Alex Walker
@alexwalker.bsky.social
Comms guy who spent 20 years writing about gaming/tech/esports (fmr. Kotaku Australia editor, ABC Tech + Games columnist, games.on.net, Gizmodo AU, Lifehacker AU, elsewhere).
i love that there's a roguelike deckbuilder that's based on AFL store.steampowered.com/app/1543960/...
June 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
i love that there's a roguelike deckbuilder that's based on AFL store.steampowered.com/app/1543960/...
the paw patrol/hot wheels monster trucks developers are making a ... formula 1 homage? can see at least abu dhabi, spa, monaco included www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsLn...
May 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
the paw patrol/hot wheels monster trucks developers are making a ... formula 1 homage? can see at least abu dhabi, spa, monaco included www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsLn...
who misses covfefe already
April 8, 2025 at 5:44 AM
who misses covfefe already
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While we strongly discourage visitors, economic policies, and human interaction at any level, we would be thrilled for you to take a break from world events and learn about various penguin species
wwf.org.au/blogs/protec...
wwf.org.au/blogs/protec...
Protecting a Penguin Paradise: Heard Island and McDonald Islands - WWF-Australia | Protecting a Penguin Paradise: Heard Island and McDonald Islands | WWF Australia
In the heart of the Southern Ocean lies a haven for wildlife: Heard Island and McDonald Islands (known as HIMI) - home to some of the most iconic and ecologically significant penguin species on the pl...
wwf.org.au
April 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
While we strongly discourage visitors, economic policies, and human interaction at any level, we would be thrilled for you to take a break from world events and learn about various penguin species
wwf.org.au/blogs/protec...
wwf.org.au/blogs/protec...
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I've been wondering how tariffs will affect the table top games industry- answer- not good.
April 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I've been wondering how tariffs will affect the table top games industry- answer- not good.
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Kiwi humour still top tier. From the NZ Herald.
March 27, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Kiwi humour still top tier. From the NZ Herald.
small PC hack that shouldn't be necessary but sadly is
if you're trying to uninstall razer synapse, the uninstaller will routinely bug out every time you try to delete it
but if you unplug/disconnect the PC from the internet, the installer will proceed and actually start deleting files
if you're trying to uninstall razer synapse, the uninstaller will routinely bug out every time you try to delete it
but if you unplug/disconnect the PC from the internet, the installer will proceed and actually start deleting files
March 17, 2025 at 3:04 AM
small PC hack that shouldn't be necessary but sadly is
if you're trying to uninstall razer synapse, the uninstaller will routinely bug out every time you try to delete it
but if you unplug/disconnect the PC from the internet, the installer will proceed and actually start deleting files
if you're trying to uninstall razer synapse, the uninstaller will routinely bug out every time you try to delete it
but if you unplug/disconnect the PC from the internet, the installer will proceed and actually start deleting files
thank god mtg arena is good these days (h/t to the legends at @goodgamesmorley on tk)
March 15, 2025 at 2:20 AM
thank god mtg arena is good these days (h/t to the legends at @goodgamesmorley on tk)
Having both Split Fiction and Two Point Museum both drop and be outstandingly good in their respective niches is a real treat.
they're both so much fun, please play at least one of them
they're both so much fun, please play at least one of them
March 8, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Having both Split Fiction and Two Point Museum both drop and be outstandingly good in their respective niches is a real treat.
they're both so much fun, please play at least one of them
they're both so much fun, please play at least one of them
apparently the xbox game bar now has a meme-making function
March 8, 2025 at 3:52 AM
apparently the xbox game bar now has a meme-making function
epic (via EGS) are running player surveys upon exit of an application; don't mind this but the scattershot approach sometimes doesn't totally land
March 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM
epic (via EGS) are running player surveys upon exit of an application; don't mind this but the scattershot approach sometimes doesn't totally land
monster hunter bringing ginger cat energy
Note to self, the cooking cutscene in Wilds does not protect you from aggroing monsters.
March 4, 2025 at 3:43 AM
monster hunter bringing ginger cat energy
Nice Friday W, and from EA of all places: they've uploaded the source code for a stack of old C&C games, including Red Alert, Tiberian Dawn, Generals: Zero Hour, Renegade, AND the Remastered Collection
github.com/electronicar...
github.com/electronicar...
February 28, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Nice Friday W, and from EA of all places: they've uploaded the source code for a stack of old C&C games, including Red Alert, Tiberian Dawn, Generals: Zero Hour, Renegade, AND the Remastered Collection
github.com/electronicar...
github.com/electronicar...
literally might be the first time I've seen any positive press about Bleeding Edge venturebeat.com/ai/microsoft...
Microsoft’s Muse AI can design video game worlds after watching you play
Microsoft new Muse AI system learns to generate interactive 3D game worlds by watching gameplay footage, marking a major advance in artificial intelligence's ability to understand spatial environments...
venturebeat.com
February 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
literally might be the first time I've seen any positive press about Bleeding Edge venturebeat.com/ai/microsoft...
least likely choice, but if the Space Marines 2 devs were working on a Hasbro IP it'd be pretty rad if it was GI-Joe
would work with the SM2 style of combat and level design, would be a great shot in the arm for the franchise, lots of cool directions
(it's prob d&d though, and that's cool)
would work with the SM2 style of combat and level design, would be a great shot in the arm for the franchise, lots of cool directions
(it's prob d&d though, and that's cool)
February 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
least likely choice, but if the Space Marines 2 devs were working on a Hasbro IP it'd be pretty rad if it was GI-Joe
would work with the SM2 style of combat and level design, would be a great shot in the arm for the franchise, lots of cool directions
(it's prob d&d though, and that's cool)
would work with the SM2 style of combat and level design, would be a great shot in the arm for the franchise, lots of cool directions
(it's prob d&d though, and that's cool)
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Humble Bundle changed its terms of service back in December.
Unused game codes now expire after 3 years and in cases where the retailer is out of stock and alternate keys are "not available", Humble says that it is "not obligated to provide them."
Seems bad: www.reviews.org/au/games/hum...
Unused game codes now expire after 3 years and in cases where the retailer is out of stock and alternate keys are "not available", Humble says that it is "not obligated to provide them."
Seems bad: www.reviews.org/au/games/hum...
Humble Bundle is getting worse (and everybody knows it)
Ever wonder what happened to all those games you picked up over the years through Humble Bundle? You might not like the answer.
www.reviews.org
February 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Humble Bundle changed its terms of service back in December.
Unused game codes now expire after 3 years and in cases where the retailer is out of stock and alternate keys are "not available", Humble says that it is "not obligated to provide them."
Seems bad: www.reviews.org/au/games/hum...
Unused game codes now expire after 3 years and in cases where the retailer is out of stock and alternate keys are "not available", Humble says that it is "not obligated to provide them."
Seems bad: www.reviews.org/au/games/hum...
things I don't want in Windows updates: mini-ads for other Microsoft services to juice their user numbers
February 17, 2025 at 6:36 AM
things I don't want in Windows updates: mini-ads for other Microsoft services to juice their user numbers
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i loved avowed!!!
Avowed review – The Living Lands call your name
Avowed is a sweeping fantasy RPG that succeeds on the strength of its characters and its dense storytelling. Check out the GamesHub review.
www.gameshub.com
February 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
i loved avowed!!!
fyi: umurangi generation, one of the cooler games out of ANZ in the last 5 years, is available for $2.15 right now store.steampowered.com/app/1223500/...
(if you loved pokemon snap back in the day, this is absolutely your jam)
(if you loved pokemon snap back in the day, this is absolutely your jam)
February 14, 2025 at 12:58 AM
fyi: umurangi generation, one of the cooler games out of ANZ in the last 5 years, is available for $2.15 right now store.steampowered.com/app/1223500/...
(if you loved pokemon snap back in the day, this is absolutely your jam)
(if you loved pokemon snap back in the day, this is absolutely your jam)
this feels like an octodad gag
February 14, 2025 at 12:46 AM
this feels like an octodad gag
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Thanks for all of the kind words about MinnMax's revealing interview with Ready at Dawn's co-founder. youtu.be/g7t6Wo2IcU8
This is what the backend looks like for an interview that spawned news stories on every major gaming site.
Independent games media only exists by support on Patreon.
This is what the backend looks like for an interview that spawned news stories on every major gaming site.
Independent games media only exists by support on Patreon.
February 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Thanks for all of the kind words about MinnMax's revealing interview with Ready at Dawn's co-founder. youtu.be/g7t6Wo2IcU8
This is what the backend looks like for an interview that spawned news stories on every major gaming site.
Independent games media only exists by support on Patreon.
This is what the backend looks like for an interview that spawned news stories on every major gaming site.
Independent games media only exists by support on Patreon.
these YT chat summaries (on the State of Play video) really aren't it
February 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
these YT chat summaries (on the State of Play video) really aren't it
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new game announcement: Tryhard is our upcoming sports RPG about managing an underdog rugby club in New Zealand! "wishlist now on steam" etc: store.steampowered.com/app/3443270/...
website: tryhardgame.com
idle in our discord: discord.gg/qRUZQQX5Tz
website: tryhardgame.com
idle in our discord: discord.gg/qRUZQQX5Tz
Tryhard on Steam
Turn-based sports RPG about managing an underdog rugby club in New Zealand. Outsmart opponents and upgrade your squad, but also feed your dog and go on dates, in this epic saga of love, betrayal, and ...
store.steampowered.com
February 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
new game announcement: Tryhard is our upcoming sports RPG about managing an underdog rugby club in New Zealand! "wishlist now on steam" etc: store.steampowered.com/app/3443270/...
website: tryhardgame.com
idle in our discord: discord.gg/qRUZQQX5Tz
website: tryhardgame.com
idle in our discord: discord.gg/qRUZQQX5Tz
jfc
February 8, 2025 at 4:19 AM
jfc