Jess Zammit
@jesszam.bsky.social
Games writer, reviewer, journalist, researcher, designer, producer and diversity advocate. Writer on Puzzle Quest 3/Matchmaker: Dungeon Heart. Deputy Editor @ Player2.net.au . Prev: Represent Me, Mighty Kingdom, Infinity Plus Two. She/her 🏳️🌈
The world is on fire and everything is bad, so here is a disconnected series of screenshots from my time spent delving into the Nintendo Entertainment System classics over the break, which I enjoy entirely out of context. NES games are great, thoroughly recommend the deep dive!
January 30, 2026 at 3:20 AM
The world is on fire and everything is bad, so here is a disconnected series of screenshots from my time spent delving into the Nintendo Entertainment System classics over the break, which I enjoy entirely out of context. NES games are great, thoroughly recommend the deep dive!
Disclaimer: I wrote this before we did, in fact, get more info about Fable.
P2's writers continue to journey through their most anticipated games for 2026, and it is @jesszam.bsky.social's turn in the spotlight.
What 10 games made the list?
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What 10 games made the list?
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2026’s Most Anticipated Games – Jess’ Picks | Player2.net.au
Tim discusses his Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of 2026, from The Dark Pictures: Directive 8020, to LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
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January 28, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Disclaimer: I wrote this before we did, in fact, get more info about Fable.
HAPPY PITT DAY TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE
January 9, 2026 at 10:36 AM
HAPPY PITT DAY TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE
Got one last bit of free time this afternoon before going back to work tomorrow, so another dive into the Nintendo Switch Online NES catalogue meant that Nightshade (1992) became my first finished game of 2026! Another new (to me) game to learn about - but this time Australian, even more exciting!
January 4, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Got one last bit of free time this afternoon before going back to work tomorrow, so another dive into the Nintendo Switch Online NES catalogue meant that Nightshade (1992) became my first finished game of 2026! Another new (to me) game to learn about - but this time Australian, even more exciting!
Trying again with the old Letterboxd account that I apparently made at the beginning of last year and then didn't touch again. Let's see if this is the year I actually watch more films (I am jesszam on there, join me if you are so inclined!) boxd.it/cvgZF
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Trying again with the old Letterboxd account that I apparently made at the beginning of last year and then didn't touch again. Let's see if this is the year I actually watch more films (I am jesszam on there, join me if you are so inclined!) boxd.it/cvgZF
Seeing my name in some TV credits for the first time is another pretty cool way to start the new year! (and on the ABC, which feels special) Super proud of this weird lil deeply Australian show we've made
January 2, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Seeing my name in some TV credits for the first time is another pretty cool way to start the new year! (and on the ABC, which feels special) Super proud of this weird lil deeply Australian show we've made
Starting the new year with Stranger Things and building this extremely exciting LEGO set, feels right
January 1, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Starting the new year with Stranger Things and building this extremely exciting LEGO set, feels right
2025 was a weird year. Lots of big forced changes, self reflection, and attempts to establish a new normal. Huge steps forward and a whole bunch of little stumbles back. I learned a lot about myself. I felt some things I hadn't felt in years, and decided that in itself is progress. I'm opening up.
January 1, 2026 at 1:58 AM
2025 was a weird year. Lots of big forced changes, self reflection, and attempts to establish a new normal. Huge steps forward and a whole bunch of little stumbles back. I learned a lot about myself. I felt some things I hadn't felt in years, and decided that in itself is progress. I'm opening up.
Also while we're at it in other life updates I finished Pluribus and am now going to be thinking about it constantly for the foreseeable future (at least until the return of 2025's other perfect TV show, The Pitt)
December 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Also while we're at it in other life updates I finished Pluribus and am now going to be thinking about it constantly for the foreseeable future (at least until the return of 2025's other perfect TV show, The Pitt)
Spent time over the last couple of days idly messing around with the NES games in the Nintendo Switch Online games catalogue. This afternoon I started and finished StarTropics, a game I will admit to previously being entirely unfamiliar with, in about 4 and half hours. Fun times!
December 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Spent time over the last couple of days idly messing around with the NES games in the Nintendo Switch Online games catalogue. This afternoon I started and finished StarTropics, a game I will admit to previously being entirely unfamiliar with, in about 4 and half hours. Fun times!
Happiest Season is a movie that means a lot to me. Give our second episode a listen if you want to hear me reveal perhaps too much about why!
Oh hey, the second episode of ‘Tis The Season To Be Sapphic with @angharadyeo.bsky.social, @jesszam.bsky.social and me is live! This time we discuss Happiest Season. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you find your podcasts:
Happiest Season
Podcast Episode · 'Tis The Season To Be Sapphic · 21/12/2025 · 47m
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December 24, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Happiest Season is a movie that means a lot to me. Give our second episode a listen if you want to hear me reveal perhaps too much about why!
Okay I know we all know this and I am late to the party but WOW PLURIBUS SURE IS GOOD (I am one episode in)
December 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Okay I know we all know this and I am late to the party but WOW PLURIBUS SURE IS GOOD (I am one episode in)
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lorelei and the laser eyes (2024)
December 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
lorelei and the laser eyes (2024)
Every year. I do this to myself Every. Year.
It's time for the most important podcast of the year.
Sadistic Santa is back!
Join Sant's helper @hewso.bsky.social and victims @jesszam.bsky.social, Jenn, Jason, @shaunhubp2.bsky.social and @gorath44000.bsky.social as they dive into this evil bastards pressies.
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Sadistic Santa is back!
Join Sant's helper @hewso.bsky.social and victims @jesszam.bsky.social, Jenn, Jason, @shaunhubp2.bsky.social and @gorath44000.bsky.social as they dive into this evil bastards pressies.
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The Player 2 PixelCast 175 – Sadistic Santa Rides Again | Player2.net.au
The Player 2 PixelCast 175 - Sadistic Santa Rides Again While the world runs round with Christmas Cheer Player2’s writers cower in fear. For these brave souls, there’s no joy in the festive season And...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Every year. I do this to myself Every. Year.
We have been threatening to start a podcast for such a long time, and it's finally happening. Come and listen to us chat about The Christmas Writer, which managed to very quickly show that we all apparently want very different things from Christmas movies - so it got us off to a great start!
Big news! @jesszam.bsky.social @angharadyeo.bsky.social and I started a podcast, and our first episode has just gone live! It's all about sapphic Christmas movies, and you should totally subscribe to 'Tis The Season To Be Sapphic:
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In each episode of 'Tis The Season To Be Sapphic, Alice Clarke, Angharad Yeo and Jess Zammit review and discuss a different sapphic Christmas movie. Each host brings their own baggage and expectations...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:18 AM
We have been threatening to start a podcast for such a long time, and it's finally happening. Come and listen to us chat about The Christmas Writer, which managed to very quickly show that we all apparently want very different things from Christmas movies - so it got us off to a great start!
Horrific day. Terrifying, abhorrent shit to happen anywhere, but especially way too close to home. I hope you're all safe, fellow Sydney friends. Here if anyone needs to chat or spend some time staring into the middle distance together to process.
December 14, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Horrific day. Terrifying, abhorrent shit to happen anywhere, but especially way too close to home. I hope you're all safe, fellow Sydney friends. Here if anyone needs to chat or spend some time staring into the middle distance together to process.
There are few things I take as seriously as Christmas tree illumination
She is an artist and the Christmas tree is her canvas @jesszam.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 7:58 AM
There are few things I take as seriously as Christmas tree illumination
I've made a terrible mistake. I fear I'm going to have to become a Magic person, now.
November 29, 2025 at 5:36 AM
I've made a terrible mistake. I fear I'm going to have to become a Magic person, now.
Maybe I'm gonna become a JRPG person for this game?
We're in a Dragon Quest remake golden age, and thanks to Square Enix, @jesszam.bsky.social got to go hands on with the next offering, Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined ahead of its release in a few months
Check out her preview on Player2 -
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/drag...
Check out her preview on Player2 -
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/drag...
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined – Hands-on Preview | Player2.net.au
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined - Hands-on Preview The reveal of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined back in September was the latest highlight in what has been a big year for the Dragon Quest series. The annou...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Maybe I'm gonna become a JRPG person for this game?
Went to visit my parents yesterday and located this prized possession, I am curious (yet afraid of) whether or not it still works (I'm sure the Neopets will still be alive but in what state, at what cost)
November 17, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Went to visit my parents yesterday and located this prized possession, I am curious (yet afraid of) whether or not it still works (I'm sure the Neopets will still be alive but in what state, at what cost)
Confirmed, it does in fact rule when David makes food for his friends! (thank you David)
Big help: having a housemate like @jesszam.bsky.social who is delighted by any food you make for her. Make food for your friends! It rules
November 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Confirmed, it does in fact rule when David makes food for his friends! (thank you David)
Today I learned that the key to bypassing the anxiety that usually stops me from reaching out to new people at work is them joining a meeting I'm in with a cat on their lap, at which point I will apparently reflexively message "that is an extremely good cat" with no context and feel fine about it
October 29, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Today I learned that the key to bypassing the anxiety that usually stops me from reaching out to new people at work is them joining a meeting I'm in with a cat on their lap, at which point I will apparently reflexively message "that is an extremely good cat" with no context and feel fine about it
Reposted by Jess Zammit
live feed of me every time i eat ice cream
October 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
live feed of me every time i eat ice cream
Reposted by Jess Zammit
The latest Pixelcast is here, and it is straight from the PAX floor... well, not quite, but from an apartment just over the river at least.
Join @hewso.bsky.social, @pauljamesgames.bsky.social and @jesszam.bsky.social as they dissect the madness that was PAX 2025
www.player2.net.au/podcast/the-...
Join @hewso.bsky.social, @pauljamesgames.bsky.social and @jesszam.bsky.social as they dissect the madness that was PAX 2025
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The Player 2 PixelCast 171 | Player2.net.au
The Player 2 PixelCast 171 It has been and gone, the epic weekend of games, pop culture, tabletops and... well, beer. That's right, PAX AUS has once again passed us for another year. Fret not, dear li...
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October 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The latest Pixelcast is here, and it is straight from the PAX floor... well, not quite, but from an apartment just over the river at least.
Join @hewso.bsky.social, @pauljamesgames.bsky.social and @jesszam.bsky.social as they dissect the madness that was PAX 2025
www.player2.net.au/podcast/the-...
Join @hewso.bsky.social, @pauljamesgames.bsky.social and @jesszam.bsky.social as they dissect the madness that was PAX 2025
www.player2.net.au/podcast/the-...
It's taking so much self-control, but I'm trying to do this properly and play it the "right" way. This game is so extremely my shit, though. We (episodic choice-based narrative adventures) are so back.
The first two episodes of @adhocstudio.com's Dispatch are now here, and @jesszam.bsky.social's review in progress will follow this superhero workplace comedy as it unfolds. She's already hooked, and can see that pacing herself will be a problem.
Her review: www.player2.net.au/2025/10/disp...
Her review: www.player2.net.au/2025/10/disp...
Dispatch Review in Progress – Episodes 1 & 2 | Player2.net.au
Dispatch Review in Progress - Episodes 1 & 2 Dispatch, the much-anticipated first title from developers AdHoc Studio in conjunction with Critical Role, is finally here. As the game is episodic, with t...
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October 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
It's taking so much self-control, but I'm trying to do this properly and play it the "right" way. This game is so extremely my shit, though. We (episodic choice-based narrative adventures) are so back.