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I’m Still Not Done Talking About AI Use in The Alters | Qualbert
The more we let companies use GenAI in development, the more we all stand to lose. We examine the ripple effects of AI use in games, beginning with The Alters.
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"The more we let companies use GenAI in development, the more we all stand to lose."
As scope increases and budgets shrink, The Alters is a cautionary tale of gaps plugged up by AI, and the backlash that follows.
@riorobayo.bsky.social examines #GenAI in games: www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
As scope increases and budgets shrink, The Alters is a cautionary tale of gaps plugged up by AI, and the backlash that follows.
@riorobayo.bsky.social examines #GenAI in games: www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
"You'll be visited by three spirits."
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 25, 2025 at 3:58 AM
"You'll be visited by three spirits."
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
After the disappointment of Borderlands 3, and the abysmal excuse for a "Borderlands" movie, is this latest entry the final straw that breaks the skag's back?
Get lootin', shootin', and ass bootin' in our #Borderlands4 review from @writer-mach.bsky.social: www.qualbert.com/reviews/bord...
Get lootin', shootin', and ass bootin' in our #Borderlands4 review from @writer-mach.bsky.social: www.qualbert.com/reviews/bord...
Borderlands 4 Review (Xbox Series X) | Qualbert
Return to the borderlands in this latest installment, but is it a return to form or the straw that breaks the skag's back? Find out in our Borderlands 4 Review!
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November 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
After the disappointment of Borderlands 3, and the abysmal excuse for a "Borderlands" movie, is this latest entry the final straw that breaks the skag's back?
Get lootin', shootin', and ass bootin' in our #Borderlands4 review from @writer-mach.bsky.social: www.qualbert.com/reviews/bord...
Get lootin', shootin', and ass bootin' in our #Borderlands4 review from @writer-mach.bsky.social: www.qualbert.com/reviews/bord...
Roll up for the charming 3D platformer from @sbug.games that's beautifully buggy in all the right ways! 🐛
Journey into the bush and uncover a vibrant world filled with quirky crawly creatures in our review by @valkian.bsky.social.
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#Indiegame #IndieDev
#Isopod
Journey into the bush and uncover a vibrant world filled with quirky crawly creatures in our review by @valkian.bsky.social.
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#Indiegame #IndieDev
#Isopod
Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off Review (PC) | Save the Bush! | Qualbert
The bush goes from 2D to 3D in this insect-filled spin-off of an Aussie-made gem! Find out more in our Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off Review!
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November 24, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Roll up for the charming 3D platformer from @sbug.games that's beautifully buggy in all the right ways! 🐛
Journey into the bush and uncover a vibrant world filled with quirky crawly creatures in our review by @valkian.bsky.social.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/isop...
#Indiegame #IndieDev
#Isopod
Journey into the bush and uncover a vibrant world filled with quirky crawly creatures in our review by @valkian.bsky.social.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/isop...
#Indiegame #IndieDev
#Isopod
Originally released in 2002, Benoît Sokal's Syberia was a trend setter for 3D point and click adventure games.
Does its colourful cast, memorable narrative, and striking world hold up against modern games? Find out in our review by @squidgybuffalo.bsky.social:
www.qualbert.com/reviews/sybe...
Does its colourful cast, memorable narrative, and striking world hold up against modern games? Find out in our review by @squidgybuffalo.bsky.social:
www.qualbert.com/reviews/sybe...
Syberia Remastered Review (PC) | Qualbert
Join Kate Walker as she searches for Hans Voralberg all over again, like clockwork! Find out more in our Syberia Remastered Review!
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November 23, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Originally released in 2002, Benoît Sokal's Syberia was a trend setter for 3D point and click adventure games.
Does its colourful cast, memorable narrative, and striking world hold up against modern games? Find out in our review by @squidgybuffalo.bsky.social:
www.qualbert.com/reviews/sybe...
Does its colourful cast, memorable narrative, and striking world hold up against modern games? Find out in our review by @squidgybuffalo.bsky.social:
www.qualbert.com/reviews/sybe...
Binding of Isaac: Four Souls night! 💩
Have played this game regularly for seven years now and it honestly never gets old. Still seeing new cards, items, and enemies.
Just as repayable as the original roguelike.
Have played this game regularly for seven years now and it honestly never gets old. Still seeing new cards, items, and enemies.
Just as repayable as the original roguelike.
November 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Binding of Isaac: Four Souls night! 💩
Have played this game regularly for seven years now and it honestly never gets old. Still seeing new cards, items, and enemies.
Just as repayable as the original roguelike.
Have played this game regularly for seven years now and it honestly never gets old. Still seeing new cards, items, and enemies.
Just as repayable as the original roguelike.
It's been a massive year for Metroidvanias, and the team behind Hyper Light Drifter are here to add one more to the mix.
Battle against hordes of demons whilst managing your own inner ones in this stylish yet horrific side-scroller.
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#PlayStation #PS5
#Indiegame
Battle against hordes of demons whilst managing your own inner ones in this stylish yet horrific side-scroller.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/poss...
#PlayStation #PS5
#Indiegame
Possessor(s) Review (PlayStation 5) | Qualbert
The perfect-sized Metroidvania set in a city infested with demons. Find out more in our Possessor(s) Review!
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November 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
It's been a massive year for Metroidvanias, and the team behind Hyper Light Drifter are here to add one more to the mix.
Battle against hordes of demons whilst managing your own inner ones in this stylish yet horrific side-scroller.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/poss...
#PlayStation #PS5
#Indiegame
Battle against hordes of demons whilst managing your own inner ones in this stylish yet horrific side-scroller.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/poss...
#PlayStation #PS5
#Indiegame
Doing a charity livestream with the Gameloft Brisbane team! 🙌
All donations go to the Starlight Children's Foundation. Drop by and say hi in the chat! Link in replies.
All donations go to the Starlight Children's Foundation. Drop by and say hi in the chat! Link in replies.
November 21, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Doing a charity livestream with the Gameloft Brisbane team! 🙌
All donations go to the Starlight Children's Foundation. Drop by and say hi in the chat! Link in replies.
All donations go to the Starlight Children's Foundation. Drop by and say hi in the chat! Link in replies.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot is coming to the West next year!
Includes updated art and character designs, new Akihabara locations, and extra story segments.
My favourite visual novel of all-time! Definitely a great excuse to play through it again.
Includes updated art and character designs, new Akihabara locations, and extra story segments.
My favourite visual novel of all-time! Definitely a great excuse to play through it again.
November 20, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Steins;Gate Re:Boot is coming to the West next year!
Includes updated art and character designs, new Akihabara locations, and extra story segments.
My favourite visual novel of all-time! Definitely a great excuse to play through it again.
Includes updated art and character designs, new Akihabara locations, and extra story segments.
My favourite visual novel of all-time! Definitely a great excuse to play through it again.
Thought episodic storytelling was dead? Well the industry veterans at @adhocstudio.com are here to prove you wrong!
Join a chaotic crew of ragtag villains turned heroes and find out just how Dispatch has revitalised the genre.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/disp...
Join a chaotic crew of ragtag villains turned heroes and find out just how Dispatch has revitalised the genre.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/disp...
Dispatch Review (PC) | Qualbert
Send out former supervillains for hero work in our Dispatch review!
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November 20, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Thought episodic storytelling was dead? Well the industry veterans at @adhocstudio.com are here to prove you wrong!
Join a chaotic crew of ragtag villains turned heroes and find out just how Dispatch has revitalised the genre.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/disp...
Join a chaotic crew of ragtag villains turned heroes and find out just how Dispatch has revitalised the genre.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/disp...
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With the announcement of Game Worlds at @acmimuseum.bsky.social being extended to the end of March 2026. You should check out our article at @qualbert.com to find out why you should go!
www.qualbert.com/acmi-game-wo...
www.qualbert.com/acmi-game-wo...
ACMI Game Worlds | The Playable Gaming Exhibition
Spanning over 50 years of gaming history and featuring 30 games from indie to triple-A. Step into an interactive museum of gaming in ACMI Game Worlds!
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November 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
With the announcement of Game Worlds at @acmimuseum.bsky.social being extended to the end of March 2026. You should check out our article at @qualbert.com to find out why you should go!
www.qualbert.com/acmi-game-wo...
www.qualbert.com/acmi-game-wo...
How can videogames address and support mental health? 🧠
Sharing her own story, @scree.bsky.social caught up with four Aussie indie game devs to find out how their creations discuss emotion, anxiety, and everyday challenges.
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#Indiegame #IndieDev
#MentalHealth
Sharing her own story, @scree.bsky.social caught up with four Aussie indie game devs to find out how their creations discuss emotion, anxiety, and everyday challenges.
www.qualbert.com/mental-healt...
#Indiegame #IndieDev
#MentalHealth
Mental Health and Videogames | Developer Interviews
There's been plenty of research on how games can affect mental health, but what about games for mental health? We interviewed some developers doing just that.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
How can videogames address and support mental health? 🧠
Sharing her own story, @scree.bsky.social caught up with four Aussie indie game devs to find out how their creations discuss emotion, anxiety, and everyday challenges.
www.qualbert.com/mental-healt...
#Indiegame #IndieDev
#MentalHealth
Sharing her own story, @scree.bsky.social caught up with four Aussie indie game devs to find out how their creations discuss emotion, anxiety, and everyday challenges.
www.qualbert.com/mental-healt...
#Indiegame #IndieDev
#MentalHealth
Games have a fascination with Australian wildlife, from bandicoots and Tasmanian tigers to wombats and kangaroos. But one adorable marsupial deserves its time in the spotlight!
Join five RMIT students for a night in the bush in their final project: Bilby Blue.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/bilb...
Join five RMIT students for a night in the bush in their final project: Bilby Blue.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/bilb...
Bilby Blue Review (PC) | Qualbert
A home-grown adventure set in the Australian outback. Find out more in our Bilby Blue review!
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November 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Games have a fascination with Australian wildlife, from bandicoots and Tasmanian tigers to wombats and kangaroos. But one adorable marsupial deserves its time in the spotlight!
Join five RMIT students for a night in the bush in their final project: Bilby Blue.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/bilb...
Join five RMIT students for a night in the bush in their final project: Bilby Blue.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/bilb...
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For the first time ever, Momento’s Public Demo is available NOW and you can play it for free on Steam! 🥳✨
We’re so proud of what we’ve created, and we can’t even begin to say how special it feels to finally be able to share it with you all ♥️ We hope you enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPpe...
We’re so proud of what we’ve created, and we can’t even begin to say how special it feels to finally be able to share it with you all ♥️ We hope you enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPpe...
Momento Demo Launch Trailer 2025
YouTube video by Momento
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November 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
For the first time ever, Momento’s Public Demo is available NOW and you can play it for free on Steam! 🥳✨
We’re so proud of what we’ve created, and we can’t even begin to say how special it feels to finally be able to share it with you all ♥️ We hope you enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPpe...
We’re so proud of what we’ve created, and we can’t even begin to say how special it feels to finally be able to share it with you all ♥️ We hope you enjoy!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPpe...
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My newest review is up on @qualbert.com
Taking a trip to the bush in @sbug.games 3D spin off of the indie gem Webbed, but this time saving the bush from the Fire Ant Conglomerate as an Isopod!
Was it worth the trip? Check it out here:
www.qualbert.com/reviews/isop...
Taking a trip to the bush in @sbug.games 3D spin off of the indie gem Webbed, but this time saving the bush from the Fire Ant Conglomerate as an Isopod!
Was it worth the trip? Check it out here:
www.qualbert.com/reviews/isop...
Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off Review (PC) | Save the Bush! | Qualbert
The bush goes from 2D to 3D in this insect-filled spin-off of an Aussie-made gem! Find out more in our Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off Review!
www.qualbert.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:27 PM
My newest review is up on @qualbert.com
Taking a trip to the bush in @sbug.games 3D spin off of the indie gem Webbed, but this time saving the bush from the Fire Ant Conglomerate as an Isopod!
Was it worth the trip? Check it out here:
www.qualbert.com/reviews/isop...
Taking a trip to the bush in @sbug.games 3D spin off of the indie gem Webbed, but this time saving the bush from the Fire Ant Conglomerate as an Isopod!
Was it worth the trip? Check it out here:
www.qualbert.com/reviews/isop...
Returning to Kalos for the first time in over a decade, does this spin-off revitalise the series after Scarlet and Violet failed to impress fans?
Join @scree.bsky.social in our Pokémon Legends: Z-A review to find out: www.qualbert.com/reviews/poke...
#Pokemon #NintendoSwitch
Join @scree.bsky.social in our Pokémon Legends: Z-A review to find out: www.qualbert.com/reviews/poke...
#Pokemon #NintendoSwitch
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Review (Nintendo Switch 2) | Qualbert
With a few missteps in the last iteration of the franchise, does this entry signal a return to form for Pokémon? Find out in our Pokémon Legends: Z-A Review!
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November 17, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Returning to Kalos for the first time in over a decade, does this spin-off revitalise the series after Scarlet and Violet failed to impress fans?
Join @scree.bsky.social in our Pokémon Legends: Z-A review to find out: www.qualbert.com/reviews/poke...
#Pokemon #NintendoSwitch
Join @scree.bsky.social in our Pokémon Legends: Z-A review to find out: www.qualbert.com/reviews/poke...
#Pokemon #NintendoSwitch
Just rolled credits on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
That was WAY better than I expected. The first time a Musou game has ever been compelling enough to convince me to play it to the end.
If you enjoyed BotW/TotK and are on the fence, definitely give this game a chance. Review soon!
That was WAY better than I expected. The first time a Musou game has ever been compelling enough to convince me to play it to the end.
If you enjoyed BotW/TotK and are on the fence, definitely give this game a chance. Review soon!
November 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Just rolled credits on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
That was WAY better than I expected. The first time a Musou game has ever been compelling enough to convince me to play it to the end.
If you enjoyed BotW/TotK and are on the fence, definitely give this game a chance. Review soon!
That was WAY better than I expected. The first time a Musou game has ever been compelling enough to convince me to play it to the end.
If you enjoyed BotW/TotK and are on the fence, definitely give this game a chance. Review soon!
Massive thanks to the @playstation.com Aus team for including my special PlayStation memory on the incredible massive memory card - which you can see in-person if you're in Sydney! 🥰
I'll never forget the moment I met the legendary Shuhei Yoshida at PAX Aus. One of the highlights of my career!
I'll never forget the moment I met the legendary Shuhei Yoshida at PAX Aus. One of the highlights of my career!
November 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Massive thanks to the @playstation.com Aus team for including my special PlayStation memory on the incredible massive memory card - which you can see in-person if you're in Sydney! 🥰
I'll never forget the moment I met the legendary Shuhei Yoshida at PAX Aus. One of the highlights of my career!
I'll never forget the moment I met the legendary Shuhei Yoshida at PAX Aus. One of the highlights of my career!
You can't call yourself a gamer until you've played Ribbit King.
GOTY all years
GOTY all years
November 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
You can't call yourself a gamer until you've played Ribbit King.
GOTY all years
GOTY all years
Releasing three unique games in less than a year is an impressive feat for the Finnish-Australian indie team at @pepperboxstudios.bsky.social.
Roll the bones against death in their minimalist indie gem that scratches the post-Balatro itch. 🎲
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#IndieGame #IndieDev
Roll the bones against death in their minimalist indie gem that scratches the post-Balatro itch. 🎲
www.qualbert.com/reviews/dice...
#IndieGame #IndieDev
Dice of Kalma Review | Dice With Death | Qualbert
Roll the bones and see if you have what it takes to claim back your life in our Dice of Kalma review, the grim indie roguelike that's a dark twist on Balatro.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Releasing three unique games in less than a year is an impressive feat for the Finnish-Australian indie team at @pepperboxstudios.bsky.social.
Roll the bones against death in their minimalist indie gem that scratches the post-Balatro itch. 🎲
www.qualbert.com/reviews/dice...
#IndieGame #IndieDev
Roll the bones against death in their minimalist indie gem that scratches the post-Balatro itch. 🎲
www.qualbert.com/reviews/dice...
#IndieGame #IndieDev
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What a line-up of incredible ANZ nominees! 🤩
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
What a line-up of incredible ANZ nominees! 🤩
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
@dave.powerhoof.com
@deepfieldgames.bsky.social
@witchbeam.com.au
@teamcherry.bsky.social
@ianmaclarty.com
@cmddx.itch.io
Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
Crosswords 🤝 Jigsaw puzzles
The team at Mini Mega bring their smash hit mobile game to life in this creative physical blend of classic puzzle formats. 🧩
Wrap your mind around this Aussie invention in our review by @scree.bsky.social: www.qualbert.com/reviews/bonz...
#Tabletop #Puzzle
The team at Mini Mega bring their smash hit mobile game to life in this creative physical blend of classic puzzle formats. 🧩
Wrap your mind around this Aussie invention in our review by @scree.bsky.social: www.qualbert.com/reviews/bonz...
#Tabletop #Puzzle
Bonza Crossword Jigsaw Puzzle Review | Qualbert
Better known for their digital games, Minimega has released a physical Jigsaw puzzle. Read our Bonza Crossword Jigsaw Puzzle review to see how it plays!
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November 13, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Crosswords 🤝 Jigsaw puzzles
The team at Mini Mega bring their smash hit mobile game to life in this creative physical blend of classic puzzle formats. 🧩
Wrap your mind around this Aussie invention in our review by @scree.bsky.social: www.qualbert.com/reviews/bonz...
#Tabletop #Puzzle
The team at Mini Mega bring their smash hit mobile game to life in this creative physical blend of classic puzzle formats. 🧩
Wrap your mind around this Aussie invention in our review by @scree.bsky.social: www.qualbert.com/reviews/bonz...
#Tabletop #Puzzle
No handle? No purchase.
November 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
No handle? No purchase.
Booted up my Animal Crossing island for the first time in 5 years. Completely forgot I'd turned my house into a Yakuza headquarters!
Also, I now have 10 million bells thanks to interest. I wish real world interest worked that quickly...
Also, I now have 10 million bells thanks to interest. I wish real world interest worked that quickly...
November 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Booted up my Animal Crossing island for the first time in 5 years. Completely forgot I'd turned my house into a Yakuza headquarters!
Also, I now have 10 million bells thanks to interest. I wish real world interest worked that quickly...
Also, I now have 10 million bells thanks to interest. I wish real world interest worked that quickly...
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Introducing some of the Aussie games we'll be sending to
@tothemoonexpo.bsky.social in Birmingham, England!🥳
If you're in the area, check out these games over in the indie section, 12-13 Nov!
🎫Ticket link: tothemoonexpo.io
💡Info about the games exchange: noblesteedgames.com/culture/game...
@tothemoonexpo.bsky.social in Birmingham, England!🥳
If you're in the area, check out these games over in the indie section, 12-13 Nov!
🎫Ticket link: tothemoonexpo.io
💡Info about the games exchange: noblesteedgames.com/culture/game...
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Introducing some of the Aussie games we'll be sending to
@tothemoonexpo.bsky.social in Birmingham, England!🥳
If you're in the area, check out these games over in the indie section, 12-13 Nov!
🎫Ticket link: tothemoonexpo.io
💡Info about the games exchange: noblesteedgames.com/culture/game...
@tothemoonexpo.bsky.social in Birmingham, England!🥳
If you're in the area, check out these games over in the indie section, 12-13 Nov!
🎫Ticket link: tothemoonexpo.io
💡Info about the games exchange: noblesteedgames.com/culture/game...
In an age where remakes and sequels are often dull and lifeless, Predator: Badlands sticks out like a sharpened blade.
From the director who brought you Prey, it's time to sink your mandibles into this killer entry into a beloved sci-fi series.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/pred...
#PredatorBadlands
From the director who brought you Prey, it's time to sink your mandibles into this killer entry into a beloved sci-fi series.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/pred...
#PredatorBadlands
Predator: Badlands Review | In Deep Mud | Qualbert
Another sequel in this classic franchise, will it survive the hunt? Sink your mandibles into our Predator: Badlands review to find out.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
In an age where remakes and sequels are often dull and lifeless, Predator: Badlands sticks out like a sharpened blade.
From the director who brought you Prey, it's time to sink your mandibles into this killer entry into a beloved sci-fi series.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/pred...
#PredatorBadlands
From the director who brought you Prey, it's time to sink your mandibles into this killer entry into a beloved sci-fi series.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/pred...
#PredatorBadlands