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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!)

@ashabardon.bsky.social

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Anime/games/sci fi journo + manga adaptor. Queer bipolar AuDHDer. I have a BA in Religious Studies and MA's in Classics and Interdisciplinary Japanese Studies (w. Merit). Current novel projects: #foxandflower, #thedirectorareseries and #kalafia

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Nov 12

Hi lovely new followersl! I'm an ex-academic and journalist, author, editor and cat-human to D, Mew and @ninthhousecats. I graduated with Merit from the UEA's Interdisciplinary Japanese Studies this summer and have spent the last seven years adapting manga.

More here: www.ashabardon.co.uk

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 1d

Looking forward to watching #kurushetra later for my new religion #substack #thesacredframe next week open.substack.com/pub/sacredfr...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 1d

Because the universe cannot give me a break: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 1d

I’m continuing to delve into the lore of #silenthillf on my #thegamingloristsubstack and today I’m talking about the Sacred Sword and tsukumogami: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 2d

I’m looking forward to returning to Minakami Village next year with #projectzerocrimsonbutterfly remake from @koeitecmoeurope both as a fan and a lorist. #tgs brought some new details too: : open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 15d

And #alienearth was going so well. Here’s my addendum review of Season One after the final two episodes: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Reposted by Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!)

Seven Seas Entertainment @sevenseasentertainment.com · 17d

FREE LIFE FANTASY ONLINE: IMMORTAL PRINCESS (MANGA) Vol. 11

Lose yourself in a new world of ghoulish adventure in this fantasy gaming tale—original light novels also from Seven Seas!

Out today in print/digital! See RETAILERS section:
sevenseasentertainment.com/books/free-l...

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 17d

My #silenthillf lore guides are online and more are coming. Go here to read them: ashabardongaminglorist.substack.com/t/silent-hil...

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 18d

I’ve got a load of #silenthillf lore articles going live at 9am GMT on Friday so if you have questions you’ll find all the answers here: ashabardongaminglorist.substack.com/t/silent-hil... Eventually I’ll be collecting them in a lore book: Foxes and Fog: The Lore of Sulent Hill f Explained!!!!

The Gaming Lorist | Asha Bardon, MA | Substack

A Substack devoted to breaking down videogame lore! Click to read The Gaming Lorist, by Asha Bardon, MA, a Substack publication. Launched 4 months ago.

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 18d

I came for the lore; I stayed for the story. #silenthillf is brilliant. Read my review of @konami’s masterpiece here: ashabardoneye.substack.com/p/silent-hil...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 18d

Ta a great day when you wake up to a new @hideo_kojima @kojipro2015_official trailer for #odknock so join me as we talk about the spiritual successor to #pt on #substack open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 18d

If you have lore questions about #silenthillf then I’m gonna be your go to. Starting on Friday when @konami release the game I’ll be covering lore on my #substack. Feel free to ping me with questions and bookmark ashabardongaminglorist.substack.com for answers!!!

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 21d

It’s #substacksaturday and as #silenthillf drops next week I’ve got all the articles to write!! Keep an eye on my usual outlets, aside from The Gaming Lorist, too!!!

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 21d

It’s #substacksaturday and as #silenthillf drops next week I’ve got all the articles to write!! Keep an eye on my usual outlets, aside from The Gaming Lorist, too!!!

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 21d

My review of #aliceinborderland #今際の国のアリス from @netflixjp is now live on the @radiotimes website: www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/al...

Alice in Borderland season 3 is close to perfect - but still offers more questions than answers

It's time to return to Borderland.

www.radiotimes.com

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 23d

Today on #substack as we get closer to #spookyseason and #halloween , it’s time to talk about the greatest game that never was: P.T.: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 27d

I’m trying to provide a little historical and cultural context on #substack ahead of #ghostofyōtei from @suckerpunchprod. Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 27d

Today I’m #substack it’s personal essay time as I talk about life with #bipolar: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 27d

I went to see #thelongwalk yesterday and it’s a brilliant film that does a lot with little. Read my review on #substack here: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 28d

Time to talk about #shinto on #substack ahead of the #silenthillf launch. Everything you need to know is right here: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · 28d

Today on #substack I’m totally hyped for the announcement of a #projectzerocrimsonbutterfly #零赤い蝶 remake!! Join me as we break it down: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Sep 9

My PowerPoint is ready, my talk is nearly nine thousand words and tonight’s the night! Join me and @seedtalks to talk about The Evolution of #fromsoftware @fromsoftware_jp www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-histor...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Aug 23

It’s #sunstacksaturday when I try to write all the articles for the coming week across four #substacks. Subscribe here: substack.com/@ashabardon/...

Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Aug 21

As we are just a few weeks from the launch of @konami #silenthillf, I break down all the Shinto secrets from this weeks #gamescom Story Trailer and what it tells us about the lore: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Aug 21

In honour of the release of #exitno8 @exit8_movie this week I’m republishing an article from my Gaming Lorist #substack on my main because I am hyped for this film and love the game. Check it out here: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...

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Asha Bardon MA x 2 (@ashabardon everywhere!) @ashabardon.bsky.social · Aug 21

Today I’m reviewing #swordofthesea by @giantsquidstudios on #substack. My verdict? Go play it but check out my review to find out why: open.substack.com/pub/ashabard...