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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
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
FEB 18

HELLDIVERS 2 is hilarious and a best in class team multiplayer shooter

The first time is an accident, one of your fellow soldiers stands just a little bit too close to the blast zone as you call down artillery from outer space. HELLDIVERS 2 actually makes it a little bit too fun to explode your allies. Whoops. It's all part of the shtick which really amps up the forever war jingoistic world of Super Earth as you blast across planets in the name of 'Managed Democracy'. There has to be sacrifice in the name of freedom right? Good, well jump in this pod soldier. Drop Rate host Chris Button is joined by SIFTER's Adam Christou as they dig it just why everyone is playing this game. A copy of HELLDIVERS 2 on PlayStation 5 and PC was provided to SIFTER for the purposes of this review. 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.

Feb 18

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43 min
JAN 16

THE LAST OF US PART II REMASTERED is worth a revisit

It's hard to match the combat and minute to minute gameplay in the THE LAST OF US PART II and the new PlayStation 5 version offers more of the excellent nailbiting gameplay and deeper insights into the developer's creative process. If you treat this new version as premium DLC for the game you already own, the cut content, commentary and new roguelike mode No Return makes for an enjoyable return to this series. Chris Button sits down with SIFTER Executive Producer Gianni Di Giovanni as they enjoy a look behind the curtain. A copy of THE LAST OF US PART II REMASTERED on PlayStation 5 was provided to SIFTER for the purposes of this review. 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.

Jan 16

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32 min
FEB 4

Austin Wintory, Tripod, Montaigne on writing the Grammy Award nominated STRAY GODS: THE ROLEPLAYING MUSICAL

The groundbreaking STRAY GODS: THE ROLEPLAYING MUSICAL is pretty unique and the very first Australian made game to be nominated for a Grammy Award, which will be awarded today. Composers Austin Wintory (JOURNEY, ASSASSIN'S CREED SYNDICATE) Scott Edgar and Simon Hall from musical comedy group Tripod, singer-songwritter Montaigne aka Jess Cerro join Summerfall Studios Liam Esler to talk about what it was like to make this branching musical adventure. The 66th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on Sunday 4th February 2024 (Monday 5th February in Australia) 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.

Feb 4

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42 min
03/04/2023

ELDEN RING expansion "Shadow of the Erdtree" announced

NEWS THIS WEEK Elden Ring expansion Shadow of the Erdtree announced ‍Elden Ring Sells 20 Million Copies, Makes Excellent Point Xbox Wants Call Of Duty To Have The Same Content And Features On All Platforms Everything announced at February’s Pokemon Presents EA are asking players if they want a Dead Space 2 or 3 remake The Wolf Among Us 2 had been delayed to 2024 ‍RELEASE RADAR ONI : ROAD TO BE THE MIGHTIEST ONI - 09 March 2023 - PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch METROID FUSION - 09 March 2023 - Switch DC'S JUSTICE LEAGUE: COSMIC CHAOS - 10 March 2023 - PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 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

03/04/2023

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7 min
04/16/2022

ELDEN RING speedrunners finish game in six minutes, KINGDOM HEARTS IV announced, CD Project denies WITCHER 3 next gen delays

‍NEWS THIS WEEK‍ KINGDOM HEARTS IV announced at 20th anniversary celebration CD Project denies next-gen versions of THE WITCHER 3 is in "development hell" ODDWORLD developer says Playstation Plus release was devastating for studio ‍ELDEN RING speedrunners break the game to achieve six minute speed run ELDEN RING player 'Let me solo her' helps 300-400 players defeat Malenia with a couple of swords and only a pot on his head Beamdog announce new roguelite IP inspired by 1980s saturday morning cartoons MYTHFORCE Sunsetting the Bethesda.net Launcher & Migrating to Steam ‍Niantic announce new Tamagotchi-style game PERIDOT ‍North Korean hackers blamed for $650 million AXIE INFINITY crypto hack In-game advertising could be coming to Microsoft free to play games ‍ RELEASE RADAR‍ STAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED - 20 April 2022 - Nintendo Switch TEARDOWN - 21 April 2022 - PC CHERNOBYLITE - 21 April 2022 - Xbox Series X|S, Playstation 5 GODLIKE BURGER - 21 April 2022 - PC 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. Join the SIFTER Discord to be part of the conversation Support the show: https://sifter.store

04/16/2022

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14 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
12/14/2023

The best game soundtracks of 2023: ZELDA: TOTK, BALDUR'S GATE 3 & more

We listen back through this incredible year of games with our friend Meena Shamaly, musician, composer and host of ABC Classic's The Game Show. It's Shamaly Selects 2023 and boy are there some incredible pieces to listen to. Here is what delighted and made the top eight this year. STRAY GODS: THE ROLEPLAYING MUSICAL - Adrift & Challenging a Queen (Red Edition)TCHIA - Main ThemeBALDUR'S GATE 3 - Down by the RiverMARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN 2 - Greater TogetherASSASSIN'S CREED MIRAGE - Mirage ThemeMORTAL KOMBAT 1 - A New Era (Main Theme)VENBA - RaasaTHE LEGEND OF ZELDA TEARS OF THE KINGDOM - Main ThemeWhat made your soundtrack list? Leave us a review with your favourite soundtrack. 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.

12/14/2023

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54 min
06/15/2022

THE QUARRY is every bit as thrilling as the best teen horror films and a must play game for genre fans

THE QUARRY by Supermassive Games is a masterwork of genre fiction and really cleverly written ode to those eighties and nineties teen slasher flicks. 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. Join the SIFTER Discord to be part of the conversation Support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by heading to the SIFTER STORE Support the show: https://sifter.store

06/15/2022

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

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

HELLDIVERS 2 is hilarious and a best in class team multiplayer shooter

THE LAST OF US PART II REMASTERED is worth a revisit

Austin Wintory, Tripod, Montaigne on writing the Grammy Award nominated STRAY GODS: THE ROLEPLAYING MUSICAL

ELDEN RING expansion "Shadow of the Erdtree" announced

ELDEN RING speedrunners finish game in six minutes, KINGDOM HEARTS IV announced, CD Project denies WITCHER 3 next gen delays

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

The best game soundtracks of 2023: ZELDA: TOTK, BALDUR'S GATE 3 & more

THE QUARRY is every bit as thrilling as the best teen horror films and a must play game for genre fans

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