Mark Isaacson
@kartanym.bsky.social
Writer @ well-played.com.au
Occasional Streamer @ twitch.tv/kartanym
Occasional Streamer @ twitch.tv/kartanym
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Does Press Start not have an editor on the books anymore? Because I've never heard of Banishers of Eden.
July 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Does Press Start not have an editor on the books anymore? Because I've never heard of Banishers of Eden.
Wtf is this?
tbh I kinda liked it better when it was an award-winning publication with cool writers and an annual mentorship program
July 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Wtf is this?
I was a volunteer at the Sydney 2000 Olympics table tennis arena (I was a runner, before the internet really kicked off, I ran printed results to media, etc.) and had the privilege of seeing the back of Bill Gates' head as he and a massive entourage walked past our tent.
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Yes I stole this from musky folks site…I feel like we’ll get better answers here lol
Yes I stole this from musky folks site…I feel like we’ll get better answers here lol
July 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
I was a volunteer at the Sydney 2000 Olympics table tennis arena (I was a runner, before the internet really kicked off, I ran printed results to media, etc.) and had the privilege of seeing the back of Bill Gates' head as he and a massive entourage walked past our tent.
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Screenwest are flying me (and @camrogerslegal.bsky.social!) out to Perth this month to have our brains picked on the game biz. There's chats to attend & also 1:1s if you're keen.
If you're a studio head in WA, or wanting to start one, make sure to register!
www.screenwest.com.au/news/latest-...
If you're a studio head in WA, or wanting to start one, make sure to register!
www.screenwest.com.au/news/latest-...
Digital Games Fireside Chat and 1:1 Meetings with Trent Kusters and Cam Rogers - Screenwest
Join Screenwest on Tuesday, 22 July at 6pm for a Digital Games Fireside Chat with industry experts, Trent Kusters and Cam Rogers.
www.screenwest.com.au
July 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Screenwest are flying me (and @camrogerslegal.bsky.social!) out to Perth this month to have our brains picked on the game biz. There's chats to attend & also 1:1s if you're keen.
If you're a studio head in WA, or wanting to start one, make sure to register!
www.screenwest.com.au/news/latest-...
If you're a studio head in WA, or wanting to start one, make sure to register!
www.screenwest.com.au/news/latest-...
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For those out of the loop, the consumer movement that aims to challenge the legality of publishers ‘destroying’ games has made some huge progress.
Check out our detailed write up here:
Check out our detailed write up here:
EU-Driven ‘Stop Killing Games’ Campaign Has Reached 1 Million Signatures (Kinda)
A push for game preservation, starting at the very core of how they end up dead
www.well-played.com.au
July 4, 2025 at 1:12 AM
For those out of the loop, the consumer movement that aims to challenge the legality of publishers ‘destroying’ games has made some huge progress.
Check out our detailed write up here:
Check out our detailed write up here:
Fucked up news day, huh?
July 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Fucked up news day, huh?
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Hey Xbox, focus this:
a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a green door and looking at the camera .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a green door and looking at the camera .
media.tenor.com
July 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Hey Xbox, focus this:
Just to be perfectly clear, I will not nor have any interest in purchasing anything Xbox now or in the future.
And believe me, if any studio pulls the same crap on its employees as consistently as Spencer & Co. have, they'll join the increasingly growing banned list.
And believe me, if any studio pulls the same crap on its employees as consistently as Spencer & Co. have, they'll join the increasingly growing banned list.
July 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Just to be perfectly clear, I will not nor have any interest in purchasing anything Xbox now or in the future.
And believe me, if any studio pulls the same crap on its employees as consistently as Spencer & Co. have, they'll join the increasingly growing banned list.
And believe me, if any studio pulls the same crap on its employees as consistently as Spencer & Co. have, they'll join the increasingly growing banned list.
Hey Xbox, focus this:
a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a green door and looking at the camera .
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a green door and looking at the camera .
media.tenor.com
July 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Hey Xbox, focus this:
Death Stranding 3
Never forget these hiking essentials. 🥾
July 2, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Death Stranding 3
East Coast, it's been fun, but it's time for this old hat to fling his way back West.
See you again soon.
See you again soon.
June 29, 2025 at 1:17 AM
East Coast, it's been fun, but it's time for this old hat to fling his way back West.
See you again soon.
See you again soon.
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PODCAST// WellPlayed DLC 253
This week we chat Death Stranding 2, Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest, the reported upcoming layoffs at Xbox and more
Spotify bit.ly/449N4Pz
Apple bit.ly/3ZR6q9x
YouTube youtu.be/kPLwLM5ojzY
Ep Deets www.well-played.com.au/the-wellplay...
This week we chat Death Stranding 2, Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest, the reported upcoming layoffs at Xbox and more
Spotify bit.ly/449N4Pz
Apple bit.ly/3ZR6q9x
YouTube youtu.be/kPLwLM5ojzY
Ep Deets www.well-played.com.au/the-wellplay...
June 29, 2025 at 12:28 AM
PODCAST// WellPlayed DLC 253
This week we chat Death Stranding 2, Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest, the reported upcoming layoffs at Xbox and more
Spotify bit.ly/449N4Pz
Apple bit.ly/3ZR6q9x
YouTube youtu.be/kPLwLM5ojzY
Ep Deets www.well-played.com.au/the-wellplay...
This week we chat Death Stranding 2, Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest, the reported upcoming layoffs at Xbox and more
Spotify bit.ly/449N4Pz
Apple bit.ly/3ZR6q9x
YouTube youtu.be/kPLwLM5ojzY
Ep Deets www.well-played.com.au/the-wellplay...
My only regret from this holiday, having enjoyed it all, is that I enjoyed it alone.
June 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
My only regret from this holiday, having enjoyed it all, is that I enjoyed it alone.
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Have you SEEN how gorgeous of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is?
If not, we have you covered with our hands-on impressions:
If not, we have you covered with our hands-on impressions:
How Did We Forget About The Shinobi Series!? (Hands-On With Shinobi: Art of Vengeance)
WellPlayed's Ash Wayling previews Shinobi: Art of Vengeance.One of the OG ninja series is getting a sexy new revival courtesy of Lizardcube, and it is well w...
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June 27, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Have you SEEN how gorgeous of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is?
If not, we have you covered with our hands-on impressions:
If not, we have you covered with our hands-on impressions:
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We're in the last 48 HOURS of #BigHops Kickstarter!!
👅swing, solve puzzles, lockpick with your tongue
🍏use powerful veggies to grow paths forward
✨free demo is out NOW
🎮coming to Nintendo Switch THIS YEAR
We're at 123% funded, but still check it out here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/chr...
👅swing, solve puzzles, lockpick with your tongue
🍏use powerful veggies to grow paths forward
✨free demo is out NOW
🎮coming to Nintendo Switch THIS YEAR
We're at 123% funded, but still check it out here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/chr...
June 23, 2025 at 12:27 AM
We're in the last 48 HOURS of #BigHops Kickstarter!!
👅swing, solve puzzles, lockpick with your tongue
🍏use powerful veggies to grow paths forward
✨free demo is out NOW
🎮coming to Nintendo Switch THIS YEAR
We're at 123% funded, but still check it out here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/chr...
👅swing, solve puzzles, lockpick with your tongue
🍏use powerful veggies to grow paths forward
✨free demo is out NOW
🎮coming to Nintendo Switch THIS YEAR
We're at 123% funded, but still check it out here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/chr...
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REVIEW // Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
More than a marvellously confident sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a true modern masterpiece
Read: www.well-played.com.au/death-strand...
More than a marvellously confident sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a true modern masterpiece
Read: www.well-played.com.au/death-strand...
June 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
REVIEW // Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
More than a marvellously confident sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a true modern masterpiece
Read: www.well-played.com.au/death-strand...
More than a marvellously confident sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a true modern masterpiece
Read: www.well-played.com.au/death-strand...
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The Splatoon kids still keeping it real
June 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The Splatoon kids still keeping it real
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An exploit for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Switch 2 allows players to summon almost anything via Autobuild Sharing. No modding is involved; all it takes is the right QR code to bring forth a legion of new friends.
June 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
An exploit for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Switch 2 allows players to summon almost anything via Autobuild Sharing. No modding is involved; all it takes is the right QR code to bring forth a legion of new friends.
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Don't sleep on Lost In Random: The Eternal Die. Having a fantastic time so far.
June 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Don't sleep on Lost In Random: The Eternal Die. Having a fantastic time so far.
10 years later, watching Critical Role live just renewed my love of D&D storytelling. Mercer is a God among us.
June 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
10 years later, watching Critical Role live just renewed my love of D&D storytelling. Mercer is a God among us.