WellPlayed
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A small collective of avid Aussie gamers, who have ventured out on their own and present their spin on the gaming world. You can find our reviews on Metacritic and OpenCritic.
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@wellplayed.bsky.social
· Jan 13
💚💛As is tradition, we're cataloguing every game released by Australian and New Zealand developers in 2025 (and beyond)🖤🤍
If you're an Aussie or New Zealand studio working on a game, we'd love to hear about it and add it to the list 😍
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If you're an Aussie or New Zealand studio working on a game, we'd love to hear about it and add it to the list 😍
Read: www.well-played.com.au/every-austra...
REVIEW // Possessor(s)
There’s a version of Possessor(s) we would enjoy, one that we would love, but it’s just not the one we ended up getting
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There’s a version of Possessor(s) we would enjoy, one that we would love, but it’s just not the one we ended up getting
Read: www.well-played.com.au/possessors-r...
November 25, 2025 at 3:36 AM
REVIEW // Possessor(s)
There’s a version of Possessor(s) we would enjoy, one that we would love, but it’s just not the one we ended up getting
Read: www.well-played.com.au/possessors-r...
There’s a version of Possessor(s) we would enjoy, one that we would love, but it’s just not the one we ended up getting
Read: www.well-played.com.au/possessors-r...
REVIEW / Hymer 2000
Hymer 2000 is many things – painful, poignant, philosophical – and it asks you to consider questions that are much bigger than you’d think would fit comfortably into a short afternoon’s gameplay
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Hymer 2000 is many things – painful, poignant, philosophical – and it asks you to consider questions that are much bigger than you’d think would fit comfortably into a short afternoon’s gameplay
Read: www.well-played.com.au/hymer-2000-r...
November 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
REVIEW / Hymer 2000
Hymer 2000 is many things – painful, poignant, philosophical – and it asks you to consider questions that are much bigger than you’d think would fit comfortably into a short afternoon’s gameplay
Read: www.well-played.com.au/hymer-2000-r...
Hymer 2000 is many things – painful, poignant, philosophical – and it asks you to consider questions that are much bigger than you’d think would fit comfortably into a short afternoon’s gameplay
Read: www.well-played.com.au/hymer-2000-r...
Things could get scary, so bring a friend
Reanimal Gets A February Release Date Alongside A Console Demo
Can you hear the lambs?
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November 23, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Things could get scary, so bring a friend
Formula 1 has finally zoomed into Fortnite for a limited time
Formula 1 Has Finally Landed In Fortnite
It's lights out, and away we go
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November 23, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Formula 1 has finally zoomed into Fortnite for a limited time
A great new Aang-le for the game of Magic
Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond Fully In Its Element(s)
Get bent
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November 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
A great new Aang-le for the game of Magic
Carrying a sword that big means her attention is elsewhere
Overwatch 2’s Sword Wielding Warrior Has Come To Slay, Not To Tank
A brand new nightmare for support mains
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November 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Carrying a sword that big means her attention is elsewhere
If there's enough demand from players for a new Outbreak, then maybe Capcom would consider it
Capcom Has No Plans To Make A New Resident Evil Outbreak Game According To Requiem’s Producer
Although, he would like a new Outbreak
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November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
If there's enough demand from players for a new Outbreak, then maybe Capcom would consider it
We spoke to Revolution Software's Charles Cecil about reforging Broken Sword 2, Broken Sword Parzival's Stone and his career next steps
Charles Cecil Talks Broken Sword 2 Reforged, Broken Sword Parzival's Stone, and a Lifelong Career
Zach from WellPlayed chats with Revolution Software's main man Charles Cecil about the recently announced Broken Sword 2 The Smoking Mirror Reforged, Broken Sword Parzival's Stone, Charles' long…
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November 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We spoke to Revolution Software's Charles Cecil about reforging Broken Sword 2, Broken Sword Parzival's Stone and his career next steps
There will be no one to sell you wares in Raccoon City
Resident Evil Requiem’s Producer Confirms That The Game Will Not Feature A Merchant
No merchant here, stranger
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November 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM
There will be no one to sell you wares in Raccoon City
We spoke with Resident Evil Requiem's producer about the game's design, a new Resident Evil Outbreak and more
Chatting The Return To Raccoon City And Designing Resident Evil Requiem With The Game’s Producer
Horror homecoming
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November 20, 2025 at 4:28 AM
We spoke with Resident Evil Requiem's producer about the game's design, a new Resident Evil Outbreak and more
REVIEW // Kirby Air Riders
If you get a chance to take the pink puffball out for a spin, gird your loins and see it through. You may just find yourself deeply surprised
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If you get a chance to take the pink puffball out for a spin, gird your loins and see it through. You may just find yourself deeply surprised
Read: www.well-played.com.au/kirby-air-ri...
November 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
REVIEW // Kirby Air Riders
If you get a chance to take the pink puffball out for a spin, gird your loins and see it through. You may just find yourself deeply surprised
Read: www.well-played.com.au/kirby-air-ri...
If you get a chance to take the pink puffball out for a spin, gird your loins and see it through. You may just find yourself deeply surprised
Read: www.well-played.com.au/kirby-air-ri...
The second round of post-launch content is here
Battlefield 6 Season 1 – California Resistance Has Gone Live With A New Map, Mode, Vehicle, And More
Gardens, greens, and golf carts
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November 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The second round of post-launch content is here
It's going to be a big show
The Nominees For The Game Awards 2025 Have Been Announced
It's time to cast your votes
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November 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
It's going to be a big show
PREVIEW // Key Fairy
"Traversal is so satisfying, and has a level of tactility that can’t be explained or shown, only experienced"
"Traversal is so satisfying, and has a level of tactility that can’t be explained or shown, only experienced"
Key Fairy Preview – Who Needs Combat?
This one is a lock
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November 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
PREVIEW // Key Fairy
"Traversal is so satisfying, and has a level of tactility that can’t be explained or shown, only experienced"
"Traversal is so satisfying, and has a level of tactility that can’t be explained or shown, only experienced"
A ghost from the past of Overwatch is stepping into the arena
Overwatch 2’s Newest Hero Has A Big Sword And A Big Appetite For Revenge
She has every right to be pissed
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November 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
A ghost from the past of Overwatch is stepping into the arena
REVIEW // Foolish Mortals
Inklingwood Studios has nailed the brief for what it takes to create an outstanding adventure, and to do it with its first try is very impressive
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Inklingwood Studios has nailed the brief for what it takes to create an outstanding adventure, and to do it with its first try is very impressive
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November 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
REVIEW // Foolish Mortals
Inklingwood Studios has nailed the brief for what it takes to create an outstanding adventure, and to do it with its first try is very impressive
Read: well-played.com.au/foolish-mort...
Inklingwood Studios has nailed the brief for what it takes to create an outstanding adventure, and to do it with its first try is very impressive
Read: well-played.com.au/foolish-mort...
Kick some animal arse in BROK: The Bar Brawl
Anthropomorphic Beat ‘Em Up BROK: The Bar Brawl Hits Consoles In December
Unleash your animal instincts in this beat 'em up
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November 16, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Kick some animal arse in BROK: The Bar Brawl
REVIEW // Dead Static Drive
Dead Static Drive is not the joyous cosmic horror joyride we were hoping for
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Dead Static Drive is not the joyous cosmic horror joyride we were hoping for
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November 16, 2025 at 6:28 AM
REVIEW // Dead Static Drive
Dead Static Drive is not the joyous cosmic horror joyride we were hoping for
Read: www.well-played.com.au/dead-static-...
Dead Static Drive is not the joyous cosmic horror joyride we were hoping for
Read: www.well-played.com.au/dead-static-...
REVIEW // Dispatch
Dispatch is a hilarious, action-packed choice game that should be in the Game of the Year conversation
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Dispatch is a hilarious, action-packed choice game that should be in the Game of the Year conversation
Read: www.well-played.com.au/dispatch-rev...
November 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM
REVIEW // Dispatch
Dispatch is a hilarious, action-packed choice game that should be in the Game of the Year conversation
Read: www.well-played.com.au/dispatch-rev...
Dispatch is a hilarious, action-packed choice game that should be in the Game of the Year conversation
Read: www.well-played.com.au/dispatch-rev...
The premier Nintendo first-person shooter is making a confident return
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Preview – Feels Just Like It Should
Psychic everything
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November 15, 2025 at 4:34 AM
The premier Nintendo first-person shooter is making a confident return
PREVIEW // Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
"Prime fans have a familiar yet exciting new entry coming next month, making the long wait worthwhile"
"Prime fans have a familiar yet exciting new entry coming next month, making the long wait worthwhile"
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Preview – Feels Just Like It Should
Psychic everything
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November 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
PREVIEW // Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
"Prime fans have a familiar yet exciting new entry coming next month, making the long wait worthwhile"
"Prime fans have a familiar yet exciting new entry coming next month, making the long wait worthwhile"
Jamison Fawkes lookin' fly and faceless
Overwatch 2 Has Given My Favourite Madcap Aussie A Mythic Skin, Leaving Me Conflicted
Does he look awesome? Sure, but there's a problem here
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November 14, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Jamison Fawkes lookin' fly and faceless
That's the third Death Stranding project confirmed to be in the works
A Death Stranding Anime Is In The Works For Disney+
These Death Stranding spinoffs are far from isolated
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November 14, 2025 at 1:32 AM
That's the third Death Stranding project confirmed to be in the works
You might want to don your inking caps for this one
Disney Lorcana Plumbs New Depths With Whispers In The Well
Quietly great
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November 14, 2025 at 1:08 AM
You might want to don your inking caps for this one
GTA V might be the headliner, but look beyond it for the real bangers
November 2025’s PlayStation Plus Extra/Deluxe Catalogue Update Has Been Revealed
Thank Goodness You're Deep
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November 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
GTA V might be the headliner, but look beyond it for the real bangers