Jeremy Bratetich
@jeremy.minimap.com.au
Managing Editor of @minimap.com.au He/They
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Jeremy Bratetich
@jeremy.minimap.com.au
· Oct 26
Hello and welcome to my post MIGW/PAX/SXSW Sydney wrap up thread for 2025. Enjoy your stay, my opinions are correct, probably. I'm very tired, but in a good way. Sorry for the long thread:
What a two weeks. I saw so many games, met so many wonderful people, and felt even more emotions.
What a two weeks. I saw so many games, met so many wonderful people, and felt even more emotions.
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The funniest thing about this post is that Larian is a universally critically acclaimed studio.
So the only criticism he could possibly be complaining about here is the backlash he specifically got from wanting to force his devs to use genAI.
Lol. Lmao even
So the only criticism he could possibly be complaining about here is the backlash he specifically got from wanting to force his devs to use genAI.
Lol. Lmao even
Extremely funny to somehow not be aware that the most rancid, cruel, soul-calloused people in this space are not games critics but the reply guys who mass harrass and dox them
January 28, 2026 at 11:20 AM
The funniest thing about this post is that Larian is a universally critically acclaimed studio.
So the only criticism he could possibly be complaining about here is the backlash he specifically got from wanting to force his devs to use genAI.
Lol. Lmao even
So the only criticism he could possibly be complaining about here is the backlash he specifically got from wanting to force his devs to use genAI.
Lol. Lmao even
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Ubisoft unions have unanimously voted to strike from Feb 10-12, due to waves of layoffs, lack of job security, and the end of remote working.
(Read more at Insider Gaming)
(Read more at Insider Gaming)
January 28, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Ubisoft unions have unanimously voted to strike from Feb 10-12, due to waves of layoffs, lack of job security, and the end of remote working.
(Read more at Insider Gaming)
(Read more at Insider Gaming)
Sometimes I think it'd be a good idea for shit-takes to be scored, Metacritic-style, based on how others evaluate their shit-takes. I like to imagine it would encourage more restraint. Harsh words do real damage. You shouldn't have to grow callus on your soul just because you want post shit-takes.
January 28, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Sometimes I think it'd be a good idea for shit-takes to be scored, Metacritic-style, based on how others evaluate their shit-takes. I like to imagine it would encourage more restraint. Harsh words do real damage. You shouldn't have to grow callus on your soul just because you want post shit-takes.
i made an upscrolled and my username is ‘MyComputer’ lol
January 27, 2026 at 5:45 AM
i made an upscrolled and my username is ‘MyComputer’ lol
didn’t take any photos other than this but was good to see the numbers today in the city
also unfortunately had to tell some Nazis to fuck off but so it goes
also unfortunately had to tell some Nazis to fuck off but so it goes
January 26, 2026 at 7:48 AM
didn’t take any photos other than this but was good to see the numbers today in the city
also unfortunately had to tell some Nazis to fuck off but so it goes
also unfortunately had to tell some Nazis to fuck off but so it goes
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Invasion Day, 2026
January 26, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Invasion Day, 2026
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One last boost for the evening crowd. This has raised a truly staggering amount of money, thank you all!! Also a couple people have said this is one of their favorite videos of mine, which is very nice to hear.
January 25, 2026 at 1:01 AM
One last boost for the evening crowd. This has raised a truly staggering amount of money, thank you all!! Also a couple people have said this is one of their favorite videos of mine, which is very nice to hear.
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I guess I do think if you participated in the arrest of a five-year-old you are probably just fundamentally incompatible with society. That you are not a safe person for humanity to be around, generally
January 22, 2026 at 3:31 AM
I guess I do think if you participated in the arrest of a five-year-old you are probably just fundamentally incompatible with society. That you are not a safe person for humanity to be around, generally
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As one of Freeplay's 11(ish) board members, I want to add my personal 2 cents to a few things about Freeplay in these fried af times. It's important to know I'm just a meager part of the Voltron that is Freeplay, and these are my personal opinions + do not reflect the view of the org or the board
January 22, 2026 at 2:16 AM
As one of Freeplay's 11(ish) board members, I want to add my personal 2 cents to a few things about Freeplay in these fried af times. It's important to know I'm just a meager part of the Voltron that is Freeplay, and these are my personal opinions + do not reflect the view of the org or the board
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Perhaps the most disgraceful of all the “national security” laws that have been passed since Sept 11 2001.
Albanese would have been a good, compliant minister in the Howard govt.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Albanese would have been a good, compliant minister in the Howard govt.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu may be an offence under Australia’s new hate speech laws, Greens warn
Anthony Albanese and Tony Burke say the laws are needed to protect Australians – particularly the Jewish community
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Perhaps the most disgraceful of all the “national security” laws that have been passed since Sept 11 2001.
Albanese would have been a good, compliant minister in the Howard govt.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Albanese would have been a good, compliant minister in the Howard govt.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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I interviewed Freeplay's co-founder Katharine Neil a couple of years ago about its origins & legacy. There was SO much fascinating stuff that I couldn't publish but I'm still really proud of the piece & feel as if documenting this stuff holds a tiny bit of importance too.
Interview: The secret identities that birthed Freeplay
We spoke with Katharine Neil in commemoration of Freeplay festival’s 20th anniversary
web.archive.org
January 20, 2026 at 10:44 AM
I interviewed Freeplay's co-founder Katharine Neil a couple of years ago about its origins & legacy. There was SO much fascinating stuff that I couldn't publish but I'm still really proud of the piece & feel as if documenting this stuff holds a tiny bit of importance too.
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Freeplay is the longest running independent games festival in the world. This is incredibly sad news and it needs all the support it can get.
An update: Unfortunately Freeplay didn’t secure multi-year funding and is potentially looking at its last year of operation. We’re exploring what comes next & want your input.
Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026
Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...
Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026
Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...
Freeplay | 2026 Survey
An Update from Freeplay
www.freeplay.net.au
January 20, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Freeplay is the longest running independent games festival in the world. This is incredibly sad news and it needs all the support it can get.
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one more thing about freeplay, and an issue that's been on my mind for a while (alt text available):
January 20, 2026 at 4:23 AM
one more thing about freeplay, and an issue that's been on my mind for a while (alt text available):
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It is so, so, SO hard to put on any arts or games event. I cannot stress enough that you should never take them for granted or think ‘well they’ll just figure it out’. Running any event is a job outside of your (sometimes more than 1) fulltime job. Find ways to help and support them, champion them.
January 20, 2026 at 5:38 AM
It is so, so, SO hard to put on any arts or games event. I cannot stress enough that you should never take them for granted or think ‘well they’ll just figure it out’. Running any event is a job outside of your (sometimes more than 1) fulltime job. Find ways to help and support them, champion them.
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my thoughts on @free-play.bsky.social and why it remains so, so important (especially in the bad times!!!!)
Freeplay is one of Australia's most important creative festivals, so why is its future in doubt? | ScreenHub: Film, TV, Streaming and Games
Freeplay, one of the Australia's longest-running game festivals, remains an essential platform for bold, creative, and compelling art.
www.screenhub.com.au
January 20, 2026 at 4:06 AM
my thoughts on @free-play.bsky.social and why it remains so, so important (especially in the bad times!!!!)
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Australia’s inability to recognise and support its burgeoning arts fields is endemic. Our systems are designed to keep our culture regressive and it’s very embarrassing.
terrible news coming out of Freeplay. I really hope it & Parallels can continue.
"Of the 81 arts organisations supported by Creative Enterprises in the 2026-2029 funding round, none are games/interactive arts organisations." (freeplay.net.au/survey2026)
This is so supremely fucked
"Of the 81 arts organisations supported by Creative Enterprises in the 2026-2029 funding round, none are games/interactive arts organisations." (freeplay.net.au/survey2026)
This is so supremely fucked
Freeplay | 2026 Survey
An Update from Freeplay
freeplay.net.au
January 20, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Australia’s inability to recognise and support its burgeoning arts fields is endemic. Our systems are designed to keep our culture regressive and it’s very embarrassing.
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An update: Unfortunately Freeplay didn’t secure multi-year funding and is potentially looking at its last year of operation. We’re exploring what comes next & want your input.
Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026
Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...
Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026
Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...
Freeplay | 2026 Survey
An Update from Freeplay
www.freeplay.net.au
January 20, 2026 at 1:35 AM
An update: Unfortunately Freeplay didn’t secure multi-year funding and is potentially looking at its last year of operation. We’re exploring what comes next & want your input.
Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026
Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...
Read our full statement here: www.freeplay.net.au/survey2026
Help us decide our next step here: forms.gle/W4ZSns1bGCX1...
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This is actually devastating. Please respond to the survey and rally behind Freeplay to see if we can support the ongoing org and its team to continue delivering pivotal events and connection points that we so desperately need.
terrible news coming out of Freeplay. I really hope it & Parallels can continue.
"Of the 81 arts organisations supported by Creative Enterprises in the 2026-2029 funding round, none are games/interactive arts organisations." (freeplay.net.au/survey2026)
This is so supremely fucked
"Of the 81 arts organisations supported by Creative Enterprises in the 2026-2029 funding round, none are games/interactive arts organisations." (freeplay.net.au/survey2026)
This is so supremely fucked
Freeplay | 2026 Survey
An Update from Freeplay
freeplay.net.au
January 20, 2026 at 1:37 AM
This is actually devastating. Please respond to the survey and rally behind Freeplay to see if we can support the ongoing org and its team to continue delivering pivotal events and connection points that we so desperately need.
terrible news coming out of Freeplay. I really hope it & Parallels can continue.
"Of the 81 arts organisations supported by Creative Enterprises in the 2026-2029 funding round, none are games/interactive arts organisations." (freeplay.net.au/survey2026)
This is so supremely fucked
"Of the 81 arts organisations supported by Creative Enterprises in the 2026-2029 funding round, none are games/interactive arts organisations." (freeplay.net.au/survey2026)
This is so supremely fucked
Freeplay | 2026 Survey
An Update from Freeplay
freeplay.net.au
January 20, 2026 at 1:30 AM
terrible news coming out of Freeplay. I really hope it & Parallels can continue.
"Of the 81 arts organisations supported by Creative Enterprises in the 2026-2029 funding round, none are games/interactive arts organisations." (freeplay.net.au/survey2026)
This is so supremely fucked
"Of the 81 arts organisations supported by Creative Enterprises in the 2026-2029 funding round, none are games/interactive arts organisations." (freeplay.net.au/survey2026)
This is so supremely fucked
why the fuck does every app now take an entire age for “copy to clipboard” to actually work I’m freaking the fuck out man
January 18, 2026 at 6:48 AM
why the fuck does every app now take an entire age for “copy to clipboard” to actually work I’m freaking the fuck out man
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Hey man what the fuck are we even doing anymore
January 16, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Hey man what the fuck are we even doing anymore
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Australia needs to seriously come to terms with how much the Labor Party fucking sucks
January 15, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Australia needs to seriously come to terms with how much the Labor Party fucking sucks
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Cancel. Genuinely. Cancel. A rejection at the border is a permanent mark against entry, forever.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
January 15, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Cancel. Genuinely. Cancel. A rejection at the border is a permanent mark against entry, forever.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
If you insist, follow dangerous territory protocols: know your embassy details, make sure someone knows your travel details, and have funds for emergency legal, health, and departure expenditures.
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If Greens support this fascistic bill and enshrine Zionist capture, it will destroy them. Your voters will see sellouts and cowards caving on our liberties because you're not up for the fight. Because you're scared of getting yelled at in the newspapers. @davidshoebridge.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 11:41 PM
If Greens support this fascistic bill and enshrine Zionist capture, it will destroy them. Your voters will see sellouts and cowards caving on our liberties because you're not up for the fight. Because you're scared of getting yelled at in the newspapers. @davidshoebridge.bsky.social