The Kotaku Australia Podcast

Welcome back to the Kotaku Australia Podcast for Episode 35! It was Halloween when Emily and I recorded this episode, and we used it as an opportunity to talk about some of our favourite scary games, including Amnesia and Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem! Meanwhile, I've been playing Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and I'd like to yell about how good it is for a bit. Thank you for indulging me. A bit of a sad announcement: though the show concludes with Emily and saying we'll see you next week, it turns out we won't. This is the final episode of The Kotaku Australia Podcast. Our aural experiment has come to an end -- for now. We have plans to create more video and pod content in the future, but for now, we are putting this particular project to bed. Where will be pop up next? Who knows. This feed will be come an archive of every episode of the show, and we may update it from time to time in the future when we have an interview or review we feel is podcast worthy. Thank you for listening, for watching, for reviewing, for telling your friends about our show. We're grateful and we've loved making it for you. See you round, Space Cowboy. Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, Lauren Rouse from Lifehacker Australia returns to screech obsessively with me and Emily about Spider-Man 2 and why we think it's one of the year's best games. Also: we're on the road for SXSW Sydney! Keep an ear out for fun interviews and more from the show! Thanks as always for giving our weird little show a listen. Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, we've got a special episode for you! This week on the show, we're doing something a little bit different. During PAX Aus last weekend, we caught up with South Australian game developer Chantal Ryan. You might have heard of her game DarkWeb Streamer -- you may have even played it, if you stopped by their booth at the show. Chantal's interview with Emily was so fascinating and wide ranging we decided that make it this week's episode of the podcast. If you've not heard of Chantal before, or heard her speak about her craft, we're very excited to introduce you. Chantal is as much an anthropologist as she is a game designer, interested in people and what makes them tick. It is this willingness to burrow into the human psyche that has made DarkWeb Streamer, the first game from her South Australian studio We Have Always Lived In The Forest, one of the most hotly anticipated local titles in years. In this interview, Chantal speaks with Emily on her extremely unorthodox pathway into gamedev, how her deep study of the Geocities-era of the internet informed DarkWeb Streamer, and why she thinks the internet of today feels so bereft of personality by comparison. Head here if you want to see more Australian content!: http://trib.al/d7EeR7T Follow us here for more updates on games and the gaming world: f: https://www.facebook.com/KotakuAustralia t: https://twitter.com/KotakuAU ig: https://www.instagram.com/kotakuau/ twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotakuau tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/kotakuau Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, we're talking about Payday 3 and why the time has finally come to play Cyberpunk 2077. Discussion topics Thanks for listening! We really do appreciate you being here. Head here if you want to see more Australian content!: http://trib.al/d7EeR7T Follow us here for more updates on games and the gaming world: f: https://www.facebook.com/KotakuAustralia t: https://twitter.com/KotakuAU ig: https://www.instagram.com/kotakuau/ twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotakuau tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kotakuau Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, we're recording IRL! Emily's audio might be a bit weird! We're figuring it out! This week on the show: - David's been playing Mortal Kombat 1 - Emily previews Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - We talk about the industry's current obsession with paid early access as a preorder bonus and much more! Thanks for stopping by; we really do appreciate you being here. Head here if you want to see more Australian content!: http://trib.al/d7EeR7T Follow us here for more updates on games and the gaming world: f: https://www.facebook.com/KotakuAustralia t: https://twitter.com/KotakuAU ig: https://www.instagram.com/kotakuau/ twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotakuau tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kotakuau Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week is OUR 30TH EPISODE! Can you believe they've let us make 30 of these things? Bananas. To celebrate this little milestone, we are dedicating the ENTIRE episode to a brand new format: we've invited some friends over to talk about Starfield. This week on the show: StarfieldStarfieldStarfield Head here if you want to see more Australian content!: http://trib.al/d7EeR7T Follow us here for more updates on games and the gaming world: f: https://www.facebook.com/KotakuAustralia t: https://twitter.com/KotakuAU ig: https://www.instagram.com/kotakuau/ twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotakuau tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kotakuau Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, we are live from low earth orbit. This week on the show, we are diving headfirst into the brand new Bethesda RPG Starfield. David is about 40 hours into the game, and gives his thoughts on the early game, before he dives back in for more this weekend. We also chat through next week's biggest releases, including: Head here if you want to see more Australian content!: http://trib.al/d7EeR7T Follow us here for more updates on games and the gaming world: f: https://www.facebook.com/KotakuAustralia t: https://twitter.com/KotakuAU ig: https://www.instagram.com/kotakuau/ twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotakuau tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kotakuau Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, we're feeling the tremors. It's The Week Before Starfield. This week on the show: Jumplight OdysseyArmored Core VIStarfield Head here if you want to see more Australian content!: http://trib.al/d7EeR7T Follow us here for more updates on games and the gaming world: f: https://www.facebook.com/KotakuAustralia t: https://twitter.com/KotakuAU ig: https://www.instagram.com/kotakuau/ twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotakuau tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kotakuau Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, we're talking about Emily's continuing adventures in Baldur's Gate and David's adventures in Immortals of Aveum. This week on the show: Immortals of Aveum Mortal Kombat 1 We also chat through next week's biggest releases, including: Thanks for stopping by and giving our weird little show a listen. We appreciate each and every one of you showing up, coming back, and leaving us comments and reviews. It all helps us out, and we take none of it for granted. Head here if you want to see more Australian content!: http://trib.al/d7EeR7T Follow us here for more updates on games and the gaming world: f: https://www.facebook.com/KotakuAustralia t: https://twitter.com/KotakuAU ig: https://www.instagram.com/kotakuau/ twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotakuau tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kotakuau Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, we're talking about all things anime! What's good, what's new, and what's an unmissable classic for anyone just getting into the hobby. This week on the show: Head here if you want to see more Australian content!: http://trib.al/d7EeR7T Follow us here for more updates on games and the gaming world: f: https://www.facebook.com/KotakuAustralia t: https://twitter.com/KotakuAU ig: https://www.instagram.com/kotakuau/ twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotakuau titkok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kotakuau Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, we're talking about Baldur's Gate 3 and the tabletop RPGs we've loved over the years. Join Emily and I as we recount some of our favourite campaigns and RPG systems, as well as a few light-lift RPG systems you can try with friends who might be a bit leery of all the rules learning involved. David also played the first hour of Hello Kitty: Island Adventure and nearly died in a plane crash, which came as a bit of a surprise. As always, you can find this week’s episode (and all of our previous episodes) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else fine podcasts are uploaded. The video version of this week’s show can be found on the Kotaku Australia YouTube channel, or you can watch it in the handy-dandy embed above. Previous episodes of the show can be found in our lovely Episode Guide over here. Thanks for stopping by and giving our weird little show a listen. We appreciate each and every one of you showing up, coming back, and leaving us comments and reviews. It all helps us out, and we take none of it for granted. See you again next week! Head here if you want to see more Australian content!: http://trib.al/d7EeR7T Follow us here for more updates on games and the gaming world: f: https://www.facebook.com/KotakuAustralia t: https://twitter.com/KotakuAU ig: https://www.instagram.com/kotakuau/ twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotakuau Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, This week on the show: Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey IslandLakeburg LegaciesThe Sims 4: Horse Ranch We also chat through next week's biggest releases, including: Then, a special segment on video game accessibility! Emily chats to veteran games journalist, author and activist Laura Kate Buzz and accessibility specialist, game designer and consultant Ian Hamilton about how the accessibility landscape is changing, where the situation for gamers with disabilities has improved in recent years and where there's still work to be done. As always, you can find this week’s episode (and all of our previous episodes) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else fine podcasts are uploaded. The video version of this week’s show can be found on the Kotaku Australia YouTube channel. Previous episodes of the show can be found in our lovely Episode Guide over here. Thanks for stopping by and giving our weird little show a listen. We appreciate each and every one of you showing up, coming back, and leaving us comments and reviews. It all helps us out, and we take none of it for granted. See you again next week! Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, we're talking about all of them. This week on the show: Tavern MasterDiablo IVDave the DiverLakeburg LegaciesViewfinderPikmin 4 Thanks for stopping by and giving our weird little show a listen. We appreciate each and every one of you showing up, coming back, and leaving us comments and reviews. It all helps us out, and we take none of it for granted. See you again next week! Head here if you want to see more Australian content!: http://trib.al/d7EeR7T Follow us here for more updates on games and the gaming world: f: https://www.facebook.com/KotakuAustralia t: https://twitter.com/KotakuAU ig: https://www.instagram.com/kotakuau/ twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotakuau tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kotakuau Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, we're talking about old stuff. This week on the show: HumanityThe World Ends With YouOverwatch 2 We also chat through next week's biggest releases, including: ExoprimalGoobiesGravity Circuit (PC)Atelier Marie RemakeUnbridled: Horse Designer Head here if you want to see more Australian content!: http://trib.al/d7EeR7T Follow us here for more updates on games and the gaming world: f: https://www.facebook.com/KotakuAustralia t: https://twitter.com/KotakuAU ig: https://www.instagram.com/kotakuau/ twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotakuau tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kotakuau Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, dreaming of being a little rover doing chores on Mars. This week on the show: Mars First LogisticsFinal Fantasy XVI Wood & WeatherJumplight Odyssey We also chat through next week's biggest releases, including Forklift Simulator (hell yeah), GYLT and Garlic. Head here if you want to see more Australian content!: http://trib.al/d7EeR7T Follow us here for more updates on games and the gaming world: f: https://www.facebook.com/KotakuAustralia t: https://twitter.com/KotakuAU ig: https://www.instagram.com/kotakuau/ twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotakuau tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kotakuau Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, welcoming a brand new friend and colleague to the show! This week on the show: Final Fantasy XVIgreat length And then we chat through some of next week's games, like AEW Fight Forever, A Long Journey to an Uncertain End and Crime O'Clock. As always, you can find this week’s episode (and all of our previous episodes) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else fine podcasts are uploaded. The video version of this week’s show can be found on the Kotaku Australia YouTube channel, or you can watch it in the handy-dandy embed above. Previous episodes of the show can be found in our lovely Episode Guide over here. Thanks for stopping by and giving our weird little show a listen. We appreciate each and every one of you showing up, coming back, and leaving us comments and reviews. It all helps us out, and we take none of it for granted. See you again next week! Head here if you want to see more Australian content!: http://trib.al/d7EeR7T Follow us here for more updates on games and the gaming world: f: https://www.facebook.com/KotakuAustralia t: https://twitter.com/KotakuAU ig: https://www.instagram.com/kotakuau/ twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotakuau Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, welcoming ANOTHER special guest and frequent Kotaku AU contributor, Ben Veress! This week on the show: - Ben Veress is here! If you've ever scored a deal from one of our bargain guides on Kotaku Australia, you have Ben and his team of deals warlocks to thank for it. - We chat about Summer Game Fest and our highlights from an intense week of showcases and trailers, including Starfield, Fable, Alan Wake 2 and more! And we chat through next week's biggest release: Final Fantasy XVI. Ben is very excited about it. As always, you can find this week’s episode (and all of our previous episodes) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else fine podcasts are uploaded. The video version of this week’s show can be found on the Kotaku Australia YouTube channel, or you can watch it in the handy-dandy embed above. Previous episodes of the show can be found in our lovely Episode Guide over here. Thanks for stopping by and giving our weird little show a listen. We appreciate each and every one of you showing up, coming back, and leaving us comments and reviews. It all helps us out, and we take none of it for granted. Head here if you want to see more Australian content!: http://trib.al/d7EeR7T Follow us here for more updates on games and the gaming world: f: https://www.facebook.com/KotakuAustralia t: https://twitter.com/KotakuAU ig: https://www.instagram.com/kotakuau/ twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotakuau Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, welcoming special guest and frequent Kotaku AU contributor Lauren Rouse! This week on the show: Lifehacker AustraliaController ClubStar Wars Jedi: SurvivorDiablo IV And we chat through next week's biggest releases, including F1 23, Heist Kitty, Dad By The Sword, Park Beyond, Fall of Porcupine and more! As always, you can find this week’s episode (and all of our previous episodes) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere else fine podcasts are uploaded. The video version of this week’s show can be found on the Kotaku Australia YouTube channel, or you can watch it in the handy-dandy embed above. Previous episodes of the show can be found in our lovely Episode Guide over here. Thanks for stopping by and giving our weird little show a listen. We appreciate each and every one of you showing up, coming back, and leaving us comments and reviews. It all helps us out, and we take none of it for granted. See you again next week! Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and this week, saying goodbye to your friend who is off to do way cooler things. This week on the show: Street Fighter 6System ShockDiablo IV We also chat through next week's biggest releases, including Diablo IV, Amnesia: The Bunker, MotoGP 23, Loop8: Summer of Gods, Bandit Brawler and more! Head here if you want to see more Australian content!: http://trib.al/d7EeR7T Follow us here for more updates on games and the gaming world: f: https://www.facebook.com/KotakuAustralia t: https://twitter.com/KotakuAU ig: https://www.instagram.com/kotakuau/ twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kotakuau tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kotakuau Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Kotaku Australia Podcast. It's a show about video games, and rolling a big ball around as a favour to the King of All Cosmos. This week on the show: Faking ItLego 2K DriveWe Love Katamary Reroll + Royal Reverie Then, we chat through next week's biggest releases, including Street Fighter 6, System Shock, Decarnation, Homebody and more! Get all the gaming news daily on Kotaku Australia!: https://www.kotaku.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.