Gianni Di Giovanni
@gdig.bsky.social
Games journalist and Radio Broadcaster.
Views are my own and not representative of my employer
Views are my own and not representative of my employer
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Tell your new year’s resolutions to the crashing waves and they may see fit to help you 😉🌊
December 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Tell your new year’s resolutions to the crashing waves and they may see fit to help you 😉🌊
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2025 The definitive list of Australian made video games. 🎮 We've recorded games all year for our seventh annual collection of local titles, across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and more!
FEATURE by @gdig.bsky.social + @juiceboxcat.bsky.social
www.sifter.com.au/post/2025-th... #videogames
FEATURE by @gdig.bsky.social + @juiceboxcat.bsky.social
www.sifter.com.au/post/2025-th... #videogames
December 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
2025 The definitive list of Australian made video games. 🎮 We've recorded games all year for our seventh annual collection of local titles, across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and more!
FEATURE by @gdig.bsky.social + @juiceboxcat.bsky.social
www.sifter.com.au/post/2025-th... #videogames
FEATURE by @gdig.bsky.social + @juiceboxcat.bsky.social
www.sifter.com.au/post/2025-th... #videogames
It was an honour to collate the first games wrap story for ABC this year, check out what @rhunwords.com @geeofdee.bsky.social @nomibelle.bsky.social and more great people loved playing this year.
If you need a bit of escapism today have a look at this www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
If you need a bit of escapism today have a look at this www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Hollow Knight to Donkey Kong: Our favourite video games of 2025
There are games to suit everyone, and overwhelmingly Australians are a game-playing nation. Here are some of the most important titles released this year.
www.abc.net.au
December 14, 2025 at 11:54 PM
It was an honour to collate the first games wrap story for ABC this year, check out what @rhunwords.com @geeofdee.bsky.social @nomibelle.bsky.social and more great people loved playing this year.
If you need a bit of escapism today have a look at this www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
If you need a bit of escapism today have a look at this www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
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Tomorrow is my last day on Gamer, and before I leave, I wanted to give everyone a little gift.
Below, you’ll find Good Game: The Complete* Collection. All 12 seasons of Good Game, 418 episodes, in one massive playlist.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Below, you’ll find Good Game: The Complete* Collection. All 12 seasons of Good Game, 418 episodes, in one massive playlist.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Good Game: Seasons 1 - 12 - YouTube
Good Game! Every single season, (almost) every single episode, in one place. Regrettably missing from this archive and possibly lost to time: Season 3, Episo...
youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Tomorrow is my last day on Gamer, and before I leave, I wanted to give everyone a little gift.
Below, you’ll find Good Game: The Complete* Collection. All 12 seasons of Good Game, 418 episodes, in one massive playlist.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Below, you’ll find Good Game: The Complete* Collection. All 12 seasons of Good Game, 418 episodes, in one massive playlist.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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An hour with the music of Silksong (@teamcherry.bsky.social), plus another hour (almost) chatting to its bard, @christopherlarkin.bsky.social 🪡🎵🎮
🎙️ Big thanks to @gdig.bsky.social for joining me on this interview 🎙️
🎧 The Game Show on ABC Classic 🎧
🎙️ Big thanks to @gdig.bsky.social for joining me on this interview 🎙️
🎧 The Game Show on ABC Classic 🎧
Grand and tender: the music of Silksong by Christopher Larkin - ABC listen
The music of one of the most anticipated games of 2025, and an extended conversation with its Australian composer, Christopher Larkin.
www.abc.net.au
December 8, 2025 at 6:23 AM
An hour with the music of Silksong (@teamcherry.bsky.social), plus another hour (almost) chatting to its bard, @christopherlarkin.bsky.social 🪡🎵🎮
🎙️ Big thanks to @gdig.bsky.social for joining me on this interview 🎙️
🎧 The Game Show on ABC Classic 🎧
🎙️ Big thanks to @gdig.bsky.social for joining me on this interview 🎙️
🎧 The Game Show on ABC Classic 🎧
😎 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
Hey what are you doing at 8:00PM AEDT tonight? How about listen to Download This Show with the excellent @raejohnston.bsky.social , Alice Clarke and myself! We talk AI bubbles, age-verification and more! Here is the link or find it on your podcast players after that www.abc.net.au/listen/live/...
Radio National live player - ABC listen
Radio National goes beyond the news headlines to examine a diverse range of topics, including arts and culture, business and current affairs, health, science and technology, Indigenous culture and iss...
www.abc.net.au
November 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Hey what are you doing at 8:00PM AEDT tonight? How about listen to Download This Show with the excellent @raejohnston.bsky.social , Alice Clarke and myself! We talk AI bubbles, age-verification and more! Here is the link or find it on your podcast players after that www.abc.net.au/listen/live/...
Another cool games story up today Mietta Adams and Charlie McLean in the Pilbara office.
Game designed to save dying Aboriginal language wins global awards www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Game designed to save dying Aboriginal language wins global awards www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Game designed to save dying Aboriginal language wins global awards
With only eight fluent Nyiyaparli speakers remaining, an Aboriginal group is racing against time to save their 41,000-year-old language.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Another cool games story up today Mietta Adams and Charlie McLean in the Pilbara office.
Game designed to save dying Aboriginal language wins global awards www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Game designed to save dying Aboriginal language wins global awards www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Think of the Wii Shop Channel music. Iconic.
The Nintendo Wii was a massive success and got heaps of new players into join in. Even my mum played a lot of Wii Sports with us and she mostly thinks games are a waste of time. I look back at the legacy on its anniversary
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The Nintendo Wii was a massive success and got heaps of new players into join in. Even my mum played a lot of Wii Sports with us and she mostly thinks games are a waste of time. I look back at the legacy on its anniversary
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Nintendo gave away millions of games for free. The risk paid off
Innovative motion controls and accessible design made the Nintendo Wii one of the most popular consoles of all time.
www.abc.net.au
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Think of the Wii Shop Channel music. Iconic.
The Nintendo Wii was a massive success and got heaps of new players into join in. Even my mum played a lot of Wii Sports with us and she mostly thinks games are a waste of time. I look back at the legacy on its anniversary
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The Nintendo Wii was a massive success and got heaps of new players into join in. Even my mum played a lot of Wii Sports with us and she mostly thinks games are a waste of time. I look back at the legacy on its anniversary
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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However, I’m not giving up on Gamer just yet because I believe in the importance of strong, independent games coverage at Aunty (and @gdig.bsky.social can’t be left to his own devices, let’s be honest). I’ll be knocking on every door in the building to prove its value before I go.
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
However, I’m not giving up on Gamer just yet because I believe in the importance of strong, independent games coverage at Aunty (and @gdig.bsky.social can’t be left to his own devices, let’s be honest). I’ll be knocking on every door in the building to prove its value before I go.
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Hey folks, bit of news. Commissioning changes have meant that ABC Gamer will be rested at the end of the year. My contract ends in December and I will be back on the job hunt. It’s been a dream to work here, and the Children & Family team have been extraordinary to work with. Nothing but love.
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Hey folks, bit of news. Commissioning changes have meant that ABC Gamer will be rested at the end of the year. My contract ends in December and I will be back on the job hunt. It’s been a dream to work here, and the Children & Family team have been extraordinary to work with. Nothing but love.
Tell you what, if you pester your friend @musophrenic.bsky.social to make a Zelda episode of Game Show it works. Keep that in mind if you need anything from Meena!
Thank you mate for doing this for me specifically (it wasn’t it was already planned but I’ll claim it)
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Thank you mate for doing this for me specifically (it wasn’t it was already planned but I’ll claim it)
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Zelda's extraordinary playlist - ABC listen
A musical exploration across The Legend of Zelda series, from 1986 through to the modern day.
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Tell you what, if you pester your friend @musophrenic.bsky.social to make a Zelda episode of Game Show it works. Keep that in mind if you need anything from Meena!
Thank you mate for doing this for me specifically (it wasn’t it was already planned but I’ll claim it)
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Thank you mate for doing this for me specifically (it wasn’t it was already planned but I’ll claim it)
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Well worth reading through @juiceboxcat.bsky.social ‘s story on Delphinium a game that really caught my attention at #MIGW this year. Good read!
“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 27, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Well worth reading through @juiceboxcat.bsky.social ‘s story on Delphinium a game that really caught my attention at #MIGW this year. Good read!
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This was a fun interview to do, mainly because I got to do it with my bud @gdig.bsky.social who put together a sensational video cut for Sifter: www.sifter.com.au/post/ghost-o...
Inside Ghost of Yōtei: Quest design, Cinematic samurai influences & Designing around different play styles | SIFTER
The Australian developer Rob Davis on his role as Campaign Director of the new sequel to Ghost of Tsushima recorded live at PAX Australia.
www.sifter.com.au
October 23, 2025 at 5:33 AM
This was a fun interview to do, mainly because I got to do it with my bud @gdig.bsky.social who put together a sensational video cut for Sifter: www.sifter.com.au/post/ghost-o...
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Reminder to Australian devs that @sifterhq.bsky.social does the lord's work every year by compiling every single Australian-made videogame they can find. You can submit your 2025 releases here: www.sifter.com.au/add-my-game-...
Add my game to SIFTER's Australian Made Games List
Have you released a game made in Australia this year? Use this form to let us know
www.sifter.com.au
October 20, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Reminder to Australian devs that @sifterhq.bsky.social does the lord's work every year by compiling every single Australian-made videogame they can find. You can submit your 2025 releases here: www.sifter.com.au/add-my-game-...
This is an incredible way to learn about these stories, it’s visualised in such an interesting and interactive way. The artwork was done by my friend Abby Richards here in Boorloo. Scroll through and take a look or click off in other directions. www.abc.net.au/news/deeptim...
Australia is seen as a young country — but do you really know its ancient story?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' story goes way, way back… take an awe-inspiring journey into Deep Time.
www.abc.net.au
October 20, 2025 at 5:19 AM
This is an incredible way to learn about these stories, it’s visualised in such an interesting and interactive way. The artwork was done by my friend Abby Richards here in Boorloo. Scroll through and take a look or click off in other directions. www.abc.net.au/news/deeptim...
Thanks for a great MIGW. It’s one of my absolute highlights of the year for sure. It was excellent to see you all again and meet some of you for the first time!
October 12, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Thanks for a great MIGW. It’s one of my absolute highlights of the year for sure. It was excellent to see you all again and meet some of you for the first time!
Imagine if in the late nineties digital distribution existed? What could have been the big genres today if it wasn’t swayed by retail. @hopecorr.bsky.social with this great story www.pcgamer.com/games/baldur...
RPG devs stopped making games like Baldur's Gate 'because retailers told us no one wanted to buy them', says New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity director Josh Sawyer
The Infinity Engine wasn't quite so infinite, in the end.
www.pcgamer.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Imagine if in the late nineties digital distribution existed? What could have been the big genres today if it wasn’t swayed by retail. @hopecorr.bsky.social with this great story www.pcgamer.com/games/baldur...
Whip cracks and soundtracks, @musophrenic.bsky.social and I spoke to Pete Ward audio director of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle who spoke at High Score for #migw25 about how to capture those iconic sounds
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Whips to grunts, how game creators use music to evoke the world of Indiana Jones
The sound world of Indiana Jones is iconic. While in Australia, the video game's audio director shares how he leveraged this to bring the game world to life.
www.abc.net.au
October 9, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Whip cracks and soundtracks, @musophrenic.bsky.social and I spoke to Pete Ward audio director of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle who spoke at High Score for #migw25 about how to capture those iconic sounds
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
G'day I'm off to MIGW today looking forward to seeing you! Here is where I'll be:
🎻 High Score (Sun)
🚀 Games Week Launch
👨💻 GCAP - doing a talk on Mon w @hopecorr.bsky.social @harrisonpolites.bsky.social @sagefoxx.bsky.social at 3PM + Tue
🫶 Games for Change (Wed)
🏆 AGDAs
🎨 Parallels
🎮 PAX Aus
🎻 High Score (Sun)
🚀 Games Week Launch
👨💻 GCAP - doing a talk on Mon w @hopecorr.bsky.social @harrisonpolites.bsky.social @sagefoxx.bsky.social at 3PM + Tue
🫶 Games for Change (Wed)
🏆 AGDAs
🎨 Parallels
🎮 PAX Aus
October 4, 2025 at 1:21 AM
G'day I'm off to MIGW today looking forward to seeing you! Here is where I'll be:
🎻 High Score (Sun)
🚀 Games Week Launch
👨💻 GCAP - doing a talk on Mon w @hopecorr.bsky.social @harrisonpolites.bsky.social @sagefoxx.bsky.social at 3PM + Tue
🫶 Games for Change (Wed)
🏆 AGDAs
🎨 Parallels
🎮 PAX Aus
🎻 High Score (Sun)
🚀 Games Week Launch
👨💻 GCAP - doing a talk on Mon w @hopecorr.bsky.social @harrisonpolites.bsky.social @sagefoxx.bsky.social at 3PM + Tue
🫶 Games for Change (Wed)
🏆 AGDAs
🎨 Parallels
🎮 PAX Aus
Oh damn this was a great show you’re in for a treat
This Friday on ABC Classic, we're rebroadcasting the massive Indie Symphony II concert by Orchestra Victoria, which I had the pleasure of hosting back in July, on a special extended edition of the Game Show 🎮🎻🎺🪈🥁
(Art by the incredible @theboyofcheese.bsky.social 🖌️)
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(Art by the incredible @theboyofcheese.bsky.social 🖌️)
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September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Oh damn this was a great show you’re in for a treat
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I conducted an experiment on what Tiktok and YouTube recommends when not logged in on the app.
Given the social media ban only covers accounts, hard not to see this could be the experience for teens in Australia come December. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/s...
Given the social media ban only covers accounts, hard not to see this could be the experience for teens in Australia come December. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/s...
From zero to neo-Nazis: what under-16s may see under Australia’s social media ban, simply by not logging in
Guardian Australia test finds scrolling shortform videos while logged out of YouTube and TikTok quickly leads to gambling, violent and far-right content
www.theguardian.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I conducted an experiment on what Tiktok and YouTube recommends when not logged in on the app.
Given the social media ban only covers accounts, hard not to see this could be the experience for teens in Australia come December. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/s...
Given the social media ban only covers accounts, hard not to see this could be the experience for teens in Australia come December. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/s...
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i know i am getting old when my first tip for #paxaus is wearing comfortable shoes
PAX Aus 2025: Tips and tricks to make the most of your time | ScreenHub: Film, TV, Streaming and Games
PAX Aus 2025 is a packed event with hundreds of panels, game demos, exhibits, and activations. Here's how to make the most of your time.
www.screenhub.com.au
September 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
i know i am getting old when my first tip for #paxaus is wearing comfortable shoes
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Trailer for our new #inidegame called Penguin Colony! We are collaborating with Lenval Brown (Disco Elysium, Ultrakill) to bring this unique re-imagining to life
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aylG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aylG...
September 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Trailer for our new #inidegame called Penguin Colony! We are collaborating with Lenval Brown (Disco Elysium, Ultrakill) to bring this unique re-imagining to life
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aylG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aylG...
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Schedule live!
At PAX Aus I have the privilege and pleasure to facilitate the Kirrip Wilam room, a space for Indigenous people to showcase, connect, recharge and share their pop culture fandom.
Check out the schedule for the room in the link below (filter: Kirrip Wilam) and come and say hello ☺️
At PAX Aus I have the privilege and pleasure to facilitate the Kirrip Wilam room, a space for Indigenous people to showcase, connect, recharge and share their pop culture fandom.
Check out the schedule for the room in the link below (filter: Kirrip Wilam) and come and say hello ☺️
The PAX Aus 2025 Panel Schedule is NOW LIVE! Here are HUNDREDS of cool things you can see and do at PAX this year! aus.paxsite.com/en-us/schedu...
The Official PAX Aus 2025 Mobile App is also live too! Get downloading and start planning your PAX! aus.paxsite.com/en-us/connec...
The Official PAX Aus 2025 Mobile App is also live too! Get downloading and start planning your PAX! aus.paxsite.com/en-us/connec...
September 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Schedule live!
At PAX Aus I have the privilege and pleasure to facilitate the Kirrip Wilam room, a space for Indigenous people to showcase, connect, recharge and share their pop culture fandom.
Check out the schedule for the room in the link below (filter: Kirrip Wilam) and come and say hello ☺️
At PAX Aus I have the privilege and pleasure to facilitate the Kirrip Wilam room, a space for Indigenous people to showcase, connect, recharge and share their pop culture fandom.
Check out the schedule for the room in the link below (filter: Kirrip Wilam) and come and say hello ☺️