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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 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.

NEWS THIS WEEKThe video game voice actor strike is over, with new AI agreements reached over 'digital replicas'What is a Wave but a Thousand Drops? : r/subnauticaFormer Unknown Worlds creative director says departure was "quite a shock" | GamesIndustry.bizKRAFTON statement re: Subnautica 2Lawsuit (a community update from Charlie) : r/subnauticaActivision pulls Call of Duty game after PC players are hackedLive Drag, Gnome Peace, and Other Fixes for the Sims 4RELEASE RADARARASHI GAIDEN - 14 July 2025 - PCDAWN APART - 15 July 2025 - PCSUPER LOCO WORLD - 15 July 2025 - PCERIKSHOLM: THE STOLEN DREAM - 15 July 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|STHE DRIFTER - 17 July 2025 - PCDONKEY KONG BANANZA - 17 July 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 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 WEEKMicrosoft Makes Significant Layoffs Across Gaming Division, Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Confirms in Memo to StaffEverwild, Perfect Dark Reboot, Zenimax MMORPG Canceled after Microsoft LayoffsNintendo confirms Donkey Kong Bananza’s developer is ‘the same team as Super Mario Odyssey’Is Donkey Kong Bananza a Prequel?Peak has now sold 2 million copies in just 9 days, as the devs reveal what's next for this co-op climbing game: 'Let's talk about what we're cooking'Halo Studios teases fans ‘won’t want to miss’ upcoming game eventChicken Run: Eggstraction Is an 'Action-Stealth Video Game' Starring The Last of Us' Bella Ramsey and Chicken Shop Date Creator Amelia DimoldenbergRELEASE RADARMISSILE COMMAND DELTA - 8 July 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, SwitchEVERDEEP AURORA - 10 July 2025 - PC, SwitchMYCOPUNK - 10 July 2025 - PCTONY HAWKS PRO SKATER 3 + 4 - 11 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 WEEKSummerfall Studios’ Malys is now available in early accessPhysical Collectors "Should Plug In" Switch, 3DS And Vita Game Cards "Every 5-10 Years" To Avoid Data LossXbox and Meta officially release limited edition black and green Meta Quest 3S bundle Virtual reality gaming 'not dead' but cutting edge technology facing challengesRELEASE RADARDIABLO IV SEASON 9 - 1 July 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4MECHA BREAK - 2 July 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|SWORLD OF WARCRAFT: MISTS OF PANDARIA CLASSIC - 2 July 2025 - PC, Mac‍Pocket 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 WEEKA Bunch Of New Donkey Kong Bananza Info Just Dropped Including A New AmiiboMoshi Monsters could make a return as new Kickstarter campaign launches from Mind CandyMoshi Monsters KickstarterMoshi Monsters fake pledges statement on InstagramNexus Mods is being sold after 24 years by burned-out ownerNew Nexus Mods Owners Scramble To Assuage Community Concerns Following Sale By Burnt Out Founder [Update]RELEASE RADARNANOMON - 25 June 2025 - PCDEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - 26 June 2025 - PlayStation 5SYSTEM SHOCK 2: 25TH ANNIVERSARY REMASTER - 26 June - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, SwitchTAMAGOTCHI PLAZA - 27 June 2025 - 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 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 WEEKEvery big announcement from Xbox Games Showcase 2025Announcing the new ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X gaming handhelds SAG-AFTRA and Video Game Employers Reach Tentative Agreement on Interactive Media Contract; National Board to ReviewStellar Blade Has Already Outperformed Every Other PlayStation PC Port In Less Than 24 HoursRELEASE RADARGEX TRILOGY - 16 June 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchFBC: FIREBREAK - 17 June 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5TRON: CATALYST - 17 June 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, SwitchBATTLE TRAIN - 18 June 2025 - PC, SwitchREMATCH - 19 June 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5STAR OVERDRIVE - 19 June 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, 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 WEEKSummer Game Fest 2025: All the news, trailers, and world premieresAll The Big Announcements From The 2025 Summer Game Fest ShowcaseSquare Enix surprise announced a Final Fantasy Tactics remaster'The will to resist is in your hands': Final Fantasy Tactics director makes statement on the political backdrop of the original and the 'inequality and division' that persists todayEvery big announcement from PlayStation’s new State of PlayPhasmophobia Film Adaptation Being Developed by BlumhouseRELEASE RADARDUNE: AWAKENING - 10 June 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SMINDSEYE - 10 June 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SSTELLAR BLADE (PC) - 11 June 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5THE ALTERS - 13 June 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SFIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: SECRET OF THE MIMIC - 13 June 2025 - 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 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 WEEKEA Cancels Black Panther Game, Closes Cliffhanger GamesOlliOlli World and Rollerdrome are back on Steam after being delisted 4 months ago when 2K sold off Private DivisionRelease Date for Pokémon Legends: Z-A Revealed and Pokémon Presents Video Presentation AnnouncedPSA: You've only got a few hours left to log into MultiVersus if you want to play offline once it closesRELEASE RADARDELTARUNE CHAPTERS 3+4 - 4 June 2025 - PCMARIO KART WORLD - 5 June 2025 - Switch 2NINTENDO SWITCH WELCOME TOUR - 5 June 2025 - Switch 2CYBERPUNK 2077 - 5 June 2025 - Switch 2SPLIT FICTION - 5 June 2025 - Switch 2HOGWARTS LEGACY - 5 June 2025 - Switch 2STREET FIGHTER 6 - 5 June 2025 - Switch 2CIVILIZATION 7 - 5 June 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 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.