Christie McQualter

Christie McQualter is a Melbourne-based journalist, specialising in games. She has a particular interest in playing indie games in hopes of finding a hidden gem – though she has endured many strange adventures in the pursuit of doing so. You can find her sharing her love for The Witcher 3, 2000s nostalgia and any game with a dog in it. Follow her at @auralynxian on socials.

Christie's Latest Articles

Mineko's Night Market
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Mineko’s Night Market Review – Cats, Crafting and Covert Ops

Mineko’s Night Market offers an ideal cosy social sim experience with a careful balance of routine and novelty.

Gentle Cozy Games Teacup
News

5 Cozy Games to Try When You Feel Overwhelmed

These gentle, cozy video games offer a safe and relaxing place to retreat when the real world is feeling a…

Stray Gods Review - Key Art
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Stray Gods Review – Bittersweet Symphony

Stray Gods is a riveting musical adventure with pure soul.

Movie Tie-In Games, Ice Age 2, Spirit Stallion, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Gollum
Opinions & Analysis

What Happened To Movie Tie-In Games? – An Investigation

Were movie-tie in games really that abysmal? Are they any better now? Here's our important, objective analysis.

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Review
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Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Review - Written in the stars

You might predict the future, you can't change the past. Difficult decisions define the latest narrative game from studio Don't…

Nintendo 3DS eshop closure
Features

Rare Nintendo 3DS games you should buy before the eShop closes 

The Nintendo 3DS eShop closes forever on 27 March 2023, and it's your last chance to grab these high-value exclusives…

horse tales emerald valley ranch review
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Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch review

Gather ‘round horse girls and boys, for an open-world horse-taming adventure that’s equally ambitious and exasperating.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley - Early Access Review

Wholesome and stress-free, Disney Dreamlight Valley is the perfect game to overcome a slump – gaming, mental health or otherwise.

bear and breakfast review
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Bear and Breakfast Review – Pardon our mess

Bear and Breakfast is a surprisingly good mix of a B&B management game and a commentary on the human condition.

Escape Academy review
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Escape Academy Review – a scholastic adventure for the escapist at heart

Escape Academy is more than just an escape room simulator. It's a narrative-based puzzle adventure bursting with personality.

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