Thanks to Nintendo AU, I got to go hands-on with Yoshi And The Mysterious Book, and I'm absolutely loving the direction the game is heading in.

The Best Games Of 2005 – Patched #422 | Player2.net.au Time to go back into the deepest recesses of our memories once again to explore the year 2005, and the acclaimed games that launched that year.

In Patched this week, @mattophil.bsky.social and @pauljamesgames.bsky.social reflect on the glory days of 2005. Join them for RE4, Splinter Cell and more

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3 Steps To Fix Xbox – Patched #421 | Player2.net.au Asha Sharma has a lot to do at Xbox to fix the brand, Matto and Paul have a few ideas that they'd like to share with her, so join them in Patched as they fix Xbox.

How do you fix the Xbox brand? @pauljamesgames.bsky.social and @mattophil.bsky.social try to do so in 3 steps in this new episode of Patched!

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Saint Slayer: Spear Of Sacrilege Review – Just The Tip Of The Spear | Player2.net.au Looking for a bit of classic Castlevania in your life? Look no further than Saint Slayer: Spear Of Sacrilege. Paul has played it and has the review for you

Looking for some classic Castlevania in your life? Look up #SaintSlayerSpearOfSacrilege, @pauljamesgames.bsky.social's review is live

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Dosa Divas Review – Full Of Flavour | Player2.net.au Outloop Games returns with it's third game, Dosa Divas, but have they given us a hearty meal, or one to chew up and spit out? Paul's review has the answers.

@pauljamesgames.bsky.social has been cooking up a storm in @outerloopgames.bsky.social’s Dosa Divas! He shares his review here: www.player2.net.au/2026/04/dosa...

Could I be the first in the world with the Dosa Divas platinum trophy? Good early first signs!

Also, it turns out I can get HBO Max for $10 per month… pass

The Morality of Mewgenics | Player2.net.au The Morality of Mewgenics The Cost of Doing BusinessTo play Mewgenics is to be complicit in its world. Despite some truly excellent gameplay, the Mewgenics world is not a nice place, and your role in ...

Mewgenics is undoubtedly a great game, but how does it sit with your values?

Jason asks this very question in his latest feature piece.

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Ocarina Of Time Remake, Star Fox Leaked! – Patched #420 | Player2.net.au A huge leak, which surely hasn't impressed Nintendo, has revealed their entire plan for the remainder of 2026, and it includes some huge reveals and releases. Join Paul and Matto as they discuss it al...

With talk of Ocarina Of Time remakes and new Star Fox games, @mattophil.bsky.social and @pauljamesgames.bsky.social examine what we've learned so far with this new episode of Patched

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My Saros preview is live! Thank you again to PlayStation for the invite to Sydney to check the game out!

Your weather was also much better than what we had in Melbourne yesterday, so it was nice to pop up and get some sun

Saros Hands-On Preview | Player2.net.au Saros is almost upon us, but PlayStation gave Paul the opportunity to check the game out prior to release. Here's his hands-on preview!

@playstation.com kindly brought @pauljamesgames.bsky.social in to their Sydney office to go hands-on with Housemarque's upcoming title, Saros. After the hit that was Returnal, can Saros take things up a notch? Check out his preview for full thoughts.

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Today I flew into Sydney courtesy of @playstation.com to check out Housemarque’s Saros. I have so many positive thoughts to share so stay tuned for my preview (likely) tomorrow.

Thanks so much for the opportunity!

Legacy of Kain: Ascendance Review – A Monkey’s Paw Of A Game | Player2.net.au Legacy of Kain returns at long last, but is the newest entry, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, the ideal point of entry? Paul shares his thoughts in his review.

ALERT: We have a new Legacy of Kain game!

ALERT 2: @pauljamesgames.bsky.social thinks it's a massive letdown.

His review: www.player2.net.au/2026/04/lega...

Update: Another healthy spike over the Easter weekend

The closest thing that Legacy of Kain: Ascendance will be getting to an A from me :P

So why? Two reasons:
1. I love trophies
2. That love of trophies and boosting the completion rate is a way to encourage me to see more games through to completion, and revisit some backlogged games that I started but never finished.

So far so good!

Status update. To begin the year, I made a gaming new year resolution to lift my trophy completion rate from what was 35.52% to over 37%. Today after getting the plat for South Of Midnight (shoutout @compulsiongames.bsky.social & @xbox.com) I’m at 36.03%, well and truly on track to reach my goal

Reanimal wasn't at all bad, it just wasn't that good either, and still featured many of the same frustrating elements found in previous Tarsier works too. Close but no cigar

Reanimal Review – A Brooding Landscape Lacking Depth | Player2.net.au Tarsier have another swing at their indie horror platformers, this time, through the lens of a new IP, Reanimal. Join Paul in his review of the experience.

@pauljamesgames.bsky.social went back and tackled one of the more anticipated suspense/horror games of 2026, and came away somewhat torn. Check out his review of Reanimal
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Most of my March was consumed by MH Stories, but I got through some other games too. @mattophil.bsky.social and I discuss what was on the slate in this new episode

Monster Hunter Stories 3, Hades, Assassin’s Creed Shadows Impressions – Patched #419 | Player2.net.au With another month behind them, join Paul and Matto as they discuss games that they played this month, including Monster Hunter Stories 3, Hades, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and more.

Throughout March, @pauljamesgames.bsky.social and @mattophil.bsky.social played through another wide range of games. Join them for their Patched updates episode, where they discuss them all

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South Of Midnight PS5/Switch 2 Co-Op Review | Player2.net.au South Of Midnight has found a new home on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and so we got Stephen and Paul to check it out. Here's their review

South Of Midnight has found a new home on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and so we got @gorath44000.bsky.social and @pauljamesgames.bsky.social to check it out. Here's their review www.player2.net.au/2026/04/sout...

Slept on South Of Midnight during its initial launch window, but got the chance to redeem myself with this PS5 release. The game has its flaws, but is still well worth checking out. Awesome to co-op this review with @gorath44000.bsky.social too

Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup In Bellabel Park Review – Wonderful | Player2.net.au Super Mario Bros. Wonder returns with a whole lot more to do, so Paul returns as well, and reviews the experience of Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup In Bellabel Park

Super Mario Wonder is back... with extra bits!

@pauljamesgames.bsky.social has jumped into the Switch 2 re-release to see if it still holds the joy it once did.

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Shoutout to Nintendo for the newest addition to the household! We’ll see how old mate settles in, but the kids are having a great time with the Talking Flower from the Super Mario Bros Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Wish I could be out there supporting my friends teaching in the public sector for the AEU, but as an independent teacher I don’t have the same rights anymore.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Review – Flying To New Heights | Player2.net.au Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is almost here, and Paul's been playing it extensively. Here's his review of the experience!

@pauljamesgames.bsky.social has been flying high in the world of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. Here's his full review

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Shoutout to @playstation.com and of course @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social for the really cool Ghost Rewards campaign.

My pin for getting the Ghost of Tsushima plat arrived while I was holidaying this weekend. Was delighted to come home and find it.

Love the effort that’s gone in

Waking up to a view of the Murray River 😍

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Hands-On Preview | Player2.net.au Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is imminent. Paul's been hands-on and shares his thoughts on the preview experience

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is out in a month, and @pauljamesgames.bsky.social gone hands-on to check out how the game is shaping up. Check out his hands-on preview for an update on how it's going

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Player 2 Vs PlayStation State Of Play February 2026 | Player2.net.au Jess and Paul get together to debrief on each of the big reveals from PlayStation's February State Of Play showcase.

Today, PlayStation hosted a HUGE State Of Play, and we got @jesszam.bsky.social and @pauljamesgames.bsky.social in to dissect all the reveals in this new Versus feature

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20 Minutes Of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Gameplay | Player2.net.au Thanks to Square-Enix, we're playing Dragon Quest VII Reimagined! Join Paul for the first 20mins of the game from while he was playing it pre-release!

We're back doing gameplay videos! Join @pauljamesgames.bsky.social as he shows off 20mins of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined in action!
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