.au/kirby-air-ri...