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06/27/2023

Who are you crushing on in STORY OF SEASONS: A WONDERFUL LIFE?

STORY OF SEASONS: A WONDERFUL LIFE revisits the 2003 farming simulator GameCube classic. In the years since its original release, farming games have risen in popularity: Stardew Valley, Wylde Flowers, and Disney Dreamlight Valley, just to name a few. Ruby Innes (Back Pocket) and Courtney Borrett (Power Up, Kotaku Australia) join us this episode to explain why this modern take on the classic game is one of the best in the series to revisit. You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Daniel Ang, Adam Christou , Omi Koulas and Chris Button. Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia for their support of SIFTER.

06/27/2023

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36 min
11/10/2022

How does morse code work? Learn in MORSE a tactical puzzle game set in World War 1

Alex Johannsson has been working on MORSE, inspired by a love of alt controllers and limited button inputs, in this game that combines real morse code and grid based combat. Alex joins Gianni to talk about the development of the game over many years and why cool weird controllers are really a big source of inspiration. Support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by buying us a coffee on KoFi or some merch on the SIFTER STORE Join the SIFTER Discord to be part of the conversation SIFTER is produced by Nicholas Kennedy, Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Daniel Ang & Adam Christou. Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Omny Studio for their support of SIFTER. Support the show: https://sifter.store

11/10/2022

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15 min
07/27/2021

Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector - How a small Western Australian team made on the best new 40K games

Paul Turbett and Anthony Sweet of Perth's Black Lab Games are no strangers to big franchises, they made the critically and fan acclaimed strategy game Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock, but when the opportunity came to work on one of the biggest science fiction universes Warhammer 40,000 they leapt at the challenge. Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector is that game, which has been released this week to rave reviews exploring the stories of the Blood Angels Space Marine chapter in their clashes with the beastial Tyranids. WATCH A VIDEO VERSION THIS STORY HERE: Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector - How a small team in Western Australia made one of the best 40K games Pixel Sift is produced by Scott Quigg, Sarah Ireland, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Daniel Ang & Adam Christou. Mitch Loh is our Senior Producer, Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Brian Fairbanks from Salty Dog Sounds composed the Mainstream theme music. Support the show: https://sifter.store

07/27/2021

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30 min
10/31/2023

A voice says SLAY THE PRINCESS. What you do next is up to you

SLAY THE PRINCESS is a horror narrative visual novel where you've got one task. You're here to slay a princess, but if you do is actually up to you. This game brings branching narratives and a style of roguelite gameplay to the visual novel genre where all your choices can lead to an ending. Developers Abby Howard and Tony Howard-Arias join Lightmap to share how their small side project SLAY THE PRINCESS was made while developing episodic game SCARLET HOLLOW and how it's found them a brand new audience. You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Daniel Ang, Adam Christou and Chris Button. Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia for their support of SIFTER.

10/31/2023

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39 min
SEP 28

ZELDA: ECHOES OF WISDOM was a dungeon maker in early development

NEWS THIS WEEKPlayStation State of Play September 2024 – Every major announcementEchoes of Wisdom was a Zelda Dungeon Maker in early developmentAssassin's Creed Shadows Delayed to February 2025Saber Interactive is already thinking about a Space Marine 2 sequel: 'Hopefully we'll be working on Space Marine content for a long time'RELEASE RADARHELL OF AN OFFICE - 3 October 2024 - PCSPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: THE PATRICK STAR GAME - 4 October 2024 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchUNTIL DAWN REMAKE - 4 October 2024 - PC, PlayStation 5WIZARD OF LEGEND 2 - 4 October 2024 - PC‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled. You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou and Chris Button. Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia for their support of SIFTER.

Sep 28

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6 min
NOV 11

CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS 6 has a wild story, genre leading multiplayer

There are only a couple of constants in this world, death, taxes and new CALL OF DUTY games. This semi-annual series keeps cranking out the shooter scenarios, with some great multiplayer and all over the place single player. Chris Button is joined by SIFTER's own Kyle Pauletto and freelance journalist David Smith (Rhunwords) as they make heads and tails of it all. Clicking on things is fun, that's what CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 6 delivers in spades. Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled. Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou and Chris Button. Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia for their support of SIFTER.

Nov 11

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38 min
APR 4

UNICORN OVERLORD is a deep engaging tactical game that's easy to pick up and play

With fun combat that never gets old, UNICORN OVERLORD by Vanillaware combines a dash of FIRE EMBLEM, some FINAL FANTASY XII and even a bit of auto-battler genre into a game that makes you change your plans again and again. Chris Button sits down with SIFTER Executive Producer Gianni Di Giovanni to explore the world of Fevrith, making allies and the unfortunately pervy character designs in overall wonderful game. You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Borrett, Daniel Ang, Adam Christou and Chris Button. Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia for their support of SIFTER.

Apr 4

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34 min
12/21/2023

SIFTER's 2023 Games of the Year - ALAN WAKE 2, BALDUR'S GATE 3 & more

It's been a massive year for video games, with some of the very best games ever made packed into 2023. In our annual special we've collected the entire SIFTER team like Pokémon into one massive end of year episode. We've got massive titles and smaller indies plus our honourable mentions. What ever you choose to play next from this list you'll have a great time. Mitch - HI-FI RUSHFiona & Kyle: - THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOMAdam - BALDUR'S GATE 3Courtney - FINAL FANTASY XVIGianni - DREDGEChris - ALAN WAKE 2What is your favourite game released this year? Let us know by leaving us a review on your favourite podcast player and we'll give you a shout out when we return in 2024. You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Borrett, Daniel Ang, Adam Christou and Chris Button. Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia for their support of SIFTER.

12/21/2023

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1h 27m
NOV 18

Valve's Steam Deck designers on the making of the groundbreaking handheld computer

It took a couple of years but the Steam Deck is officially available today for players in Australia. The reason? Well why don't we let designers Lawrence Yang, Jay Shaw and Yazan Aldehayyat explain. Gianni sat down with Valve's handheld makers in Melbourne to learn how player behaviour has changed with the launch of the portable computer, what to expect from the next generation hardware, and what they are working on next. 256GB LCD A$649.00512GB OLED $899.001TB OLED $1049.001TB OLED White $1099.00You can add order a Steam Deck in Australia today , head to the Steam website to grab yours now. Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled. You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Courtney Smith, Adam Christou and Chris Button. Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Audio Technica Australia and Apple for their support of SIFTER.

Nov 18

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22 min
02/27/2023

Explore the heavens in JUMPLIGHT ODYSSEY and delve through hell in SOLIUM INFERNUM

The digital boardgame ARMELLO was how Melbourne's League of Geeks made their name but seven years since that ground breaking indie game was released the studio this year will be sharing not one but two new games. Kelsey Gamble is the Publishing Producer and has a hand in both the scifi anime colony sim JUMPLIGHT ODYSSEY and the hellish political game SOLIUM INFERNUM. Listen to find out how the team is able to produce both games, how the games are progressing and what you can look forward to when you get your hands on these titles. You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by ☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ 👕 Wearing our merch https://sifter.store/ 💬 Talking to us on the SIFTER Discord https://www.sifter.com.au/discord SIFTER is produced by Kyle Pauletto, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Daniel Ang & Adam Christou. Mitch Loh is Senior Producer and Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Omny Studio for their support of SIFTER. Support the show: https://sifter.store

02/27/2023

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34 min

SIFTER is an award winning video games publication that explores the politics, economics and societal impacts of video games. Founded in 2015 SIFTER has expanded to three podcasts, Lightmap which features industry interviews, Mainstream which reviews the latest titles, and Walkthrough which recaps the news weekly.

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Who are you crushing on in STORY OF SEASONS: A WONDERFUL LIFE?

How does morse code work? Learn in MORSE a tactical puzzle game set in World War 1

Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector - How a small Western Australian team made on the best new 40K games

A voice says SLAY THE PRINCESS. What you do next is up to you

ZELDA: ECHOES OF WISDOM was a dungeon maker in early development

CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS 6 has a wild story, genre leading multiplayer

UNICORN OVERLORD is a deep engaging tactical game that's easy to pick up and play

SIFTER's 2023 Games of the Year - ALAN WAKE 2, BALDUR'S GATE 3 & more

Valve's Steam Deck designers on the making of the groundbreaking handheld computer

Explore the heavens in JUMPLIGHT ODYSSEY and delve through hell in SOLIUM INFERNUM

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Who are you crushing on in STORY OF SEASONS: A WONDERFUL LIFE?

How does morse code work? Learn in MORSE a tactical puzzle game set in World War 1

Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector - How a small Western Australian team made on the best new 40K games

A voice says SLAY THE PRINCESS. What you do next is up to you

ZELDA: ECHOES OF WISDOM was a dungeon maker in early development

CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS 6 has a wild story, genre leading multiplayer

UNICORN OVERLORD is a deep engaging tactical game that's easy to pick up and play

SIFTER's 2023 Games of the Year - ALAN WAKE 2, BALDUR'S GATE 3 & more

Valve's Steam Deck designers on the making of the groundbreaking handheld computer

Explore the heavens in JUMPLIGHT ODYSSEY and delve through hell in SOLIUM INFERNUM

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