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Austin Gallagher

@austingallagher.bsky.social
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Mostly game thoughts. Contributor @Checkpoint Gaming. I'm angry at the government and my tummy hurts

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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Absolutely loving that 90% of the timeline is playing and enjoying Control Resonant. What a game.
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Written by Simon Kinberg, directed by Jon Watts, and a continuation of the part of Star Wars we're cumulatively most exhausted by? Okay. Sure. Who cares I guess?
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grace mahoney! @gracemahoney.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I've got a pax 3day ticket for sale if anyone needs one. happy to sell for less than what I paid ($185)
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Unsurprising but disappointing. I would have loved a more restrictive timer, as the game really loses a special magic once you realise how blunt this sword of damocles is
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
As someone who already thought Dylan felt like an absolute wrecking ball I'm excited to jump back in and try my hand at some of the arcade cabinet areas I couldn't make time for before filing my review.
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I feel like this was clear from the jump? If you play it you can immediately tell based on depth/variety of systems and size. Not that this is a bad thing, just didn't think they were ever obscuring this
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Is anyone else doing it like @remedygames.com ? Control Resonant is an absolute banger that I'm extremely excited for everyone to get their hands on. My review: checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...
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Control Resonant Review – Pattern Recognition
Control Resonant is developer Remedy’s superb follow-up to 2019’s Control, and the next chapter in the connected universe that also includes the critically acclaimed Alan Wake 2.
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Mike Drucker @mikedrucker.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
On one hand, AI might cause nuclear annihilation in the dumbest way possible. But on the other hand, it is semi-almost-useful at making lists. Gotta take the bad with the good!
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Everyone stop trying to get Freakon tickets, I'm trying to get Freakon tickets.
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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Lots of rude comments but each of these items gives her a different stat boost and some of us care about gameplay
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
3 hikers who say they used AI to plan their trip were rescued after becoming stranded on California's Mount Shasta 'They were advised by Gemini to bring far less food and water than their group required,' the sheriff’s office said
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3 hikers who say they used AI to plan trip rescued after becoming stranded on Mount Shasta
Three hikers were rescued on Monday after they became stranded on Mount Shasta near Clear Creek Route.
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Checkpoint Gaming @checkpointau.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
REVIEW: The Blood of Dawnwalker "Above all, The Blood of Dawnwalker is a great debut from Rebel Wolves, and I am very excited to see what they do next with Coen of Laslea." checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...
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The Blood of Dawnwalker Review – In the right vein
Become Coen of Laslea in he Blood of Dawnwalker, a third-person action adventure RPG that is as divided as its protagonist.
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I really enjoyed The Blood of Dawnwalker despite its numerous flaws. Feels like the perfect first step to have one of those revolutionary sequels tbh checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...
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The Blood of Dawnwalker Review – In the right vein
Become Coen of Laslea in he Blood of Dawnwalker, a third-person action adventure RPG that is as divided as its protagonist.
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Countless all timer performances from Tim Curry, but this is by far what I still associate most strongly with him. An absolute talent and a huge loss.
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Tim Price @timprice.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
@Agos226 • 1y ago (edited)
My dad walked in on me playing kingdom hearts as a kid and I told him I was killing a boss and he said "I wish I could kill my boss" and left
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Can confirm that unfortunately there's a real Targaryen vibe to this
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Rebrand the census as Australia Wrapped.
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Sometimes you see one frame of something and know it's a certified you af game. Keeping an eye on this one
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Leftist Gamer Memes @leftistgamermemes.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🦘ACAFC🪃
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Harrison Polites @harrisonpolites.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Thanks so much for penning this incredible piece @austingallagher.bsky.social! I live in hope for the day that Inf Lives has the funds to run much, much longer pieces at a fair rate for writers! We’ll get there!
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I wrote a piece for @harrisonpolites.bsky.social's Infinite Lives. Lots of cool people took time out of their busy schedule to talk to me about Game Jams (this could have been three times as long with the wealth of information and insight they provided). Check it out! substack.com/home/post/p-...
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From Hungry Knight to Hollow Knight: Lessons from the Game Jams behind Australia's greatest hits
As layoffs and AI rock the industry, Jams have become a vital, low-stakes proving ground for great local games.
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Giselle Rosman @jazzrozz.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Hello! I'm looking to update my Women in Games contact list for #MIGW26. So if that's, please feel free to add yourself. Thanks! I'm already looking forward to catch ups. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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MIGW Women in Games Event EOI
If you are interested in being invited to a Women in Games event to be held on Monday 5 October 2026 in Melbourne as part of Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW), please complete this form. Invi...
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Guys it's overblown, I just had a 20 minute phone call with Lindsay Graham.
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Rami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 09/07/2026
I wanted to write something thoughtful about XBOX's wanton destruction spree of their talent, portfolio, and future - on how XBOX has destroyed so much trust from both of its audiences - from developers and players. But how can I write anything thoughtful about such thoughtless greed?
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
The pub for the soccer having some significant technical difficulties that very FIFA 1993 vibes
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Steak too juicy, lobster too buttery ass graphic
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lex luddy needs a nap @lexluddy.xyz · 01/07/2026
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
I let the rage flow through me on this one a bit, but this Sony move is absolutely devastating for media preservation, games retail, and the pathways many took into the industry. Anyway some of the comments make me want to gouge my eyes out. vt.tiktok.com/ZSCx2aEnx/
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TikTok - Make Your Day
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
This kills video game retailers. What's going to stock shelves besides a handful of Xbox titles and Nintendo games? For how much longer? Browsing used games and finding a hidden gem is gone. A pathway for many on all sides of the industry destroyed. All for what? An even bigger piece of the pie.
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
We can't keep going like this.
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Confused about the mechanical importance of the big nets at either end of the field, to be honest
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pixelatedboat aka “mr bluesky” @pixelatedboat.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
You couldn’t make Scary Movie these days, due to wokeness
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Video games
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The nauseating amount of lip service and giveaways had somehow managed to work and I've already seen people carrying water for Asha and comparing her favorably to Phil. Ultimately they're the same, two slightly different masks for the same faceless corporation enslaved to capital.
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Remedy's marketing absolutely kicking into gear for Control Resonant, there's been a new trailer at like half these showcases. Really feels like they're swinging for the fences and trying to break out of their core audience with this one.
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Middle Space @middlespacegames.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Thank you @austingallagher.bsky.social and @checkpointau.bsky.social for covering us! Small indie teams need people like you!! checkpointgaming.net/features/202...
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Frosty Feature - Cute colony sim from Queensland, Cloudlings, revealed
Checkpoint sat down with the Middle Space founders to get a few extra details surrounding Cloudlings, a new colony sim revealed at Frosty Fest
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grace mahoney! @gracemahoney.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
god of war: laufey looks cool and all but I think the SEO on using such a famous mononymed singer in the title isn't wise. anyway, I'm pitching that santa monica renames it to god of war: madonna
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CONTINUE Magazine @continuemag.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
If you're a beloved Australian studio and you just so happen to have come into large amounts of capital, investing in Australian games journalism would be such a sick way to spend it totally absolutely hey right 🥹👉👈
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Lana Del Rey gonna top my Spotify wrapped at this point because of this fucking banger Bond theme
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Eris @isolyth.dev · 27/05/2026
The 'Google -> Goople -> propeller' pipeline
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Who could have possibly predicted this
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
1. Google are bragging that people are using something they won't let you turn off, not very impressive. 2. Wouldn't the highest number of searches ever be more indicative of people not getting the information they're looking for than anything else by causing repeat queries?
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Absolute banger from local Devs @effortstar.bsky.social - don't miss this one
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Does Jennifer English know about the Margo's Got Money Troubles thing??? Can we find out? Did Apple ask Larian????
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Devastating news, and likely not the last of it. I just don't know if Marathon can ever reach the mass appeal Destiny had to stem the bleeding here. What a fucking industry.
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Lucky Stranger Things's horrible final season is so fresh because otherwise this would be the worst ending on TV this year. Abysmal.
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Talking about the long term impacts of consoles being so expensive and getting a not insignificant amount of comments that push back on the idea that the price has increased. Feel like I'm going crazy vt.tiktok.com/ZSxMUS7Mn/
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TikTok - Make Your Day
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
There's obviously going to be DISCOURSE about the meta-textual situation around Zero Parades, but just as a video game... Maaaaan. checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2026...
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Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Review – Luck and Skill
Enter stage right: ZA/UM's spy RPG Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, a killer video game that casts the limelight on the underbelly of espionage.
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
I liked this preview quite a bit overall. Nothing ground breaking, but a solid workhorse survival horror experience with a fun investigation element. Good stuff for the sickos
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Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The Boys seriously went from a streaming equivalent of event viewing, to something closer to obligation viewing. I must get to the end at this point, but at what cost.
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