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Screaming was one of the first things Nom did when she was born, and she was a natural. So when she first tried the Hyper X Quadcast 2 and found how insanely loud she could scream, Nom was pretty heckin’ delighted.
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HyperX Quadcast II review - Bop it, twist it, scream it | SIFTER
I screamed so loud into this mic my neighbours must hate me.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Screaming was one of the first things Nom did when she was born, and she was a natural. So when she first tried the Hyper X Quadcast 2 and found how insanely loud she could scream, Nom was pretty heckin’ delighted.
REVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/hyper-x-quadcast-2-microphone-review
REVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/hyper-x-quadcast-2-microphone-review
🚗 GTA VI has been delayed again as Rockstar Games faces union busting allegations
🦘 Most of the victims of the recent Discord hack were Aussie
🌿 And a playable version of the upcoming Pokemon game, Pokopia, has been leaked online
NEWS
www.sifter.com.au/post/gta-vi-...
🦘 Most of the victims of the recent Discord hack were Aussie
🌿 And a playable version of the upcoming Pokemon game, Pokopia, has been leaked online
NEWS
www.sifter.com.au/post/gta-vi-...
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🚗 GTA VI has been delayed again as Rockstar Games faces union busting allegations
🦘 Most of the victims of the recent Discord hack were Aussie
🌿 And a playable version of the upcoming Pokemon game, Pokopia, has been leaked online
NEWS
www.sifter.com.au/post/gta-vi-...
🦘 Most of the victims of the recent Discord hack were Aussie
🌿 And a playable version of the upcoming Pokemon game, Pokopia, has been leaked online
NEWS
www.sifter.com.au/post/gta-vi-...
The 8BitDO Genki Pocket Pro is a Compact, Universally Compatible Game Pad with Classic Styling. This controller provides an elegant solution to gamers that play on multiple different devices with an impressive range of features for its compact size.
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/the-8bi...
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/the-8bi...
November 6, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The 8BitDO Genki Pocket Pro is a Compact, Universally Compatible Game Pad with Classic Styling. This controller provides an elegant solution to gamers that play on multiple different devices with an impressive range of features for its compact size.
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/the-8bi...
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/the-8bi...
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🌵 @deadstaticdrive.com and the Long Road to the End of the World. A haunting, human road trip that rewards curiosity and compassion as much as survival instincts.
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/dead-st...
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/dead-st...
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🌵 @deadstaticdrive.com and the Long Road to the End of the World. A haunting, human road trip that rewards curiosity and compassion as much as survival instincts.
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/dead-st...
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/dead-st...
🐶 Animal Crossing New Horizons is getting Zelda, Splatoon collabs + a Switch 2 edition in Jan
🍑 Netflix is working on a Crash Bandicoot series
🤖 The GZDoom community splits over AI‑generated code
🥄 And The Wachowskis asked Hideo Kojima to make a Matrix game
NEWS www.sifter.com.au/post/huge-an...
🍑 Netflix is working on a Crash Bandicoot series
🤖 The GZDoom community splits over AI‑generated code
🥄 And The Wachowskis asked Hideo Kojima to make a Matrix game
NEWS www.sifter.com.au/post/huge-an...
November 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
🐶 Animal Crossing New Horizons is getting Zelda, Splatoon collabs + a Switch 2 edition in Jan
🍑 Netflix is working on a Crash Bandicoot series
🤖 The GZDoom community splits over AI‑generated code
🥄 And The Wachowskis asked Hideo Kojima to make a Matrix game
NEWS www.sifter.com.au/post/huge-an...
🍑 Netflix is working on a Crash Bandicoot series
🤖 The GZDoom community splits over AI‑generated code
🥄 And The Wachowskis asked Hideo Kojima to make a Matrix game
NEWS www.sifter.com.au/post/huge-an...
Spooky Silent Hill f tries new things, a return to form that hits from that first creepy encounter. A new team of creative developers that pushes this long running franchise in the right direction.
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/silent-...
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/silent-...
October 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Spooky Silent Hill f tries new things, a return to form that hits from that first creepy encounter. A new team of creative developers that pushes this long running franchise in the right direction.
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/silent-...
REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/silent-...
Complete with some much needed visual upgrades, an all-new battle system, and the highly anticipated return of mega evolutions, Pokemon Legends: Z-A has taken some ambitious steps ⚡ www.sifter.com.au/post/pokemon...
October 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Complete with some much needed visual upgrades, an all-new battle system, and the highly anticipated return of mega evolutions, Pokemon Legends: Z-A has taken some ambitious steps ⚡ www.sifter.com.au/post/pokemon...
In its decision to make all clothing accessible to all bodies, GameFreak chose to remove skirts and dresses from Pokemon Legends: Z-A, because god forbid anyone find themselves looking girly 🎀
REVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/does-pokemon-legends-z-a-hate-joy-the-customisation-options-suggest-yes
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October 28, 2025 at 2:29 AM
In its decision to make all clothing accessible to all bodies, GameFreak chose to remove skirts and dresses from Pokemon Legends: Z-A, because god forbid anyone find themselves looking girly 🎀
REVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/does-pokemon-legends-z-a-hate-joy-the-customisation-options-suggest-yes
REVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/does-pokemon-legends-z-a-hate-joy-the-customisation-options-suggest-yes
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles brings back an absolute classic for a new generation, so does it hold up to the expectations, and does the remaster do justice to the original experience? REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/final-f...
October 27, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles brings back an absolute classic for a new generation, so does it hold up to the expectations, and does the remaster do justice to the original experience? REVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/final-f...
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i'm about to hit the launch button on this campaign but before i do let me say this: PLEASE go read this article!! i've always had such trouble describing about my game, but Cat captured everything i meant so perfectly- i'm so overjoyed to have my vision for the game understood like this 🥹🫶
“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 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
i'm about to hit the launch button on this campaign but before i do let me say this: PLEASE go read this article!! i've always had such trouble describing about my game, but Cat captured everything i meant so perfectly- i'm so overjoyed to have my vision for the game understood like this 🥹🫶
“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 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
“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...
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Much better 🦘
For real life?! 🐶 Bluey’s next big video game Quest for the Gold Pen by Aussie devs Halfbrick (Fruit Ninja, Jetpack Joyride)
Plus 🎮 Halo remake, 🌱 Pikmin 4 free update, 🐾 Neopets revival also announced.
NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/blueys-... #gamenews
Plus 🎮 Halo remake, 🌱 Pikmin 4 free update, 🐾 Neopets revival also announced.
NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/blueys-... #gamenews
October 25, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Much better 🦘
For real life?! 🐶 Bluey’s next big video game Quest for the Gold Pen by Aussie devs Halfbrick (Fruit Ninja, Jetpack Joyride)
Plus 🎮 Halo remake, 🌱 Pikmin 4 free update, 🐾 Neopets revival also announced.
NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/blueys-... #gamenews
Plus 🎮 Halo remake, 🌱 Pikmin 4 free update, 🐾 Neopets revival also announced.
NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/blueys-... #gamenews
October 25, 2025 at 11:23 PM
For real life?! 🐶 Bluey’s next big video game Quest for the Gold Pen by Aussie devs Halfbrick (Fruit Ninja, Jetpack Joyride)
Plus 🎮 Halo remake, 🌱 Pikmin 4 free update, 🐾 Neopets revival also announced.
NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/blueys-... #gamenews
Plus 🎮 Halo remake, 🌱 Pikmin 4 free update, 🐾 Neopets revival also announced.
NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/blueys-... #gamenews
Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man is the latest cross over set that has your favourite web slinging heroes and villains crossing the planes to do battle 🕷️
REVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/spider-...
REVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/spider-...
October 25, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Magic: The Gathering | Marvel's Spider-Man is the latest cross over set that has your favourite web slinging heroes and villains crossing the planes to do battle 🕷️
REVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/spider-...
REVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/spider-...
Looking out towards the new stars, visiting Waypoint Constellations an evening celebrating the fragile, miraculous craft of making video games
FEATURE by @firkraags.bsky.social www.sifter.com.au/post/looking... @waypoint-events.com
FEATURE by @firkraags.bsky.social www.sifter.com.au/post/looking... @waypoint-events.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Looking out towards the new stars, visiting Waypoint Constellations an evening celebrating the fragile, miraculous craft of making video games
FEATURE by @firkraags.bsky.social www.sifter.com.au/post/looking... @waypoint-events.com
FEATURE by @firkraags.bsky.social www.sifter.com.au/post/looking... @waypoint-events.com
Keeping the party going, the Jackbox developers share Jackbox Party Pack 11 and what is coming next. New games, a new streaming service and a hint of something a little bit different, @nomibelle.bsky.social gets the scoop as the new game launches today! INTERVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/keeping...
October 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Keeping the party going, the Jackbox developers share Jackbox Party Pack 11 and what is coming next. New games, a new streaming service and a hint of something a little bit different, @nomibelle.bsky.social gets the scoop as the new game launches today! INTERVIEW www.sifter.com.au/post/keeping...
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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.
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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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When I interviewed Ghost of Yotei’s campaign director, he likened riding the game’s horse over white flowers to racing over boost pads in F-Zero. Now I can’t stop thinking about a horse racing in F-Zero.
Anyways, here’s how massive open world games get made: www.gadgetguy.com.au/ghost-of-yot...
Anyways, here’s how massive open world games get made: www.gadgetguy.com.au/ghost-of-yot...
How Ghost of Yōtei avoids open-world trappings to draw players in
Sucker Punch wanted Ghost of Yōtei to be more than a formulaic open-world game. This is how the studio approached the huge challenge.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:33 AM
When I interviewed Ghost of Yotei’s campaign director, he likened riding the game’s horse over white flowers to racing over boost pads in F-Zero. Now I can’t stop thinking about a horse racing in F-Zero.
Anyways, here’s how massive open world games get made: www.gadgetguy.com.au/ghost-of-yot...
Anyways, here’s how massive open world games get made: www.gadgetguy.com.au/ghost-of-yot...
🥷🏼 What does it mean to be always moving and what stories can you tell when you stop in a dangerous world? Rob Davis of @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social Campaign Director on #GhostOfYotei joins @bibbybhoy.bsky.social for the next episode of our interview show Lightmap www.sifter.com.au/post/ghost-o...
October 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
🥷🏼 What does it mean to be always moving and what stories can you tell when you stop in a dangerous world? Rob Davis of @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social Campaign Director on #GhostOfYotei joins @bibbybhoy.bsky.social for the next episode of our interview show Lightmap www.sifter.com.au/post/ghost-o...
Geese, cats and a whole lot of footy - a comprehensive list of everything we saw at PAX Australia 2025! www.sifter.com.au/post/sifter-...
#MIGW25 #PAXAus2025
#MIGW25 #PAXAus2025
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Geese, cats and a whole lot of footy - a comprehensive list of everything we saw at PAX Australia 2025! www.sifter.com.au/post/sifter-...
#MIGW25 #PAXAus2025
#MIGW25 #PAXAus2025
🐭 Inspired by the real landscapes of northern Sweden, Hela is a big adventure for a tiny hero alone or with a friend. @alexbenitez.bsky.social of Windup Games took @nomibelle.bsky.social for a tour.
INTERVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/hela-in...
#videogames
INTERVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/hela-in...
#videogames
October 20, 2025 at 11:41 PM
🐭 Inspired by the real landscapes of northern Sweden, Hela is a big adventure for a tiny hero alone or with a friend. @alexbenitez.bsky.social of Windup Games took @nomibelle.bsky.social for a tour.
INTERVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/hela-in...
#videogames
INTERVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/hela-in...
#videogames
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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
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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-...
Getting the dirt on POWERWASH SIMULATOR 2 - @nomibelle.bsky.social spoke to the @futurlab.co.uk team at Tokyo Game Show about why they decided to make a sequel instead of keep expanding on the original.
INTERVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/powerwa... #TGS2025
INTERVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/powerwa... #TGS2025
October 19, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Getting the dirt on POWERWASH SIMULATOR 2 - @nomibelle.bsky.social spoke to the @futurlab.co.uk team at Tokyo Game Show about why they decided to make a sequel instead of keep expanding on the original.
INTERVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/powerwa... #TGS2025
INTERVIEW: www.sifter.com.au/post/powerwa... #TGS2025
This week in gaming: Nintendo hack rumours including Game Freak and The Pokemon Company, Ghost of Yōtei smashing records in Europe and whispers that the PlayStation 6 could arrive in 2027 👀🎮✨
NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/rumours...
#gamingnews #gamingpodcast #playstation5 #nintendo
NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/rumours...
#gamingnews #gamingpodcast #playstation5 #nintendo
October 18, 2025 at 11:23 PM
This week in gaming: Nintendo hack rumours including Game Freak and The Pokemon Company, Ghost of Yōtei smashing records in Europe and whispers that the PlayStation 6 could arrive in 2027 👀🎮✨
NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/rumours...
#gamingnews #gamingpodcast #playstation5 #nintendo
NEWS: www.sifter.com.au/post/rumours...
#gamingnews #gamingpodcast #playstation5 #nintendo