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REVIEW: Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest

"Despite the game's repetitive questing... there's some decent kitty-cat combat to be found, with plenty of content for fans of the series to sink their claws into."

@Trailmarkgames

Read Here:
https://t.co/eWOL8vUdwN

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The Freeplay board has publicly responded after a former donor accused them of discrimination over her removal prior to their games showcase Parallels two weeks ago. @free_play
https://t.co/3GrhrL8Jw5

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REVIEW: One Piece: Grand Gourmet

"...work with... the Straw Hat Crew to help feed everyone as you fight off the Straw Hat imposters. It’s a fun time, with a lot of great nods to the franchise."

@onepiece_games

Read Here:
https://t.co/nfjZlgDxtv

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REVIEW: Echo Weaver

"Echo Weaver is a fantastic, atmospheric attempt at some ambitious game mechanics. It’s a fresh take on Metroidvanias that provides an emotional story and interesting world to swing through..."

@moonlightkids_

Read Here:
https://t.co/Oztw7I66xK

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Veteran RPG developer BioWare has been shut down, with its in-development Mass Effect game cancelled. @bioware
https://t.co/0ZbvdQDVuV

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REVIEW: Tenebris Somnia

"With a gripping story that had me invested from start to end and an atmosphere oozing creativity and passion, it's an experience that has left a lasting impression."

@TenebrisSomnia

Read Here:
https://t.co/6PufropU8N

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REVIEW: The Witch’s Bakery

"The Witch's Bakery features a wholesome story with different types of gameplay. It has charm, an engaging story, and a fresh spin on the cozy bakery shop genre."

@SunnyLabGames

https://t.co/dQIQR3z71N

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One of our final PAX Aus highlights was an asymmetric co-op game with a fascinating twist! Finch & Archie was a real attention-grabber on the showroom floor!

Read Here:
https://t.co/Z0JJw2JGhm

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REVIEW: Nintendo Switch Sports Resort

"...a return to form for the series that revisits the island setting for a range of fantastic to functional sports."

@NintendoAmerica

Read Here:
https://t.co/stq67P6CQT

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REVIEW: Final Fantasy Resonance

"Jam-packed full of phenomenal bangers, with a fulfilling turn-based combat system that rewards preparation with a customisation system that allows for build variety."

@FinalFantasy

Read Here:
https://t.co/9OWdIMpVCQ

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Shrek 2 Remastered has been announced, putting a fresh coat of paint on the classic movie tie-in game ahead of Shrek 5's release next year. @AspyrMedia @Shrek
https://t.co/8bmJQAmEDp

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PAX Australia may well be over, but this game continues to linger with us. Check out our highlight of @PlanetSmithGame from @IncandescentNZ!

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https://t.co/vvcTEqlz5t

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Samson developer Liquid Swords' debut title has unfortunately not been enough of a hit for the studio to keep its doors open. @LiquidSwords
https://t.co/ckKxbce6WB

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Hot off the release of Rita, @TankSpork returned to PAX Aus to show off a new game called Batography, and we got to check it out!

Read Here:
https://t.co/zskvX4WuID

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One of our final PAX Aus highlights comes in the form of Rain98, a game that transports you back to 1998 Tokyo!

@csharp4r4ct3r

Read Here:
https://t.co/UamleGmqot

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REVIEW: Stupid Never Dies

"An action RPG that packs a punk-rock punch."

@GPTRACK50

https://t.co/835eIpy2SO

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At PAX Aus 2026, Cass had the opportunity to have an in-depth and spoiler-filled discussion about the themes of Penguin Colony with director Naphtali Faulkner. @0RIGAMEDIGITAL

https://t.co/p0oYdhZdmp

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June got an opportunity to check out Finch & Archie, an upcoming co-op murder mystery developed by Aussie studio Octarine Arts, at PAX Aus 2026

https://t.co/Z0JJw2Ke6U

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REVIEW: Ratatan

"The charm and personality [of the game] struggles under the weight of a rhythm management system that gets stale quickly"

@ratatan_game

Read Here:
https://t.co/BfKoCiXgD1

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Plonk! A 4D Puzzle is a VR jigsaw puzzle game with a difference which was shown off at PAX Aus 2026, where you put animated objects back together. https://t.co/wxa8xu7s4h