Mach Speed
@writer-mach.bsky.social
Security officer, cafe owner, lead tabletop review writer for Qualbert.com
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Latest review is live and it's a doozy of an essay. But I had a lot to say.
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 11:21 PM
Latest review is live and it's a doozy of an essay. But I had a lot to say.
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I couldn't pick a top 10, so here's 10 games from PAX that really stood out to me.
Thought we were done with our PAX Aus indie game coverage? WE ARE NEVER DONE. 🔥
We've got another 10 standout indies from @paxaus.bsky.social as chosen by @writer-mach.bsky.social. Tall tales, long arms, shattered mechs, and wandering souls!
www.qualbert.com/pax-aus-2025...
#IndieGame #IndieDev
We've got another 10 standout indies from @paxaus.bsky.social as chosen by @writer-mach.bsky.social. Tall tales, long arms, shattered mechs, and wandering souls!
www.qualbert.com/pax-aus-2025...
#IndieGame #IndieDev
PAX Aus 2025 10 Standout Indies | Mach’s Picks
With over 100 indie games on display, it’s hard to pick the best of the best. So here are 10 standout indies from this year at PAX Aus!
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November 7, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I couldn't pick a top 10, so here's 10 games from PAX that really stood out to me.
Loved my time at PAX this year rand this is just a taste of the amazing games that were on display.
PAX isn't just about videogames—there's a tidy sum of locally-made tabletop taking up a larger portion of the showfloor every year!
Tabletop duo @writer-mach.bsky.social and @riorobayo.bsky.social roll the dice on our top 10 picks from @paxaus.bsky.social this year: www.qualbert.com/top-10-table...
Tabletop duo @writer-mach.bsky.social and @riorobayo.bsky.social roll the dice on our top 10 picks from @paxaus.bsky.social this year: www.qualbert.com/top-10-table...
Top 10 Tabletop games of PAX Aus 2025 | Qualbert
With so many wonderful entries at PAX Aus it's always hard to decide what is the best there is, thankfully Mach and Río have a dedicated list for that!
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October 30, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Loved my time at PAX this year rand this is just a taste of the amazing games that were on display.
Reposted by Mach Speed
Finally finished this monster piece about the Alters! This is my second big feature for Qualbert, and gets into why I want genAI out of my damn games www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
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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October 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Finally finished this monster piece about the Alters! This is my second big feature for Qualbert, and gets into why I want genAI out of my damn games www.qualbert.com/ai-use-in-th...
One thing I should have added to my part was seeing someone cosplay my favourite character from Bleach, Shunsui Kyōraku and us having a moment of just agreeing he's such an underrated character to cosplay. If by some miracle this reaches that person, you're awesome and I wish I got a photo of you!
Now that the crowds have departed and we've recovered from PAX pox, let's take a look back at our highlights from @paxaus.bsky.social.
Join the Qualbert team in this personal piece as we recount our most enjoyable memories from the best weekend of the year.
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Join the Qualbert team in this personal piece as we recount our most enjoyable memories from the best weekend of the year.
www.qualbert.com/stories-from...
Stories from the PAX Aus Expo Hall | Qualbert
What does PAX Aus mean to you? Hear from the team at Qualbert to find out all about their memorable stories from the expo hall this year at PAX Aus.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:34 AM
One thing I should have added to my part was seeing someone cosplay my favourite character from Bleach, Shunsui Kyōraku and us having a moment of just agreeing he's such an underrated character to cosplay. If by some miracle this reaches that person, you're awesome and I wish I got a photo of you!
Hey it's me!
Annual @paxaus.bsky.social business card haul - one of my favourite traditions!
Each year at PAX, I try to collect as many indie dev business cards as possible. They're often super vibrant and creative! See if you can spot yours in the pile. 👀
#Indiegame #IndieDev
Each year at PAX, I try to collect as many indie dev business cards as possible. They're often super vibrant and creative! See if you can spot yours in the pile. 👀
#Indiegame #IndieDev
October 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Hey it's me!
My latest review is live on an interesting card game.
This year's PAX featured some of the biggest and best tabletop to date. It might even be crowned the best year yet! 👑
To kick things off, here's a throwback to a previous tabletop gem from @two19.co. Grab some ale and a pickaxe as we dig into Kingless!
www.qualbert.com/reviews/king...
To kick things off, here's a throwback to a previous tabletop gem from @two19.co. Grab some ale and a pickaxe as we dig into Kingless!
www.qualbert.com/reviews/king...
Kingless Review | Qualbert
What is a Jester to a King? Find out in our Kingless Review!
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October 16, 2025 at 5:03 AM
My latest review is live on an interesting card game.
Looking forward to seeing how you go next year too!
Thanks especially to:
@writer-mach.bsky.social for giving me direction as I had no idea what I was doing at PAX until you tasked me for helping you cover the boardgames at PAX rising.
@austingallagher.bsky.social for giving me some real af advice as a new games journo. Extremely generous of you.
@writer-mach.bsky.social for giving me direction as I had no idea what I was doing at PAX until you tasked me for helping you cover the boardgames at PAX rising.
@austingallagher.bsky.social for giving me some real af advice as a new games journo. Extremely generous of you.
October 14, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Looking forward to seeing how you go next year too!
Last night in Melbourne. Bout time I dress up for a fancy dinner in the big city.
October 13, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Last night in Melbourne. Bout time I dress up for a fancy dinner in the big city.
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That's a wrap on day 1 of @paxaus.bsky.social - and how brilliant it was to get the Qualbert team together!
My heart is so full. 🥰 Will be back again tomorrow to do it all over again. See you there!
My heart is so full. 🥰 Will be back again tomorrow to do it all over again. See you there!
October 10, 2025 at 6:56 AM
That's a wrap on day 1 of @paxaus.bsky.social - and how brilliant it was to get the Qualbert team together!
My heart is so full. 🥰 Will be back again tomorrow to do it all over again. See you there!
My heart is so full. 🥰 Will be back again tomorrow to do it all over again. See you there!
The only way to game. @xboxanz.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The only way to game. @xboxanz.bsky.social
I'm early. I'm cold. Let's do this!
October 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I'm early. I'm cold. Let's do this!
You ever just hold something in your hand and feel like you've finally made it? I know I'm not a big name, I know I'll probably never make it to the big leagues. But I'm here and this pass says I'm worth something to me. Thank you @qualbert.com without you, I wouldn't be here.
October 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
You ever just hold something in your hand and feel like you've finally made it? I know I'm not a big name, I know I'll probably never make it to the big leagues. But I'm here and this pass says I'm worth something to me. Thank you @qualbert.com without you, I wouldn't be here.
Latest reviewwent live a few days ago. Check it out!
The Magic universe grows even more amazing and spectacular in the latest Universes Beyond set. 🕷️
Swing on by and check out all the new cards in our Magic the Gathering x Marvel’s Spider-Man review!
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#MagicTheGathering #SpiderMan
#Marvel #Tabletop
Swing on by and check out all the new cards in our Magic the Gathering x Marvel’s Spider-Man review!
www.qualbert.com/reviews/marv...
#MagicTheGathering #SpiderMan
#Marvel #Tabletop
Marvel’s Spider-Man Review (Magic the Gathering) | Qualbert
The Magic universe grows even more amazing, swing on by and check out our Universes Beyond Marvel’s Spider-Man review!
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October 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Latest reviewwent live a few days ago. Check it out!
Latest review is live! Check it out for my opinions on this amazing survival horror game!
www.qualbert.com/reviews/cron...
www.qualbert.com/reviews/cron...
Cronos: The New Dawn Review (Series X) | Qualbert
Bloober Team returns with another horrifying creation. Step into a world of desolation and unspeakable horrors with our Cronos: The New Dawn review!
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September 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Latest review is live! Check it out for my opinions on this amazing survival horror game!
www.qualbert.com/reviews/cron...
www.qualbert.com/reviews/cron...
Shoutout to @DocileBread on Twitter for the amazing art. I have a cool project coming up
September 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Shoutout to @DocileBread on Twitter for the amazing art. I have a cool project coming up
