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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

Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

I've been trying to work up the courage to go on that all weekend but I fear I'll never look as cool, so best not bother

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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 · 09/10/2025

This is glorious. I'm sad I won't see you, but very happy for you

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

My friend was actually kind enough to make this for me! I believe it is a cosplay friendship treasure hunt type of situation. You collect one from all of your friends but I got a special guest name tag 😊

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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

Eat all of the sweet treats (play them all)!

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

You're so welcome!! 💗🥰

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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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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Anything really! You can do it on any of the Meta sites but Discord etc. could also apply here

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Thank you! Someone gets it! I feel like everyone acts differently once it's in that setting so I prefer to talk to people individually. Even something like Bluesky is better because it doesn't have the element of being behind closed doors.

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Absolutely right! I feel like coming back with an apology each time you have a gap in content just draws attention to it/could potentially become repetitive for the people seeing your stuff. Whereas they'll just be happy to see you again if you jump straight back into it instead!

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

I don't do the same type of content but can still relate. My best advice would be: all of those feelings are valid, take the break and then come back to it when you're ready. No need to acknowledge that gap with your audience. No one else is going to be as hung up on what you're doing as you are :)

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Also, yes, I will hold your finger while you hold space for the local cinema

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Christie @auralynxian.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I do this a few times a year at minimum and I love it. No need to struggle with finding someone who's into a movie as much as you are, just go alone! Bonus points if you order snacks and eat them all.

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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

That's cool! I didn't have a strong sense of who was reading submissions. Plus you get a free ticket to go hang out with peers if you're in Sydney or can travel!

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

That’s an interesting point. I don’t think I’ve been nominated for an award in any other context so I didn’t really think of that!

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

I don’t recommend the gremlins either but they demand a shoutout at times haha Thank you so much!!

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

I agree about the system failing. I’m eternally grateful for everyone I’ve learned from, but can’t help but feel that I could have had more support if editors were treated fairly. I submitted work last year and made it as a finalist, so I’ll try again with my very limited 2024 portfolio.

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

I didn’t know that for a while either! Last year was the first year I submitted something. If it’s the journalism type of fluff, then maybe you should still consider trying?

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

I’m pretty sure I’ve seen you as a finalist many a time now, so it’s nice to hear you’ve got the same gremlin thoughts that I do before submitting your work. That’s also a hot tip there. I reflect on other parts of my life, so why wouldn’t I do that to decide what to write this year? Thanks!

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

If you’ve never tried before and you’re proud of some work you did last year, then I’d definitely recommend it. It’s very easy to enter and nothing to lose, as you say

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

Ooh. Is it because you’re not interested in awards or is there another reason?

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

That’s a great point. Thank you!!!

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

Ah, that makes sense. That's a helpful insight though!

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

You definitely should! *she says under a thread about being unsure whether to do so herself* But you should take a stab!

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

Didn't you win with a single review?!

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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

Thank you! It has taken me so long to piece together what I already know and I still feel like I'm missing so much/things change so quickly. It's easy to feel left in the dark if you don't have close contacts that you're checking in with, which I feel is a lot of us in this industry specifically

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

This is also something I haven't attempted because I feel like I'm not at 'that' level as a journalist. There's one way to find out!

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

To both! But you do have a great point about the secret third option of writing longer content for my own platforms 😊

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

It is difficult. It is also worth it.

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

I'm so much happier when I write about a concept that didn't come from a PR email, but have also found over the last year that there's increasingly less space for these kinds of pitches to be accepted. What do we do?!

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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

I really hope so. Fingers crossed for both of us!

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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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