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Games Completed in 2026
#1 - Firewatch
I've been meaning to play Firewatch for years now, and I'm glad I finally got around to it. It's a deeply human story that went in directions I never would have expected.
Beautiful storytelling and absolutely perfect use of strong colour in its design.
#1 - Firewatch
I've been meaning to play Firewatch for years now, and I'm glad I finally got around to it. It's a deeply human story that went in directions I never would have expected.
Beautiful storytelling and absolutely perfect use of strong colour in its design.
Still feeling the post-PAX blues? Here's ten upcoming indie games hand-picked by @scree.bsky.social to look forward to!
Brew potions, restore retro games, and maybe even find love in this unique set of indies to add to your wishlist.
www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
Brew potions, restore retro games, and maybe even find love in this unique set of indies to add to your wishlist.
www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
Top 10 Indie Games at PAX Aus 2026 | Renee’s Picks | Qualbert
Interested in what indie games caught Renee's eye on the Pax Rising Show floor? Here are ten PAX Aus Indies that she thinks you should watch out for!
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October 25, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Still feeling the post-PAX blues? Here's ten upcoming indie games hand-picked by @scree.bsky.social to look forward to!
Brew potions, restore retro games, and maybe even find love in this unique set of indies to add to your wishlist.
www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
Brew potions, restore retro games, and maybe even find love in this unique set of indies to add to your wishlist.
www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
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🐾📸 We have one copy of Bluey's Happy Snaps on Nintendo Switch to give away! Entry is open to AU/NZ residents aged 16+. Competition ends 7/11/2026. 🐾📸 www.legendaryprizes.com.au/nintendo #videogames #gaming #bluey #nintendo #nintendoswitch
October 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🐾📸 We have one copy of Bluey's Happy Snaps on Nintendo Switch to give away! Entry is open to AU/NZ residents aged 16+. Competition ends 7/11/2026. 🐾📸 www.legendaryprizes.com.au/nintendo #videogames #gaming #bluey #nintendo #nintendoswitch
While it's been a decade since the release of DOOM, its face-melting metal soundtrack continues to rip and tear through speakers. 🔥
We sat down with legendary Aussie composer, Mick Gordon, to find out about his inspirations and process behind gaming's heaviest music.
youtu.be/y8Bn8RBaJJg?...
We sat down with legendary Aussie composer, Mick Gordon, to find out about his inspirations and process behind gaming's heaviest music.
youtu.be/y8Bn8RBaJJg?...
Behind the Music of DOOM | Interview with Mick Gordon at PAX Aus 2026
YouTube video by Qualbert Gaming
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October 24, 2026 at 5:57 AM
While it's been a decade since the release of DOOM, its face-melting metal soundtrack continues to rip and tear through speakers. 🔥
We sat down with legendary Aussie composer, Mick Gordon, to find out about his inspirations and process behind gaming's heaviest music.
youtu.be/y8Bn8RBaJJg?...
We sat down with legendary Aussie composer, Mick Gordon, to find out about his inspirations and process behind gaming's heaviest music.
youtu.be/y8Bn8RBaJJg?...
Incredibly proud of this piece that just went live this morning on 80 LEVEL.
So satisfying to share the incredible work of the Gameloft Brisbane art team, whose technical expertise meant we could deliver a game with a visual style that truly captures Bluey. 💙
80.lv/articles/blu...
So satisfying to share the incredible work of the Gameloft Brisbane art team, whose technical expertise meant we could deliver a game with a visual style that truly captures Bluey. 💙
80.lv/articles/blu...
How Gameloft Turned Bluey’s 2D World Into an Interactive 3D Game
Gameloft Brisbane explains how Bluey’s Happy Snaps uses SDF textures, 2D planes, custom shaders, and Unreal Engine Control Rig to recreate the show’s hand-drawn style.
80.lv
October 23, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Incredibly proud of this piece that just went live this morning on 80 LEVEL.
So satisfying to share the incredible work of the Gameloft Brisbane art team, whose technical expertise meant we could deliver a game with a visual style that truly captures Bluey. 💙
80.lv/articles/blu...
So satisfying to share the incredible work of the Gameloft Brisbane art team, whose technical expertise meant we could deliver a game with a visual style that truly captures Bluey. 💙
80.lv/articles/blu...
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At last, I can finally share the biggest thing I've done at @paxaus.bsky.social this year. Getting the opportunity to interview the ever awesome Mick Gordon
Asking him about his music career and other works within the gaming industry. Check it out! @qualbert.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Bn...
Asking him about his music career and other works within the gaming industry. Check it out! @qualbert.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Bn...
Behind the Music of DOOM | Interview with Mick Gordon at PAX Aus 2026
YouTube video by Qualbert Gaming
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October 22, 2026 at 6:21 AM
At last, I can finally share the biggest thing I've done at @paxaus.bsky.social this year. Getting the opportunity to interview the ever awesome Mick Gordon
Asking him about his music career and other works within the gaming industry. Check it out! @qualbert.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Bn...
Asking him about his music career and other works within the gaming industry. Check it out! @qualbert.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Bn...
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My ten indie game picks from @paxaus.bsky.social this year is finally up on @qualbert.com!
Check it out as there may be one game or two that could catch your eye: www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
Check it out as there may be one game or two that could catch your eye: www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
Top 10 Indie Games at PAX Aus 2026 | Matt’s Picks | Qualbert
PAX Aus returns for the year 2026 with fresh indies from within Australia and New Zealand. What did they bring this year? Check out what got my eyes below!
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October 22, 2026 at 4:48 AM
My ten indie game picks from @paxaus.bsky.social this year is finally up on @qualbert.com!
Check it out as there may be one game or two that could catch your eye: www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
Check it out as there may be one game or two that could catch your eye: www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
Part body horror and part supervillain origin story, Clayface is an unsettling new entry in the DCU that explores the fall from grace of a lesser-known Batman villain.
Find out how its unsightly scenes leave viewers unable to tear their face away from the screen: www.qualbert.com/reviews/clay...
Find out how its unsightly scenes leave viewers unable to tear their face away from the screen: www.qualbert.com/reviews/clay...
Clayface Review | Face Off With A New Villain | Qualbert
A horrifying look at a lesser-known villain, can this new solo outing fit the mould of the new DCU? Transform into our Clayface Review to find out!
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October 22, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Part body horror and part supervillain origin story, Clayface is an unsettling new entry in the DCU that explores the fall from grace of a lesser-known Batman villain.
Find out how its unsightly scenes leave viewers unable to tear their face away from the screen: www.qualbert.com/reviews/clay...
Find out how its unsightly scenes leave viewers unable to tear their face away from the screen: www.qualbert.com/reviews/clay...
Final Fantasy Resonance understands exactly what makes older games in the series so special.
Built around a gorgeous HD-2D presentation and inspired by mobile title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, Resonance succeeds in acting as the bridge between generations of fans.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/fina...
Built around a gorgeous HD-2D presentation and inspired by mobile title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, Resonance succeeds in acting as the bridge between generations of fans.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/fina...
Final Fantasy Resonance Review (PlayStation 5) | Qualbert
Final Fantasy Resonance is a nostalgic HD-2D JRPG that blends the series' classic exploration, turn-based combat and iconic heroes through the Vision system into a coherent and enjoyable experience.
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October 21, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Final Fantasy Resonance understands exactly what makes older games in the series so special.
Built around a gorgeous HD-2D presentation and inspired by mobile title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, Resonance succeeds in acting as the bridge between generations of fans.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/fina...
Built around a gorgeous HD-2D presentation and inspired by mobile title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, Resonance succeeds in acting as the bridge between generations of fans.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/fina...
Put down your Wiimote and grab a Joy-Con, because it's time to return to Wuhu Island once more in Switch Sports Resort! 🏖️
Featuring a range of familiar and new sports, is this Nintendo charm at its finest, or just a cheap holiday getaway? Find out in our preview.
www.qualbert.com/nintendo-swi...
Featuring a range of familiar and new sports, is this Nintendo charm at its finest, or just a cheap holiday getaway? Find out in our preview.
www.qualbert.com/nintendo-swi...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort | Exclusive Hands-On at PAX Aus 2026 | Qualbert
Join the Qualbert team at PAX Aus 2026 as we preview the new multiplayer sports smorgasbord in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort!
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October 18, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Put down your Wiimote and grab a Joy-Con, because it's time to return to Wuhu Island once more in Switch Sports Resort! 🏖️
Featuring a range of familiar and new sports, is this Nintendo charm at its finest, or just a cheap holiday getaway? Find out in our preview.
www.qualbert.com/nintendo-swi...
Featuring a range of familiar and new sports, is this Nintendo charm at its finest, or just a cheap holiday getaway? Find out in our preview.
www.qualbert.com/nintendo-swi...
From Penguin Colonies to Damned Orders and Shape Senders, here's 10 of our favourite #Indiegame picks from the @paxaus.bsky.social showfloor this year!
Like what you see? Be sure to wishlist and support these talented local devs via the links in the article.
www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
Like what you see? Be sure to wishlist and support these talented local devs via the links in the article.
www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
Top 10 Indie Games at PAX Aus 2026 | Leigh’s Picks | Qualbert
PAX Aus 2026 once again proved that Australian (and New Zealand) indie developers are gaming's mad scientists and these are some of their finest experiments.
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October 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM
From Penguin Colonies to Damned Orders and Shape Senders, here's 10 of our favourite #Indiegame picks from the @paxaus.bsky.social showfloor this year!
Like what you see? Be sure to wishlist and support these talented local devs via the links in the article.
www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
Like what you see? Be sure to wishlist and support these talented local devs via the links in the article.
www.qualbert.com/top-10-indie...
Couldn't make it to @paxaus.bsky.social over the weekend to check out all the incredible indies on display?
@scree.bsky.social has you covered! With a comprehensive resource of every single PAX AUS 2026 indie game demo you can play from the comfort of your own PC: www.qualbert.com/pax-aus-indi...
@scree.bsky.social has you covered! With a comprehensive resource of every single PAX AUS 2026 indie game demo you can play from the comfort of your own PC: www.qualbert.com/pax-aus-indi...
PAX Aus Indie Showcase 2026 | Every Indie Demo | Qualbert
With so many demos at PAX Aus there's sure to be some you miss or all of them if you can't make it. Check out the comprehensive list below!
www.qualbert.com
October 13, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Couldn't make it to @paxaus.bsky.social over the weekend to check out all the incredible indies on display?
@scree.bsky.social has you covered! With a comprehensive resource of every single PAX AUS 2026 indie game demo you can play from the comfort of your own PC: www.qualbert.com/pax-aus-indi...
@scree.bsky.social has you covered! With a comprehensive resource of every single PAX AUS 2026 indie game demo you can play from the comfort of your own PC: www.qualbert.com/pax-aus-indi...
No context AGDAs ceremony photo.
October 7, 2026 at 6:12 AM
No context AGDAs ceremony photo.
Day one of GCAP done! 1️⃣
Some exceptional talks, including the key notes from both @gregorylouden.bsky.social (I want to play Saros so bad) and a totally unhinged yet strangely endearing Google Slide deck from @alanahpearce.bsky.social (who apparently has a Qualbert pin now!).
Bring on day two!
Some exceptional talks, including the key notes from both @gregorylouden.bsky.social (I want to play Saros so bad) and a totally unhinged yet strangely endearing Google Slide deck from @alanahpearce.bsky.social (who apparently has a Qualbert pin now!).
Bring on day two!
October 5, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Day one of GCAP done! 1️⃣
Some exceptional talks, including the key notes from both @gregorylouden.bsky.social (I want to play Saros so bad) and a totally unhinged yet strangely endearing Google Slide deck from @alanahpearce.bsky.social (who apparently has a Qualbert pin now!).
Bring on day two!
Some exceptional talks, including the key notes from both @gregorylouden.bsky.social (I want to play Saros so bad) and a totally unhinged yet strangely endearing Google Slide deck from @alanahpearce.bsky.social (who apparently has a Qualbert pin now!).
Bring on day two!
Friendly reminder that I'll have Qualbert.com stickers and enamel pins on me at all time during MIGW! 😊
Stickers are free, and pins are $5 each (or willing to swap for any other pin and/or beer).
See you around Games Week! 👋
Stickers are free, and pins are $5 each (or willing to swap for any other pin and/or beer).
See you around Games Week! 👋
October 4, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Friendly reminder that I'll have Qualbert.com stickers and enamel pins on me at all time during MIGW! 😊
Stickers are free, and pins are $5 each (or willing to swap for any other pin and/or beer).
See you around Games Week! 👋
Stickers are free, and pins are $5 each (or willing to swap for any other pin and/or beer).
See you around Games Week! 👋
En route to MIGW and bringing a special guest this time for her very first Games Week! 👶🏻
She is obsessed with people and lights, so can't wait to see how she reacts to the PAX showfloor.
She is obsessed with people and lights, so can't wait to see how she reacts to the PAX showfloor.
October 3, 2026 at 10:35 PM
En route to MIGW and bringing a special guest this time for her very first Games Week! 👶🏻
She is obsessed with people and lights, so can't wait to see how she reacts to the PAX showfloor.
She is obsessed with people and lights, so can't wait to see how she reacts to the PAX showfloor.
Once a staple of the Xbox Live golden era, can Gears of War E-Day reignite the co-op carnage that brought Marcus and Dom together two decades ago?
Grab a lancer and gear up for Emergence Day in this blood-soaked prequel: www.qualbert.com/reviews/gear...
Grab a lancer and gear up for Emergence Day in this blood-soaked prequel: www.qualbert.com/reviews/gear...
Gears of War: E-Day Review (Series X) | Qualbert
Grab your best gaming buddy, rev up your Lancers and join us as we explore the most pivotal moment in the Gears universe with our Gears of War: E-Day review!
www.qualbert.com
October 2, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Once a staple of the Xbox Live golden era, can Gears of War E-Day reignite the co-op carnage that brought Marcus and Dom together two decades ago?
Grab a lancer and gear up for Emergence Day in this blood-soaked prequel: www.qualbert.com/reviews/gear...
Grab a lancer and gear up for Emergence Day in this blood-soaked prequel: www.qualbert.com/reviews/gear...
The 9 games that shaped me into massive nerd
September 30, 2026 at 11:49 PM
The 9 games that shaped me into massive nerd
Tom Cruise digs deep into his decades of acting experience and shovels piles upon piles of satire as America's wealthiest oil tycoon. 🛢️
Is this satirical black comedy a dirt-covered treasure trove, or should it be left buried?
Find out in our review: www.qualbert.com/reviews/digg...
Is this satirical black comedy a dirt-covered treasure trove, or should it be left buried?
Find out in our review: www.qualbert.com/reviews/digg...
Digger Review | Shoveling Satire | Qualbert
Time to dig up the details on the latest Tom Cruise blockbuster with a heavy hand in black satire. Find out more in our Digger Review!
www.qualbert.com
September 30, 2026 at 4:48 AM
Tom Cruise digs deep into his decades of acting experience and shovels piles upon piles of satire as America's wealthiest oil tycoon. 🛢️
Is this satirical black comedy a dirt-covered treasure trove, or should it be left buried?
Find out in our review: www.qualbert.com/reviews/digg...
Is this satirical black comedy a dirt-covered treasure trove, or should it be left buried?
Find out in our review: www.qualbert.com/reviews/digg...
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Introducing: ALLFATHER
A roguelike, dungeon crawler from the immersive, first person perspective of a shieldmaiden who died and went to Hel instead of Valhalla.
Give it a wishlist on Steam (it really helps me out a lot <3) store.steampowered.com/app/4744230/...
A roguelike, dungeon crawler from the immersive, first person perspective of a shieldmaiden who died and went to Hel instead of Valhalla.
Give it a wishlist on Steam (it really helps me out a lot <3) store.steampowered.com/app/4744230/...
September 29, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Introducing: ALLFATHER
A roguelike, dungeon crawler from the immersive, first person perspective of a shieldmaiden who died and went to Hel instead of Valhalla.
Give it a wishlist on Steam (it really helps me out a lot <3) store.steampowered.com/app/4744230/...
A roguelike, dungeon crawler from the immersive, first person perspective of a shieldmaiden who died and went to Hel instead of Valhalla.
Give it a wishlist on Steam (it really helps me out a lot <3) store.steampowered.com/app/4744230/...
The Witcher 3 running on the original Switch was already a technical marvel, but the Switch 2 port is a huge step up. Far more detail and significantly smoother framerate.
And its free!
Here's a couple screenshots I took in handheld mode to give a quick side-by-side reference.
And its free!
Here's a couple screenshots I took in handheld mode to give a quick side-by-side reference.
September 29, 2026 at 1:06 PM
The Witcher 3 running on the original Switch was already a technical marvel, but the Switch 2 port is a huge step up. Far more detail and significantly smoother framerate.
And its free!
Here's a couple screenshots I took in handheld mode to give a quick side-by-side reference.
And its free!
Here's a couple screenshots I took in handheld mode to give a quick side-by-side reference.
With an enormous story following multiple protagonists, combined with the social and character-driven ambitions of Three Houses, could Fortune's Weave be the best Fire Emblem game to date?
There's a 35% chance you'll hit the link to our review to find out: www.qualbert.com/reviews/fire...
There's a 35% chance you'll hit the link to our review to find out: www.qualbert.com/reviews/fire...
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Review (Nintendo Switch 2) | Qualbert
Does the newest entry in this long series live up to all the hype? Find out in our Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Review!
www.qualbert.com
September 28, 2026 at 2:36 AM
With an enormous story following multiple protagonists, combined with the social and character-driven ambitions of Three Houses, could Fortune's Weave be the best Fire Emblem game to date?
There's a 35% chance you'll hit the link to our review to find out: www.qualbert.com/reviews/fire...
There's a 35% chance you'll hit the link to our review to find out: www.qualbert.com/reviews/fire...
With an art-style that's as outlandish as its humour, Ground Zero Hero is loud, colourful, and proudly ridiculous. ☢️
Find out how solo dev @rowanedmondson.bsky.social nails the escalating chaos in this delightfully distinct bullet heaven.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/grou...
Find out how solo dev @rowanedmondson.bsky.social nails the escalating chaos in this delightfully distinct bullet heaven.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/grou...
Ground Zero Hero Review (PlayStation 5) | Qualbert
Does this Aussie indie bullet heaven have a long half-life or does it meltdown quicker than the Chernobyl reactor core? Find out in our Ground Zero Hero Review!
www.qualbert.com
September 27, 2026 at 8:58 AM
With an art-style that's as outlandish as its humour, Ground Zero Hero is loud, colourful, and proudly ridiculous. ☢️
Find out how solo dev @rowanedmondson.bsky.social nails the escalating chaos in this delightfully distinct bullet heaven.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/grou...
Find out how solo dev @rowanedmondson.bsky.social nails the escalating chaos in this delightfully distinct bullet heaven.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/grou...
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Doggy Don't Care is out now! 🐶
Unleash adorable chaos, solve puzzles, leave your mark (literally!), and earn all the mischievous badges by being naughty
I hope you enjoy it! store.steampowered.com/app/2438180/...
#doggydontcare #indiegames
Unleash adorable chaos, solve puzzles, leave your mark (literally!), and earn all the mischievous badges by being naughty
I hope you enjoy it! store.steampowered.com/app/2438180/...
#doggydontcare #indiegames
September 24, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Doggy Don't Care is out now! 🐶
Unleash adorable chaos, solve puzzles, leave your mark (literally!), and earn all the mischievous badges by being naughty
I hope you enjoy it! store.steampowered.com/app/2438180/...
#doggydontcare #indiegames
Unleash adorable chaos, solve puzzles, leave your mark (literally!), and earn all the mischievous badges by being naughty
I hope you enjoy it! store.steampowered.com/app/2438180/...
#doggydontcare #indiegames
PAX means pins! 📍
And this year at @paxaus.bsky.social I'm incredibly excited to have Qualbert.com enamel pins for the first time ever.
These will be 100 available for $5 a pop, so support independent media (financially), come grab one during games week and proudly add it to your pin collection. 🙏
And this year at @paxaus.bsky.social I'm incredibly excited to have Qualbert.com enamel pins for the first time ever.
These will be 100 available for $5 a pop, so support independent media (financially), come grab one during games week and proudly add it to your pin collection. 🙏
September 26, 2026 at 6:59 AM
PAX means pins! 📍
And this year at @paxaus.bsky.social I'm incredibly excited to have Qualbert.com enamel pins for the first time ever.
These will be 100 available for $5 a pop, so support independent media (financially), come grab one during games week and proudly add it to your pin collection. 🙏
And this year at @paxaus.bsky.social I'm incredibly excited to have Qualbert.com enamel pins for the first time ever.
These will be 100 available for $5 a pop, so support independent media (financially), come grab one during games week and proudly add it to your pin collection. 🙏
From Brisbane indie devs @pridefulsloth.com, Go-Go Town! is a delightfully quirky town-building sim packed with variety (and mayhem).
With flawless local co-op and addictive gameplay that'll devour hours of your life—your town is limited only by your creativity.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/go-g...
With flawless local co-op and addictive gameplay that'll devour hours of your life—your town is limited only by your creativity.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/go-g...
Go-Go Town Review (Nintendo Switch 2) | Qualbert
Become Mayor of your own town in this sim that perfectly combines cosy gaming with mystery and craziness! Find out more in our Go-Go Town Review!
www.qualbert.com
September 21, 2026 at 3:31 AM
From Brisbane indie devs @pridefulsloth.com, Go-Go Town! is a delightfully quirky town-building sim packed with variety (and mayhem).
With flawless local co-op and addictive gameplay that'll devour hours of your life—your town is limited only by your creativity.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/go-g...
With flawless local co-op and addictive gameplay that'll devour hours of your life—your town is limited only by your creativity.
www.qualbert.com/reviews/go-g...