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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

The face of someone who gives her Followers fucked up names

A woman kneeling before a Cult of the Lamb Woolhaven altar, looking slightly menacing

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

There are so many clever industry-related panels on the PAX schedule this year that I've made an index! These are my best picks to help anyone who still wants to throw themselves into the fire. There's a little advice sprinkled in for good measure, but I am by no means the expert.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I forgot to vote for the Hottest 100 and NISSAN ALTIMA only got 96. I can't live with myself.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

There were so many games we could have listed here, but shout-outs to @tinykiwigames.bsky.social @rotub.bsky.social and Beethoven & Dinosaur - I can't wait to play your games 💕

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Reloader @reloader-au.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

FEATURE // 15 Australian And New Zealand-Made Games To Have On Your Radar In 2025 Here are our picks to whet your appetite for another year of Trans-Tasman bangers Read: www.well-played.com.au/15-australia...

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.chantal//RYAN @thoughtrise.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

was googling darkwebSTREAMER for any coverage we might have missed & noticed that the *entire* search results only contain a minimum of about 1/10th the coverage+articles i know exist, inc major media which now has me wondering just *how* limited every google search result truly is #games #gamedev

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Reloader @reloader-au.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

💚💛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 😍 Read: www.well-played.com.au/every-austra...

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Cryptmaster @thecryptmaster.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

If you've enjoyed Cryptmaster, please consider sharing the news. Despite an IGF award, a 95% Steam rating and a free demo, the game has gone mostly unnoticed by both press and players. It's not just a typing game and there may still be people out there who would enjoy it!

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Question for games media people: do you enter your work into awards (The Lizzies) if you didn't write much/don't think you wrote anything good that year? Asking for a friend.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Sneaking in at the last minute with a review of Short Trip. This is the only review I wrote this year - a necessary break while I focused on other things - but I'm looking forward to getting back into it next year!

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Short Trip Review

A timely escape to the mountains

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

I don't know what to be happier about today: my student loan indexation being reduced or The Witcher 4 trailer. Dreams really do come true.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Someone has probably already said this but one of my favourite things about Bluesky is that clicking your profile picture in the side bar takes you to your profile instead of 'Add an existing account' or 'Log out'. I never got used to that on Satan's newsfeed.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

2024 has held a lot of endings for me. Can 2025 have some beginnings?

The opening card for Sabrina Carpenter's music video for Please Please Please

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Coffee Beans Dev 🦊 Tailside (OUT NOW on Steam!) @coffeebeansdev.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

Reminder: You’re not dedicating hours to something you love just to let it be overshadowed by a thoughtless comment that took five seconds to make.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

I haven't logged on here for a good while and I've returned today to discover that SO MANY more people who I love to hear from on Xitter are here now. Are we finally going to run away together and live happily ever after?

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 20/08/2024

I need someone to drag me to the media room at #PAXAUS this year. I’ve attended multiple cons at MCEC as media and never set foot in that room. It is a myth to me at this point.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 07/04/2024

Took a break from my phone this week and realised that my messages, emails & social media all give me a little spike of anxiety when I open them. Those spikes add up over time and I feel so much less overwhelmed without them. So, um, that's good info to have and do nothing with.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 08/03/2024

For those over here who might have missed it yesterday: I entered my work into the Australian IT Journalism Awards for the first time this year and I’ve somehow made it as a finalist in two categories (alongside some incredibly talented individuals). I guess I’m an award-nominated journalist now?!

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 20/02/2024

I feel like this is a great place to post secrets but I also … do not have any secrets worthy of sharing.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 19/02/2024

When I say I got that dog in me this is what I mean

Christie’s hollow-eyed Hello Kitty Island Adventure character dressed in a pink puffy dress.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 31/01/2024

Pretty happy with the Paramore cover of Burning Down the House ngl

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 17/01/2024

I just accidentally stumbled upon the AI DJ on Spotify for the first time and it said my name before even introducing itself. A most unpleasant experience.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 13/01/2024

Made this little guy for my friend

A very handmade looking Shiny Ditto plush

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 31/12/2023

Yearly reminder that waving your little glowstick around during the countdown in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a perfectly acceptable way to spend New Year's Eve 💗

Tom Nook and Isabelle in front of Resident Services on New Year's Eve. Tom looks as dejected as ever.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 14/12/2023

The Boy and the Heron felt almost as whimsical as watching the all-time classic Studio Ghibli films for the first time when I was a kid. So nice to have that feeling again 🥹

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 08/12/2023

If you watched The Game Awards, you would have seen Abu’s emotional speech as he announced Tales of Kenzera: ZAU. I had the honour of interviewing him about his journey and how his father inspired the game. He put his whole heart into the game and I’m so keen to play it now.

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Grief In Full Colour – Abubakar Salim talks Tales of Kenzera: ZAU

Actor Abubakar Salim talks about his transition into game development, and how his experience with grief helped to shape the narrative of Surgent Studios' first game.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 24/11/2023

I bought the cheapest iPad available in the sales so that I'd have a nice lightweight option to take with me when I go out of the house to write, not realising that it would include 3 months of Apple Arcade. Is it finally time?

The cover of Hello Kitty Island Adventure

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 31/10/2023

Happy Halloween!! Here’s a treat for you 🎃 I have some recommendations in here that you can easily play in one night, so it’s not too late to have a little spooky party for one (or two).

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5 spooky, cozy horror games to try this Halloween

These spooky (but not scary) video games are perfect for having a cozy night at home this Halloween.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 28/10/2023

I forgot to share this Saltsea Chronicles review here, but perhaps you haven’t seen it on one of the other platforms and you’d like to read it? I’ve had a few people tell me that they like my discussion of language accessibility, which is very cool because I was a bit worried when I wrote it!

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Saltsea Chronicles Review

Saltsea Chronicles has an intricately crafted world and an intriguing investigative system, but its method of storytelling can be difficult to latch onto.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 27/10/2023

I played a puzzle game this morning and strained a muscle in my forearm from clicking too aggressively. Games journalism is very serious and difficult work.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

Taco (my dog) goes around eating little pieces of fluff off the ground and it bothers me more than it should. I vacuum at least once a week and he still finds them.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

This little gem of a puzzle game released today and I was lucky enough to have early access. Super addictive gameplay and a wholesome story. Definitely recommend 😊

A Nintendo Switch with A Tiny Sticker Tale on the screen

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

I worked really hard on this interview/preview and I’m so happy with how it turned out. Sam and Kostia are genuinely lovely people and I promise their insights are well worth the read before you head to their booth at PAX this weekend 🐾

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'Copycat' is much more than just a cat game

Copycat is a deeply personal exploration of the human experience of belonging, shown through the eyes of a cat.

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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 16/09/2023

I detest the phrase “honest review” used by any individual or group because, intentional or not, it implies that other reviews / opinions are dishonest.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 19/09/2023

I have many things to do and think about that are making me stress so I’m keeping away from social media to avoid distraction but that also makes me stress because I miss things. Ah!

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 08/09/2023

Indie Symphony was so lovely!! But my face still hurts from holding back the tears

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Oliver Brandt @chocobalt.bsky.social · 08/09/2023

Starfield fans, if you like exploring new and interesting worlds, building and customising spaceships, and fighting in intense battles against enemy ships in space, boy do I have a game for you

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 04/09/2023

The update on my spontaneous piercing that I’m sure you’ve all been waiting for: it’s still bruised but I think it’s cute

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 01/09/2023

I was having one of those days at work today and said aloud ‘I need something to factory reset my brain’. An hour later I was using my lunch break to get another ear piercing. Sooo qUirKy & SpOntAnEouS. I’m sure no one has ever done that before. Who is this girl?

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 26/08/2023

Today is Taco’s 15th birthday so here is my favourite picture I’ve ever taken of him to celebrate 💝

Christie’s dog — a chihuahua cross named Taco — modelling like a prince next to a set of Lord of the Rings books, wearing a LOTR dog bandana and an Evenstar necklace.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 17/08/2023

I've come to the conclusion that I selected all the best options during my first playthrough of Stray Gods. That's why I liked it more than others. The more I've played around with it, the more I've felt lucky that I followed my gut and played chaotically the first time hehe

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 14/08/2023

Look who it is! Little old me making my podcasting debut on Drop Rate. I’m cringing at the sound of my own voice and how you can tell I’m making it up as I go along, but I’m proud nonetheless! Thanks to Chris and James for being so lovely to chat to. It was a great introduction 💕

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