Stephen del Prado
@gorath44000.bsky.social
Deputy Editor at Player2.au - FTV Educator, Board game addict, Dad of boys. He/Him.
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Mario Tennis is back, and @hewso.bsky.social has grabbed his racquet and answered the call.
How does the latest Mario sports title hold up? Check out his full review to find out.
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How does the latest Mario sports title hold up? Check out his full review to find out.
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Mario Tennis Fever Review – More di Minaur Than Djokovic | Player2.net.au
Mario Tennis Fever Review - More di Minaur Than Djokovic So I want to start this by elaborating on my heading. Put the pitchforks down, Aussies, because I love the Demon. Alex di Minaur, in a lot of w...
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February 10, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Mario Tennis is back, and @hewso.bsky.social has grabbed his racquet and answered the call.
How does the latest Mario sports title hold up? Check out his full review to find out.
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How does the latest Mario sports title hold up? Check out his full review to find out.
www.player2.net.au/2026/02/mari...
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Thanks to @koeitecmo.bsky.social we were able to have both Jason and Stephen take on the behemoth that is Nioh 3 🥷
#review #nioh3 #teamninja #soulsborne
#review #nioh3 #teamninja #soulsborne
Nioh 3 Co-Op Review – Ghosted of Yokai | Player2.net.au
Nioh 3 is so huge, we needed two reviewers to tackle it! Git Gud Jason and Scrub Stephen are on board to see how Team Ninja have pushed the series forward.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Thanks to @koeitecmo.bsky.social we were able to have both Jason and Stephen take on the behemoth that is Nioh 3 🥷
#review #nioh3 #teamninja #soulsborne
#review #nioh3 #teamninja #soulsborne
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After a few scheduling problems and some tech issues, Episode 177 of the P2 Pixelcast is here.
This ep sees @hewso.bsky.social, @gorath44000.bsky.social and @shaunhubp2.bsky.social look forward into 2026 to guess what trends are coming within the games industry.
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This ep sees @hewso.bsky.social, @gorath44000.bsky.social and @shaunhubp2.bsky.social look forward into 2026 to guess what trends are coming within the games industry.
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The Player 2 PixelCast 177 | Player2.net.au
The Player 2 PixelCast 177 Sometimes, sh*t happens. You go to turn on your PC, only to find that Microsoft borked a Windows 11 update so bad that it won't even boot up. You go to turn on your trusty R...
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January 30, 2026 at 11:26 PM
After a few scheduling problems and some tech issues, Episode 177 of the P2 Pixelcast is here.
This ep sees @hewso.bsky.social, @gorath44000.bsky.social and @shaunhubp2.bsky.social look forward into 2026 to guess what trends are coming within the games industry.
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This ep sees @hewso.bsky.social, @gorath44000.bsky.social and @shaunhubp2.bsky.social look forward into 2026 to guess what trends are coming within the games industry.
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Does #Lorwyn eclipse other recent sets of #Magic? We had @gorath44000.bsky.social get some hands on time with Lorwyn Eclipsed, the latest set of Magic The Gathering, which revels in dark fantasy and feverish fables!
#mtg #review #ccg #tcg
#mtg #review #ccg #tcg
Lorwyn Eclipsed Review – Grotesque Fantasy | Player2.net.au
Can a return to Lorwyn eclipse other recent Magic the Gathering releases? Check out our review to find out what makes this dark fantasy set shine!
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January 29, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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We’ve been fortunate enough to spend some time with the latest wave of #StarWars Unlimited thanks to @fantasyflightgames.bsky.social - Secrets of Power does some exciting things with new mechanics and for #Andor fans is essential!
#ccg #tcg #swu
#ccg #tcg #swu
Star Wars Unlimited – Secrets of Power Review | Player2.net.au
Secrets of Power, the latest wave of Star Wars Unlimited, launched alongside a slew of competitors last November - is it SWU's only hope?
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January 20, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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So it seems the rumours were true. Chloe is back in Life is Strange: Reunion
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One Last Chance To Change Time – Life is Strange: Reunion Announced. | Player2.net.au
One Last Chance To Change Time - Life is Strange: Reunion Announced. Square Enix and Deck 9 have just confirmed one of 2026's most persistent gaming rumours, and that is a new Life is Strange game, an...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:02 PM
So it seems the rumours were true. Chloe is back in Life is Strange: Reunion
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Today, we dive a bit deeper into the RPG genre, focussing on JRPGs and what they're bringing to games in 2026. Here are some of the most interesting 2026 releases!
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Games to Watch in 2026 – JRPGs | Player2.net.au
Paul runs through some of the must-watch JRPGs coming to your console or PC near you in 2026
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January 14, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Today, we dive a bit deeper into the RPG genre, focussing on JRPGs and what they're bringing to games in 2026. Here are some of the most interesting 2026 releases!
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Have you played #Omen from Small Box Games? If not, @gorath44000.bsky.social thinks you really should…
#cardgame #lanebattler #smallboxgames #review
#cardgame #lanebattler #smallboxgames #review
Omen Review – Clowdus With A Chance of Bloodshed | Player2.net.au
In this review, Stephen laments the difficulty in obtaining one of his favourite card games, Omen, from designer John Clowdus of Small Box Games.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Have you played #Omen from Small Box Games? If not, @gorath44000.bsky.social thinks you really should…
#cardgame #lanebattler #smallboxgames #review
#cardgame #lanebattler #smallboxgames #review
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There’s only two more days left to join the fight with @curecancer.bsky.social and @gameoncancer.bsky.social - donate directly or support the cause in other ways!
#charity #gameoncancer
#charity #gameoncancer
Game On To Help Fight Cancer This Weekend | Player2.net.au
Cure Cancer's annual Game On Cancer event is still running for the next few days - find out all the details right here!
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December 13, 2025 at 3:15 AM
There’s only two more days left to join the fight with @curecancer.bsky.social and @gameoncancer.bsky.social - donate directly or support the cause in other ways!
#charity #gameoncancer
#charity #gameoncancer
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Avatar TLA has been shaking up the world of #Magic - @gorath44000.bsky.social covered the most important parts of the line-up in our review including one item that’s practically essential for ATLA fans!
#review #mtg #avatarthelastairbender #avatarxmtg #tcg #magicthegathering
#review #mtg #avatarthelastairbender #avatarxmtg #tcg #magicthegathering
Avatar x Magic Review – The Best Elements | Player2.net.au
The Avatar has arrived! Join Aang, Katara, Sokka and Zuko in the latest Magic The Gathering set that incorporates Bending to take MtG to the next level.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Avatar TLA has been shaking up the world of #Magic - @gorath44000.bsky.social covered the most important parts of the line-up in our review including one item that’s practically essential for ATLA fans!
#review #mtg #avatarthelastairbender #avatarxmtg #tcg #magicthegathering
#review #mtg #avatarthelastairbender #avatarxmtg #tcg #magicthegathering
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The latest Lorcana wave is here - Whispers in the Well progresses the story and introduces some new characters into the fold, while also highlighting old favorites in a timely fashion.
Check out our review to find out our thoughts on Lorcana 10th wave!
#lorcana #lorcanatcg #tcg #review #gifted
Check out our review to find out our thoughts on Lorcana 10th wave!
#lorcana #lorcanatcg #tcg #review #gifted
Disney Lorcana – Whispers in the Well Review | Player2.net.au
Are you ready to explore the darkness beneath? Whispers in the Well is the latest wave of Disney Lorcana, taking Illumineers on a mystery filled noir adventure.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The latest Lorcana wave is here - Whispers in the Well progresses the story and introduces some new characters into the fold, while also highlighting old favorites in a timely fashion.
Check out our review to find out our thoughts on Lorcana 10th wave!
#lorcana #lorcanatcg #tcg #review #gifted
Check out our review to find out our thoughts on Lorcana 10th wave!
#lorcana #lorcanatcg #tcg #review #gifted
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We had @gorath44000.bsky.social #review Kirby Air Riders - he definitely got more than he bargained for:
“Ah Kirby, that should be nice and relaxing, perfect for my 5-year-old now he’s wrapped Forgotten Land too.” I was of course horribly wrong about the relaxing part…”
#kirby #nintendo #switch2
“Ah Kirby, that should be nice and relaxing, perfect for my 5-year-old now he’s wrapped Forgotten Land too.” I was of course horribly wrong about the relaxing part…”
#kirby #nintendo #switch2
Kirby Air Riders Review – Shooting Star | Player2.net.au
Kirby Air Riders is the latest entry in the Kirby series and also the latest game from Smash Bros/Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai - let us get you up to speed!
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November 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
We had @gorath44000.bsky.social #review Kirby Air Riders - he definitely got more than he bargained for:
“Ah Kirby, that should be nice and relaxing, perfect for my 5-year-old now he’s wrapped Forgotten Land too.” I was of course horribly wrong about the relaxing part…”
#kirby #nintendo #switch2
“Ah Kirby, that should be nice and relaxing, perfect for my 5-year-old now he’s wrapped Forgotten Land too.” I was of course horribly wrong about the relaxing part…”
#kirby #nintendo #switch2
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We love to see youth wanting to write about games, so when Lyndon asked if he could write about Angel, A PAX AUS Indie, how could we say no?
We didn't expect him to knock it out of the park, but here we are! Check it out now, and let's cheer on the fresh blood!
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We didn't expect him to knock it out of the park, but here we are! Check it out now, and let's cheer on the fresh blood!
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PAX Aus 2025 – Angel Hands-on Preview: A Deep Racing Rhythm Matchup | Player2.net.au
Editor's Note: After following his mum, the wonderful Meghann O'Neill, to multiple PAX shows, 15-year-old Lyndon approached me for a chance to dip his toes into writing. Ever keen to see the next gen come through, especially given the state of the industry, I was more than happy to make it happen. After you read
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November 17, 2025 at 10:58 PM
We love to see youth wanting to write about games, so when Lyndon asked if he could write about Angel, A PAX AUS Indie, how could we say no?
We didn't expect him to knock it out of the park, but here we are! Check it out now, and let's cheer on the fresh blood!
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We didn't expect him to knock it out of the park, but here we are! Check it out now, and let's cheer on the fresh blood!
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/pax-...
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#Riftbound is the latest #tcg to hit the market from @riotgames.com and based on our initial experiences is doing a lot of things right…
#ccg #review #riftboundtcg
#ccg #review #riftboundtcg
Riftbound Origins Review – Champions League | Player2.net.au
The offical League of Legends Trading Card Game is here! Riftbound has hit FLGS' Australia wide and we've got the scoop on how it holds up!
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November 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
#Riftbound is the latest #tcg to hit the market from @riotgames.com and based on our initial experiences is doing a lot of things right…
#ccg #review #riftboundtcg
#ccg #review #riftboundtcg
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Is Once Upon A Katamari the best game in the series? Our reviewer @gorath44000.bsky.social seems to think so!
#review #katamari #nananananananana
#bandai
#review #katamari #nananananananana
#bandai
Once Upon A KATAMARI – SoulsBallin’ | Player2.net.au
We had a ball with Once Upon A Katamari, the latest entry in the series from developer RENGAMES and publisher Bandai Namco!
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November 10, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Is Once Upon A Katamari the best game in the series? Our reviewer @gorath44000.bsky.social seems to think so!
#review #katamari #nananananananana
#bandai
#review #katamari #nananananananana
#bandai
You can probably guess what’s on the cards this week/end
November 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
You can probably guess what’s on the cards this week/end
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Thanks to Xbox Australia, @hewso.bsky.social has spent the last couple of weeks with the Xbox Ally.
Check out his thoughts on the entry-level (at $1000...) Xbox Ally system on P2 now.
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Check out his thoughts on the entry-level (at $1000...) Xbox Ally system on P2 now.
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Xbox Ally Review – A Solid System, Not A Perfect One | Player2.net.au
Xbox Ally Review - A Solid System, Not A Perfect One In the world of PC handhelds, there are two camps: Steam Deck and the rest. Steam's Linux-based operating system has always held the edge in terms ...
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November 4, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Thanks to Xbox Australia, @hewso.bsky.social has spent the last couple of weeks with the Xbox Ally.
Check out his thoughts on the entry-level (at $1000...) Xbox Ally system on P2 now.
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Check out his thoughts on the entry-level (at $1000...) Xbox Ally system on P2 now.
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Can’t believe Lego Land Employees be pissing
October 24, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Can’t believe Lego Land Employees be pissing
There’s one person I know who would be excited about this - exclusive 2nd prize draw placemat from the Eorzea Cafe 😅
October 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
There’s one person I know who would be excited about this - exclusive 2nd prize draw placemat from the Eorzea Cafe 😅
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Yooka-Laylee is back and it is better than ever.
Find out the how and why as @hewso.bsky.social and @pauljamesgames.bsky.social both dive in to Yooka-Re-Playee
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Find out the how and why as @hewso.bsky.social and @pauljamesgames.bsky.social both dive in to Yooka-Re-Playee
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Yooka-Re-Playee Review – A Rare Upgrade | Player2.net.au
Yooka-Re-Playee Review - A Rare Upgrade The year was 2017, and a group of ex-Rare developers decided the world needed an N64 revival. That revival was in the form of Yooka-Laylee, a game that played o...
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October 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Yooka-Laylee is back and it is better than ever.
Find out the how and why as @hewso.bsky.social and @pauljamesgames.bsky.social both dive in to Yooka-Re-Playee
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Find out the how and why as @hewso.bsky.social and @pauljamesgames.bsky.social both dive in to Yooka-Re-Playee
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Have been walking the Kumano Kodo for the past three days, pictures don’t do it justice. Longest leg down at 30km today, still two more days to go!
October 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Have been walking the Kumano Kodo for the past three days, pictures don’t do it justice. Longest leg down at 30km today, still two more days to go!
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This week @gorath44000.bsky.social covers Expeditions, the sequel to smash hit Scythe from @stonemaiergames.com - does it surpass its predecessor?
#review #stonemaiergames #expeditions #boardgames
#review #stonemaiergames #expeditions #boardgames
Expeditions Review – Mech My Day | Player2.net.au
What the Mech? We take a look at Stonemaier Games' Scythe follow-up, Expeditions. More cards, more colours - can it outshine its highly respected predecessor?
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October 4, 2025 at 1:16 AM
This week @gorath44000.bsky.social covers Expeditions, the sequel to smash hit Scythe from @stonemaiergames.com - does it surpass its predecessor?
#review #stonemaiergames #expeditions #boardgames
#review #stonemaiergames #expeditions #boardgames
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Our resident Podcast expert @pretendbeard.bsky.social is dropping some written words today in his review for Sonic Racing Crossworlds!
#review #sonic #sega #sonicracing
#review #sonic #sega #sonicracing
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Review – Motion Minus Poetry | Player2.net.au
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Review - Motion Minus Poetry Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds opens with an utter blast of energy. Bright colours fizzle across the screen as drums set a racing beat beneath a swift...
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September 29, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Our resident Podcast expert @pretendbeard.bsky.social is dropping some written words today in his review for Sonic Racing Crossworlds!
#review #sonic #sega #sonicracing
#review #sonic #sega #sonicracing
First solo game of SETI from @czechgames.com - took a while to SETI-up but luckily a friend had already taught me the game - excited to see what the upcoming expansion brings to the table!
#bgg #boardgames #tableforone #seti
#bgg #boardgames #tableforone #seti
September 30, 2025 at 10:38 AM
First solo game of SETI from @czechgames.com - took a while to SETI-up but luckily a friend had already taught me the game - excited to see what the upcoming expansion brings to the table!
#bgg #boardgames #tableforone #seti
#bgg #boardgames #tableforone #seti