Hewso
@hewso.bsky.social
Editor of Player2.net.au, Australia's 4th best video game coverage parody site.
Come for the games, stay for the BBQ. I make no apologies for food photo spam.
Join me here for the sweary version of my thoughts... he/him, writes on Ngunnawal land
Come for the games, stay for the BBQ. I make no apologies for food photo spam.
Join me here for the sweary version of my thoughts... he/him, writes on Ngunnawal land
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Today, we dive a bit deeper into the RPG genre, focussing on JRPGs and what they're bringing to games in 2026. Here are some of the most interesting 2026 releases!
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Games to Watch in 2026 – JRPGs | Player2.net.au
Paul runs through some of the must-watch JRPGs coming to your console or PC near you in 2026
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January 14, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Today, we dive a bit deeper into the RPG genre, focussing on JRPGs and what they're bringing to games in 2026. Here are some of the most interesting 2026 releases!
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
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The strategy genre is also doing exciting things, so here are three of the most intriguing options coming in 2026, and what list would it be if @hewso.bsky.social didn't sneak in El Presidente?
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Games to Watch in 2026 – Strategy | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody’s radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices ...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:32 PM
The strategy genre is also doing exciting things, so here are three of the most intriguing options coming in 2026, and what list would it be if @hewso.bsky.social didn't sneak in El Presidente?
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
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The open world genre continues to expand and try new things. Check out a few of the more intriguing titles of 2026 here:
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
Games to Watch in 2026 – Open World | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody’s radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices to three games for each genre. These might not be the most anticipated titles or the best releases,
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January 12, 2026 at 9:49 AM
The open world genre continues to expand and try new things. Check out a few of the more intriguing titles of 2026 here:
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
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Hi AU-based marketing and biz dev friends!
I'm still looking for $5k AUD to help make
@frostygamesfest.com events happen again this year. We have some sponsorship locked, but need to make up a shortfall 🍦💰
If you'd like to chat pls email or DM me! amy at hellomisspotter dot com
I'm still looking for $5k AUD to help make
@frostygamesfest.com events happen again this year. We have some sponsorship locked, but need to make up a shortfall 🍦💰
If you'd like to chat pls email or DM me! amy at hellomisspotter dot com
January 11, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Hi AU-based marketing and biz dev friends!
I'm still looking for $5k AUD to help make
@frostygamesfest.com events happen again this year. We have some sponsorship locked, but need to make up a shortfall 🍦💰
If you'd like to chat pls email or DM me! amy at hellomisspotter dot com
I'm still looking for $5k AUD to help make
@frostygamesfest.com events happen again this year. We have some sponsorship locked, but need to make up a shortfall 🍦💰
If you'd like to chat pls email or DM me! amy at hellomisspotter dot com
Oh goody, 36 degrees and insanely high winds...
That's nothing to be concerned about I am sure.
That's nothing to be concerned about I am sure.
January 9, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Oh goody, 36 degrees and insanely high winds...
That's nothing to be concerned about I am sure.
That's nothing to be concerned about I am sure.
Holy shit... it's my wife. God forbid I miss a box in Crash.
January 9, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Holy shit... it's my wife. God forbid I miss a box in Crash.
My first finished game of 2026 is.... Robocop: Rogue City
I played a fair chunk a while ago and then fell off due to reviews or whatever, but decided to start a new game and get through it over the holidays.
Honestly, super solid (not amazing) gameplay, but as a nostalgia piece, it is PERFECT.
I played a fair chunk a while ago and then fell off due to reviews or whatever, but decided to start a new game and get through it over the holidays.
Honestly, super solid (not amazing) gameplay, but as a nostalgia piece, it is PERFECT.
a robot is standing in a store with the words `` thank you for your cooperation '' written below him .
ALT: a robot is standing in a store with the words `` thank you for your cooperation '' written below him .
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January 9, 2026 at 4:01 AM
My first finished game of 2026 is.... Robocop: Rogue City
I played a fair chunk a while ago and then fell off due to reviews or whatever, but decided to start a new game and get through it over the holidays.
Honestly, super solid (not amazing) gameplay, but as a nostalgia piece, it is PERFECT.
I played a fair chunk a while ago and then fell off due to reviews or whatever, but decided to start a new game and get through it over the holidays.
Honestly, super solid (not amazing) gameplay, but as a nostalgia piece, it is PERFECT.
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It's time to turn off the lights and hide behind the couch because @hewso.bsky.social's look into 2026 has made its way to the horror genre.
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Games to Watch in 2026 – Horror | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody’s radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices to three games for each genre. These might not be the most anticipated titles or the best releases,
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January 8, 2026 at 11:51 PM
It's time to turn off the lights and hide behind the couch because @hewso.bsky.social's look into 2026 has made its way to the horror genre.
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
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There is a new Jackass movie coming, and you know what?
I could really go with watching some seppos smack themselves in the nuts right now, so sure, why not?
I could really go with watching some seppos smack themselves in the nuts right now, so sure, why not?
a man wearing sunglasses and a green shirt is standing in front of a shelf with a box that says new balance on it
ALT: a man wearing sunglasses and a green shirt is standing in front of a shelf with a box that says new balance on it
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January 8, 2026 at 11:49 PM
There is a new Jackass movie coming, and you know what?
I could really go with watching some seppos smack themselves in the nuts right now, so sure, why not?
I could really go with watching some seppos smack themselves in the nuts right now, so sure, why not?
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Some big changes are coming to The Elder Scrolls Online, and @hewso.bsky.social isn't so sure about one of them.
Get all the details here:
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/a-bi...
Get all the details here:
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/a-bi...
A Big Shake Up Is Coming To Tamriel | Player2.net.au
A Big Shake Up Is Coming To Tamriel It is no secret that I am a fan of Bethesda's long-running MMO, The Elder Scrolls Online. It has been one game that has never left my hard drive, and despite not pl...
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January 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Some big changes are coming to The Elder Scrolls Online, and @hewso.bsky.social isn't so sure about one of them.
Get all the details here:
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/a-bi...
Get all the details here:
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/a-bi...
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Today, @hewso.bsky.social grabs his shotgun and gets ready for 2026's FPS releases.
Which three does he think you need to keep an eye on?
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Which three does he think you need to keep an eye on?
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
Games to Watch in 2026 – FPS | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody’s radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices ...
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January 7, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Today, @hewso.bsky.social grabs his shotgun and gets ready for 2026's FPS releases.
Which three does he think you need to keep an eye on?
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
Which three does he think you need to keep an eye on?
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
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Today, we continue with @hewso.bsky.social's 2026 "Games to Watch" coverage by looking at the ever-hard-to-define RPG genre.
Which three 2026 RPGs does Matt think deserve to be watched closely?
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
Which three 2026 RPGs does Matt think deserve to be watched closely?
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
Games to Watch in 2026 – RPG | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody’s radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices ...
www.player2.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Today, we continue with @hewso.bsky.social's 2026 "Games to Watch" coverage by looking at the ever-hard-to-define RPG genre.
Which three 2026 RPGs does Matt think deserve to be watched closely?
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
Which three 2026 RPGs does Matt think deserve to be watched closely?
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
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It is time again for @hewso.bsky.social's look at what is coming in 2026.
This year he has forced himself to pick just three games from each genre that you should keep an eye on.
First up, Action games.
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
This year he has forced himself to pick just three games from each genre that you should keep an eye on.
First up, Action games.
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
Games to Watch in 2026 – Action | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody's radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices ...
www.player2.net.au
January 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM
It is time again for @hewso.bsky.social's look at what is coming in 2026.
This year he has forced himself to pick just three games from each genre that you should keep an eye on.
First up, Action games.
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
This year he has forced himself to pick just three games from each genre that you should keep an eye on.
First up, Action games.
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
Restricting myself to just three has created some interesting conundrums in my brain.
But hey, I am sure most will disagree with my choices anyways so let's have fun with it.
But hey, I am sure most will disagree with my choices anyways so let's have fun with it.
It is time again for @hewso.bsky.social's look at what is coming in 2026.
This year he has forced himself to pick just three games from each genre that you should keep an eye on.
First up, Action games.
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
This year he has forced himself to pick just three games from each genre that you should keep an eye on.
First up, Action games.
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/game...
Games to Watch in 2026 – Action | Player2.net.au
At the start of each year, our Editor sits down to work out the games that should be on everybody's radar, but this time around, he is doing something different. This year, he is reducing his choices ...
www.player2.net.au
January 5, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Restricting myself to just three has created some interesting conundrums in my brain.
But hey, I am sure most will disagree with my choices anyways so let's have fun with it.
But hey, I am sure most will disagree with my choices anyways so let's have fun with it.
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We are back for another year of Player 2!
To kick things off, @hewso.bsky.social is here with a long overdue review of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
But he has his reasons for taking so long, so don't discount it just yet.
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/call...
To kick things off, @hewso.bsky.social is here with a long overdue review of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
But he has his reasons for taking so long, so don't discount it just yet.
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/call...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Review – Problematic But Exciting | Player2.net.au
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Review - Problematic But Exciting Well, it has been a really long road to this review.Yes, it is late, yes, you could argue that it is no longer relevant, but once you read m...
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January 5, 2026 at 12:05 AM
We are back for another year of Player 2!
To kick things off, @hewso.bsky.social is here with a long overdue review of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
But he has his reasons for taking so long, so don't discount it just yet.
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/call...
To kick things off, @hewso.bsky.social is here with a long overdue review of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
But he has his reasons for taking so long, so don't discount it just yet.
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/call...
So cool trick my brother let me onto. Cancel your sub and then they will offer you half price for 6 months to stay.
Rinse, repeat. I've done this about 6 times so far.
Rinse, repeat. I've done this about 6 times so far.
January 5, 2026 at 2:49 AM
So cool trick my brother let me onto. Cancel your sub and then they will offer you half price for 6 months to stay.
Rinse, repeat. I've done this about 6 times so far.
Rinse, repeat. I've done this about 6 times so far.
So true story. I was about to publish a review of this last year and then... well Bondi happened. It didn't feel right to press go. So I sat on it, kept playing and wrote a brand new review, scrapping the old one almost entirely.
We are back for another year of Player 2!
To kick things off, @hewso.bsky.social is here with a long overdue review of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
But he has his reasons for taking so long, so don't discount it just yet.
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/call...
To kick things off, @hewso.bsky.social is here with a long overdue review of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
But he has his reasons for taking so long, so don't discount it just yet.
www.player2.net.au/2026/01/call...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Review – Problematic But Exciting | Player2.net.au
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Review - Problematic But Exciting Well, it has been a really long road to this review.Yes, it is late, yes, you could argue that it is no longer relevant, but once you read m...
www.player2.net.au
January 5, 2026 at 12:07 AM
So true story. I was about to publish a review of this last year and then... well Bondi happened. It didn't feel right to press go. So I sat on it, kept playing and wrote a brand new review, scrapping the old one almost entirely.
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I love sport. Absolutely adore it. But watching it these days just ffs. 3 out of the 4 ads in the last break in the big bash were for gambling.
Seriously just fuck off. I don't even hate having a bet. But all these ads do is target people with a problem, not someone who occasionally puts a bet on
Seriously just fuck off. I don't even hate having a bet. But all these ads do is target people with a problem, not someone who occasionally puts a bet on
January 3, 2026 at 10:21 AM
I love sport. Absolutely adore it. But watching it these days just ffs. 3 out of the 4 ads in the last break in the big bash were for gambling.
Seriously just fuck off. I don't even hate having a bet. But all these ads do is target people with a problem, not someone who occasionally puts a bet on
Seriously just fuck off. I don't even hate having a bet. But all these ads do is target people with a problem, not someone who occasionally puts a bet on
I love sport. Absolutely adore it. But watching it these days just ffs. 3 out of the 4 ads in the last break in the big bash were for gambling.
Seriously just fuck off. I don't even hate having a bet. But all these ads do is target people with a problem, not someone who occasionally puts a bet on
Seriously just fuck off. I don't even hate having a bet. But all these ads do is target people with a problem, not someone who occasionally puts a bet on
January 3, 2026 at 10:21 AM
I love sport. Absolutely adore it. But watching it these days just ffs. 3 out of the 4 ads in the last break in the big bash were for gambling.
Seriously just fuck off. I don't even hate having a bet. But all these ads do is target people with a problem, not someone who occasionally puts a bet on
Seriously just fuck off. I don't even hate having a bet. But all these ads do is target people with a problem, not someone who occasionally puts a bet on
Hey folks,
Legitimately I want to wish everyone the best new year. It has been rough, things look dire but in among all of that I genuinely hope that you all find joy in some way in 2026.
You deserve it.
Legitimately I want to wish everyone the best new year. It has been rough, things look dire but in among all of that I genuinely hope that you all find joy in some way in 2026.
You deserve it.
December 31, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Hey folks,
Legitimately I want to wish everyone the best new year. It has been rough, things look dire but in among all of that I genuinely hope that you all find joy in some way in 2026.
You deserve it.
Legitimately I want to wish everyone the best new year. It has been rough, things look dire but in among all of that I genuinely hope that you all find joy in some way in 2026.
You deserve it.
I imagine the Dev meeting before starting Tainted Grail went like this.
Dev 1: Hey you know how Elder Scrolls games have massive fan bases?
Dev 2: Yup
1: and you know how Bethesda is taking their sweet arse time making a new one?
2: yup
1: So let's do it for them. In a legally distinct way ofc
Dev 1: Hey you know how Elder Scrolls games have massive fan bases?
Dev 2: Yup
1: and you know how Bethesda is taking their sweet arse time making a new one?
2: yup
1: So let's do it for them. In a legally distinct way ofc
December 29, 2025 at 6:41 AM
I imagine the Dev meeting before starting Tainted Grail went like this.
Dev 1: Hey you know how Elder Scrolls games have massive fan bases?
Dev 2: Yup
1: and you know how Bethesda is taking their sweet arse time making a new one?
2: yup
1: So let's do it for them. In a legally distinct way ofc
Dev 1: Hey you know how Elder Scrolls games have massive fan bases?
Dev 2: Yup
1: and you know how Bethesda is taking their sweet arse time making a new one?
2: yup
1: So let's do it for them. In a legally distinct way ofc
It turns out the remake of Oblivion that you actually want already exists.
It is called Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon and it is a ripper.
It is called Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon and it is a ripper.
December 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
It turns out the remake of Oblivion that you actually want already exists.
It is called Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon and it is a ripper.
It is called Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon and it is a ripper.
Look as a summer drink....I don't hate it
December 28, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Look as a summer drink....I don't hate it