"Like Chess with guns." - Machinima

In a genre where gameplay is often slow and atmospheric, Tormentum II proves that horror can be quiet, reflective, and strangely beautiful. Like a living canvas, this unnerving point and click will linger in the recesses of your mind long after the credits roll. www.qualbert.com/reviews/torm...

Tormentum II Review (PC) | Qualbert

Join us to find out whether Tormentum II honours the legacy of classic point-and-click adventures or manages to carve out something even more unsettling!

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After traversing across titans on the Wii, 3DS, and Nintendo Switch, Monolith's expansive masterpiece re-re-re-releases on Switch 2 in crisp 4K. So is Xenoblade still the sharpest blade in the modern JRPG drawer? Read our review to find out: www.qualbert.com/reviews/xeno...

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Switch 2 Edition Review

The sharpest blade in the drawer. Dive into the best version of a JRPG masterpiece in our Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Switch 2 Edition review!

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Think you know Splatoon? Ink again! 🦑 For a series so focused on competitive multiplayer, is this new single-player entry hidden treasure or a sunken wreck? Join @scree.bsky.social and dive into our Splatoon Raiders review to find out: www.qualbert.com/reviews/spla...

Splatoon Raiders Review (Nintendo Switch 2) | Qualbert

Can a series whose entire focus has been on its multiplayer aspect make a decent single player experience? Find out in our Splatoon Raiders Review

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Currently live on Kickstarter and smashing its funding goal, Duck Duck Llama is the award-winning absurd Aussie party game from @bizarrestudios.bsky.social. 🦆🦆🦙 Easy to learn and packed with chaotic antics, get your ducks in a row and read our review: www.qualbert.com/reviews/duck...

Duck, Duck, Llama! Review | Qualbert

Get your ducks in a row and keep an eye out for any stinky llamas in latest Aussie tabletop game! Find out more in our Duck, Duck, Llama! review!

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What's everyone playing this weekend? 🎮 Our team has a few #indiegames on the go: - Big Walk (the next game from the Untitled Goose Game devs) - Hand of Fate: Hordes (a new Survivor-like spin-off) - Wild Blue Skies (an actual new Star Fox game) - Dusk Fade (Kingdom Hearts but make it indie)

Excited to end off the week with these beauties by iam8bit! Presenting the Team ICO trilogy, with the soundtracks to ICO, Shadow of the Colossus & The Last Guardian: www.pixelcrib.com.au/collections/... #vgmvinyl #gameaudio #shadowofthecolossus

They say "Start 'em young!" 👶🏻🎮 Well I found just the thing. Turns out Fisher Price makes GameBoys! Kind of, anyway. This GameBoy-adjacent handheld is honestly adorable. The perfect way to raise a little gamer (without corrupting her with screens just yet).

A brand new Spider-Man movie swings into cinemas this week, marking Tom Holland's fourth standalone entry as the friendly neighbourhood spider. Is the film held together by a range of cameos, or is there still a tightly-woven narrative at the centre of its web? 🕸️ www.qualbert.com/reviews/spid...

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review | New Suit, Same MCU | Qualbert

Put on your best Spidey suit for the next instalment of the popular web-swinging superhero! Crawl into our Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review to find out more!

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🐣Our cozy puzzle adventure Rita is OUT NOW! 🎉 Join our clever little chicken on a heartwarming journey through life - full of puzzles, new friends, and memories to cherish. 💛🐥 Available now on Steam 🎮 store.steampowered.com/app/2984850/... #PuzzleGames #Indiegames #CozyGames

I was today years old when I realised the name of the Pokémon "Delibird" has absolutely nothing to do with cold meats, and is actually a clever play on words of the Japanese pronunciation of delivered (デリバード).

Packed with clever design and wholesome charm, Rita is the cozy indie from @sporktank.bsky.social that will delight fans of word puzzles. 🐣 So is Rita worth a crack if you're an egghead with a love of crosswords? Check out this chick and find out in our review: www.qualbert.com/reviews/rita...

Rita Review (PC) | Crossword Chickens | Qualbert

Journey through the ages and helping out others as a word puzzle solving chicken in this cosy indie adventure! Check out our Rita review!

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Packed with clever design and wholesome charm, Rita is the cozy indie from @sporktank.bsky.social that will delight fans of word puzzles. 🐣 So is Rita worth a crack if you're an egghead with a love of crosswords? Check out this chick and find out in our review: www.qualbert.com/reviews/rita...

Rita Review (PC) | Crossword Chickens | Qualbert

Journey through the ages and helping out others as a word puzzle solving chicken in this cosy indie adventure! Check out our Rita review!

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Picked up these PS4 games today for $2 a pop from my local op shop. Physical media that costs a fraction of the price of their digital counterparts AND I get to own it forever. How good. 👌

Ubisoft's swashbuckling fan favourite takes to the seas once again, as players once again step into the blood-soaked boots of Edward Kenway. ☠️ But has this ship been resynced, or has it just been sunk instead? Hoist the sails on our review to find out. www.qualbert.com/reviews/assa...

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Review (Series X) | A Beautiful Sinking Ship | Qualbert

Sail into the remake of one of the most beloved games in a long-running series with our Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced review!

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As players are forced into an increasingly digital future, the preservation and ownership of physical media becomes more important than ever. 💿 We caught up with @pixelcrib.bsky.social, the independent Aussie gaming retailer doing their part to keep physical alive. www.qualbert.com/celebrating-...

Celebrating Physical Memorabilia: A PixelCrib Interview | Qualbert

We chat with the owner of PixelCrib about the importance of physical memorabilia in a digital age with Celebrating Physical Memorabilia: A PixelCrib Interview.

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A stellar night celebrating the music of video games with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, hosted by the wonderful @musophrenic.bsky.social. Such a brilliant setlist - from mandatory classics like Zelda and Journey, to lesser-heard pieces from L.A. Noire and the heavenly music of Jessica Curry.

Twenty five years ago, players booted up their brand new Xbox to be greeted by a title screen and an opening that would remain with them for a lifetime. Master Chief returns once again, this time making his debut on PlayStation. But does it carry the same impact? www.qualbert.com/reviews/halo...

Been a long time coming but I'm glad to announce that my interview with the humble store known as @pixelcrib.bsky.social is now up on @qualbert.com! Please have a read and share around! www.qualbert.com/celebrating-...

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We chat with the owner of PixelCrib about the importance of physical memorabilia in a digital age with Celebrating Physical Memorabilia: A PixelCrib Interview.

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For the first time ever, Qualbert is heading to Gamescom! ✈️ From a tiny independent website to the world's biggest gaming convention, we couldn't be more excited for next month. If you're a dev, publisher, or just want to chat at Gamescom, get in touch at info@qualbert.com. See you in Cologne! 👋

Scored a bargain and picked up the recent remake of Final Fantasy Tactics for less than half price! ⚔️ I'll be saving this for the flight to/from Gamescom to keep me entertained on the ~30 hour longhaul journey to Germany. No better way to pass the time than an incredible game!

Shattering pre-release ticket sales, Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the ancient Greek epic has infiltrated global cinemas like a Trojan horse. 🐴 But does its near three hour runtime translate Odysseus' decade-long journey into a compelling cinematic journey? www.qualbert.com/reviews/the-...

The Odyssey Review | Qualbert

IMAX 70-Milli-Minotaur Award-winning director Christopher Nolan returns with one of the most anticipated blockbusters of 2026 in our The Odyssey review!

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Game music makes its debut at Brisbane's QPAC theatre, as Queensland Symphony Orchestra perform favourites from the small screen. We spoke with concert host @musophrenic.bsky.social, and conductor Leonard Weiss, to find out why live game music matters. www.qualbert.com/the-music-of...

The Music of Video Games Interview | Game Music On Stage

Enter the vast world of The Music of Video Games with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra as we interview the host and conductor of the upcoming concert.

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Game music makes its debut at Brisbane's QPAC theatre, as Queensland Symphony Orchestra perform favourites from the small screen. We spoke with concert host @musophrenic.bsky.social, and conductor Leonard Weiss, to find out why live game music matters. www.qualbert.com/the-music-of...

The Music of Video Games Interview | Game Music On Stage

Enter the vast world of The Music of Video Games with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra as we interview the host and conductor of the upcoming concert.

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Once a quirky little Japanese exclusive on the GBA, this delightful series of rhythm minigames has finally found its groove on Nintendo Switch! 🎶 Is this another banger entry in the Rhythm Heaven/Paradise setlist? Join @scree.bsky.social to find out. www.qualbert.com/reviews/rhyt...

Rhythm Paradise Groove Review (Nintendo Switch) | Qualbert

With ten years passing since the last iteration of the Rhythm Paradise series, is the latest one worth the wait? Find out in our Rhythm Paradise Groove review!

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Denshattack! is a truly off-the-rails train-based 3D platformer that wears its Tony Hawk and Jet Set Radio inspirations on its carriage… and everywhere else! Grab a seat next to @scree.bsky.social and hop aboard our review for this delightfully absurd indie gem. 🚄 www.qualbert.com/reviews/dens...

Denshattack! Review (PC) | Qualbert

Join Emi on a wild ride as she pops tricks with her train all over Japan! Learn more about this insanely fun game in our Denshattack! review.

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It’s been over a year since we last landed in Hell and became what its denizens fear. 🔥 Continuing the story of the Doom Slayer, Revelations bridges the gap between The Dark Ages and the blood-soaked beginning of DOOM 2016. Rip and tear into our review: www.qualbert.com/reviews/doom...

Doom: The Dark Ages | Revelations Review (Series X) | Qualbert

After a year Doom: The Dark Ages DLC Revelations has arrived. Check out what it adds in our Doom: The Dark Ages | Revelations review!

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The resurgence of collectathon 3D platformers is hard to ignore. Teeto is the latest, an indie game handmade for Mario/Banjo fans. Controlling a big blob and hearkening back to 90s platforming, is the debut from @eatpantgames.com worth a stroll down memory lane? www.qualbert.com/reviews/teet...

Teeto Review (PC) | Qualbert

Teeto is a new 3D platformer in the vein of Banjo Kazooie and Mario Odyssey. Get all the details on this old-school-style indie platformer in our Teeto review!

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If you've never seen it, do yourself a favour and watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople. An unforgettable performance from Sam Neill. A transformation from closed off, unlikeable old man, to one of the most beautiful people you've ever seen on screen. That's the kind of storytelling Sam Neill brought us.

With over 100 delightfully designed doggos, Dog Spotting is the creative card game answer to Where's Wally? 🐶 So who let the dogs out, and can you and your friends find them in a crowd of canines? Join @scree.bsky.social to find out! www.qualbert.com/reviews/dog-...

Dog Spotting Review | Cards and Canines

A family-friendly game that features man's and woman's best friend: Dogs! Learn more about this successful Kickstarter card game in our Dog Spotting Review!

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