A fortnightly conversation about games.

Why do we want to escape from one dystopia to another?

Can you resist the siren song of a better bad future? My guest for this issue of Multiplier is Anna Zou, the lead developer at Lemon Jolly Games. I caught up with Zou ahead of last year's SXSW Sydney to chat about the studio's debut title,

Has the extraction shooter finally hit the mainstream?

Is Arc Raiders the breakout hit that Tarkov-types have been waiting for? My guest for this issue of Multiplier is Rick Salter, the co-founder and creative director of Hojo Studio. In addition to developing homegrown indie releases like The Godfeather and Inflatality, Salter is also part of the State of

Will the 'bullet heaven' game boom last?

Could BALL x PIT shape the next wave of rogue-inspired romps? My guest for this week’s issue of Multiplier is Terrence Jarrad. Terrence is a recovering games writer who spent nearly a decade and a half surprised to see his words in printed magazines like PC PowerPlay and Hyper.

Fergus Halliday's Top 10 Games of 2025

I went into this year with the lofty - but perhaps misguided - goal of only playing games that I already owned. My motivation with this was to try and save some money and change my own habits when it came to buying games on a whim and then never

When did clicker games get so complicated?

How gaming's most straightforward genre evolving My guest for this week’s issue of Multiplier is Alex Taylor. Alex is the founder of Wristwork, a "artist-led" independent game and interactive media studio based on London. The studio's latest game – Faceminer – was shown at SXSW

Is the world ready for more Frosty Games?

How is the southern hemisphere's take on Summer Games Fest faring? My guest for this week’s issue of Multiplier is Amy Potter-Jarman. Amy is a games and tech marketing professional and the founder and organiser behind Frosty Games Fest. You can find more information about the showcase

Is it time to break up the biggest week in Australian gaming?

How much industry networking is too much? My guest for this week’s issue of Multiplier is Jeremy Bratetich. As well as being one of the many who survived the marathon of GCAP, PAX AUS and SXSW Sydney back in October, Jeremy is the managing editor over at MiniMap.com.

Are the downsides of digital distribution becoming harder to live with?

Has the degradation of digital storefronts reached a tipping point?

The Making of Hellgate: London

How the creators of Diablo got burned but created the loot-shooter

Is there life beyond live service gaming?

Can we come back from the era of the forever game?

Is a Critical Role video game destined to disappoint?

"How do you want to do this?"

How is Multiplier a year old already?

Where has the time gone?