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Age of Empires IV has made its way to the PS5, and of course, that means @pauljamesgames.bsky.social finally got around to playing it.
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Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition PS5 Review – Welcome To The New Age | Player2.net.au
Age Of Empires IV comes to new platforms courtesy of an Anniversary Edition. Join Paul as he picks through the PS5 version including some brand-new content in this review
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November 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Age of Empires IV has made its way to the PS5, and of course, that means @pauljamesgames.bsky.social finally got around to playing it.
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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
Lenovo has a new Legion Pro gaming monitor, the 27UD, out now, and @hewso.bsky.social has been running his eyeballs over it for a few weeks.
It has impressed him as a fantastic, gaming-focused all-rounder.
Find out more in his full review now.
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It has impressed him as a fantastic, gaming-focused all-rounder.
Find out more in his full review now.
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/leno...
Lenovo Legion Pro 27UD Monitor Review – An Enticing Way To Get Into 4K | Player2.net.au
Lenovo Legion Pro 27UD Monitor Review - An Enticing Way To Get Into 4K There are a lot of good monitors out there right now, but as things progress technology-wise, there seems to be this split of fun...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Lenovo has a new Legion Pro gaming monitor, the 27UD, out now, and @hewso.bsky.social has been running his eyeballs over it for a few weeks.
It has impressed him as a fantastic, gaming-focused all-rounder.
Find out more in his full review now.
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/leno...
It has impressed him as a fantastic, gaming-focused all-rounder.
Find out more in his full review now.
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/leno...
It's time for a new episode of #Patched. Join @pauljamesgames.bsky.social and @mattophil.bsky.social as the pair discuss all the games they've played this month, from Octopath Traveler 0, to Ghost Of Yotei, Dispatch, and many more!
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Dispatch, Ghost Of Yotei, Octopath Traveler 0 Impressions – Patched #402 | Player2.net.au
November was a big month for video games, so join Paul and Matto as the pair discuss in depth each of the games that they've been playing, including Ghost Of Yotei, Donkey Kong Bananza, Dispatch, Octo...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
It's time for a new episode of #Patched. Join @pauljamesgames.bsky.social and @mattophil.bsky.social as the pair discuss all the games they've played this month, from Octopath Traveler 0, to Ghost Of Yotei, Dispatch, and many more!
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www.player2.net.au/2025/11/disp...
Lenovo kindly let Jenn loose with their latest Legion 5i Gen 10 Gaming laptop.
This is what she found...
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This is what she found...
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Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 Laptop – Average Jenn Tech Reviews | Player2.net.au
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 Laptop - Average Jenn Tech Reviews Have you ever been researching a new piece of technology, only to be confused by all the tech jargon in the reviews? Have you ever wanted to ...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Lenovo kindly let Jenn loose with their latest Legion 5i Gen 10 Gaming laptop.
This is what she found...
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/leno...
This is what she found...
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Jenn has decreed it - with the release of the Jackbox Party Pack 11, Jackbox is officially SO BACK!
(And if you read her review, you can find out why)
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(And if you read her review, you can find out why)
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Jackbox Party Pack 11 – There Ain’t No Party Like A Jackbox Party | Player2.net.au
Jackbox Party Pack 11: There ain’t no party like a Jackbox party, ‘cause the Jackbox party is BACK Jackbox Party Pack is BACK baby! After a year away from party packs, the Jackbox team has come roarin...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Jenn has decreed it - with the release of the Jackbox Party Pack 11, Jackbox is officially SO BACK!
(And if you read her review, you can find out why)
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(And if you read her review, you can find out why)
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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
We're in a Dragon Quest remake golden age, and thanks to Square Enix, @jesszam.bsky.social got to go hands on with the next offering, Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined ahead of its release in a few months
Check out her preview on Player2 -
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/drag...
Check out her preview on Player2 -
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/drag...
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined – Hands-on Preview | Player2.net.au
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined - Hands-on Preview The reveal of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined back in September was the latest highlight in what has been a big year for the Dragon Quest series. The annou...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
We're in a Dragon Quest remake golden age, and thanks to Square Enix, @jesszam.bsky.social got to go hands on with the next offering, Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined ahead of its release in a few months
Check out her preview on Player2 -
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/drag...
Check out her preview on Player2 -
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/drag...
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!
www.player2.net.au
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
Turtle Beach sent their Afterglow Wave controller to @hewso.bsky.social to run his eyes and hands over.
He was both surprised and impressed at just how well this cheap and cheery controller performed, even when compared to its much more expensive competition.
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He was both surprised and impressed at just how well this cheap and cheery controller performed, even when compared to its much more expensive competition.
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Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wired Controller Review – Serious Bang for Buck | Player2.net.au
Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wired Controller Review - Serious Bang for Buck When I was growing up, controllers came in two categories. The first were the official ones. Made by Nintendo, Sega and late...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Turtle Beach sent their Afterglow Wave controller to @hewso.bsky.social to run his eyes and hands over.
He was both surprised and impressed at just how well this cheap and cheery controller performed, even when compared to its much more expensive competition.
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/turt...
He was both surprised and impressed at just how well this cheap and cheery controller performed, even when compared to its much more expensive competition.
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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!
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/pax-...
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-...
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!
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/pax-...
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-...
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!
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/pax-...
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-...
#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
Can notoriously crusted-on console gamer @pauljamesgames.bsky.social find gaming nirvana with a PC Keyboard?
Read his review of the Corsair Vanguard 96 Pro to find out.
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Read his review of the Corsair Vanguard 96 Pro to find out.
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Corsair Vanguard 96 Pro Keyboard Review – Premium. Unstoppable. Game-Changing. | Player2.net.au
Paul's back in the studio to play some PC games. Look out! Hear what he has to say about the Corsair Vanguard 96 Pro keyboard
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November 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Can notoriously crusted-on console gamer @pauljamesgames.bsky.social find gaming nirvana with a PC Keyboard?
Read his review of the Corsair Vanguard 96 Pro to find out.
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Read his review of the Corsair Vanguard 96 Pro to find out.
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/cors...
Thanks to Nintendo Australia, @pauljamesgames.bsky.social had the chance to check out a meaty #MetroidPrime4Beyond demo. Here are his hands-on preview impressions of the experience.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Hands-On Preview | Player2.net.au
Thanks to Nintendo Australia, Paul went hands-on with a preview build of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Join him for his thorough first impressions.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Thanks to Nintendo Australia, @pauljamesgames.bsky.social had the chance to check out a meaty #MetroidPrime4Beyond demo. Here are his hands-on preview impressions of the experience.
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Black Ops 7 lands today and to find out more about this latest entry in the COD juggernaut, @hewso.bsky.social spoke with Miles Leslie, Associate Creative Director from Treyarch.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – A Chat with Miles Leslie | Player2.net.au
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 - A Chat with Miles Leslie The sky is blue, the grass is green, the water is wet, and Call of Duty is massive. Every year, a new entry hits our systems. Some are great, some are good, and some are not so good. For me, the most consistent
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November 14, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Black Ops 7 lands today and to find out more about this latest entry in the COD juggernaut, @hewso.bsky.social spoke with Miles Leslie, Associate Creative Director from Treyarch.
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www.player2.net.au/2025/11/call...
Winter Burrow has just launched but @wordsbyalayna.bsky.social thinks you should probably give it a pass for a while.
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Winter Burrow Review – A Sad And Snowy Survival Story | Player2.net.au
It should be a nice heartwarming experience, but Alayna found a few problems with Winter Burrow. Check out the full review now.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Winter Burrow has just launched but @wordsbyalayna.bsky.social thinks you should probably give it a pass for a while.
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Octopath Traveler 0 isn't too far away and @pauljamesgames.bsky.social recently went hands-on to see just how it is shaping up.
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Octopath Traveler 0 – Hands-On Preview | Player2.net.au
The next chapter in the Octopath Traveler franchise is a prequel, and with Octopath Traveler 0 now only weeks away, Paul shares his first preview impressions
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November 12, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Octopath Traveler 0 isn't too far away and @pauljamesgames.bsky.social recently went hands-on to see just how it is shaping up.
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www.player2.net.au/2025/11/octo...
And we're back up and running!
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November 12, 2025 at 5:29 AM
And we're back up and running!
Hey there fine folks of Bluesky.
We are currently experiencing a server outage.
Stay frosty while we get our minions on the problem and get back to doing what we do best...
We are currently experiencing a server outage.
Stay frosty while we get our minions on the problem and get back to doing what we do best...
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November 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Hey there fine folks of Bluesky.
We are currently experiencing a server outage.
Stay frosty while we get our minions on the problem and get back to doing what we do best...
We are currently experiencing a server outage.
Stay frosty while we get our minions on the problem and get back to doing what we do best...
Go check out Episode 400 of Patched!
There may be some controversial things in Aussie games media going on today... but in better news, our weekly gaming pod, #Patched has just hit episode 400 today! Go check it out where @mattophil.bsky.social, Damo, and I discuss our Top 10 SNES games of all time!
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The Top 10 Best Super Nintendo Games – Patched #400 | Player2.net.au
Thanks for joining us for 400 episodes! Here's one of our longest yet, where Paul, Matto and the returning Damo discuss the Top 10 greatest Super Nintendo games of all time!
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November 11, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Go check out Episode 400 of Patched!
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Anyways in more interesting games news (for my narcissistic self at least) I reviewed Anno 117: Pax Romana.
It slaps.
It slaps.
"The satisfaction it provides when all the moving parts come together and your settlement is running like a well-oiled machine is undeniable, and learning the ways of a Roman governor is an absolute joy."
Safe to say, @hewso.bsky.social liked Anno 117
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Safe to say, @hewso.bsky.social liked Anno 117
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Anno 117: Pax Romana Review – Strategic Excellence in Ancient Rome | Player2.net.au
Anno 117: Pax Romana Review - Strategic Excellence in Ancient Rome When I was growing up, my father had a saying that he loved to use, and it has stuck with me for my whole life. That expression was "...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Anyways in more interesting games news (for my narcissistic self at least) I reviewed Anno 117: Pax Romana.
It slaps.
It slaps.
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Well, the morning took a turn, didn't it?
I guess it is time to say the thing.
Player 2 discloses everything.
We get fuck all, have no money, and if we somehow do land something, we make it known that it's been paid for.
I couldn't hustle anything if I tried.
Here ends the disclaimer
I guess it is time to say the thing.
Player 2 discloses everything.
We get fuck all, have no money, and if we somehow do land something, we make it known that it's been paid for.
I couldn't hustle anything if I tried.
Here ends the disclaimer
November 10, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Well, the morning took a turn, didn't it?
I guess it is time to say the thing.
Player 2 discloses everything.
We get fuck all, have no money, and if we somehow do land something, we make it known that it's been paid for.
I couldn't hustle anything if I tried.
Here ends the disclaimer
I guess it is time to say the thing.
Player 2 discloses everything.
We get fuck all, have no money, and if we somehow do land something, we make it known that it's been paid for.
I couldn't hustle anything if I tried.
Here ends the disclaimer
"The satisfaction it provides when all the moving parts come together and your settlement is running like a well-oiled machine is undeniable, and learning the ways of a Roman governor is an absolute joy."
Safe to say, @hewso.bsky.social liked Anno 117
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Safe to say, @hewso.bsky.social liked Anno 117
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/anno...
Anno 117: Pax Romana Review – Strategic Excellence in Ancient Rome | Player2.net.au
Anno 117: Pax Romana Review - Strategic Excellence in Ancient Rome When I was growing up, my father had a saying that he loved to use, and it has stuck with me for my whole life. That expression was "...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
"The satisfaction it provides when all the moving parts come together and your settlement is running like a well-oiled machine is undeniable, and learning the ways of a Roman governor is an absolute joy."
Safe to say, @hewso.bsky.social liked Anno 117
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/anno...
Safe to say, @hewso.bsky.social liked Anno 117
www.player2.net.au/2025/11/anno...
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