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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 10h

That evacuation over a false alarm at PAX Aus today should haunt those responsible for the rest of their lives.

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Spikestuff (Zoë/Taco) @spikestuff.bsky.social · 11h

THANKS FOR EVACUATING EXPO HALL BASTARD!

TOTALLY WASN'T BUYING SOMETHING!

#PAXAus #PAXAus25

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Legendary Prizes @legendaryprizes.bsky.social · 13h

🐺⛩ We have one copy of Ghost of Yotei on PS5 to give away! Entry is open to AU/NZ residents aged 16+. Competition ends 25/10/2025. 🐺⛩ www.legendaryprizes.com.au/sony #videogames #gaming #ps5 #PlayStation #ghostofyotei #GhostOfTsushima #playstation5

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Qualbert.com 🔜 MIGW 🔜 GCAP 🔜 PAX 🔜 Bed @qualbert.com · 22h

Hope to see some of you today at the annual #GamersofAUS Community Meet-up! 🙌

🕒 1.30pm
📍 Ibis Community Room

Catch up with your friends, try your luck in the Impossible Gaming Quiz, and win a stack of prizes. Proudly in partnership with Black Dog Institute.

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 1d

Rocking the @qualbert.com shirt for day two of @paxaus.bsky.social!
Hope to see you all there!

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 1d

Likewise, good sir! Hope you have a great weekend at PAX!

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 1d

Swag from @paxaus.bsky.social today!

Thanks to @rhunwords.com for the ABC Gamer pins!

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 1d

Was great to finally meet up with the @qualbert.com crew!

Qualbert.com 🔜 MIGW 🔜 GCAP 🔜 PAX 🔜 Bed @qualbert.com · 1d

That's a wrap on day 1 of @paxaus.bsky.social - and how brilliant it was to get the Qualbert team together!

My heart is so full. 🥰 Will be back again tomorrow to do it all over again. See you there!

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Legendary Prizes @legendaryprizes.bsky.social · 1d

🌕⭐️ We have one copy of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch to give away! Entry is open to AU/NZ aged 16+. Competition 24/10/2025. 🌕⭐️ www.legendaryprizes.com.au/nintendo #videogames #gaming #supermario #supermariogalaxy #mario #switch #nintendoswitch

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NU METAL WEEB 𖤐 🇦🇺 @numetalweeb.bsky.social · 2d

Don't fuck with a witch! 🌙

Photo: richie.h.pho

#cosplay #bayonetta

A photo of Alex cosplaying as Bayonetta holding her signature guns.

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 2d

Please go easy on me at PAX as not only I'll be busy doing stuff for the site but also dealing my right eye having issues.

Take care and hope to see you all there!

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 2d

If I see you, I'll be asking for one!

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Rotub @rotub.bsky.social · 2d

Only the first 50 people to finish the Doggy Don't Care demo on the PAX floor get a FREE PIN!

Run Don't Walk!
Push Don't Wait!
Doggy Don't Care!

#PAXAus #indiegames

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Mayh ✨OKAMI SEQUEL @mayhw.bsky.social · Mar 8

Okami Amaterasu (inspired by Mucha)

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PixelCrib @pixelcrib.bsky.social · 2d

From now until 11:59am tomorrow (10 Oct ‘25 AEDT), every order placed on our website will come with a mystery bonus item! You’ll feel just like Link opening a treasure chest when your order arrives!

Happy shopping and don’t forget to share your awesome gift-goodies & tagging us!

#promotion

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 2d

You're very welcome 😘

Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 2d

Just sent you a little dono myself ❤️

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Qualbert.com 🔜 MIGW 🔜 GCAP 🔜 PAX 🔜 Bed @qualbert.com · 2d

Heading to Parallels this evening?

Join @jamwa.bsky.social for a discussion with @madmacsfuryroad.bsky.social, co-head of Freeplay and one of the minds behind @fine-fiends.bsky.social, as they chat about the power of events as an indie dev.

www.qualbert.com/freeplays-ma...

#MIGW #Indiegame

Freeplay’s Mads Mackenzie Talks Indies at Games Events

We spoke with Drăculești designer and Freeplay co-head Mads MacKenzie in the lead-up to Parallels, and discussed the impact of physical events on indie games.

www.qualbert.com

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 2d

Nothing says like a good morning like hitting your head against some gym equipment by accident 😅 😣

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Skree Ghoulsen 🔜 LBX 105✨ @breebird33.bsky.social · 3d

then perish 😀

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 3d

I did a review on it over on @qualbert.com which you can check out right here: www.qualbert.com/reviews/the-...

The Drifter Review (PC) | Unravel the Mystery of Yourself

A love letter to a classic genre aims to thrill, but is it exciting enough to keep you on the edge of your seat? Unravel your past in our The Drifter review.

www.qualbert.com

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 3d

Well deserved as it was superb game in it's own right and a loving tribute to classic point 'n clicks.

The Australian Game Developer Awards (The AGDAs) @agdas.bsky.social · 3d

The #AGDAs25 Winner For Game of the Year is...

The Drifter by Powerhoof

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Grasshopper Manufacture Inc. @ghmofficial.bsky.social · 3d

We're proud to announce that ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN has been nominated for this year's Golden Joystick Awards in the category for Best Game Trailer! 🏆

The results are entirely decided by YOU, so head on over and give us a vote (by 10/31)!

LINK: www.gamesradar.com/goldenjoysti...

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NU METAL WEEB 𖤐 🇦🇺 @numetalweeb.bsky.social · 3d

I honestly hate doing this, but please help if you can. This is honestly such a shitshow of a situation and I am freaking out 😭

Thank you so much 😭🫶

ko-fi.com/numetalweeb/...

Buy Nu Metal Weeb | Alex a Coffee

Become a supporter of Nu Metal Weeb | Alex today!

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Valkian | Matty @valkian.bsky.social · 3d

That is so shit of them 😔