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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 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.

NEWS THIS WEEKBluey’s Quest For The Gold Pen Video Game Arrives December!Halo: Campaign Evolved Announced for Xbox, PC, and Yes, PS5 – Here’s Everything We Know So Far, Including New MissionsReport: Generative AI is being heavily used to make new Halo games, including Halo CE RemakeSo, How’s The BDS Xbox Boycott Going?2 years after release, Nintendo is updating Pikmin 4 with new content, including a Photo ModeNeopets™: Mega Mini Games Collection Arrives in 2026 – Here’s Everything Neopians Need to Know!RELEASE RADARDeath By Scrolling - 28 of October 2025 - PCThe Outer Worlds 2 - 29 October 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5Monument Valley: The Trilogy - 30 October 2025 - Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchArc Raiders - 30 October 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake - 31 October 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, 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 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.

NEWS THIS WEEKNintendo Responds to Crimson Collective HackGhost of Yotei is Sony's Best-Selling Title in Europe Since Spider-Man 2PS6 and next Xbox console are both aiming for 2027 release, separate reports claimRELEASE RADARISOPOD: A WEBBED SPIN-OFF - 21 October 2025 - PCJACKBOX PARTY PACK 11 - 23 October 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, Switch 2POWERWASH SIMULATOR 2 - 23 October 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Switch 2ONCE UPON A KATAMARI - 24 October 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and SwitchCHICKEN RUN: EGGSTRACTION - 24 October 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 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.

NEWS THIS WEEKEverything Shown At Today’s Sony State Of Play, Including Insomniac’s WolverineAngry Discord users lash out at Australian age verification checks2025 Screen Music AwardsPalworld Devs Announce Farming Sim Spin-Off, Palworld: PalfarmRELEASE RADARLEGO PARTY - 30 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, Switch 2 FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - THE IVALICE CHRONICLES - 30 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, Switch 2SUPER MARIO GALAXY + SUPER MARIO GALAXY 2 - 2 October 2025 - Switch, Switch 2GHOST OF YŌTEI - 2 October 2025 - PlayStation 5DIGIMON STORY: TIME STRANGER - 3 October 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S‍Pocket 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.

NEWS THIS WEEKStop Removing the Modern Day!' Assassin's Creed Fans React as Black Flag Remake Reportedly Cuts Everything Outside the AnimusThe studio behind award-winning Umurangi Generation is reimagining Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness from the perspective of a penguin, and it's brought the voice of Disco Elysium onboard to do itPenguin Colony: Reveal Trailer‍Roblox commits to lift game to protect kids from online grooming under Australia's world-leading online safety codes and standardsFortnite KPop Demon Hunter Crossover Is On The Way - ReportRELEASE RADARRENOWN - 22 September 2025 - PCSILENT HILL F - 25 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5SONIC RACING: CROSSWORLDS - 25 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchHADES II - 25 September 2025 - PC, Switch, Switch 2PAC-MAN WORLD 2 RE-PAC - 26 September 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 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.

 NEWS THIS WEEKNew Nintendo Direct kicks off the Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary and brings slate of new announcementsFinalists Announced for the 2025 Australian Game Developer AwardsSilksong Konami code explainedHollow Knight: Silksong is being review-bombed in ChinaSega Accused Of Using Police To Recover Nintendo Dev Kits It Had "Negligently Disposed Of"RELEASE RADARLITTLE WITCH IN THE WOODS - 15 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox OneLEGO VOYAGERS - 15 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch SYNTHETIC HOPES - 16 September 2025 - PCVOYAGERS OF NERA - 16 September 2025 - PCGOBLIN CLEANUP - 18 September 2025 - PCJUMP SPACE - 19 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S‍Pocket 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.

 NEWS THIS WEEKAustralian-made Hollow Knight Silksong crashes global game stores on launch The ANZ Indie Showcase 2025Australia Did It is a New “Tactical Reverse Bullet Hell” From Rami Ismail"The cat's out of the bag" - Stardew Valley update 1.7 revealed, bagged cat content TBCPlay for Peace - Games for Palestine 2025 Charity BundleReddit Legoleak - Pokemon piece and price countCult Of The Lamb - PUPPET SHOW ticketsRELEASE RADARMACHICK 2 - 10 September 2025 - PCBUBSY IN: PURRFECT COLLECTION - 10 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, SwitchGARFIELD KART 2: ALL YOU CAN DRIFT - 11 September 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, SwitchBORDERLANDS 4 - 12 September 2025 - 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 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.

NEWS THIS WEEKIndie Metroidvania Developers Evade Sudden Silksong Release DateVivi is Screwing Up Magic: The Gathering And You Know What? Good For HimPokémon Legends: Z-A reveals newest Mega Evolution through found footage horrorMega Hawlucha Enters the Ring in Pokémon Legends: Z‑AAtari acquires five Ubisoft Gamesskate. launches in Early Access on September 16 for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and PC - GematsuRELEASE RADAROTHERSKIN - 2 September 2025 - PCROGUE LABYRINTH - 2 September 2025 - PCHIROGAMI - 3 September 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5 HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG - 4 September 2025 - 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 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.

NEWS THIS WEEKHollow Knight: Silksong “Was Never Stuck” Say Devs, Releases 4 SeptemberHollow Knight: Silksong finally has a release date — I can't believe the long-awaited game is coming in Septembergamescom Opening Night Live 2025: Everything AnnouncedLouisiana Sues Roblox As Controversy Over Child Safety And Banning ‘Vigilante’ Users GrowsMoshi Monsters’ second comeback Kickstarter hits £50,000 goal in six hoursRELEASE RADARSTORY OF SEASONS: GRAND BAZAAR - 27 August 2025 - PC, SwitchMETAL GEAR SOLID DELTA: SNAKE EATER - 28 August 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation KIRBY AND THE FORGOTTEN LAND - 28 August 2025 - Switch 2DAVY X JONES - 29 August 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.

NEWS THIS WEEKTech giants Apple and Google lose landmark court case as federal judge rules they engaged in anti-competitive conductMcDonald’s Japan’s Pokémon promo backfires, ends in scalping and food waste controversyGTA Actor Says Disastrous Florida Gaming Convention 'Put the Con in Comic-Con'Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club Announced for Consoles and PCRELEASE RADARSWORD OF THE SEA - 20 August 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5DISCOUNTY - 20 August 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, SwitchKILL THE MUSIC - 22 August 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.

NEWS THIS WEEKNew Indie World Showcase ushers in indie games galore for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - NintendoNintendo Switch Consoles Just Got A Huge Price Increase In The US Alongside All Switch 1/2 AccessoriesSwitch 1 systems & Switch 1/2 accessories price increases are live in North America megathreadPro Jank Footy targets 2026 with new Umbrella Gaming label Squash the Bug Swarm in Fortnite BR: Shock ‘N Awesome!RELEASE RADARDRAG X DRIVE - 14 August 2025 - Switch 2OVIS LOOP - 15 August 2025 - PCROBERT ON EARTH - 15 August 2025 - PCLOST TWINS 2 - 15 August 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One‍Pocket 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.

NEWS THIS WEEKBrits can get around Discord's age verification thanks to Death Stranding's photo mode, bypassing the measure introduced with the UK's Online Safety Act. We tried it and it works—thanks, KojimaSony calls Tencent game ‘slavish clone’ of Horizon in new lawsuitNintendo U-Turns on Mario Kart World Change That Forced More Open-World Driving, as It Increases Chance of Lap-Type RacesEverything Announced At The July 2025 Nintendo DirectPAX AUSTRALIA announces AUS Indie ShowcaseRELEASE RADARSTORMGATE - 4 August 2025 - PCCHAINED ECHOES: ASHES OF ELRANT - 7 August 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, SwitchWHIMSIDE - 7 August 2025 - PCMAFIA: THE OLD COUNTRY - 8 August 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S ‍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 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.

 NEWS THIS WEEKAustralian gamemakers level-up with major funding from Screen AustraliaSIFTER: DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is a messy unforgettable game that is worth playingItch.io deindexes NSFW games after becoming the latest target of skittish credit card companies and anti-porn group Collective Shout, catching an award-winning indie and more in the crossfireEverything announced at Pokémon Presents July 2025Elden Ring Nightreign is adding two-player co-opThe Battlefield 6 reveal trailer is here, and not a single helicopter is safeRELEASE RADARGROUNDED 2 - 29 July 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|STALES OF THE SHIRE: A THE LORD OF THE RINGS GAME - 30 July 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchNINJA GAIDEN: RAGEBOUND - 31 July 2025 - 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 and Chris Button. 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 Legend Of Zelda Movie’s Link And Zelda Actors Have Been RevealedAssassin’s Creed Live-Action Series Greenlit at NetflixUntitled Donkey Kong Project ;Motion picture.Valve gets pressured by payment processors with a new rule for game devs and various adult games removedUmamusume: Pretty Derby inspires influx of players visiting real-life horsesGuidelines for Visiting Stables in JapanLaid off King staff set to be replaced by the AI tools they helped build, say sourcesRELEASE RADARMISC. A TINY TALE - 22 July 2025 - PC, SwitchWHEEL WORLD - 23 July 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4WUCHANG: FALLEN FEATHERS - 24 July 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5KILLING FLOOR 3 - 24 July 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5ENDZONE 2 - 24 July 2025 - PCLOOK MUM NO COMPUTER - 24 July 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 and Chris Button. 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.