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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.
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"The more we let companies use GenAI in development, the more we all stand to lose."
As scope increases and budgets shrink, The Alters is a cautionary tale of gaps plugged up by AI, and the backlash that follows.
@riorobayo.bsky.social examines #GenAI in games: www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
As scope increases and budgets shrink, The Alters is a cautionary tale of gaps plugged up by AI, and the backlash that follows.
@riorobayo.bsky.social examines #GenAI in games: www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
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I normally retweet the publication posts for games I review, but this one ended up being a mammoth review.
I stopped playing Pokémon after being unable to complete shield so when I was asked if I wanted to review ZA I said yeah because wanted to see if it changed.
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I stopped playing Pokémon after being unable to complete shield so when I was asked if I wanted to review ZA I said yeah because wanted to see if it changed.
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A Review (Nintendo Switch 2) | Qualbert
With a few missteps in the last iteration of the franchise, does this entry signal a return to form for Pokémon? Find out in our Pokémon Legends: Z-A Review!
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November 11, 2025 at 5:48 AM
I normally retweet the publication posts for games I review, but this one ended up being a mammoth review.
I stopped playing Pokémon after being unable to complete shield so when I was asked if I wanted to review ZA I said yeah because wanted to see if it changed.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/poke...
I stopped playing Pokémon after being unable to complete shield so when I was asked if I wanted to review ZA I said yeah because wanted to see if it changed.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/poke...
A game doesn't always need to be incredible to be enjoyable. Sometimes a mindless, high-octane bloodbath hits just the right notes.
Carve your way through the forces of hell in this multiplayer shooter reboot that takes us back to the early 2000s: www.qualbert.com/reviews/pain...
#PlayStation #PS5
Carve your way through the forces of hell in this multiplayer shooter reboot that takes us back to the early 2000s: www.qualbert.com/reviews/pain...
#PlayStation #PS5
Painkiller Review (PlayStation 5) | Qualbert
The battle between heaven and hell is reborn in this new take on a classic game. Arm yourself against demonic forces in our Painkiller review!
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November 11, 2025 at 2:47 AM
A game doesn't always need to be incredible to be enjoyable. Sometimes a mindless, high-octane bloodbath hits just the right notes.
Carve your way through the forces of hell in this multiplayer shooter reboot that takes us back to the early 2000s: www.qualbert.com/reviews/pain...
#PlayStation #PS5
Carve your way through the forces of hell in this multiplayer shooter reboot that takes us back to the early 2000s: www.qualbert.com/reviews/pain...
#PlayStation #PS5
There's something satisfyingly ironic about watching The Running Man (which is filled with social commentary on how gullible viewers are manipulated by reality TV) on the same evening that Big Brother makes its unfortunate return.
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
There's something satisfyingly ironic about watching The Running Man (which is filled with social commentary on how gullible viewers are manipulated by reality TV) on the same evening that Big Brother makes its unfortunate return.
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⚔️🛡 We have one copy of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on PS5 to give away! Entry is open to AU/NZ residents aged 16+. Competition ends 21/11/2025. ⚔️🛡 www.legendaryprizes.com.au/sony #videogames #gaming #oblivion #OblivionRemastered #ps5 #playstation #playstation5 #RPG
@bethesda.net
@bethesda.net
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
⚔️🛡 We have one copy of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on PS5 to give away! Entry is open to AU/NZ residents aged 16+. Competition ends 21/11/2025. ⚔️🛡 www.legendaryprizes.com.au/sony #videogames #gaming #oblivion #OblivionRemastered #ps5 #playstation #playstation5 #RPG
@bethesda.net
@bethesda.net
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🪜🚪 We have one copy of Monument Valley: The Trilogy on Nintendo Switch to give away! Entry is open to AU/NZ residents aged 16+. Competition ends 23/11/2025. 🪜🚪 www.legendaryprizes.com.au/nintendo #videogames #gaming #nintendo #monumentvalley #switch #nintendoswitch
@ustwogames.co.uk
@ustwogames.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🪜🚪 We have one copy of Monument Valley: The Trilogy on Nintendo Switch to give away! Entry is open to AU/NZ residents aged 16+. Competition ends 23/11/2025. 🪜🚪 www.legendaryprizes.com.au/nintendo #videogames #gaming #nintendo #monumentvalley #switch #nintendoswitch
@ustwogames.co.uk
@ustwogames.co.uk
From the madman minds of Suda51 (No More Heroes) and Swery65 (Deadly Premonition), Hotel Barcelona had all the makings of a modern B-grade classic.
Despite its quirky charm, an overall lack of polish and poor roguelike gameplay mean you might want to book elsewhere: www.qualbert.com/reviews/hote...
Despite its quirky charm, an overall lack of polish and poor roguelike gameplay mean you might want to book elsewhere: www.qualbert.com/reviews/hote...
Hotel Barcelona Review (PC) | Stay for the Night | Qualbert
The creators of Deadly Premonition and No More Heroes collaborate in a horror-themed roguelite. Find out if its worth the stay in our Hotel Barcelona Review!
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November 9, 2025 at 5:07 AM
From the madman minds of Suda51 (No More Heroes) and Swery65 (Deadly Premonition), Hotel Barcelona had all the makings of a modern B-grade classic.
Despite its quirky charm, an overall lack of polish and poor roguelike gameplay mean you might want to book elsewhere: www.qualbert.com/reviews/hote...
Despite its quirky charm, an overall lack of polish and poor roguelike gameplay mean you might want to book elsewhere: www.qualbert.com/reviews/hote...
What an incredible night! 🙌
The Death Stranding "Strands of Harmony" performance at the Sydney Opera House was perfection.
Surreal to hear so much of the series' music performed not only by an incredibly talented orchestra, but the composer himself AND singer of BB's Theme.
Keep on keeping on. 👍
The Death Stranding "Strands of Harmony" performance at the Sydney Opera House was perfection.
Surreal to hear so much of the series' music performed not only by an incredibly talented orchestra, but the composer himself AND singer of BB's Theme.
Keep on keeping on. 👍
November 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
What an incredible night! 🙌
The Death Stranding "Strands of Harmony" performance at the Sydney Opera House was perfection.
Surreal to hear so much of the series' music performed not only by an incredibly talented orchestra, but the composer himself AND singer of BB's Theme.
Keep on keeping on. 👍
The Death Stranding "Strands of Harmony" performance at the Sydney Opera House was perfection.
Surreal to hear so much of the series' music performed not only by an incredibly talented orchestra, but the composer himself AND singer of BB's Theme.
Keep on keeping on. 👍
Seated for #StrandsofHarmony - the first show of the world tour right here in Sydney!
#DeathStranding
@hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp
#DeathStranding
@hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp
November 8, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Seated for #StrandsofHarmony - the first show of the world tour right here in Sydney!
#DeathStranding
@hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp
#DeathStranding
@hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp
Attending the world premiere of the #StrandsofHarmony tour tonight at the Sydney Opera House!
Super excited to meet composer, Ludvig Forssell, and hear his music performed live in such an incredible venue. Going to be surreal!
#DeathStranding @hideokojima.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp
Super excited to meet composer, Ludvig Forssell, and hear his music performed live in such an incredible venue. Going to be surreal!
#DeathStranding @hideokojima.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp
November 7, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Attending the world premiere of the #StrandsofHarmony tour tonight at the Sydney Opera House!
Super excited to meet composer, Ludvig Forssell, and hear his music performed live in such an incredible venue. Going to be surreal!
#DeathStranding @hideokojima.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp
Super excited to meet composer, Ludvig Forssell, and hear his music performed live in such an incredible venue. Going to be surreal!
#DeathStranding @hideokojima.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp
The new Hyrule Warriors has aerial rail shooter levels and they are glorious.
It's legitimately the closest thing to a new Star Fox game in the last decade.
It's legitimately the closest thing to a new Star Fox game in the last decade.
November 7, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The new Hyrule Warriors has aerial rail shooter levels and they are glorious.
It's legitimately the closest thing to a new Star Fox game in the last decade.
It's legitimately the closest thing to a new Star Fox game in the last decade.
Thought we were done with our PAX Aus indie game coverage? WE ARE NEVER DONE. 🔥
We've got another 10 standout indies from @paxaus.bsky.social as chosen by @writer-mach.bsky.social. Tall tales, long arms, shattered mechs, and wandering souls!
www.qualbert.com/pax-aus-2025...
#IndieGame #IndieDev
We've got another 10 standout indies from @paxaus.bsky.social as chosen by @writer-mach.bsky.social. Tall tales, long arms, shattered mechs, and wandering souls!
www.qualbert.com/pax-aus-2025...
#IndieGame #IndieDev
PAX Aus 2025 10 Standout Indies | Mach’s Picks
With over 100 indie games on display, it’s hard to pick the best of the best. So here are 10 standout indies from this year at PAX Aus!
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November 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Thought we were done with our PAX Aus indie game coverage? WE ARE NEVER DONE. 🔥
We've got another 10 standout indies from @paxaus.bsky.social as chosen by @writer-mach.bsky.social. Tall tales, long arms, shattered mechs, and wandering souls!
www.qualbert.com/pax-aus-2025...
#IndieGame #IndieDev
We've got another 10 standout indies from @paxaus.bsky.social as chosen by @writer-mach.bsky.social. Tall tales, long arms, shattered mechs, and wandering souls!
www.qualbert.com/pax-aus-2025...
#IndieGame #IndieDev
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It seriously is so special, and getting to talk to an amazing community just always warms my heart 🩵
Thank you everyone who visited, and especially the Devs who made these games possible. Keep an eye and ear out for next week's episode of Zed Games 😊🎮🩵
Thank you everyone who visited, and especially the Devs who made these games possible. Keep an eye and ear out for next week's episode of Zed Games 😊🎮🩵
Yet another absolutely wonderful #indiedev Night - the community we have here in Brisbane never ceases to amaze me! 🥰
Many thanks to all the devs who took the time and effort to showcase their games this evening, and to the Zed Games and Netherworld team for making this possible.
#Indiegame
Many thanks to all the devs who took the time and effort to showcase their games this evening, and to the Zed Games and Netherworld team for making this possible.
#Indiegame
November 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
It seriously is so special, and getting to talk to an amazing community just always warms my heart 🩵
Thank you everyone who visited, and especially the Devs who made these games possible. Keep an eye and ear out for next week's episode of Zed Games 😊🎮🩵
Thank you everyone who visited, and especially the Devs who made these games possible. Keep an eye and ear out for next week's episode of Zed Games 😊🎮🩵
Yet another absolutely wonderful #indiedev Night - the community we have here in Brisbane never ceases to amaze me! 🥰
Many thanks to all the devs who took the time and effort to showcase their games this evening, and to the Zed Games and Netherworld team for making this possible.
#Indiegame
Many thanks to all the devs who took the time and effort to showcase their games this evening, and to the Zed Games and Netherworld team for making this possible.
#Indiegame
November 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Yet another absolutely wonderful #indiedev Night - the community we have here in Brisbane never ceases to amaze me! 🥰
Many thanks to all the devs who took the time and effort to showcase their games this evening, and to the Zed Games and Netherworld team for making this possible.
#Indiegame
Many thanks to all the devs who took the time and effort to showcase their games this evening, and to the Zed Games and Netherworld team for making this possible.
#Indiegame
Local indie games deserve the spotlight, so I'm hosting a panel this weekend to give them exactly that! 🙌
📍 Supanova Brisbane
🗓️ Sunday 11am
Join local devs @nathanhoad.net, Martin from @abandonedsheep.com, Elly-rose from @playmomento.com, and @simorico.bsky.social and hear their gamedev stories.
📍 Supanova Brisbane
🗓️ Sunday 11am
Join local devs @nathanhoad.net, Martin from @abandonedsheep.com, Elly-rose from @playmomento.com, and @simorico.bsky.social and hear their gamedev stories.
November 6, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Local indie games deserve the spotlight, so I'm hosting a panel this weekend to give them exactly that! 🙌
📍 Supanova Brisbane
🗓️ Sunday 11am
Join local devs @nathanhoad.net, Martin from @abandonedsheep.com, Elly-rose from @playmomento.com, and @simorico.bsky.social and hear their gamedev stories.
📍 Supanova Brisbane
🗓️ Sunday 11am
Join local devs @nathanhoad.net, Martin from @abandonedsheep.com, Elly-rose from @playmomento.com, and @simorico.bsky.social and hear their gamedev stories.
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I'm on the "From Concept to Controller: Local Game Creator Stories" panel at Supanova Brisbane on Sunday at 11am. Alongside a great line up of speakers, I will be sharing insights into the journey of developing my game, Bravest Coconut. s.team/a/2913190
#GameDev #IndieDev #Supanova
#GameDev #IndieDev #Supanova
November 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I'm on the "From Concept to Controller: Local Game Creator Stories" panel at Supanova Brisbane on Sunday at 11am. Alongside a great line up of speakers, I will be sharing insights into the journey of developing my game, Bravest Coconut. s.team/a/2913190
#GameDev #IndieDev #Supanova
#GameDev #IndieDev #Supanova
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✨We just hit 550% funded, with 24-ish hours to go!! ✨
Thank you for the amazing outpouring of love and support for 'Isle of Feathers' - @junobanuno.bsky.social and I are feeling very very lucky to be supported by such a wonderful group of people <3 Bring on the final countdown!!
#kickstarter #24hrs
Thank you for the amazing outpouring of love and support for 'Isle of Feathers' - @junobanuno.bsky.social and I are feeling very very lucky to be supported by such a wonderful group of people <3 Bring on the final countdown!!
#kickstarter #24hrs
November 6, 2025 at 3:52 AM
✨We just hit 550% funded, with 24-ish hours to go!! ✨
Thank you for the amazing outpouring of love and support for 'Isle of Feathers' - @junobanuno.bsky.social and I are feeling very very lucky to be supported by such a wonderful group of people <3 Bring on the final countdown!!
#kickstarter #24hrs
Thank you for the amazing outpouring of love and support for 'Isle of Feathers' - @junobanuno.bsky.social and I are feeling very very lucky to be supported by such a wonderful group of people <3 Bring on the final countdown!!
#kickstarter #24hrs
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is CHONKY. At 43.3gb, it might just be the biggest Nintendo-published title yet.
Now if those fancy new Switch 2 compatible SD cards could go down in price, that would be great. 🙃
Now if those fancy new Switch 2 compatible SD cards could go down in price, that would be great. 🙃
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is CHONKY. At 43.3gb, it might just be the biggest Nintendo-published title yet.
Now if those fancy new Switch 2 compatible SD cards could go down in price, that would be great. 🙃
Now if those fancy new Switch 2 compatible SD cards could go down in price, that would be great. 🙃
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I'll be taking part in a panel at SupaNova Brisbane on Sunday!
📅 Sunday 9 November
📍 BECE, South Bank
🕠 Panel at 11am
🎟️ See tickets here - www.supanova.com.au
📅 Sunday 9 November
📍 BECE, South Bank
🕠 Panel at 11am
🎟️ See tickets here - www.supanova.com.au
November 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I'll be taking part in a panel at SupaNova Brisbane on Sunday!
📅 Sunday 9 November
📍 BECE, South Bank
🕠 Panel at 11am
🎟️ See tickets here - www.supanova.com.au
📅 Sunday 9 November
📍 BECE, South Bank
🕠 Panel at 11am
🎟️ See tickets here - www.supanova.com.au
In Brisbane and in need of some #indiegame goodness? Come along to the Indie Dev Night tonight, thanks to @zedgames.bsky.social and Netherworld!
Tonight's games include Key Fairy by @soyoudontneedto.bsky.social and @niosis.bsky.social, Wirm by @sbug.games, Hyper Router by @piers.zip + heaps more!
Tonight's games include Key Fairy by @soyoudontneedto.bsky.social and @niosis.bsky.social, Wirm by @sbug.games, Hyper Router by @piers.zip + heaps more!
November 6, 2025 at 12:13 AM
In Brisbane and in need of some #indiegame goodness? Come along to the Indie Dev Night tonight, thanks to @zedgames.bsky.social and Netherworld!
Tonight's games include Key Fairy by @soyoudontneedto.bsky.social and @niosis.bsky.social, Wirm by @sbug.games, Hyper Router by @piers.zip + heaps more!
Tonight's games include Key Fairy by @soyoudontneedto.bsky.social and @niosis.bsky.social, Wirm by @sbug.games, Hyper Router by @piers.zip + heaps more!
Between nostalgia and modernity lies magic, and Dragon Quest lives right in that point.
Journey back to where it all began almost 40 years ago in this simple yet refreshing retelling of a beloved series: www.qualbert.com/reviews/drag...
#DragonQuest #JRPG
Journey back to where it all began almost 40 years ago in this simple yet refreshing retelling of a beloved series: www.qualbert.com/reviews/drag...
#DragonQuest #JRPG
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Review (Nintendo Switch 2) | Qualbert
Between nostalgia and modernity lies magic, and this classic RPG lives right in that point. Found out more in our Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D remake review!
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November 4, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Between nostalgia and modernity lies magic, and Dragon Quest lives right in that point.
Journey back to where it all began almost 40 years ago in this simple yet refreshing retelling of a beloved series: www.qualbert.com/reviews/drag...
#DragonQuest #JRPG
Journey back to where it all began almost 40 years ago in this simple yet refreshing retelling of a beloved series: www.qualbert.com/reviews/drag...
#DragonQuest #JRPG
This is what peak gameplay looks like.
November 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
This is what peak gameplay looks like.
The Sony PlaneStation has crash-landed in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane!
On closer inspection, the cockpit has PSVR2 Sense controllers, the wing sports iconic shapes, and the sign ties it all to "PlayStation origins", hinting at the console's Australian 30th anniversary.
#PlayStation
On closer inspection, the cockpit has PSVR2 Sense controllers, the wing sports iconic shapes, and the sign ties it all to "PlayStation origins", hinting at the console's Australian 30th anniversary.
#PlayStation
November 3, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The Sony PlaneStation has crash-landed in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane!
On closer inspection, the cockpit has PSVR2 Sense controllers, the wing sports iconic shapes, and the sign ties it all to "PlayStation origins", hinting at the console's Australian 30th anniversary.
#PlayStation
On closer inspection, the cockpit has PSVR2 Sense controllers, the wing sports iconic shapes, and the sign ties it all to "PlayStation origins", hinting at the console's Australian 30th anniversary.
#PlayStation
The indies keep coming and they don't stop coming. 🙌 Walked the PAX floor when we shoulda been running.
Back with another top 10! This time Leigh picks all his favs from PAX Rising this year - from the adorably cozy to the gloriously gory.
www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
#Indiegame #IndieDev
Back with another top 10! This time Leigh picks all his favs from PAX Rising this year - from the adorably cozy to the gloriously gory.
www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
#Indiegame #IndieDev
Top 10 Indie Games at PAX Aus 2025 | Leigh’s Picks
Horrific, hideous, and hilarious. Take a look at Leigh's top 10 favourite indie games from this year's PAX Rising and get your Steam wishlist ready!
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November 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The indies keep coming and they don't stop coming. 🙌 Walked the PAX floor when we shoulda been running.
Back with another top 10! This time Leigh picks all his favs from PAX Rising this year - from the adorably cozy to the gloriously gory.
www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
#Indiegame #IndieDev
Back with another top 10! This time Leigh picks all his favs from PAX Rising this year - from the adorably cozy to the gloriously gory.
www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
#Indiegame #IndieDev
I have reached peak Vampire Survivors.
My poor Switch 2 couldn't handle it.
My poor Switch 2 couldn't handle it.
November 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
I have reached peak Vampire Survivors.
My poor Switch 2 couldn't handle it.
My poor Switch 2 couldn't handle it.