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If you work in the games industry it can be surprisingly complex to get your name into the end credits, that ending sequence often doesn't include everyone who helped to ship that video game. Project based work and short contracts, and inconsistent recognition makes it more complex than you'd think for developers to get the acknowledgement of the work put in. It's something that Alexander Swords, one of the members of the Games Credit Special Interest Group (SIG), part of the International Game Developers Association wants to change with a standarised system of creative credits. Read a written version of this story on our website: Credit where credit is due: Game developers call for simpler, consistent creative credits SIFTER is produced by Nicholas Kennedy, Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Daniel Ang & Adam Christou. Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Omny Studio for their support of SIFTER. Join the SIFTER Discord to be part of the conversationSupport the show: https://sifter.store

NEWS THIS WEEK The biggest announcements at the Meta Quest games showcase FINAL FANTASY 14 lottery bug breaks the in-game housing market WORLD OF WARCRAFT’s next expansion Dragonflight has been announced  SPLATOON 3 splats onto Switch in September XENOBLADE CHRONICLES 3 release date moved up to July Gameboy and Gameboy Advance emulators could be coming to Switch Nintendo hit with labour complaint Rimworld to be released in Australia after ban was overturned and Won't Someone Think of the Children?! Why Australia Bans Games Skate 4 pre-alpha footage leaked RELEASE RADAR DUNE: SPICE WARS - 26 April 2022 - PC (Early Access) THE SERPENT ROGUE - 26 April 2022 - Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC ROGUE LEGACY 2 - 28th April 2022 - PC, Xbox BUGSNAX - 28th April 2022 - Xbox, Nintendo Switch NINTENDO SWITCH SPORTS - 29 April 2022 - Nintendo Switch SIFTER is produced by Nicholas Kennedy, Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Daniel Ang & Adam Christou. Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Omny Studio for their support of SIFTER. Join the SIFTER Discord to be part of the conversationSupport the show: https://sifter.store

NEWS THIS WEEKAnnouncing NVIDIA DLSS 5 | AI-Powered Breakthrough in Visual Fidelity for Games"It's Re-Rendering the Game!" – It Turns Out Game Artists Don't Love DLSS 5, Despite Nvidia's ClaimsNetflix Assassin's Creed Series Setting and Exact Time Period ConfirmedThe hotfix solution for broken Custom Content and Mods is here in the latest Sims 4 Update Hotfix!The Sims 4 Mods and CC Broken In Latest UpdateSteamOS update preview brings "initial support" for the Steam Machine, plus new power and Bluetooth tricks for Steam DecksNintendo really just silently dropped the biggest backwards compatibility update in the Switch 2's life, and I need to upgrade my setupScreen Canberra announces inaugural recipients of new Screen and Games FundRELEASE RADARDAMON AND BABY - 25 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2LIFE IS STRANGE: REUNION - 26 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2SCREAMER - 26 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5MEGA MAN STAR FORCE LEGACY COLLECTION - 27 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

NEWS THIS WEEKSony is testing dynamic pricing on the PlayStation StoreWe Had 400 People Shop For Groceries. What We Found Will Shock YouThe Pokémon Company Is Actively Recruiting PhD Holders With Backgrounds in Ecology to Work in TokyoEmbark Studios head Patrick Söderlund explains how Arc Raiders was made on "a quarter of the budget" of a AAA titleActing out on SteamAnnouncing the finalists for the 23rd Annual Samsung IT Journalism AwardsRELEASE RADARTHE SEVEN DEADLY SINS: ORIGIN - 16 March 2026 - PC, PlayStation, Android, iOSSTARSHIP TROOPERS: ULTIMATE BUG WAR! - 16 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2MLB THE SHOW 26 - 17 March 2026 - Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2CRIMSON DESERT - 19 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5DRAGONKIN: THE BANISHED - 19 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

NEWS THIS WEEKHighguard is closing next week: 'Despite the passion and hard work of our team, we have not been able to build a sustainable player base to support the game long term'Sony Pulls Back From PlayStation Games on PCThe 2026 Women’s Day Sale is now live on Steam with some great discounts on games by women and other gender-marginalised developersNintendo’s Indie World showcase has given players some new titles to look forward toRELEASE RADARGHOST OF YŌTEI - LEGENDS - 10 March 2026 - PlayStation 5WWE 2K26 - 12 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2JOHN CARPENTER’S TOXIC COMMANDO - 12 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5GREEDFALL: THE DYING WORLD - 12 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5MONSTER HUNTER STORIES 3: TWISTED REFLECTIONS - 13 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

NEWS THIS WEEKPokémon Presents Everything Announced At The February 2026 Pokémon Presents StreamDiscord delays controversial age verification measures (but they're still going to happen)Getting Global Age Assurance Right: What We Got Wrong and What's ChangingPlayStation finally confirms Marvel’s Wolverine release date – and it’s coming before GTA6Stardew Valley 10-year Anniversary Video (Retrospective & New Spouse Reveal)Nacon Files For Insolvency Days After Announcing Next ShowcaseRELEASE RADARSCOTT PILGRIM EX - 3 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchPOKEMON POKOPIA - 5 March 2026 - Switch 2MARATHON - 5 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 5PLANET OF LANA 2: CHILDREN OF THE LEAF - 5 March 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, Switch 2SLAY THE SPIRE 2 (EARLY ACCESS) - 5 March 2026 - PCPocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

NEWS THIS WEEKXbox chief Phil Spencer is leaving MicrosoftAsus ROG Xbox Ally X gets price hike in a second regionWD and Seagate confirm: Hard drives for 2026 sold outKristen Bell Joins ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ as Amy RosePokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green appear in coming soon section of Switch eShopPro Jank Footy Is Set To Release This Year On All PlatformsRELEASE RADARREIGNS: THE WITCHER - 25 February 2026 - PCRAIDEN FIGHTERS REMIX COLLECTION - 26 February 2026 - PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, SwitchRESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM - 27 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 5, Switch 2LAYSARA: SUMMIT KINGDOM - 27 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

NEWS THIS WEEKPlayStation State of Play: All the big game announcementFrance gives 28 Clair Obscur developers a knighthood and says ‘video games have reached a new level of recognition’Discord To Roll Out "Teen-By-Default" Settings, Require Age VerificationGame on: Screenwest launches first digital games strategy as production surges with record number of releases in JanuaryRELEASE RADARUNDER THE ISLAND - 17 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchSTYX: BLADES OF GREED - 19 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5STAR TREK: VOYAGER – ACROSS THE UNKNOWN - 19 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2LOVE ETERNAL - 19 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

NEWS THIS WEEKNext-Gen Xbox To Launch in 2027, Suggests AMD CEOSteam Hardware: Launch timing and other FAQsSony has patented a touchscreen PlayStation controller that lets players choose where to put the buttonsSony patents AI-generated podcasts voiced by characters from its gamesLatest Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase features new and classic titles coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo SwitchEverything Announced At The February 2026 Nintendo DirectAnnouncing Horizon Hunters Gathering, Guerrilla’s new co-op action game RELEASE RADARMEWGENICS - 10 February 2026 - PCROMEO IS A DEAD MAN - 11 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5MARIO TENNIS FEVER - 12 February 2026 - Switch 2REANIMAL - 13 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2HIGH ON LIFE 2 - 13 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

 NEWS THIS WEEKTomodachi Life: Living the Dream DirectDispatch Is Censored on Nintendo Switch Due to Platform 'Content Criteria', Developer SaysIt looks like Atari is working on a Rayman revival for the series’ 30th anniversaryA New The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer Has DroppedRELEASE RADARACES OF THUNDER - 3 February 2026 - PC, PSVRMENACE - 5 February 2026 - PCLOVISH - 5 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2DRAGON QUEST VII REIMAGINED - 5 February 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2NIOH 3 - 6 February 2026 - PC, PlayStation 5‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

NEWS THIS WEEKPrince of Persia: The Sand of Time Remake is cancelled as Ubisoft announces major internal restructuring and more layoffs and studio closures on the wayXbox Developer Direct 2026: Everything AnnouncedAn update from FreeplayExperience The Emotional Conclusion Of The Max And Chloe Saga In Life Is Strange: ReunionRELEASE RADARWINNIES HOLE - 26 January 2026 - PCHIGHGUARD - 26 January 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5OMI OH MY AI - 28 January 2026 - PCCAIRN - 29 January 2026 - PC, PlayStation 5I HATE THIS PLACE - 29 January 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, SwitchDON'T STOP GIRLYPOP - 29 January 2026 - PC‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

NEWS THIS WEEKThe First Pokémon LEGO Sets Are Up for PreorderThe God of War TV show casts a surprising Ragnarök vet as KratosPalworld branches into tabletop with official card gameAmazon has greenlit a Fallout reality show where contestants live in a vault for a ‘huge cash prize’SXSW Sydney canned by NSW government after three-year runRELEASE RADARLUNARS - 19 January 2026 - PCGHOST CAM - 19 January 2026 - PC2XKO - 21 January 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 MIO MEMORIES IN ORBIT - 21 January 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2CULT OF THE LAMB: WOOLHAVEN - 22 January 2026 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2 ‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

 NEWS THIS WEEKSILKSONG EXPANSION, HOLLOW KNIGHT REFRESHED, AND MORE!Naughty Dog Studio Orders Employee Overtime for ‘Intergalactic’VicScreen, Massive Monster announce new Melbourne co-working space and investment fundHordes of Fate continues the legacy of Defiant DevelopmentRELEASE RADARPRITTO PRISONER - 25 December 2025 - PC, Switch, Switch 2DUNECRAWL - 5 January 2026 - PCCheck out the best Australian Made Games on SIFTER's annual list: 2025 The Definitive List of Australian Made Video GamesPocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

NEWS THIS WEEK2025 Game Award WinnersEverything Announced At The Game Awards 2025Everything Shown During Frosty Mini 2025Netflix Considers Warner Bros. Games To Be Pretty Much WorthlessParamount counters Netflix with hostile bid for Warner Bros DiscoveryMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 introduces Netflix’s Stranger Things expansionRELEASE RADARSPLITGATE: ARENA RELOADED - 17 December 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4YOOKA-RE-PLAYLEE - 18 December 2025 - PlayStation 5, Switch 2DADISH 4 - 18 December 2025 - Mobile, PC, SwitchDRINK HUMAN BEANS - 18 December 2025 - PCPocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

NEWS THIS WEEKNetflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros, including game developers behind Mortal Kombat, Hogwarts LegacyNew Helldivers 2 update just shaved 131GB off its PC file size with a "slim version" beta, and I'm ecstatic — here's how to opt into the patchHollow Knight’s developers expect Silksong to lose at The Game Awards: ‘Expedition 33 is exceptional’Zootopia 2's Japanese Version Casts Metal Gear Legend Hideo Kojima as a Mole at the Zootopia Police DepartmentCapcom is reportedly working on a new Dead Rising sequel starring Frank WestFollowing The EA Buyout Deal, The Saudi Arabian PIF Face Money TroubleRELEASE RADARSKATE STORY - 8 December 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2UNBEATABLE - 9 December 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5TERMINATOR 2D: NO FATE - 12 December 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch HALCHEMIST - 11 December 2025 - PC‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

NEWS THIS WEEKThe Makers of ‘Silksong’ Aren’t Done Just Yet Nintendo Buying Bandai Namco Studio That Co-Developed Splatoon 3, New Pokémon SnapValve Finally Confirms Leaked Steam Machine Price RumorsValve's decision not to sell the Steam Machine at a loss 'isn't stupid' but it is 'peculiar' says Baldur's Gate 3 publishing bossRELEASE RADARMARVEL COSMIC INVASION - 1 December 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, Switch 2TINGUS GOOSE - 3 December 2025 - PCMETROID PRIME 4: BEYOND - 4 December 2025 - Switch and Switch 2 DON'T SCREAM TOGETHER - 4 December 2025 - PCOCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 - 4 December 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, Switch 2‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Hope Corrigan is Hardware Editor. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

NEWS THIS WEEKFirst photos of Link and Zelda in The Legend of Zelda live-action movie releasedThe Game Awards: Game of the Year NomineesClair Obscur: Expedition 33 and PlayStation lead The Game Awards 2025 nominationsMegabonk dev withdraws from The Game Awards after 'Best Debut Indie' nominationConcord, one of the most infamous videogame flops of all time, may already be flopping again as Sony brings the hammer down on revival modSony Allegedly Targets Concord Revival Servers Run By CommunityRoblox Requires Age Checks for Communication, Ushering in New Safety StandardStreaming platform Twitch to be included in under 16s social media banRELEASE RADARCONSTANCE - 24 November 2025 - PCSOLO LEVELLING ARISE OVERDRIVE - 24 November 2025 - PCIDENTIFILE - 24 November 2025 - PCPROJECT MOTOR RACING - 25 November 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Hope Corrigan is Hardware Editor. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

 NEWS THIS WEEKValve announces console like Steam Machine, new Steam Controller and VR headset Steam Frame coming next yearNew Pokémon Pokopia trailer reveals Peakychu, Mosslax, and more mysterious Pokémon formsThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct: Everything AnnouncedJapan-Only PlayStation, Elden Ring Expansion Announced During State of Play JapanDeath Stranding Isolations (Working Title) Streaming Exclusively On Disney+Banned and Restricted Announcement – November 10, 2025Magic: The GatheringRELEASE RADARLEAF BLOWER CO. - 17 November 2025 - PCLIMINAL CITY - 17 November 2025 - PCSPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: TITANS OF THE TIDE - 18 November 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2DEMONSCHOOL - 19 November 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchKIRBY AIR RIDERS - 20 November 2025 - Switch 2‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Hope Corrigan is Hardware Editor. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

NEWS THIS WEEKGrand Theft Auto 6 delayed to November 2026: 'These extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve'‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Says Fired Employees Were Leaking InformationDiscord age-assurance data breach includes 68,000 Australian usersA Pokémon Game Just Leaked a Year Early—and It’s Fully PlayableOh My God They're Finally Making an Overcooked Reality TV ShowRELEASE RADARINTO THE GRID - 10 November 2025 - PCGOODNIGHT UNIVERSE - 12 November 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2WINTER BURROW - 13 November 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, SwitchYAKUZA KIWAMI - 13 November 2025 - Switch 2YAKUZA KIWAMI II - 13 November 2025 - Switch 2ANNO 117: PAX ROMANA - 13 November 2025 - PC (14 November), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 ‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button, Naomi Jackson. Hope Corrigan is Hardware Editor. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

 NEWS THIS WEEKAnimal Crossing: New Horizons Is Getting Collabs With Lego, Splatoon, And ZeldaCrash Bandicoot Animated Series in the Works at NetflixDon’t Nod Announces Netflix Partnership for New Narrative GamePUBG and InZoi publisher Krafton declares itself an "AI-first company", "placing AI at the centre of problem solving"Open source GZDoom community splinters after creator inserts AI-generated codeHideo Kojima never even heard about Konami being offered a Matrix game. “No one told me in all these 26 years” RELEASE RADARDEVIL JAM - 3 November 2025 - PCDEAD STATIC DRIVE - 5 November - PC, Xbox Series X|SHYRULE WARRIORS: AGE OF IMPRISONMENT - 6 November 2025 - Switch 2DINOCOP - 6 November 2025 - PC‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discordSIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou, Chris Button and Naomi Jackson. Cat Jahne is Social Producer, Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.