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Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Joy (@Mythical_Water), Río Robayo (@rio_robayo), and Alex (@busalonium) join Natalia and Hazel to talk ideal video games, #GamingNews, and more... But mostly about this years Frosty Games Fest (@frostygamesfest) Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 04:28 - #GamingNews 11:16 - Frosty Games Fest 12:18 - Freeline by Piers 15:07 - Slayblade by Henry's House 17:10 - L8R SK8R by Alex Driml 20:40 - n00b's guide by Just4Friends 23:38 - Joy aka Mythical Water - YouTube 26:48 - The Troll & The Witch's House by Little Bandit 28:34 - Janet DeMornay Is A Slumlord (and a witch) by Fuzzy Ghost 30:50 - The Isle of Lost Bees by Triple Bee Games 32:01 - Queensland Games Festival Upcoming Events Queensland Games Festival @Brisbane Powerhouse Saturday 27 June 2026, 10am - 6pm Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Natalia and Hazel at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra (they/them) and Hazel (she/her) are joined by returning quack-pots Reid Marshall (they/them) and Jack Reboul (he/him) from Corkscrew Games to celebrate the launch and release of 'Aqueducks' and an overview of their upcoming board game 'Tag! You're Undead'. Then the team talks #GamingNews and the extensive showcases and game highlights of the past week. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:06 - Aqueducks from Corkscrew Games 13:03 - Tag! You're Undead from Corkscrew Games 22:29 - #GamingNews Upcoming Events Queensland Games Festival @Brisbane Powerhouse Saturday 27 June 2026, 10am - 6pm Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Games Mentioned Xbox Games Showcase Bad Magpie - play as a one-winged magpie with a missing flock and an obsession with a fallen star. Join Us - a game about running your own cult to be saved from the apocalypse Senua - an action-heavy follow-up to Hellblade 1 and 2 Crazy Taxi World Tour - the Crazy Taxi reboot Magician: The Devil's Deal - become the ultimate trickster, turn stage magic into deadly powers, and defeat the masters and claim their abilities Vivarium - a Ghibli-style game that has you exploring a peaceful pocket world and its secrets. Persona 6 - we got a teaser trailer for the next addition to the stylish games. It looks freaky. Spyro: A Realm Beyond - a new adventure, and new abilities, for the purple dragon as he faces a new threat known as the Scavs. And to celebrate 25 years of XBOX, an anniversary Xbox Series X will be available, sporting the original Xbox look, and a transparent green shell. Nintendo Direct If you have the Switch 2 there is a lot to look forward to as a lot of games have been announced for the console! We got a look at a new trailer for Rhythm Heaven Groove. Stellar Blade is getting a Switch 2 port, along with Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2 and 3. Minecraft is also coming to the Switch 2, and you can carry your Switch 1 worlds over. Big Walk is coming to Switch 2 when it launches on the 4th of August. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Nintendo Switch Sports Resort was announced, complete with thumb wrestling. Final Fantasy Resonance, a 2D turn-based game, was announced. Deltarune Chapter 5 has been announced for the 24th of June. Kingdom Hearts 4 got a new trailer. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake was also announced. Summer Games Fest The announcements do not stop coming! Resident Evil Veronica remake Cuphead sequel is now in development, with more details to come ‘when the time is right'. Cassette Beasts 2002 - a sequel to Cassette Beasts with new protagonists, new beasts, and new beats Gen Atlas - without knowing why, you awaken on an abandoned planet, and before you lies a vast world. Developed by the creator of Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian. Stranger Than Heaven - a game about using extreme violence to survive, and musical talent to thrive. It also has Tupac in it. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin - a lone surviving Turtle embarks on a hopeless mission seeking justice for the family he lost. The Telwynium - retro-style fantasy adventure game that recreates the experience of playing a point-and-click adventure in the 90s. Last Harbour - look after your boat, fish, and defend against zombies 1666: Amsterdam - inherit the mantle of the Collector and unravel a mystery that has spanned centuries. Hot Wheels Infinite Rush - its Hot Wheels! The Wolf Among Us 2 - somehow it's back, and it's bringing a remaster of the first game with it. Palworld - finally leaving early access on 10th July Final Fantasy VII: Revelation - the final chapter in the remake project Frosty Games Fest And to round things out we also had another Frosty Games Fest over the weekend, showing some familiar names, and some new ones! This showcase features Australian and New Zealand games. You can watch the showcase here - but tune in next week for a special episode! Cloudlings - a cute colony sim set in the clouds Freeline - an expressive speedrunning platformer about taking down the surveillance state. UnQuollified - a point and click detective mystery about a struggling artist investigating the death of his childhood friend. Bravest Coconut - a little cat tries to return a library book and ends up facing monsters and secrets. Management In Space - a sci-fi roguelite where you must build, mine, trade, and defend stations across the galaxy. Sting & Swing - bee golf! Toil & Trouble - brew up some mischief in a witchy life sim that'll have you training a pig to find ingredients Ghost Writer - the perfect desktop work companion is you require a little tired ghost typing away at a typewriter. Cow Chess - real-time artillery brawler Mingle - a hidden object puzzle game where you try to find your identical twin in a crowd. Wild n Chill - a follow-up to Cast n Chill L8R SK8R - 3D platformer on skates Produced and recorded by Zahra at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: RECORDED LIVE - This week Zed Games celebrates the third of 26's Indie Dev Night featuring loads of local devs showing their stuff including; 'Dungeon Pizza' from Growing Games, 'Aqueducks' by Corkscrew Games, 'Lone Pine' by Bang Bang Bang Interactive, 'Oath for Glory' by Sleep Deprived Studios, 'Deathbed' by Devil Juice, 'Descend' by Fizzy Games, 'On The Hearth' by Earl Grimm Games, and 'Ides of March' by One Thousand Rats. But on the show Hazel and Caroline call each other out for comfort gaming before talking the week in #GamingNews. Caroline then reaches for the power of cardboard while dungeon crawling battling power creep and eye strain in 'Vampire Crawlers' from poncle and Nosebleed Interactive. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 04:32 - #GamingNews 12:50 - Vampire Crawlers from poncle and Nosebleed Interactive 22:33 - Indie Dev Night Indie Dev Night 'Dungeon Pizza' by Growing Games - A cooking game with a fantasy twist! Knead the dough, spread the sauce, and prepare… the rat chunks?! Open your own pizzeria deep inside a dungeon, serving weary adventurers who come to rest and refuel between their quests and bounties. 'Aqueducks' by Corkscrew Games (boardgame) - It is the crux of the Roman Eggpublic, and the Pondifex has tasked the players with establishing a new city to lead the ducks of Rome into a new age. 'Lone Pine' by Bang Bang Bang Interactive - A single-player, 2D adventure set in the fictional Lone Pine National Park. You play as Izzie, who has come to Lone Pine to try to photograph some of its mysterious, undiscovered 'cryptids'. 'Oath for Glory' by Sleep Deprived Studios - Play as a lowly knight competing in a tournament. A skill-based boss rush game built around directional combat. 'Deathbed' by Devil Juice (card game) - The Old King is on his deathbed. Each day, each kingdom sends a representative to perform a eulogy. Through strategic timing and political manipulation your kingdom could hold the most influence when The King finally passes! 'Descend' by Fizzy Games - Slay hordes of enemies to gain procedural skills, augments and loot to shape your build and fight deeper. Descend is set apart with a unique skill system, run-altering persistent upgrades, and an evolving quest system that influences gameplay. 'On The Hearth' by Earl Grimm Games - A narratively driven mystery game, blending magic and community as tools of deduction. Decode your mentor's grimoire, master your craft, and solve a myriad of mysteries as you lead your loveable, rag-tag village against the rising tensions of an inbound crusade. 'Ides of March' by One Thousand Rats - Themed after the conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar, a historical event so world-shattering it led to the fall of the Roman Republic, the creation of an iconic Shakespeare play, and this game (all equally significant moments in culture) - Ides of March is a large multiplayer game for 6 - 12 players, with an included expansion making the game suitable for up to 24 players. Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Hazel for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Paul is joined by Maylee and Natalia are dressed to impress talking price increases, game failures and futures, and so much more in a massive week of #GamingNews. Paul and Natalia chat the ins and outs of the nostalgia, music, film, and generational differences while playing 'Mixtape' from Beethoven and Dinosaur. Maylee gets out the figurative aeronautical licence to become a fantasy helicopter parent raising her child in a gluten filled world in 'Magical Princess' from Neotro Inc. And don't forget - it's INDIE DEV NIGHT NEXT THURSDAY! [Jun 4 - 6-9pm] Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:23 - #GamingNews 15:55 - Mixtape from Beethoven and Dinosaur 28:48 - Magical Princess from Neotro Inc 35:06 - INDIE DEV NIGHT NEXT WEEK Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Paul for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Cat Games Zahra and Catoline are joined by Martin to celebrate the launch of local game 'Schrodinger's Cat Burglar' from Abandoned Sheep. Plus some #gamingnews and upcoming events... But mostly it's about the cat. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 01:01 - Interview w/ Martin from Abandoned Sheep 15:45 - #GamingNews 21:44 - Schrodinger's Cat Burglar from Abandoned Sheep 29:09 - Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. The Frosty Games Festival - Sun, June 7 8am Queensland Games Festival @Brisbane Powerhouse - Fri-Sat, 26-27 June Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Indie Dev Night 'Dungeon Pizza' by Growing Games - A cooking game with a fantasy twist! Knead the dough, spread the sauce, and prepare… the rat chunks?! Open your own pizzeria deep inside a dungeon, serving weary adventurers who come to rest and refuel between their quests and bounties. 'Aqueducks' by Corkscrew Games (boardgame) - It is the crux of the Roman Eggpublic, and the Pondifex has tasked the players with establishing a new city to lead the ducks of Rome into a new age. 'Lone Pine' by Bang Bang Bang Interactive - A single-player, 2D adventure set in the fictional Lone Pine National Park. You play as Izzie, who has come to Lone Pine to try to photograph some of its mysterious, undiscovered 'cryptids'. 'Oath for Glory' by Sleep Deprived Studios - Play as a lowly knight competing in a tournament. A skill-based boss rush game built around directional combat. 'Deathbed' by Devil Juice (card game) - The Old King is on his deathbed. Each day, each kingdom sends a representative to perform a eulogy. Through strategic timing and political manipulation your kingdom could hold the most influence when The King finally passes! 'Descend' by Fizzy Games - Slay hordes of enemies to gain procedural skills, augments and loot to shape your build and fight deeper. Descend is set apart with a unique skill system, run-altering persistent upgrades, and an evolving quest system that influences gameplay. 'On The Hearth' by Earl Grimm Games - A narratively driven mystery game, blending magic and community as tools of deduction. Decode your mentor's grimoire, master your craft, and solve a myriad of mysteries as you lead your loveable, rag-tag village against the rising tensions of an inbound crusade. Produced and recorded by Zahra at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Hazel and Petalia (AKA Peter and Natalia) catch up over [REDACTED], sharing, and making friends before talking Nintendo Price Changes, Subnautica Leak, Paid ARG, and more in the week in #GamingNews. Peter takes us on a journey cloned by the capitalistic overlords in the survival builder 'StarRupture' from Creepy Jar. Then the team talks the upcoming games exhibition Queensland Games Festival happening Fri-Sat June 26-27 and our soapbox hosting 'Amplify Games' talking indie games and more Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 00:00 - #GamingNews 15:56 - StarRupture from Creepy Jar 24:20 - Queensland Games Festival Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. The Frosty Games Festival - Sun, June 7 8am Queensland Games Festival @Brisbane Powerhouse - Fri-Sat, 26-27 June Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Hazel for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week Paul takes over on Zed Games backed by Zahra and Tom to talk the joys of Edutainment, an avalanche of games, and a cloudy week in #GamingNews. Then things take a turn for the strange while Paul gouges his eyes out playing with gems and cards in 'Forbidden Solitaire' from Grey Alien Games, then he jumps into the deep end of 80s CGA match three puzzles and secrets playing 'Titanium Court' from AP Thomson. Finally pulling out the pots and pans in a rustic cabin to feed animals, creatures, and horrors beyond your imagining in 'Creature Kitchen' from The Rat Zone. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 03:30 - #GamingNews 11:56 - Forbidden Solitaire from Grey Alien Games 17:25 - Titanium Court from AP Thomson 23:59 - Creature Kitchen from The Rat Zone Games Mentioned Maths Blaster Aussie Maths Invader Maths Circus Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream from Nintendo Star Fox/Starwing from Argonaut Games Star Fox 64 from Nintendo Star Fox Guard from PlatinumGames Star Fox from Nintendo MixTape from Annapurna Interactive Will: Follow the light from TomorrowHead Studio Alabaster Dawn from Radical Fish Games Outbound from Square Glade Games Directive 8020 from Supermassive Games Call of the Elder Gods from Out of the Blue Games Forbidden Solitaire from Grey Alien Games Titanium Court from AP Thomson Creature Kitchen from The Rat Zone Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 16th April, 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Paul at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra, Maylee, and Tom live the dream talking 'Tomodochi Life', 'Sol Cesto', and the week in #GamingNews. Tom get underwhelmed in the balls to the wall mishmash 'ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN' from suda51's Grasshopper Manufacture Inc, and Zahra gets thocky while typing in fear playing 'Blood Typers' from Outer Brain Studio Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:01 - Sol Cesto from Tambouille Studio w/ Géraud Zucchini, Chariospirale 02:47 - #GamingNews 11:40 - ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN from Grasshopper Manufacture Inc 20:30 - Blood Typers from Outer Brain Studios Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 16th April, 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Zahra at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing Music provided by Pixabay from DELOSound

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Hazel is EXCITED to share the studio with Zahra and Natalia talking the week in #GamingNews and recapping the most recent Indie Dev Night and all the games that got to show at Netherworld after last week's show... Including; 'Matchstick: Cosmic Flame' from TechnoMyth, 'Schrodinger's Cat Burglar' from Abandoned Sheep, 'The Isle of Lost Bees' from Triple Bee Games, 'Dog-Dog' from Tex Barnes, 'Zolana: Girl Galactic' from Alanamation and Grey Cult Games, 'Chess Warfare', 'One More Trail' from The Rat Shed, 'Fragment Collapse' from Barney Codes, and 'Reefglider' from Down Underwater. And a huge thank you to @bogbrain.art for their wonderful art for the event. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 04:14 - Support 4zzz this April Atonement! 07:04 - #GamingNews 14:13 - Indie Dev Night: Matchstick: Cosmic Flame from TechnoMyth 16:47 - Indie Dev Night: Schrodinger's Cat Burglar from Abandoned Sheep 19:42 - Indie Dev Night: The Isle of Lost Bees from Triple Bee Games 22:14 - Indie Dev Night: Dog-Dog from Tex Barnes 24:27 - Indie Dev Night: Zolana: Girl Galactic from Alanamation and Grey Cult Games 26:19 - Indie Dev Night: Chess Warfare 29:00 - Indie Dev Night: One More Trail from The Rat Shed 30:29 - Indie Dev Night: Fragment Collapse from Barney Codes 31:59 - Indie Dev Night: Reefglider from Down Underwater Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Hazel for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio, copy, and image edited and produced by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Paul pushes buttons while the team NOT at the Indie Dev Night taking place at the time of recording (AKA Hazel and Maylee) talk #GamingNEWS. Then Paul takes us by the hand through the greek mythological rogue-like tower defence game 'Minos' from Artificer before comforting us with the aesthetically pleasing, cleaning and decorating, cozy home game 'Hozy' from Come On Games. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 01:08 - #GamingNews 10:15 - Minos from Artificer 17:06 - Support 4zzz! this April Atonement 21:42 - Hozy from Come On Games Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Paul for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra is joined by Caroline and Maylee get tropically fruity in the studio talking 4zzz's April Atonement, and next week's Indie Dev Night. Talking games; Maylee gets lost in the minutiae of 'Town to City' from Galaxy Grove and Caroline scratches an incremental itch playing 'Scritchy Scratchy' from Lunch Money Games. Oh and don't forget our mainstay - the week in #GamingNews. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:19 - #GamingNews 10:35 - Support 4zzz this April Atonement 13:09 - Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 16th April, 6-9pm 14:37 - Town to City from Galaxy Grove 22:14 - Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 16th April, 6-9pm 23:49 - Scritchy Scratchy from Lunch Money Games 30:00 - Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 16th April, 6-9pm Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 16th April, 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Zahra at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing Music provided by Pixabay from Mykola Sosin

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Hazel and Zahra get out the holy banana to talk 4zzz's #AprilAtonement, the upcoming #IndieDevNight, #AprilFoolsRoundup, and some real news in the week in #GamingNews. Zahra and Hazel take a sidestep into the Sonic fandom to talk the new podcast series 'Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles'. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 01:07 - April Atonement 05:13 - #GamingNews 13:16 - Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles 19:34 - April Atonement 24:29 - Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thurs 14 April 6pm AEST Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 16th April, 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Hazel at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing Music provided by Pixabay: Human AGI 17 by BLACKBOX

Brisbane Chef Jerome Dalton joined Dean & Carla Bignasca to detail the devastating impact of rampant crime on his Fortitude Valley catering business, including slashed fuel lines and over 40 police complaints in a year and a half. The constant vandalism and theft are pushing this 25-year business veteran to the brink of closure as high insurance excesses render the daily damages unclaimable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Paul and Caroline lament on lack of sleep and mass of steam sale games bouncing off their frontal lobe. Paul then struggles with the poison of AI, layoffs, and more in this weeks #GamingNews. Then Caroline gets cozy yet uncomfortable playing 'Pokémon Pokopia' from Omega Force and Game Freak. The Paul doesn't review the seizure of public domain, early access indie with body horror-esque, genre-blending, roguelite aspirations - 'Winnies Hole' from Twice Different Games. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 01:51 - #GamingNews 11:15 - Pokémon Pokopia from Omega Force and Game Freak 21:56 - Winnie's Hole from Twice Different Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 16th April, 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Paul at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: Join us this week on Zed Games Zahra is joined by Peter, Maylee, and Jono from Quokka Games as Zahra pushes Jonathon 'Jono' Cheung into the deep end of the #GamingNews with a run down of the Independent Games Festival Awards 2026, Nvidia AI backlash, 'Subnautica 2' internal shinanigans, and more. Then the team talks Quokkas, games design, and more with Quokka Games' Jono and Zahra reviews one of their most popular games 'Yum Cha'. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:03 - #GamingNews 11:36 - Jono from Quokka Games - Instagram 27:27 - Yum Cha from Quokka Games More Links: Board Game BBQ TableTopCon Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 16th April, 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Zahra for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Natalia, Hazel, and Maylee are joined by special guest Rio getting excited about Women for a special International Women's Day Episode and priming us all with a special track from Jane Wai and the upcoming game 'Slumbering Woods' from Chunky Quail Games. Then talking the minutia of Australia's new age verification laws, Heat Machine Unionisation, Valve gets hit by music licensing roundhouse, and much more in the week in #GamingNews. Then in your earholes comes an interview with the number one female Pinball player of Oz - Emily Cossin. Before the team talks their femininity faves of the gaming world including; Chell and GlaDOS from 'Portal', Aava from 'Cairn' by The Game Bakers, and Imber from 'Don't Stop, Girlypop! from Funny Fintan Softworks. Not to mention there's also an interview with Alana from Alanamation talking their new game 'Zolana: Girl Galactic' slotted in the middle just for funsies. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:32 - Jane Wai - Slumbering Woods - Village of the Frog People 07:38 - #GamingNews 16:20 - Emily Cossin Interview 21:32 - Ladies Night: Hazel - Chell and GlaDOS from Portal by Valve 27:02 - Ladies Night: Rio - Aava from Cairn by The Game Bakers 31:48 - Alana from Alanamation talking Zolana: Girl Galactic 36:09 - Ladies Night: Natalia - Imber from Don't Stop, Girlypop! by Funny Fintan Softworks Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 16th April, 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Natalia at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Cover Image and Radio recorded audio edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Paul and Tom bow down to the monstrosity of the Steam Next Fest Demo overlord but avoiding it entirely and talking #GamingNews with; Sony snubs PC, Resident Evil 9 reception, Quitting 'Highguard', Not 'Letting It Die' die, and MORE! Then Tom searches for more while playing 'Resident Evil Requiem' from Capcom and then Paul talks about a bunch of random things including 'Titanium Court' from AP Thomson, 'Wanderburg' from Randwerk, 'Crawling Angels' from ItsTheTalia, 'Insectile' from Narwhalnut, 'Trifolium' from EmptyMatter, and 'Alabaster Dawn' from Radical Fish Games - all included in this year's Steam Next Fest. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 01:38 - #GamingNews 13:04 - Resident Evil Requiem from Capcom 23:38 - Steam Next Fest: Alabaster Dawn from Radical Fish Games 25:04 - Steam Next Fest: Wanderburg from Randwerk 25:25 - Steam Next Fest: Crawling Angels from ItsTheTalia 26:53 - Steam Next Fest: Titanium Court from AP Thomson 28:28 - Steam Next Fest: Insectile from Narwhalnut 28:59 - Steam Next Fest: Trifolium: The Adventures of Gary Pretzelneck from EmptyMatter Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 16th April, 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Paul at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Historian Jack Sim peeled back the layers of Fortitude Valley to reveal how a fatal wartime stabbing in a local park once sparked a massive, city-wide riot against American allies. Uncover the transformation of Wickham Street from a family shopping hub into a neon-lit playground for illegal casinos and the infamous Bubbles Bath House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Natalia leads a full house with Caroline, Hazel and Mara/Niosis and Tex from Owl Machine talking Xbox reshuffle, Discord verification backlash, News Nibbles and more in this weeks #GamingNews! Then Caroline takes the unenviable position of reviewing 'Keyfairy' in front of its makers Mara and Tex from Owl Machine. Then Hazel takes the reins to interview Mara/Niosis and Tex about the development and process of creating 'Key Fairy' - Out NOW! Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 01:42 - #GamingNews 06:19 - Key Fairy from Owl Machine 12:59 - Jane Wei - M̶o̶o̶n̶ Doom 18:41 - Interview with Niosis/Mara and Tex From Owl Machine Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 16th April, 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Natalia and Hazel at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Music provided from Jane Wei with 'Moon Doom' and 'We're Engages! In the Slimy Fen' KeyFairy

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra has an aneurysm introducing old Zed Games voice Adrian to Peter and Caroline, talking OG gaming experiences and the week in #GamingNews. Then the team talks everything you missed when you didn't turn up to the first Indie Dev Night of 2026! Lastly Zahra brings us the best in gamified body doubling playing 'ON-TOGETHER Virtual Co-Working' from Gigapuff. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 03:24 - #GamingNews 13:50 - Indie Dev Night Recap 23:01 - ON-TOGETHER Virtual Co-Working from Gigapuff Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 16th April, 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov. Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Zahra at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing Music provided by Pixabay from Grand_Project - Elegant Background

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Paul, Caroline, and Tom embrace the overwhelming chaos of life, love, and the week in #GamingNews. Then Paul grows horns, rips his jeans, and serves some burgers playing the feminist, slice-of-life, narrative rhythm game 'Dead Pets' from Akupara Games. And Caroline gets culty while being a lamb in 'Cult Of The Lamb' from Massive Monster Studios and its new fluffy snow and squishy organ DLC 'Woolhaven'. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 03:22 - #GamingNews 13:36 - Dead Pets from Akupara Games 21:40 - Cult Of The Lamb: Woolhaven from Massive Monster Studios Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 16th April, 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Paul for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra, Hazel, and Natalia talk comfort games before walking into the wall of this week's #GamingNews. Zahra chains jumps, dashes, and glides while getting their low poly wings playing 'Valkyrie Saga' from Public Void. Then the team gets hype talking next week's Zed Games x Netherworld's INDIE DEV NIGHT coming Thursday 12th Feb 6-9pm AEST with so many games to play at Lost Souls Karaoke including; 'Valkyrie Saga' from Public Void, 'Delivery Derby' from Team Delivery Derby, 'Martian Medical' from Avon, 'Veredilia: The Sacred Forest' from Luca Gigliuto, 'On The Hearth' from Earl Grimm Games, 'Yum Cha' from Quokka Games, 'Fish Fish' from Piers, 'Cyber Buglets' from Team Buglet, and (maybe?) more! Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 03:00 - #GamingNews 11:50 - Valkyrie Saga by Public Void w/ Zahra 16:55 - Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 12th Feb 6-9pm AEST Indie Dev Night Game List: Valkyrie Saga by Public Void: An open world PSX 3D Platformer set in an island in the sky. Explore, upgrade, and ascend! Delivery Derby by Team Delivery Derby: 3D arcade racer about delivering food fast and crazy. Randomly assigned orders that take you across a handcrafted map where you earn cash and purchase new abilities for your vehicle! Martian Medical by Avon: An isometric 2D classic management sim set on a new colonised Mars. Cure patients, survive martian storms and solve an ancient mystery! Veredilia: The Sacred Forest by Luca Gigliuto: A 2D bloody combat platforming game that takes inspiration from classic platformers on old consoles such as the Mega Drive, along with old-school beat-em-ups and fighting games combined. On The Hearth by Earl Grimm Games: A narratively driven mystery game, blending crafting and community as tools of deduction. Left to guide your rag-tag villagers after the strange disappearance of your mentor, you'll band together with them to resist an encroaching church-led inquisition. Decode your mentor's grimoire and expand your knowledge as you solve the myriad of mysteries surrounding your mentor, your village, and the rising tensions of an inbound crusade. Yum Cha (and other yummy games) by Quokka Games: Yum Cha is a cute little card game based on everyone's favourite Chinese brunch, also known as Dim Sum. The objective of this casual card game is to accumulate the most points so that you get the honour of paying the bill. Fish Fish by Piers: A couch versus, arena combat rhythm game where everything happens on beat. Pick up attacks and power ups that get added to your rhythm, and take down your opponents as the song loops around. Cyber Buglets by Team Buglet: A single player experience that presents itself as a dead virtual pets community from the 2000's. Years after its closure, a popular 2000's virtual pet game suddenly shudders back to life. You've been hired by the parent company to shut it down from the inside - but some things refuse to be forgotten. Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 12th Feb, 16th April, 4th June, 15th Oct, and 12th Nov Radiothon Event: 13th Aug

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra, Peter and Tom bond over the stress and horrors of moving, then turning on the ESP, connecting with the spirits to talk the week in #GamingNews - psychically brought to us from Paul through the aether. Then Tom grabs the joystick, pulls on a leather jacket and dons some cheap shades to play 'Terminator 2D: No Fate' from Bitmap Bureau before Paul manages to review an entire game only using 4 alphanumerical characters in 'TR-49' from inkle. Then Tom gets his hype bubble burst watching 'Return to Silent Hill'. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 03:16 - #GamingNews 14:50 - Terminator 2D: No Fate from Bitmap Bureau 21:50 - TR-49 from inkle 26:56 - Return to Silen directed by Christophe Gans Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 12th Feb, 16th April, 4th June 6-9pm, 15th Oct, 12th Nov Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Zahra for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

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Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra, Peter, and Natalia get super cool and put on some shades to talk the week in #GamingNews. Zahra takes a leaf out of Dr Seuss finding things, rings, knowers of the known, Venn diagrams, and clearing their name in the board game 'Things In Rings' from allplay. Natalia then double dips crying on public transport while playing 'and Roger' from TearyHand Studios, and then plays the comic equivalent of a haiku in 'A Ravens Monologue' from Mojiken Studios. Then Zahra cleans up with 'Spilled!' from Lente. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 00:00 - #GamingNews 09:43 - Things In Rings from allplay 13:52 - and Roger from TearyHand Studios 18:18 - A Raven Monologue from Mojiken Studio 19:48 - Spilled! from Lente Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 12th Feb, 16th April, 4th June 6-9pm, 15th Oct, 12th Nov Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Zahra at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing Music provided by Pixabay from Golden Sound Labs-Bouncy

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Hazel and Caroline take no prisoners jumping straight into the week in #GamingNews talking Game Updates, Meta VR Shutdown, Global Game Jam Rundown, and MOAR! Caroline gets to the point into a double feature - firstly clicking away for population control in 'Execute' from Payne Robinson AKA Peebly, then aids the AI and causes a climate crisis in 'Faceminer' from Wristwork. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 00:45 - #GamingNews 07:39 - Execute from Payne Robinson AKA Peebly 12:30 - Faceminer from Wristwork 18:59 - REMINDER: Upcoming Indie Dev Night Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 12th Feb, 16th April, 4th June 6-9pm, 15th Oct, 12th Nov Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Hazel and Caroline at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing Music provided by Pixabay from Mykola Luzan-Move And Shake, TrenoX8-Sinister Background Music, Timothy Kulig-8-bit Infinite Void

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Paul plays with buttons, Caroline caffeinates, and Tom stays sane playing games before bouncing into the week in #GamingNews with; ASUS leading price rises, EBGames(NZ) closures, Sonic founder passes, and more. Paul then gets handsy grabbing stuff for friends playing 'Untitled Hand Game: Titled Edition' from Ottersea Studio, and Tom digs through the trash and finds a diamond in the rough in one of the best RPGs of 2025 'Kingdom of the Dump' from Roach Games and Dream Sloth Games. The team then leaves you with their most anticipated games of 2026. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:00 - #GamingNews 12:50 - Untitled Hand Game: Titled Edition from Ottersea Studio 19:48 - Kingdoms of the Dump from Roach Games and Dream Sloth Games 29:24 - Upcoming Game Hype: Animal Crossing 3.0 Update, Resident Evil Requiem, and The Dungeon Experience Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 12th Feb, 16th April, 4th June, 15th Oct, 12th Nov Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded live Thur, 8 Jan 2026, 6pm AEST by Paul at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra and Hazel farewell 2025 and celebrate the first few hours of the new year of 2026. Jumping into a surprising amount of #GamingNews including; GOG goes back to its roots, Game Birthdays, and MOAR! Zahra and Hazel share a wirmy, wiggly, squirmy, adventure while playing the cute and squishy game 'Wirm' from Sbug Games. Then Paul drops into the abstract world of pain and glass playing 'Skate Story' from Sam Eng. And Zahra reaches into their Christmas Stocking pulling out the planting puzzler 'Cloud Gardens' from Noio. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:32 - #GamingNews 12:08 - Wirm from Sbug Games 17:13 - Skate Story from Sam Eng 21:48 - Cloud Gardens from Noio 25:24 - Indie Dev Nights - Google Calendar Link Upcoming Events Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke Thursday 6-9pm; 12th Feb, 16th April, 4th June 6-9pm, 15th Oct, 12th Nov Radiothon Event: 13th Aug Produced and recorded by Zahra at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing Music provided by Pixabay from Tunetank-Piano Classical Music

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra, Hazel, Natalia, and Tom quack about Christmas music before jump into the week in #GamingNews. Then the team runs down each player's Game Of The Year with; 'Silksong' from Team Cherry, 'Cast N Chill' from Wombat Brawler, 'Baby Steps' from Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch, and Bennett Foddy, 'Tempopo' from Witch Beam, 'Split Fiction' from Hazelight, 'Isopod' from Sbug Games, 'Keep Driving' from Y/CJ/Y, 'Cash Cleaner Simulator' from Mind Control Games, and 'Expedition 33' from Sandfall Interactive. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 03:08 - #GamingNews 09:23 - Silksong from Team Cherry w/ Caroline 11:27 - CastNChill from Wombat Brawler w/ Zahra 13:25 - Baby Steps from Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch, and Bennett Foddy w/ Paul 16:29 - Tempopo from Witch Beam w/ Rani 17:56 - Split Fiction from Hzaelight w/ Peter 20:32 - Isopod from Sbug Games w/ Hazel 23:00 - Keep Driving from Y/CJ/Y w/ Tom 25:00 - Cash Cleaner Simulator from Mind Control Games w/ Tobi 26:57 - Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive w/ Natalia Produced and recorded by Zahra for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra sets up with a stacked deck with Peter, Natalia, AND Hazel chat holiday family (key)board games before jumping into the week in #GamingAwards, #GameAnnouncements, and some #GamingNews. Natalia then indulges in the hype, beat, and rhythm of 'Unbeatable' from D-CELL Games. Followed by Zahra teleports around while taking the wheel in the crossover kart racer 'Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' from Sonic Team. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:58 - #GamingNews 13:43 - Unbeatable from D-Cell Games 24:37 - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds from Sonic Team Produced and recorded by Zahra at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Paul presses buttons and talks Metroid and Switch sales before pulling Caroline and Tom into the week in #GamingNews. Paul gets inspired to play (and then avoid) 'Many Nights a Whisper' from Deconstructeam and Selkie Harbour. Tom gathers some Member Berries to snake on while playing 'MARVEL Cosmic Invasion' from Tribute Games. And Caroline and Paul take biological lessons from the body horror love child of Dr Seus and Goose Game in 'Tingus Goose' from Sweaty Chair. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:59 - #GamingNews 09:08 - Many Nights a Whisper from Deconstructeam and Selkie Harbour 12:58 - MARVEL Cosmic Invasion_ from Tribute Games 19:42 - Tingus Goose from Sweaty Chair Produced and recorded by Paul for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing Music provided by Pixabay from Tunetank - Piano Classical Music

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra, Tom, and Natalia talk the challenge of the game of life before getting into a slew of events, social restrictions, RAM shortages, Excel Championship, and more in this week's #GamingNews. Natalia grabs the mail before jumping into a break in reality while reviewing the thrill seeking, speed chasing, and butt clenching rogue-like game 'Haste' from Landfall. And Tom stands for artistic integrity while getting uncomfortable, challenged, and more while playing 'Horses' from Santa Ragione and AndreaLB. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 03:20 - #GamingNews 14:06 - 4zzz Hot 100 - Sun, 7 Dec, 12pm AEST - SUBSCRIBE NOW! 16:02 - Haste from Landfall 24:23 - Horses from Santa Ragione and AndreaLB Produced and recorded by Zahra at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Sound Effects provided by Pixbay from freesound_community - Proyector16mm-2 Backing Music provided by Pixabay from Henadz Danilau - Драматичное фортепиано с оркестром

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Paul, Hazel, Zahra, and Caroline get into Gaming Garments and Gear while talking the week in #GamingNews before pulling out the smorgasbord of mini games with exciting escapades, perilous quests, magical music, and perspicacious payment plans to whittle away your weekend while playing; Caroline comes to grips with 'Cell to Singularity: evolution never ends' from Computer Lunch, before shattering the heavens in 'Tower Wizard' from Barribob. Paul puzzles away in pixelated perturbation playing 'Eclipsium' from Housefire Games, Zahra zaps us with 'Dice of Kalma' from Pepperbox Studios, and Paul returns to scream along with 'I Write Games not Tragedies' from Studio Wife. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 01:53 - #GamingNews 09:33 - Cell to Singularity: Evolution Never Ends from Computer Lunch 11:33 - Tower Wizard from Barribob 15:19 - Eclipsium from Housefire Games 19:22 - Dice of Kalma from Pepperbox Studios 23:06 - I Write Games Not Tragedies from Studio Wife Produced and recorded by Paul at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing Music provided by Pixabay from Timothy Kulig - Drone Digging backing the 'Dice of Kalma' review.

Recorded at Catalog Music in Fortitude Valley, Sam is joined by Colby and Jamo from Brisbane metalers Headwreck. In one of the most beautifully chaotic interviews that includes an elevator,  soap opera-level back-facing, and a stack of incredible records, they chat about dream festivals becoming next-up shows, having fun with the music, and finding inspiration in vibe from very unexpected sources.Connect with Headwreck on Instagram and TikTok, and listen to their latest EP "Attitude Adjustment" on Spotify and Apple Music.Check out the range at Catalog Music at their website.Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Maylee, Tom, and Peter jump straight into the week in #GamingNews talking the nominees for 'The Game Awards 2025', Steam enters the Console Wars, and much more! Then Maylee takes off the super suit and gets into upper management playing 'Dispatch' from Adhoc Studios, and Tom gathers some studs and gets the party started playing 'LEGO® Party!' From SMG Studio. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 01:04 - #GamingNews - The Game Awards 12:45 - Dispatch from Adhoc Studio w/ Maylee 23:26 - LEGO® Party! from SMG Studio Upcoming Events February Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke every 3 months! Next in FEBRUARY! Produced and recorded by Maylee at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra, Peter, Caroline, and later Natalia celebrate Zahra's 31st BIRTHDAY!! YAAAAAY!!! Then a bunch of layoffs and other stuff in the week in #GamingNews ... yaaaaay... check our website. Then Natalia and Zahra chat with a heap of developers from the teams who showed games at our recent Indie Dev Night including; Riley from Sbug Games, Piers, Cohan and Alana from Grey Cult Games, Tex Barnes from Owl Machine, Elias and Santtu from Pepperbox Studios, and Eris and Josh from Delta Phase Games. Then Peter drops in and out of the cozy yet "satisfactory" game 'Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure' from from Massive Miniteam. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 01:39 - #GamingNews 08:16 - Wirm from Sbug Games 11:02 - _HyperRouter _ from Piers 14:01 - Heavy Magic from Grey Cult Games w/ Cohan and Alana 17:05 - Key Fairy from Owl Machine with Tex Barnes 19:15 - Jane Wei Composer of Key Fairy - 'We're Engaged! The Part Where I Run Around Collecting Stars and Try Not To Die' 21:45 - Dice of Kalma from Pepperbox Studios - Discord Link 25:40 - Sugarrr! and Delta Rummy from Delta Phase Games w/ Eris Alar and Josh Huf 28:21 - Oddsparks: An Automation Adventure from Massive Miniteam w/ Peter Upcoming Events February Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke every 3 months! Next in FEBRUARY! Produced and recorded by Zahra at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Sbug, Piers, and Owl Machine Audio: Recorded and Edited by Natalia. Grey Cult Games and Peppercorn Studios: Recorded by Zahra. Podcast Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for distribution with Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing Music provided by Pixabay from Grand_Project - Diamond backing the Heavy Metal segment, Timothy Kulig - Drone Digging Backing Pepperbox Studios Segment, and Tony Vodnik - All I wanna Do (positive pop) backing Delta Phase Games Segment.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Hazel takes the soldering iron in hand to talk Console Mods, Jailbreaking, and more with Natalia, and Hazel from 'Tranzmission'. Then Hazel and her older brother Alec take some time to reminisce about old school Xbox mods from her childhood. And Ben from 'The Brown Couch' talks making your own controllers with friends. AND International Correspondent and previous Zed Games host Adrian brings us a Tokyo Games Show 2025 Retrospective, interviewing attendants about how to make YOUR game stand out at conventions. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 01:07 - Tokyo Games Show 2025 Retrospective w/ Adrian 08:10 - Console Mods and YOU 14:11 - Hazel's PSP Mods 21:07 - Jailbreaking Consoles 26:30 - Repair 32:00 - Old School Xbox Mods w/ Alec 39:54 - Building Arcade Controllers w/ Ben Tokyo Games Show 2025 Segment Interviewees Be My Horde from Polished Games Dangen Entertainment New Game Plus and Events Engine Upcoming Events February Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke every 3 months! Next - Feb 2026 Produced and recorded by Hazel for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing Music provided by Pixabay from Oleg Brnic - Disco Funk Expresso, Oleg Brnic - Jazz Expresso, Denis Pavlov - Old Bookie Jazz Blues B3 Hammond Organ, and Douglas Gustafson - Infinite Cosmos

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This week on an especially spooky Zed Games Zahra, Maylee, and Tom flex their nimble fingers to get some news nibbles talking the week in #GamingNews. Tom then takes a swing at marriage and the grim reality of 'SILENT HILL f' from NeoBards Entertainment Ltd. Zahra then jumps into a double feature talking low-fi, nostalgic, cabin horror game 'Rental' from Lonely House, then wanders through the visceral and auditory experience of 'Welcome To The Dark Place' from Zeekerss. And in calendar worthy events... Indie Dev Night is happening NEXT WEEK!! With a heap of local games including; 'Heavy Magic' from Grey Cult, 'Wirm' from [Sbug Games], 'HyperRouter' from Piers, 'Key Fairy' from Owl Machine, 'Dice of Kalma' from Pepperbox Studios, 'Kokato Dispatch' from Kobiko, and 'Sugarrr!' and more from Delta Phase Games. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 01:44 - #GamingNews 10:24 - SILENT HILL f from NeoBards Entertainment Ltd. 18:15 - Rental from Lonely House 20:11 - _Welcome To The Dark Place from Zeekerss 23:39 - Indie Dev Night Upcoming Events: November Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke every 3 months! Next - Thurs 6th Nov 6-9pm Produced and recorded by Zahra at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited. Backing music provided by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra and Natalia are joined by Junebug, one of the developers at Sbug Games. After talking the week in #GamingNews the team rolls into a review of 'Isopod' from Sbug Games and the team talks to Junebug on 'Isopod's development. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:10 - #GamingNews 11:32 - Isopod from Sbug Games 23:24 - Interview with Junebug from Sbug Games Upcoming Events November Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke every 3 months! Next - Thurs 6th Nov 6pm Produced and recorded by Zahra at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country. Audio and Cover Image edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Paul, Tom, and in the flesh Natalia return from PAX Aus, but before they get into that a run up of the week in #GamingNews talking legacy directors leaving Xbox and Ubisoft, Heart Machine finishing up, Pokémon Data Leak, plus more. Then Paul, Tom, and Natalia talk all things PAX Aus including; 'Delphinium' from Cinnadev, 'Cow Chess' from Lab Lab, 'Pro Jank Footy' from Umbrella Gaming, 'Tingus Goose' from Sweaty Chair, 'Headlice' from Bunguin Games, 'Doggy Don't Care' from Rohan Nowell, plus MORE! Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 05:50 - #GamingNews 12:25 - PAX Aus Rundown PAX Links: Delphinium from Cinnadev Xbox ROG Ally Kirby AirRiders Cow Chess from Lab Lab Pro Jank Footy from Umbrella Gaming Tingus Goose from Sweaty Chair Headlice from Bunguin Games Doggy Don't Care from Rohan Nowell AND PAX Aus 2025 Steam Page Upcoming Events: November Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke every 3 months! Next - Thurs 6th Nov 6pm Produced and recorded by Paul for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: It's Zed Games's 800th Episode!! This week Zahra is being a professional studio person with Jack, 4zzz's station manager! Together they talk the week in #GamingNews before passing the baton to past Zahra in an interview with previous Zed Games leaders 'Razor' Ray and 'Ezie' Ezarco. Jack then tells us of his first Zed Games memory, REWINDING us back to Episode 380 and Bea's look into Dream Daddy. Plus there's a GIVEAWAY! Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games Episode 800! 02:01 - #GamingNews - The Drifter Ep 789 11:27 - GIVEAWAY 12:18 - Interview w/ Razor and Ezie 28:38 - REWIND: Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator from Game Grumps Upcoming Events** October PAX Aus @MCEC Melbourne Fri-Sun 10-12th Oct November Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke every 3 months! Next - Thurs 6th Nov 6pm Produced and recorded by Zahra for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Paul, Tom, and our local Naam PaxAus correspondent Natalia jump straight into the week in #GamingNews before talking fishing games. Then Natalia slices a bit out of life and all the baggage that involves in 'Consume Me' from Hexecutable (Jenny+AP), and Paul takes on the personality litmus test that is the game 'Baby Steps' from Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch, and Bennett Foddy. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:22 - #GamingNews 13:00 - Consume Me from Hexecutable (Jenny+AP) 23:14 - Baby Steps from Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch, and Bennett Foddy 32:06 - Community Events - check the notes below Upcoming Events** October SpringCon @Goodna State School Sat-Sun 4-5th Oct 9-5pm PAX Aus @MCEC Melbourne Fri-Sun 10-12th Oct The Best Worst Games in History – Harvester (1996) @Fruitbat Theatre upstairs @PAX Aus Fri, Oct 10, 6:30-7:30 PM November Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke every 3 months! Next - Thurs 6th Nov 6pm Produced and recorded by Paul for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Hazel takes over with Zahra and Peter following suit talking game release hypes, bugs, and pet peeves before jumping into the week in #GamingNews. Then Zahra rocks out in the rogue like rhythm game 'Fresh Tracks' from Buffalo Buffalo and Peter takes it easy in the patient cozy tabletop/a digital single player Catan-esque game 'Let Them Trade' from Spaceflower. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 05:01 - #GamingNews 14:08 - Fresh Tracks from Buffalo Buffalo w/ Zahra 15:15 - Let Them Trade from Spaceflower w/ Peter Upcoming Events October SpringCon @Goodna State School Sat-Sun 4-5th Oct 9-5pm Zed Games 800th Episode Thurs, 9th Oct, 6pm PAX Aus @MCEC Melbourne Fri-Sun 10-12th Oct November Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke every 3 months! Next - Thurs 6th Nov 6pm Produced and recorded by Hazel for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Maylee gets butter board fingers while Tom, Peter, and SPECIAL GUEST Siobhan jumping straight into the week in #GamingNews. Then clean up those dirty earholes to listen to SPECIAL GUEST Siobhan as she tries a book change in a seaside town selling second hand books while playing 'Tiny Bookshop' from neoludic games. And don't forget to touch some grass while checking out; PLAYGRND Showdown Final @Settlement Cove Park 19-21 Sept, Creative Coding at The Lanes 2025 @Winn Lane 26 Sept, and SpringCon 4-5 Oct. AND Tom pulls on his neon cyber ninja suit to Shinobi style kick, jump, flip while crunch, punch, and combo his way through 'Shinobi: Art of Vengeance' from Lizardcube. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 01:42 - #GamingNews 10:08 - Tiny Bookshop from neoludic games 16:29 - Community Events: PLAYGRND Showdown Final @Settlement Cove Park Fri-Sun 19-21 Sept 10am-8pm 17:57 - Community Events: Creative Coding at The Lanes 2025 @Winn Lane Fri, 26 Sept, 6-9pm 18:49 - Community Events: SpringCon @Goodna State School Sat-Sun 4-5th Oct 9-5pm 20:05 - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance from Lizardcube Upcoming Events September Creative Coding at The Lanes 2025 @Winn Lane Fri, 26 Sept, 6-9pm October SpringCon @Goodna State School Sat-Sun 4-5th Oct 9-5pm PAX Aus @MCEC Melbourne Fri-Sun 10-12th Oct November Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke every 3 months! Next - Thurs 6th Nov 6pm Produced and recorded by Maylee for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Paul summons the Dark Crystal with Natalia, Caroline, and Tom Silksonging before jumping into the week in #GamingNews. Then the team faun over the atmosphere and gameplay in the game of the hour 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' from Team Cherry, before Tom talks tricks, tips, trials, and teamwork while playing - defiantly not a wheelchair basketball - based game 'Drag x Drive™' from Nintendo. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 03:34 - #GamingNews 13:28 - Hollow Knight: Silksong from Team Cherry 25:31 - Drag x Drive™ from Nintendo Produced and recorded by Paul for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Zahra and Maylee introduce us to this weeks special guests and bird lovers Juno and Daniel jumping straight into the week in #GamingNews. Then the team chats with Juno and Daniel as they introduce the development process of and talk the new board game for the bird lover Isle of Feathers. The game is a vertical tile builder with birds fighting for space in a limited habitat, check it out on Kickstarter (and the launch party @Netherworld, Sun 28th Sept 4-7pm). Then Maylee gets a pleasant surprised while plaything the cozy puzzle sequel 'Islanders: New Shores' from The Station. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 02:15 - #GamingNews 10:42 - Isle of Feathers from Magpie Buisness AKA Juno and Daniel 30:22 - Islanders: New Shores from The Station Produced and recorded by Zahra for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.

Podcast #752 let's it rip with The Problem With Kids Today, Hunx and His Punx, Fortitude Valley, Tullycraft, Superchunk, Darren Hayman and his Electric Guitars, & Persekutor.

Sam and Max dial in with Brisbane band Dopamine off the back of the release of their latest single, "Someone". On a dusty Sunday afternoon, they cover how the band were experimenting with some fresh sounds, how the junkies in the Fortitude Valley shaped them as musicians, and when they'll get back to their Stevie Ray Vaughn roots.Connect with Dopamine on Instagram and TikTok, and listen to their latest single "Someone" on Spotify and Apple Music.Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

Tune in as we sit down with acclaimed Australian bartenders Rocky Hair and Jenna Hemsworth to discuss their groundbreaking initiative, the Sorry Not Sorry Collective. In this candid interview, they open up about tackling systemic issues in the hospitality industry, from wage disparities and toxic work cultures to the lack of support for marginalized voices. Hair and Hemsworth share how their project aims to create safer, more equitable spaces while fostering creativity and collaboration among bartenders. They also reflect on their personal experiences and the urgent need for change in an industry they deeply love. Learn More: http://sorrynotsorrycollective.com Sorry Not Sorry Takeover 2025 Tour Dates Sunday 23 March: with Caretaker's Cottage at The Lincoln, Carlton, VIC Sunday 30 March: Savile Row, Fortitude Valley, QLD Tuesday 1 April: Hanky Panky Lounge, Darwin, NT Sunday 6 April: Edward & Ida's, Northbridge, WA Tuesday 8 April: Maybe Mae, Adelaide, SA Sunday 13 April: venue TBA, Sydney, NSW ____________________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: Erick Castro: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1 Bartender at Large: www.tiktok.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLargeTalking Tequila w the founder of Lalo | Bartender at Large ep 438