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Chris “Mutton” Button

@bibbybhoy.bsky.social
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Editor of GadgetGuy, award-nominated video games + consumer tech journo, lover of sports and cats. A very silly boy. He/him

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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Don’t threaten me with a good time, Gmail
A Gmail notification that says: “Out of storage.
Emails will stop on 26 Oct 2026”
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Picture of a stern-looking Justin Longmuir with the text: “There’s no fun in my life”
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Never felt more patriotically Australian than when seeing Kylie own the MCG
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Supergiant Games @supergiantgames.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📽️To mark the anniversary of Hades II's launch, we've teamed up with @noclipvideo.bsky.social once more to bring you Developing Hell II, a multi-episode documentary about the making of our first-ever sequel! 👀Watch the trailer, and look for Episode 1 real soon! www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8Km...
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Hades Developing Hell II - Teaser Trailer
YouTube video by /noclip
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Stephanie Harkin @saharkin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Come chat with me about feminine computer creativity :) Did you make experimental hobbyist games? Did you mod the sims? Did you make Neopets fan sites? Are you Australian and over 18yo?
A participant recruitment flyer for a research project on feminine computer creativity. An image of a Sims house and a Neopets character are included on the poster.

The callout reads:
"I am looking to talk with people who used computers for hobbyist non- commercial feminine creativity relevant to games. All interpretations
of femininity are welcome. This project aims to learn more about feminine tech-competency and feminine game cultures that have
been overlooked in games histories."
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
A grumpy looking Homer Simpson in bed wearing an Adelaide Crows beanie
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
This is a great analysis by Erielle, and one that often flies under the radar for those talking about games. Exhibiting at PAX Aus is expensive!
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Holy moly, I can’t stop looking at the Metroid Ravenous key art. That’s a stylish image right there. Bold and evocative, just the way I like it.
Brightly coloured key art of Metroid Ravenous. Samus is violently absorbing the life force of some hapless alien.
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Nintendo will literally update Mario Kart 8 before adding DLC to Mario Kart World
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Jessica Cogswell 🌸 @jessicogs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
This month’s lineup of games is frankly unhinged so just a lil reminder that, if you want to write about any of them for GameSpot, my email is jessica@gamespot.com ✨ Also a reminder that I handle criticism and option pieces, not reviews, so please bear that in mind!
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Pro Jank Footy @projankfooty.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Broden Kelly says Just Shut Up and Jank 💪 Get a look at our full page PRO JANK FOOTY ad in Continue Magazine (Edition 01) which is out this October and available to buy now on Kickstarter.
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
What are the funniest games you’ve played? I’m thinking games that aim to be comedic *and* games that just happen to be funny. From recent memory, Thank Goodness You’re Here is right up there for me.
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Sometimes a paragraph appear fully formed in your head, and you have no choice but to commit.
“But I'd argue that Zero Company shores just as much DNA, if not more, with Nintendo and Ubisoft's Mario + Rabbids series. Except instead of fighting demented creatures who look like the result of multiple gener1tions of inbreeding, you're fighting creepy cultists who look like they want to commit multiple generations of inbreeding.”
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
PlayStation is the latest major gaming platform to roll out age verification checks in Australia. Want to buy an R18+ game online? You’ll need to verify your age under the new rules: www.gadgetguy.com.au/playstation-...
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PlayStation to gate access to R18+ games behind age verification
PlayStation starting to roll out age verification in Australia and will soon prevent unverified users from accessing R18+ content.
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Seamus Byrne @seamusbyrne.me · 18/08/2026
Fundraiser time. I'm running the Sydney Marathon in 12 days (!?!) and I'm raising money for ACRF to support scientists with equipment to fight cancer because science is amazing. Support their work with me if you can. sm26.grassrootz.com/acrf/seamus-...
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Seamus Byrne in 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Star Wars Zero Company looks the goods, and the story of how it was made is just as cool. The game’s creative director and lead designer told me how it balances the combat of XCOM and Midnight Suns to make the tactics genre more approachable, yet still tense: www.gadgetguy.com.au/star-wars-ze...
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Star Wars Zero Company embodies risk in more ways than one
An early version of Star Wars Zero Company didn't have any Star Wars at all to begin with, until a phone call changed the game's trajectory.
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Star Wars Zero Company looks the goods, and the story of how it was made is just as cool. The game’s creative director and lead designer told me how it balances the combat of XCOM and Midnight Suns to make the tactics genre more approachable, yet still tense: www.gadgetguy.com.au/star-wars-ze...
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Star Wars Zero Company embodies risk in more ways than one
An early version of Star Wars Zero Company didn't have any Star Wars at all to begin with, until a phone call changed the game's trajectory.
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Francisco Dominguez @dominguezf.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Shortly after release, I chatted with @househouse.com's Jake Strasser and Stuart Gillespie-Cook about how Big Walk tackles the Aussie wilderness, and how their wilfully oddball, non-commercial project stumbled into the friendslop trend. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
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Untitled Goose Game studio turns Victoria into a playground
The Melbourne team behind the award-winning game about a mischievous goose and his antics have now created a co-operative game that sees players escape puzzle rooms in the Victorian wilderness.
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Anyone tried any Switch 2 controller grips? Keen to make it more comfy to play in handheld, and the main options I’ve seen are dbrand and Belkin.
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Adam Turner @adamturner.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Beyond how much screen real estate you can get for your buck, there’s a lot to consider when buying a new television www.gadgetguy.com.au/how-to-choos...
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How to choose a TV in 2026: Everything you need to know
Before you spend your hard-earned cash on a new TV, brush up on what need to know to make the right choice for your home.
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Edmond Tran @edmondtran.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I asked Saber Interactive if they had any follow-up comments in regards to the accusations that the studio replaced a writer with ChatGPT. I got a substantial response from Saber CEO Matt Karch. You can and should read it in full: thisweekinvideogames.com/news/saber-i...
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Saber Interactive Denies Replacing Lead Writer With ChatGPT, CEO Responds to Accusations
In denying that it replaced a former Lead Writer so it could "use ChatGPT", Saber acknowledged the use of AI in an "experimental" mode.
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Panic @panic.com · 10/08/2026
In just six days, over one million of you have bought Big Walk, our co-op adventure all about talking and walking. We are so grateful that so many of you are spending time with our game. And we deeply appreciate your fanart, your streams, your stories, and your moments. Thank you for playing.
A screenshot from the game Big Walk, with a number of characters standing on rocks and in the bush, with the text "A Million Thanks."
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
So happy for the folks at House House that Big Walk already looks like it’s a hit! Haven’t played yet, but can’t wait to go walking with friends soon. www.gadgetguy.com.au/aussie-made-...
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Aussie-made game Big Walk is already a global hit
Made by a small Melbourne-based team, Big Walk is already topping the global video game charts, charming players all over the world.
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Ash Parrish, Kotaku's LeBron James @adashtra.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Loved this week's episode of game changer so much I had to blog it
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Man, Kavinsky’s death has flattened me. For this starry-eyed boy who constantly worried about being ‘cool’ growing up, his music paved a neon-drenched road to feeling like the only person who mattered for three minutes at a time.
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Edmond Tran @edmondtran.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
One thing I've learned from operating an independent reader-funded games publication is that I'm absolute dogshit at self-promotion and I need to get better at that. Anyway, just letting you know This Week in Videogames had its first anniversary like two weeks ago lol pls subscribe to keep us alive
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I wrote an article about AusAlert last week, and I *still* entered immediate panic mode 😅
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
You want a 3,500-word review on one of the latest TVs? No? Too bad, here it is: www.gadgetguy.com.au/hisense-ur8s...
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Hisense UR8S TV review: Showing more colour is as easy as RGB
The Hisense UR8S does a lot well as the brand's base-model RGB Mini LED TV, but the dimming is a touch aggressive.
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Pro Jank Footy @projankfooty.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
FOOTY FOOTY FOOTY 🏉 Watch the new trailer for PRO JANK FOOTY, animated by Smiling Friends co-creator Michael Cusack. Play it this August 12 on Steam, PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2. 🏆 Wishlist on Steam now: bit.ly/455PGgP
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
hell yeah, Game Grumps playing Pro Jank Footy! youtu.be/98EbUGhtuL0?...
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FIFA has got NOTHING on Pro Jank Footy
YouTube video by GameGrumps
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I just realised that by placing this ill-fitted black cap on Kirby, I’ve made him look like he’s about to make sweeping, irreparable government cuts in the name of ‘departmental efficiency’
A big plush Kirby wearing a black cap from a Pokemon Legends Z-A promo pack
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
It goes without saying the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is gorgeous. It’s an absolutely stunning remake. But damn, one of the new late-game questlines nearly undoes all of Edward Kenway’s character growth. Still, a very good Assassin’s Creed game: www.gadgetguy.com.au/assassins-cr...
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced review: Kenway's conquest
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a stunning remake of a modern classic, but not all of the new content adds to Kenway's legacy.
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
It goes without saying the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is gorgeous. It’s an absolutely stunning remake. But damn, one of the new late-game questlines nearly undoes all of Edward Kenway’s character growth. Still, a very good Assassin’s Creed game: www.gadgetguy.com.au/assassins-cr...
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced review: Kenway's conquest
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a stunning remake of a modern classic, but not all of the new content adds to Kenway's legacy.
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David Smith @rhunwords.com · 07/07/2026
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Met the very cool @prozdishere.bsky.social at AVCon, and introduced him to the wonders of Fruchocs, as is the South Australian tradition.
A photo of Chris and Sungwon posing for the cameraA copy of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and a print of Calamo. Both are signed by Sungwon Cho
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Chloe Appleby @chloeappleby.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
The loss of physical media is a loss of culture.
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David Smith @rhunwords.com · 03/07/2026
Chris asked me for a comment I compulsively wrote a blog in response. Thrilling to see he has grown into an editor wise and skilled enough to cut all of it and just use the two bits where I sounded half smart.
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Jon Cartwright (GameConsulting.com.au) @gameconsulting.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
I spoke to @bibbybhoy.bsky.social at Gadget Guy about the news from PlayStation this week about the demise of discs at retail. I don't think anyone really happy about it. www.gadgetguy.com.au/playstation-...
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PlayStation's "middle finger" to gamers goes deeper than discs
PlayStation ending disc production has sparked fury: several games industry experts explain why the issue is more than physical ownership.
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
What impact does PlayStation’s decision to end disc production *really* have on the industry? I asked a bunch of experts why moving away from physical media is far deeper than ownership or even preservation. www.gadgetguy.com.au/playstation-...
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PlayStation's "middle finger" to gamers goes deeper than discs
PlayStation ending disc production has sparked fury: several games industry experts explain why the issue is more than physical ownership.
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
it’s okay everyone, they meant Claude from fire emblem: three houses
Claude from Fire Emblem: Three Houses
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Player2.net.au @player2au.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
In her latest fantastic piece @jesszam.bsky.social explores her personal experience with burnout and how Pokopia, of all things, helped her during that time. www.player2.net.au/2026/06/burn...
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Burnout and the Power of Pokemon Pokopia | Player2.net.au
Burnout and the Power of Pokemon Pokopia Back in March, I was supposed to write a review of Pokemon Pokopia. I started one - I actually got about halfway through! - and it was honestly glowing. It spo...
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Vooks @vooks.net · 25/06/2026
Star Fox plushies now available to preorder on the Australian Nintendo Store, New Star Fox My Nintendo Reward coming soon too www.vooks.net/star-f...
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
$2,749 is astronomical for a handheld gaming PC. And yet I can stop thinking that the new MSI Claw is the best one I’ve tried. Come for the analysis, stay for my Barney the Dinosaur bit: www.gadgetguy.com.au/msi-claw-8-e...
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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review: Unlimited power (and budget)
An incredibly powerful handheld gaming PC, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is quite the showcase for Intel's new hardware — if you can afford it.
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Dave Lloyd 🚈 MIGW @dave.powerhoof.com · 22/06/2026
Big Important News Alert! The Drifter is out *right now* on Switch and Switch 2! 🗡️ www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Our council has been trialling kerbside soft plastics recycling for a while. It’s great! Barely anything goes in our general waste bin these days. Good to see more support for soft plastics recycling after RedCycle collapsed. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...
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More soft plastics needed as Australia's recycling capacity booms
Australia's soft plastics recycling industry is operating at nearly triple the capacity it was at now-collapsed national recycler REDcycle's peak, but consumers are yet to be convinced.
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Taking inspiration from John Wick, and why realism doesn’t necessarily translate to video games, Erik-Jon Evangelista, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’s Audio Director, went deep on how sound design works behind the scenes. www.gadgetguy.com.au/ubisoft-assa...
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Inspired by John Wick, Black Flag Resynced's audio packs a punch
Cannon fire, John Wick, and Dolby Atmos: the audio director of Black Flag Resynced shares how the sound of a blockbuster game is made.
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Leah J. Williams @legenette.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
I've been reporting on the Australian Classification Board for years with little transparency about how it works. So, I got in touch with the team to see if anyone could chat through it with me – and I ended up having a wonderful and open yap with the board's director. Here's everything I learned.
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Inside the Australian Classification Board: how ratings decisions are really made | ScreenHub: Film, TV, Streaming and Games
The Australian Classification Board is an ever-changing organisation at the forefront of consumer protection. We talk to Steven Thomson, Director of the Classification Board for more.
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Dave Lloyd 🚈 MIGW @dave.powerhoof.com · 11/06/2026
The Drifter is coming to Switch and Switch 2! 🗡️Launching on June 22nd🗡️ That's real soon :O So get ready for some edge-of-your-seat, twin-stick point 'n clicking! (or regular point 'n clicking using the Switch 2 mouse!)
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
For anyone who believes I am a cool and calm customer, this popped up twice during an interview 😅
An Apple Watch showing a notification for an elevated heart rate during inactivity
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Chris “Mutton” Button @bibbybhoy.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
I was gonna mention some of the Frosty Games announcements I’m keen to play, but I lost count halfway through — each showcase keeps getting stronger!
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