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Zach Jackson

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Co-Founder & Managing Editor of WellPlayed. Point-and-click connoisseur. Bleeds Passiona. Carlton, Burnley & SJ Sharks fan. zach@well-played.com.au

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So glad the football season has started, Carlton picking up right where they left off

05.03.2026 11:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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PODCAST // WellPlayed DLC 269

This week our good mate Skill Up joins us to discuss Resident Evil Requiem, Crimson Desert, Marathon and more

Spotify: bit.ly/47kiELl
Apple: apple.co/4uavNR9
YouTube: youtu.be/iqRLTwA56b8
Ep deets: www.well-played.com.au/the-wellplay...

05.03.2026 02:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Key Fairy’s striking hand-drawn visuals, quirky score, and tight, satisfying gameplay create a truly unique experience

Our review: www.well-played.com.au/key-fairy-re...

02.03.2026 09:43 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Loved my time with Resident Evil Requiem. Grace is great, and Leon always delivers. It feels like Capcom has captured all the best bits of the recent games (mainline and remakes) to create an almost perfect action survival horror formula.

26.02.2026 00:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sure he may have turned Xbox fortunes around after the Xbox One debacle, but both he and Bond have played a significant role in the state of the gaming industry today. A tenure remembered for consolidation, cancellations and mass layoffs.

21.02.2026 08:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"I’m not saying The Castle is a Lovecraftian film, but I’m also not saying it isn’t..."

Don't tell me I'm dreaming

19.02.2026 03:09 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is swinging for the fences to prove that the 'Stories' sub-format of Monster Hunting is far from just a forgettable side experience

Full preview: www.well-played.com.au/monster-hunt...

16.02.2026 06:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

gee whiz i love this game

16.02.2026 04:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

my own simple opinion

review: recommendation/critical thoughts (scored or unscored) on a game, product, thing
e.g. absolum is great 10/10

feature: a commentary article about a game, product, thing
e.g. how absolum devs made fighting feel so good

16.02.2026 04:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Everything Announced At The February 2026 PlayStation State Of Play The only Friday meeting I care about

A full hour of huge announcements and reveals

12.02.2026 23:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ok this song is wild

12.02.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
DON BROCO - NIGHTMARE TRIPPING [Feat. Nickelback](Official Music Video)
DON BROCO - NIGHTMARE TRIPPING [Feat. Nickelback](Official Music Video) YouTube video by Don Broco

The world is not ready for this collaboration when it lands tomorrow but I certainly am

11.02.2026 23:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Best game I played in 2025. Glad it won a couple prizes in the WellPlayed Game Awards, very much deserved.

09.02.2026 08:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After much deliberation, the winners are in for the WellPlayed Game Awards 2025

Game of the Year – Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Congrats to @hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp and @playstation.com

09.02.2026 03:42 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Code Vein II has the guts and grit to be a solid action RPG, but the points of frustration may not endear everybody to the challenges lying in wait

Our review: www.well-played.com.au/code-vein-ii...

06.02.2026 04:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Games To Get Around In February 2026 Requiem for a dragon

Here are the games you should get around during the first release-heavy month of 2026

05.02.2026 04:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Like every year, there are some really promising games to keep an eye on from ANZ devs

03.02.2026 22:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The trusty old BenQ got taken by the green goblin last night. You will be missed.

31.01.2026 00:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

First review for the year and it was a blast. @danthat.bsky.social and the team really delivered the goods with Earth Must Die

30.01.2026 06:38 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

news to me but I loved Speedball 2100 on the PS1. might check it out. good find

28.01.2026 12:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Tons of banging looking games coming this year. Couple I've got my eye on are Resident Evil Requiem and Silver Pines. You'll never believe what else made the list!

21.01.2026 07:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's always fun to write about upcoming point-and-click games, and there are some awesome looking titles coming this year

19.01.2026 04:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
FiRSUN - Speak (Official Music Video)
FiRSUN - Speak (Official Music Video) YouTube video by FiRSUN

2026 is off to a cracking start for metal fans thanks to the debut album from Firsun. Highly recommend.

youtu.be/RLjfeDJXpzc

Album: open.spotify.com/album/0Frl0j...

16.01.2026 07:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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PODCAST // WellPlayed DLC 265

We kick off 2026 by discussing the best games we didn't review in 2025, our most anticipated titles of 2026, and more

Spotify: bit.ly/49DCe5D
Apple: apple.co/49zqily
YouTube: youtu.be/iE2KPgrA3Vk
Ep deets: www.well-played.com.au/the-wellplay...

16.01.2026 01:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

great work in Old Skies!

08.01.2026 12:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Shoutouts to my picks Absolum and Old Skies, two stone cold bangers that are worthy of the praise they've received

08.01.2026 09:38 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finally decided on my albums of the year

1. Nevertel – Start Again
2. Dayseeker – Creature in the Black Night
3. Thousand Below – Buried in Jade
4. Dreamwake – The Lost Years

03.01.2026 08:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nothing Ear (3) Review Nothing continues to prove itself as a big player in the audio market

REVIEW // Nothing Ear (3)

"With its eye-catching design and a price of $299, the Nothing Ear (3) is a great option for anyone looking for a set of wireless earbuds that offers premium comfort, excellent audio quality, and an outstanding companion app, despite its bang average noise cancelling."

22.12.2025 00:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Still a bit surreal that Routine is out and I've played it. Absolutely incredible attention to detail in the retrofuturistic environment design, loved most of what I played except for a few gripes

11.12.2025 08:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

clearly you weren't talking about Nintendo stuff in your DMs

10.12.2025 04:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0