Jayden Cusack

Steam Next Fest February 2026 Highlights Steam Next Fest February 2026 has been, and we got a lot of good games in this showcase! Of course there are a tonne of games to check out, and it was hard enough picking for this list!

The latest Steam Next Fest has been and we got a lot of great games! Of course there are a tonne to check out, and it was hard enough picking for this list!

Relaxing survival crafting and tense dungeon delving to NZ indies showcasing our local talent.

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Adaptory – Early Access Impressions “Be careful what you hate; it could turn out to be something you love,” they say. For a long time, I wasn’t a big fan of colony sims and avoided them at every chance. So, you can imagine how terrified...

Adaptory from NZ based @stormcloak.games is now live in Early Access. Check out our first impressions on the title. 👀☄️

Resident Evil Showcase - New Requiem Gameplay Details Resident Evil Requiem is one of my most anticipated titles of 2026, coming February 27th. The ninth mainline entry in the Resident Evil series, with gameplay looking more horrifying than ever while…

The latest Resident Evil Showcase gives us another look at the two distinct gameplay styles of Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft in Resident Evil Requiem.

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Constance Review After playing many Metroidvanias in the past couple of years, including some major hits this year alone, such as Silksong, Blasphemous 2, and The Last Faith, I thought nothing could surprise me…

"Constance isn’t just another Metroidvania released this year; it’s THE Metroidvania of the year. It’s a game made with love, purpose, and heart."

@constancegame.bsky.social

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Adaptory Hands On - PAX AUS 2025 Adaptory, from NZ-based Stormcloak Games, is a base-building survival game, combining multiple complex simulations with a story-rich world. Adaptory has had a healthy development supported by a…

We went hands-on with Adaptory at PAX AUS 2025 and got a great overview of its latest development cycle and what’s ahead for this ambitious-looking game.

#paxaus2025 #indiedev #adaptory

@stormcloak.games

Creating Ghost of Yōtei: Interview with Sucker Punch’s Rob Davis Ghost of Yōtei is the latest title from Sucker Punch and PlayStation, a standalone sequel to the acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, telling the story of Atsu in Northern Japan seeking out the notorious…

We had the opportunity to speak with Rob Davis from Sucker Punch about Ghost of Yōtei and what goes into creating an authentic world with player-driven toolsets, discovery and just a hint of lo-fi.

#GhostofYotei #PlayStation
@suckerpunchprod.bsky.social

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Middle Management Hands On - PAX AUS 2025 Amidst the sea of indie games at PAX AUS 2025. There was one game that stood out immediately, not just due to its art style, but also its light-hearted spin on an otherwise serious and focused…

Middle Management stood out immediately, not just due to its art style, but also its light-hearted spin on an otherwise serious and focused strategy genre… or maybe it’s just those pink hats?

#paxaus2025
#nzindie #indiedev

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This was my game of show

So great to meet everyone!

You too! 💙

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I’ll put in a word to Doug! 😂🤫

I think we all were by the end of it. 😅

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You too! Knew I was missing some people! 🥹😂

Sorry if I miss anyone, I’m tired 😭
@qualbert.com
@alexbestie.com.au
@theindiexp.bsky.social
@checkpointboss.bsky.social
@harrisonpolites.bsky.social
@omik.bsky.social
@nomibelle.bsky.social
@faultrunner.bsky.social
@riorobayo.bsky.social
@kjpalmer.bsky.social
@massivemonster.bsky.social

From a games media newbie last year to back to back appointments at PAX AUS 2025 (☺️🙃).

Thanks to all the amazing people I’ve met/caught up with over the weekend. You’re all amazing and made it feel like home.💙

Special shoutout to @bradgoodwin.bsky.social for being my partner in crime.

Great to meet you! 🐥

That’s a wrap on PAX Aus 2025!!!

It’s been a crazy few days showing off the Rita demo and we’re so thankful for the support ❤️

And a further hearty thanks to the eager media and content creators who stopped by!

Till next time 😴 🐤

Doggy Don't Care Developer Interview — Crafting Chaos In A Pug's Life We speak to Doggy Don't Care Developer, Rotub, about the journey of creating the game as a solo indie developer, and more.

And don’t forget to check out @jaydencusack.bsky.social’s interview with @rotub.bsky.social from last year:

PAX Day 2! Thanks everyone :)

@bradgoodwin.bsky.social @nomibelle.bsky.social @jaydencusack.bsky.social @bibbybhoy.bsky.social @faultrunner.bsky.social @austingallagher.bsky.social @gdig.bsky.social @jamiegalea.bsky.social @riorobayo.bsky.social @kjpalmer.bsky.social @harrisonpolites.bsky.social

A drink after a jam packed PAX Friday! See you all tommorow!

#paxaus2025

@bradgoodwin.bsky.social
@alexbestie.com.au
@harrisonpolites.bsky.social

Ready for the Ghost of Yotei panel at #PAXAus in the main theatre!

PAX AUS is underway!

Come check out NZ Games at Code Booth #1840

@nz-code.nz

#paxaus

Middle Management Developer Interview: A Satirical Take On Strategy Middle Management from NZ-based studio Headplug Games is a satirical office building and management title where you control a blob monster. Headplug Games will be showcasing Middle Management at PAX…

Heading to PAX AUS tomorrow?

Be sure to check out Middle Management, a satirical office building and management title where you control a blob monster.

We talked with Ben about this quirky take on an established genre.

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If I haven’t already heard from you, please send me a dm/email. Would love to say hello. ☺️

Stick It to the Stickman - Early Access Impressions Stick It to the Stickman from developer Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital is one of the most surprising games I’ve played this year. I went in knowing nothing, not exactly sure what to…

Stick It to the Stickman is genius. A brilliant brawler that excels in almost every way possible. Effortlessly merging familiar game tropes with its tongue in cheek parody.

One of the best games I've played this year.

@devolverdigital.com
@freelives.bsky.social

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Thank you for making such a great game! 💙🔸🟪🟡

Shape Sender Deluxe - First Impressions Shape Sender Deluxe is the debut upcoming game from Tana Tanoi’s new studio, Dead Teapot. A game that reflects the beautiful minimalist design that has shaped Tana’s past development experience…

Shape Sender Deluxe from NZ-based studio Dead Teapot released a demo on Steam that offers a glimpse at the title, and what I played was an imaginative and inviting puzzle game that offers more than meets the eye.

@deadteapot.games @tanamakes.games

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