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.
Update 14 is taking a big swing to energise the game's PvP offering
Space Marine 2 Concludes Its Year 2 Content With The Confrontation Update
Year 3 content starts in September
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Combining some of the strongest aspects from the series’ single-player campaigns with Salmon Run’s fast-paced but technical gameplay, the journey is frenetic, addictive, and highly creative Read: www.well-played.com.au/splatoon-rai...
This game looks *amazing*, an insane NBA Jam roguelike version of aussie rules footy
Footy goes wild in August
Denshattack! is a hell of a fun time, with a kick-arse aesthetic, gameplay with almost too much mechanical depth, and a level of variety that you just don’t see Read: www.well-played.com.au/denshattack-...
Rebel Wolves spoke to us about the various creative swings it's taking with its toothy new IP
Talking Player Choice And Using Time As A Resource With The Blood Of Dawnwalker Developer Rebel Wolves
Choices that come with some bite
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The sword swinging and blood sucking are excellent, but it was the writing of the characters and storylines that truly caught my attention Read: www.well-played.com.au/the-blood-of...
If you’re into mice, digging, and screaming into a pillow in frustration, this should be an instant buy Read: www.well-played.com.au/mina-the-hol...
Altogether, this reimagined relic had a hard time holding this reviewer’s attention when all its most intriguing ideas had already been done better, elsewhere, to more remarkable degrees, minus the masochism Read: www.well-played.com.au/gothic-1-rem...
With built-from-scratch visuals and modern combat upgrades, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced successfully reclaims its title as the ultimate pirate sandbox adventure Read the review: www.well-played.com.au/assassins-cr...
With its gorgeous 80's anime aesthetic and challenging couch co-op gameplay, the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Orbitals feels like both a breath of fresh air and a beautiful blast from the past Read: www.well-played.com.au/orbitals-pre...
We’ve been hanging out for Splatoon Raiders since it was announced in June last year, and after this taste test, we're even more keen for this game than we were before Read: www.well-played.com.au/splatoon-rai...
A huge blow to game preservation and ownership
PlayStation Is Killing Physical Disc Production In 2028
Hi, what are you looking for?
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New content is good, but improved combat is even better
Battlefield 6 Season 3 – High-Value Target Has Gone Live Alongside Major Combat Updates
Ch-ch-ch-changes
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Whether it's a Marathon or a sprint, Bungie is stumbling
Bungie Has Suffered Significant Layoffs After Ceasing Development On Destiny 2
Rest now, Guardians
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Pictured: One of the premium stores you'll need a real-world wallet for
GTA VI Is Going To Set You Back At Least $130, And You’ll Be Shelling Out More If You Want Access To All In-Game Stores
Disc Theft Auto
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What happens when you unleash a 40yo doofus on a classic Nintendo property that he has never played? You get Ash plunging headfirst into ⭐STAR FOX⭐ to figure out if waiting 30-odd years to play the series was a bad idea.
I Have No Nostalgia For Star Fox. Here’s My Review.
Howdy folks, Ash here with a review for Star Fox (2026). With absolutely zero nostalgia holding me back, I wanted to find out if this arcade-style formula still holds up today, or if it's just pure…
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Resonance still feels like an A Plague Tale game despite its new action direction Read: www.well-played.com.au/resonance-a-...
Rev up your G-Diffusers, this high definition revisit to Star Fox is worth a look Read the review: www.well-played.com.au/star-fox-rev...
That's if you get the chance to part with your cash
The Steam Machine Pricing Has Been Revealed And It’s An Expensive Little Cube
It's all relative...unless you have bills to pay
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After more than a decade, absurd rhythm returns
Rhythm Paradise Groove Preview – A Series That Plays To The Beat Of My Heart
A glorious, toe-tapping time
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The action-focused spin-off is releasing soon
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is Launching In August
Rat's out of the bag
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The Aussie and New Zealand game scene is looking good
Everything Shown At Frosty Games Fest 2026
ANZ games to warm your winter
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