WellPlayed
@wellplayed.bsky.social
A small collective of avid Aussie gamers, who have ventured out on their own and present their spin on the gaming world. You can find our reviews on Metacritic and OpenCritic.
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@wellplayed.bsky.social
· Jan 13
💚💛As is tradition, we're cataloguing every game released by Australian and New Zealand developers in 2025 (and beyond)🖤🤍
If you're an Aussie or New Zealand studio working on a game, we'd love to hear about it and add it to the list 😍
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If you're an Aussie or New Zealand studio working on a game, we'd love to hear about it and add it to the list 😍
Read: www.well-played.com.au/every-austra...
The premier Nintendo first-person shooter is making a confident return
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Preview – Feels Just Like It Should
Psychic everything
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November 15, 2025 at 4:34 AM
The premier Nintendo first-person shooter is making a confident return
PREVIEW // Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
"Prime fans have a familiar yet exciting new entry coming next month, making the long wait worthwhile"
"Prime fans have a familiar yet exciting new entry coming next month, making the long wait worthwhile"
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Preview – Feels Just Like It Should
Psychic everything
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November 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
PREVIEW // Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
"Prime fans have a familiar yet exciting new entry coming next month, making the long wait worthwhile"
"Prime fans have a familiar yet exciting new entry coming next month, making the long wait worthwhile"
Jamison Fawkes lookin' fly and faceless
Overwatch 2 Has Given My Favourite Madcap Aussie A Mythic Skin, Leaving Me Conflicted
Does he look awesome? Sure, but there's a problem here
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November 14, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Jamison Fawkes lookin' fly and faceless
That's the third Death Stranding project confirmed to be in the works
A Death Stranding Anime Is In The Works For Disney+
These Death Stranding spinoffs are far from isolated
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November 14, 2025 at 1:32 AM
That's the third Death Stranding project confirmed to be in the works
You might want to don your inking caps for this one
Disney Lorcana Plumbs New Depths With Whispers In The Well
Quietly great
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November 14, 2025 at 1:08 AM
You might want to don your inking caps for this one
GTA V might be the headliner, but look beyond it for the real bangers
November 2025’s PlayStation Plus Extra/Deluxe Catalogue Update Has Been Revealed
Thank Goodness You're Deep
www.well-played.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
GTA V might be the headliner, but look beyond it for the real bangers
Is this a Mario Paint reference?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets Its First Trailer
A whole other galaxy awaits
www.well-played.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Is this a Mario Paint reference?
The Steam Deck won't be alone for long
Valve Reveals A New Steam Machine, Controller, And VR Headset In A Huge Hardware Announcement
Daft Punk would be stoked
www.well-played.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The Steam Deck won't be alone for long
The debut version of the region-specific State of Play had a great tone and some awesome announcements
Everything That Was Announced During The November 2025 PlayStation State Of Play Japan
Hi, what are you looking for?
www.well-played.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 4:40 AM
The debut version of the region-specific State of Play had a great tone and some awesome announcements
A tasty snack is coming next month
Frosty Mini Is A Bite-Sized ANZ Showcase Going Down In December
A little iced treat
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November 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
A tasty snack is coming next month
REVIEW // Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment
Slotting into the modern Legend of Zelda story canon makes Age of Imprisonment the most focused and cohesive Hyrule Warriors entry so far
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Slotting into the modern Legend of Zelda story canon makes Age of Imprisonment the most focused and cohesive Hyrule Warriors entry so far
Read: www.well-played.com.au/hyrule-warri...
November 11, 2025 at 2:16 AM
REVIEW // Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment
Slotting into the modern Legend of Zelda story canon makes Age of Imprisonment the most focused and cohesive Hyrule Warriors entry so far
Read: www.well-played.com.au/hyrule-warri...
Slotting into the modern Legend of Zelda story canon makes Age of Imprisonment the most focused and cohesive Hyrule Warriors entry so far
Read: www.well-played.com.au/hyrule-warri...
Nothing beats these sub-$200 cans
CMF Headphone Pro Review
Feels like I'm wearing Nothing
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November 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Nothing beats these sub-$200 cans
REVIEW // Dragon Quest I & II Remake
More than a 2D-HD remake, this is a revitalisation of Dragon Quest’s first two turn-based, random encounter-driven adventures
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More than a 2D-HD remake, this is a revitalisation of Dragon Quest’s first two turn-based, random encounter-driven adventures
Read: www.well-played.com.au/dragon-quest...
November 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
REVIEW // Dragon Quest I & II Remake
More than a 2D-HD remake, this is a revitalisation of Dragon Quest’s first two turn-based, random encounter-driven adventures
Read: www.well-played.com.au/dragon-quest...
More than a 2D-HD remake, this is a revitalisation of Dragon Quest’s first two turn-based, random encounter-driven adventures
Read: www.well-played.com.au/dragon-quest...
The delay might be the headline, but the real story is the people fired along the way
Morale At Rockstar Is At “Rock Bottom” Alleges Employee In Explosive Forum Post After Studio Fires More Than 30 People
Hi, what are you looking for?
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November 8, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The delay might be the headline, but the real story is the people fired along the way
It's more than plastic – it may be a tease of what comes next
Space Marine 2’s Poster Boy Gets A Stunning New Tabletop Model, Sparking A Huge List Of Space Marine 3 Questions
Demetrian Titus is stepping back onto Warhammer 40k battlefields with a sexy update
www.well-played.com.au
November 8, 2025 at 4:49 AM
It's more than plastic – it may be a tease of what comes next
Classic survival horror roots with a floral twist
The Florist Developer Wants To Explore Colour And Brightness In A Tight Modern Take On Classic Survival Horror
This survival horror sounds bloomin' good
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November 7, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Classic survival horror roots with a floral twist
An enormous window for "the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve"
Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed Again, Jumping To November 2026
You've waited this long, what's a few more months
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November 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
An enormous window for "the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve"
The countdown begins
Blizzard Announces BlizzCon 2026 Ticket Sale Dates
New events await across the massive two day event
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November 6, 2025 at 5:28 AM
The countdown begins
The title was targeting a 2025 release but will now have to wait for the legal matter to be resolved
Folk Horror Title The Fading Of Nicole Wilson Pulled From Steam Due To A Legal Dispute
The publisher is hoping for a quick return
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November 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The title was targeting a 2025 release but will now have to wait for the legal matter to be resolved
Here are our picks from the PAX Aus 2025 show floor
The Best Games We Played At PAX Aus 2025
The best of the best
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October 31, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Here are our picks from the PAX Aus 2025 show floor
Thankfully, the upgrade won't have you taking out a Tom Nook loan
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Is Getting A Switch 2 Version And A Sizeable Free Update In Early 2026
Even newer Horizons
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October 30, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Thankfully, the upgrade won't have you taking out a Tom Nook loan
Cats, cars, and clashes
November 2025’s PlayStation Plus Essential Games Have Been Revealed
Felines and phsyics
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October 30, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Cats, cars, and clashes
PREVIEW // Pro Jank Footy
"Just like my stint playing division three reserves for South Yarra in the SFNL, my hands-on time with Pro Jank Footy wasn’t long enough but it was bloody fun, and probably hilarious for those watching from the sidelines"
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"Just like my stint playing division three reserves for South Yarra in the SFNL, my hands-on time with Pro Jank Footy wasn’t long enough but it was bloody fun, and probably hilarious for those watching from the sidelines"
Read: www.well-played.com.au/pro-jank-foo...
Pro Jank Footy Preview – Sports Entertainment
Why eat the meat pie when you can be the meat pie
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October 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
PREVIEW // Pro Jank Footy
"Just like my stint playing division three reserves for South Yarra in the SFNL, my hands-on time with Pro Jank Footy wasn’t long enough but it was bloody fun, and probably hilarious for those watching from the sidelines"
Read: www.well-played.com.au/pro-jank-foo...
"Just like my stint playing division three reserves for South Yarra in the SFNL, my hands-on time with Pro Jank Footy wasn’t long enough but it was bloody fun, and probably hilarious for those watching from the sidelines"
Read: www.well-played.com.au/pro-jank-foo...
The free-to-play offering contains two modes as well as Battlefield Portal
Battlefield REDSEC Is A Free-To-Play Battle Royale With A Few Extra Bells And Whistles
California dreaming
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October 29, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The free-to-play offering contains two modes as well as Battlefield Portal
Twice the righteous fury to behold
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Shows Off A Second Playable Character
A gun-toting nun awaits us all
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October 29, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Twice the righteous fury to behold