Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Absolutely loving that 90% of the timeline is playing and enjoying Control Resonant. What a game. 070
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Written 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? 010
Reposted by Austin Gallaghergrace mahoney! @gracemahoney.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I've got a pax 3day ticket for sale if anyone needs one. happy to sell for less than what I paid ($185) 025
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Unsurprising 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 020
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 25/09/2026As 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. 020
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I 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 001
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Is 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...checkpointgaming.netControl Resonant Review – Pattern RecognitionControl 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. 051
Reposted by Austin GallagherMike Drucker @mikedrucker.bsky.social · 18/09/2026On 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! 11438121
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Everyone stop trying to get Freakon tickets, I'm trying to get Freakon tickets. 1100
Reposted by Austin GallagherBrendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Lots of rude comments but each of these items gives her a different stat boost and some of us care about gameplay 188113491912
Reposted by Austin GallagherPhil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 05/09/20263 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 saidabcnews.com3 hikers who say they used AI to plan trip rescued after becoming stranded on Mount ShastaThree hikers were rescued on Monday after they became stranded on Mount Shasta near Clear Creek Route. 91854272
Reposted by Austin GallagherCheckpoint Gaming @checkpointau.bsky.social · 01/09/2026REVIEW: 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...checkpointgaming.netThe Blood of Dawnwalker Review – In the right veinBecome Coen of Laslea in he Blood of Dawnwalker, a third-person action adventure RPG that is as divided as its protagonist. 021
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 31/08/2026I 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...checkpointgaming.netThe Blood of Dawnwalker Review – In the right veinBecome Coen of Laslea in he Blood of Dawnwalker, a third-person action adventure RPG that is as divided as its protagonist. 030
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Countless 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. 000
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Can confirm that unfortunately there's a real Targaryen vibe to this 030
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Rebrand the census as Australia Wrapped. 030
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Sometimes you see one frame of something and know it's a certified you af game. Keeping an eye on this one 030
Reposted by Austin GallagherLeftist Gamer Memes @leftistgamermemes.bsky.social · 23/07/2026🦘ACAFC🪃 513409512
Reposted by Austin GallagherHarrison Polites @harrisonpolites.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Thanks 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! 163
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 17/07/2026I 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-...substack.comFrom Hungry Knight to Hollow Knight: Lessons from the Game Jams behind Australia's greatest hitsAs layoffs and AI rock the industry, Jams have become a vital, low-stakes proving ground for great local games. 094
Reposted by Austin GallagherGiselle Rosman @jazzrozz.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Hello! 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...docs.google.comMIGW Women in Games Event EOIIf 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... 2910
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Guys it's overblown, I just had a 20 minute phone call with Lindsay Graham. 010
Reposted by Austin GallagherRami Ismail (رامي) @ramiismail.com · 09/07/2026I 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? 1967087
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 03/07/2026The pub for the soccer having some significant technical difficulties that very FIFA 1993 vibes 000
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Steak too juicy, lobster too buttery ass graphic 051
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 02/07/2026I 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/vt.tiktok.comTikTok - Make Your Day 011
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 01/07/2026This 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. 010
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Confused about the mechanical importance of the big nets at either end of the field, to be honest 020
Reposted by Austin Gallagherpixelatedboat aka “mr bluesky” @pixelatedboat.bsky.social · 15/06/2026You couldn’t make Scary Movie these days, due to wokeness 1561223
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 11/06/2026The 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. 040
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Remedy'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. 000
Reposted by Austin GallagherMiddle Space @middlespacegames.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Thank you @austingallagher.bsky.social and @checkpointau.bsky.social for covering us! Small indie teams need people like you!! checkpointgaming.net/features/202...checkpointgaming.netFrosty Feature - Cute colony sim from Queensland, Cloudlings, revealedCheckpoint sat down with the Middle Space founders to get a few extra details surrounding Cloudlings, a new colony sim revealed at Frosty Fest 1102
Reposted by Austin Gallaghergrace mahoney! @gracemahoney.bsky.social · 03/06/2026god 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 281
Reposted by Austin GallagherCONTINUE Magazine @continuemag.bsky.social · 01/06/2026If 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 🥹👉👈 2353
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Lana Del Rey gonna top my Spotify wrapped at this point because of this fucking banger Bond theme 130
Reposted by Austin GallagherEris @isolyth.dev · 27/05/2026The 'Google -> Goople -> propeller' pipeline 1033734655
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 26/05/20261. 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? 030
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Absolute banger from local Devs @effortstar.bsky.social - don't miss this one 030
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Does Jennifer English know about the Margo's Got Money Troubles thing??? Can we find out? Did Apple ask Larian???? 000
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Devastating 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. 021
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Lucky Stranger Things's horrible final season is so fresh because otherwise this would be the worst ending on TV this year. Abysmal. 000
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Talking 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/vt.tiktok.comTikTok - Make Your Day 030
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 18/05/2026There'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...checkpointgaming.netZero Parades: For Dead Spies Review – Luck and SkillEnter 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. 020
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 14/05/2026I 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 010
Austin Gallagher @austingallagher.bsky.social · 13/05/2026The 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. 130