Chris “Mutton” Button
@bibbybhoy.bsky.social
Editor of GadgetGuy, award-nominated video games + consumer tech journo, lover of sports and cats. A very silly boy. He/him
This looks like what Stick Cricket would be as a deckbuilder. Count me intrigued!
We are pleased to announce Card Cricket Quest, our roguelite cricket deckbuilder where you play cards to become a batting legend, one RUN at a time.
#cricket #ashes #roguelitedeckbuilder #indiegames
#cricket #ashes #roguelitedeckbuilder #indiegames
Card Cricket Quest - Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Jump Punch Kick
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:31 PM
This looks like what Stick Cricket would be as a deckbuilder. Count me intrigued!
PSA for those who travel with power banks in Australia: the major airlines are banning in-flight use. You can still take them, as long as you don’t use them.
www.gadgetguy.com.au/qantas-jetst...
www.gadgetguy.com.au/qantas-jetst...
Qantas and Virgin ban power bank use during flights in big change
Major Australian airlines, including Qantas and Virgin, have banned power bank use during flights over safety risks.
www.gadgetguy.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 11:37 PM
PSA for those who travel with power banks in Australia: the major airlines are banning in-flight use. You can still take them, as long as you don’t use them.
www.gadgetguy.com.au/qantas-jetst...
www.gadgetguy.com.au/qantas-jetst...
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Another cool games story up today Mietta Adams and Charlie McLean in the Pilbara office.
Game designed to save dying Aboriginal language wins global awards www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Game designed to save dying Aboriginal language wins global awards www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Game designed to save dying Aboriginal language wins global awards
With only eight fluent Nyiyaparli speakers remaining, an Aboriginal group is racing against time to save their 41,000-year-old language.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Another cool games story up today Mietta Adams and Charlie McLean in the Pilbara office.
Game designed to save dying Aboriginal language wins global awards www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Game designed to save dying Aboriginal language wins global awards www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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Could games be doing more in terms of movement? I interviewed the CEO and creative director of @17-bit.bsky.social @jkooza.bsky.social a couple months ago at TGS to get his perspective and find out more about their new game Awaysis www.sifter.com.au/post/develop...
“We can do better”: Developer calls for a shake-up in the way games do physics - AWAYSIS Interview | SIFTER
Could games be doing more in terms of movement?
www.sifter.com.au
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Could games be doing more in terms of movement? I interviewed the CEO and creative director of @17-bit.bsky.social @jkooza.bsky.social a couple months ago at TGS to get his perspective and find out more about their new game Awaysis www.sifter.com.au/post/develop...
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Think of the Wii Shop Channel music. Iconic.
The Nintendo Wii was a massive success and got heaps of new players into join in. Even my mum played a lot of Wii Sports with us and she mostly thinks games are a waste of time. I look back at the legacy on its anniversary
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The Nintendo Wii was a massive success and got heaps of new players into join in. Even my mum played a lot of Wii Sports with us and she mostly thinks games are a waste of time. I look back at the legacy on its anniversary
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Nintendo gave away millions of games for free. The risk paid off
Innovative motion controls and accessible design made the Nintendo Wii one of the most popular consoles of all time.
www.abc.net.au
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Think of the Wii Shop Channel music. Iconic.
The Nintendo Wii was a massive success and got heaps of new players into join in. Even my mum played a lot of Wii Sports with us and she mostly thinks games are a waste of time. I look back at the legacy on its anniversary
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
The Nintendo Wii was a massive success and got heaps of new players into join in. Even my mum played a lot of Wii Sports with us and she mostly thinks games are a waste of time. I look back at the legacy on its anniversary
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
You’d never in a million years guess that I found this on the JB Hi-Fi website: www.jbhifi.com.au/blogs/games/...
November 17, 2025 at 11:45 PM
You’d never in a million years guess that I found this on the JB Hi-Fi website: www.jbhifi.com.au/blogs/games/...
Kirby’s what now??? 😳
November 17, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Kirby’s what now??? 😳
An interesting (but logical) move by Apple: it reportedly plans to split its iPhone release cycle in half. So, September will likely be reserved for its Pro phones and a new foldable, while the lower-priced devices will come 6 months later.
www.gadgetguy.com.au/iphone-folda...
www.gadgetguy.com.au/iphone-folda...
Major iPhone overhaul as Apple plans to split its launch in half
Alongside Apple's first foldable iPhone, the company plans to split its traditional September launch, leaving a gap between new phones.
www.gadgetguy.com.au
November 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
An interesting (but logical) move by Apple: it reportedly plans to split its iPhone release cycle in half. So, September will likely be reserved for its Pro phones and a new foldable, while the lower-priced devices will come 6 months later.
www.gadgetguy.com.au/iphone-folda...
www.gadgetguy.com.au/iphone-folda...
I saw a reddit thread yesterday dissecting what appeared to be multiple shoddy AI images in Anno 117.
Such a bummer; I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve played so far, and I really don’t understand why Ubi cut such small corners in an otherwise slick game.
Such a bummer; I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve played so far, and I really don’t understand why Ubi cut such small corners in an otherwise slick game.
There once was a dream called making games without AI slop https://kotaku.com/anno-117-pax-romana-ai-loading-screen-patch-ubisoft-2000644399
Ubisoft Says Anno Pax Romana AI Slop Slipped In By Accident
The strategy game is the first Ubisoft release to have an AI disclaimer on Steam
kotaku.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I saw a reddit thread yesterday dissecting what appeared to be multiple shoddy AI images in Anno 117.
Such a bummer; I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve played so far, and I really don’t understand why Ubi cut such small corners in an otherwise slick game.
Such a bummer; I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve played so far, and I really don’t understand why Ubi cut such small corners in an otherwise slick game.
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I learned about this game a couple weeks ago and immediately had to see what it was about! In this review I dissect the deeper meaning of Clover Pit, also I need to know if other people found the ending without looking it up.
www.sifter.com.au/post/clover-...
www.sifter.com.au/post/clover-...
I Feel Empty But I Think That’s The Point? - CLOVER PIT Review | SIFTER
Are you feeling lucky? Me neither.
www.sifter.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
I learned about this game a couple weeks ago and immediately had to see what it was about! In this review I dissect the deeper meaning of Clover Pit, also I need to know if other people found the ending without looking it up.
www.sifter.com.au/post/clover-...
www.sifter.com.au/post/clover-...
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🍀 Roguelite Roulette CLOVER PIT by
@panikarcade.bsky.social Makes Me Feel Empty But I Think That’s The Point. Are you feeling lucky? Me neither.
REVIEW by @nomibelle.bsky.social www.sifter.com.au/post/clover-...
@panikarcade.bsky.social Makes Me Feel Empty But I Think That’s The Point. Are you feeling lucky? Me neither.
REVIEW by @nomibelle.bsky.social www.sifter.com.au/post/clover-...
November 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
🍀 Roguelite Roulette CLOVER PIT by
@panikarcade.bsky.social Makes Me Feel Empty But I Think That’s The Point. Are you feeling lucky? Me neither.
REVIEW by @nomibelle.bsky.social www.sifter.com.au/post/clover-...
@panikarcade.bsky.social Makes Me Feel Empty But I Think That’s The Point. Are you feeling lucky? Me neither.
REVIEW by @nomibelle.bsky.social www.sifter.com.au/post/clover-...
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Screen Australia is doing a massive research project on the current state of the screen and games industries in Australia. Local devs, please consider taking the time to complete their survey survey.alchemer.com/s3/8573365/S...
Screen Currency 2025 — Screen and Games Industry Survey
survey.alchemer.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Screen Australia is doing a massive research project on the current state of the screen and games industries in Australia. Local devs, please consider taking the time to complete their survey survey.alchemer.com/s3/8573365/S...
It’s very similar in Australia, too. There are a lot of great PR folks in Australia who fight hard internally to support small publications and creators.
However, they meet resistance from decision makers who want coverage in large commercial outlets above all else.
However, they meet resistance from decision makers who want coverage in large commercial outlets above all else.
I've had this chat with PR people and they know that supporting smaller sites and freelancers makes sense and would help build a healthier games media.
The problem is game publishers pretty much exclusively want GI cover stories or an IGN First and anything smaller isn't worth it.
The problem is game publishers pretty much exclusively want GI cover stories or an IGN First and anything smaller isn't worth it.
I don't understand this mentality as long as the person/website has reputable people. How does it hurt you to provide a code? With how hard it is to get publicity for games of all sizes even "small" coverage seems like it would only help?
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
It’s very similar in Australia, too. There are a lot of great PR folks in Australia who fight hard internally to support small publications and creators.
However, they meet resistance from decision makers who want coverage in large commercial outlets above all else.
However, they meet resistance from decision makers who want coverage in large commercial outlets above all else.
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Sleek, powerful, and packing a huge battery, the Oppo Find X9 is a major step forward in what you should expect from an Android device. Thanks to Oppo, GadgetGuy is giving away the new phone to one lucky person!
Enter now: www.gadgetguy.com.au...
Enter now: www.gadgetguy.com.au...
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Sleek, powerful, and packing a huge battery, the Oppo Find X9 is a major step forward in what you should expect from an Android device. Thanks to Oppo, GadgetGuy is giving away the new phone to one lucky person!
Enter now: www.gadgetguy.com.au...
Enter now: www.gadgetguy.com.au...
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New video from me for SIFTER on Valve's new Steam mini PC console-like cube thing: youtube.com/shorts/G3cgR...
Steam Machine, Steam Frame and Steam Controller details revealed! #gamingnews #shortsgaming
YouTube video by SIFTER
youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
New video from me for SIFTER on Valve's new Steam mini PC console-like cube thing: youtube.com/shorts/G3cgR...
Daft Punk - Steam Machine (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Daft Punk
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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When I read @joshtaylor.bsky.social's story on the misinformation driving laws in Google, I kind of got stuck in trying to work out how many sites were running the info.
Turns out it's a deep hole. Every day, it grows a little more. Here's how and why.
www.pickr.com.au/news/2025/au...
Turns out it's a deep hole. Every day, it grows a little more. Here's how and why.
www.pickr.com.au/news/2025/au...
Australian sites part of a misinformation effort breaking search – Pickr
A concentrated effort to affect search means Google is amplifying lies and misinformation online unwittingly. What's going on?
www.pickr.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
When I read @joshtaylor.bsky.social's story on the misinformation driving laws in Google, I kind of got stuck in trying to work out how many sites were running the info.
Turns out it's a deep hole. Every day, it grows a little more. Here's how and why.
www.pickr.com.au/news/2025/au...
Turns out it's a deep hole. Every day, it grows a little more. Here's how and why.
www.pickr.com.au/news/2025/au...
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We're excited to announce that the Frosty Mini showcase will premiere on December 10 starting at 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT (that's December 9, 1pm PT for our USA friends)!
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We're excited to announce that the Frosty Mini showcase will premiere on December 10 starting at 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT (that's December 9, 1pm PT for our USA friends)!
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
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Windswept - OUT NOW!
A 90's inspired collectathon platformer - tough as nails - and oh so cute!
You must help them!
🦆🐢
Find it on:
🔹 Steam
🔹 Nintendo Switch
🔹 PS4/5
🔹 Xbox Series X/S
🔹 GOG
A 90's inspired collectathon platformer - tough as nails - and oh so cute!
You must help them!
🦆🐢
Find it on:
🔹 Steam
🔹 Nintendo Switch
🔹 PS4/5
🔹 Xbox Series X/S
🔹 GOG
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Windswept - OUT NOW!
A 90's inspired collectathon platformer - tough as nails - and oh so cute!
You must help them!
🦆🐢
Find it on:
🔹 Steam
🔹 Nintendo Switch
🔹 PS4/5
🔹 Xbox Series X/S
🔹 GOG
A 90's inspired collectathon platformer - tough as nails - and oh so cute!
You must help them!
🦆🐢
Find it on:
🔹 Steam
🔹 Nintendo Switch
🔹 PS4/5
🔹 Xbox Series X/S
🔹 GOG
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The Parallels 2025 recording is live! Whether you want to revisit a favourite talk or see the show for the first time, it's available on our channel now:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2a...
🎩🏈💀🃏⬜💐🧚🏠
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2a...
🎩🏈💀🃏⬜💐🧚🏠
Freeplay Parallels 2025
YouTube video by Freeplay
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The Parallels 2025 recording is live! Whether you want to revisit a favourite talk or see the show for the first time, it's available on our channel now:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2a...
🎩🏈💀🃏⬜💐🧚🏠
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD2a...
🎩🏈💀🃏⬜💐🧚🏠
As the line gets even blurrier between creators, media personalities, and journalists, it is SO important to disclose anything and everything that could be seen as influencing your opinion.
I see so much of this in consumer tech, and the people I trust most are those who constantly disclose.
I see so much of this in consumer tech, and the people I trust most are those who constantly disclose.
Australian games outlet Press Start on Media Watch this morning over unreported affiliate links and sponsored content 👀 www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/e...
Ep 40 - Tech trouble - Media Watch
A technology journalist pinged for gaming gadgets reviews that are undisclosed ads.
www.abc.net.au
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
As the line gets even blurrier between creators, media personalities, and journalists, it is SO important to disclose anything and everything that could be seen as influencing your opinion.
I see so much of this in consumer tech, and the people I trust most are those who constantly disclose.
I see so much of this in consumer tech, and the people I trust most are those who constantly disclose.
Played a dozen hours of Anno 117: Pax Romana (my first time playing the series).
I reckon I’ll be playing many dozen hours more.
www.gadgetguy.com.au/anno-117-pax...
I reckon I’ll be playing many dozen hours more.
www.gadgetguy.com.au/anno-117-pax...
I'm no strategy expert, but Anno 117: Pax Romana has me hooked
I find most city-building strategy games daunting, but Anno 117: Pax Romana deftly balances storytelling with mechanical complexity.
www.gadgetguy.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Played a dozen hours of Anno 117: Pax Romana (my first time playing the series).
I reckon I’ll be playing many dozen hours more.
www.gadgetguy.com.au/anno-117-pax...
I reckon I’ll be playing many dozen hours more.
www.gadgetguy.com.au/anno-117-pax...
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I’m bad at self promoting but if you’re reading this, it’s the last chance you have to support our 3-month-old, non-corporate, reader-funded videogame website as a “Founder” and lock in the baseline subscription price indefinitely.
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
Hello. About a year and a half ago, some guy called Ralph asked me if I wanted to make a new videogame website.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
We're launching it today. Maybe you can even visit it if people stop hammering the server for a second.
This Week in Videogames - TWIV
Covering the important things happening in the world of videogames. News, reviews, and insights without ads or filler content.
thisweekinvideogames.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I’m bad at self promoting but if you’re reading this, it’s the last chance you have to support our 3-month-old, non-corporate, reader-funded videogame website as a “Founder” and lock in the baseline subscription price indefinitely.
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
If you’ve been on the fence and have the means, it’s a good time! 🙏🏽
alright, Dead Static Drive might take the cake for best no-stats character build explanation
November 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
alright, Dead Static Drive might take the cake for best no-stats character build explanation
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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...