Zed Games

Zed Games
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Tune in to hear the best in gaming news, reviews, community and culture from across Australia and around the world! Brought to you by the Zed Games crew: Zahra, Paul, Maylee, Rani, Tobi, Hazel, Caroline, & Peter S. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for all the latest updates! Get podcasts here: http://zedgamesau.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZedGamesAU Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZedGamesAU

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Listen and Play

    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

    27 min

  2. 27 MAR

    Poké-Hole

    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.

    30 min

  3. 20 MAR

    A Quokkin' Good Time

    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.

    31 min

  4. 13 MAR

    Ladies Night: Woman's Day Special

    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.

    43 min

  5. 6 MAR

    re9uiem

    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.

    31 min

  6. 27 FEB

    [REDACTED] Fairy

    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

    30 min

  7. 20 FEB

    Gamers Together Strong

    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

    32 min

  8. 13 FEB

    Dead Lamb

    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.

    32 min
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Tune in to hear the best in gaming news, reviews, community and culture from across Australia and around the world! Brought to you by the Zed Games crew: Zahra, Paul, Maylee, Rani, Tobi, Hazel, Caroline, & Peter S. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for all the latest updates! Get podcasts here: http://zedgamesau.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZedGamesAU Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZedGamesAU

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  • Creator
    Zed Games
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © Zed Games 2019
  • Show Website
    Zed Games