fia!
@fiashouse.bsky.social
honorary magical girl | words @ VG247, RPS, GameSpot, Polygon, Eurogamer, Uppercut
📧 oisinkuhnke(at)gmail(dot)com
making videos https://www.youtube.com/@fias_house & @gameassistyt.bsky.social
📧 oisinkuhnke(at)gmail(dot)com
making videos https://www.youtube.com/@fias_house & @gameassistyt.bsky.social
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fia!
@fiashouse.bsky.social
· Oct 20
hi, I'm Fia, a games/ pop culture journalist!
- I like writing about 7/10 games
- and also animation that deserves more eyes
- you can also find me making video essays @gameassistyt.bsky.social
and you can read some of my writing below!
- I like writing about 7/10 games
- and also animation that deserves more eyes
- you can also find me making video essays @gameassistyt.bsky.social
and you can read some of my writing below!
i think a hill im willing to die on is that consoles shouldn't have rest modes purely so that both console makers themselves make better interfaces, and developers have to start making good main menus again
February 11, 2026 at 4:10 PM
i think a hill im willing to die on is that consoles shouldn't have rest modes purely so that both console makers themselves make better interfaces, and developers have to start making good main menus again
on firewatch's 10th anniversary i just want to say that the ending was good, actually, and that the anti-climactic quality is literally the point, it is a game about escaping from being kind of a crummy person and realising you need to face sad, boring reality
February 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
on firewatch's 10th anniversary i just want to say that the ending was good, actually, and that the anti-climactic quality is literally the point, it is a game about escaping from being kind of a crummy person and realising you need to face sad, boring reality
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Today’s the day!!! “David Lynch in Games: The Politics of the Surreal” going live at 6pm GMT
youtu.be/xhojVR8vRjk?...
youtu.be/xhojVR8vRjk?...
David Lynch in Games: The Politics of the Surreal
YouTube video by Game Assist
youtu.be
February 2, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Today’s the day!!! “David Lynch in Games: The Politics of the Surreal” going live at 6pm GMT
youtu.be/xhojVR8vRjk?...
youtu.be/xhojVR8vRjk?...
definitely biased cos im in this but it's good and you should watch it!!
Click the link for a notification when we go live - you can watch along and join us in chat to share your thoughts as we go!
youtu.be/xhojVR8vRjk?...
youtu.be/xhojVR8vRjk?...
David Lynch in Games: The Politics of the Surreal
YouTube video by Game Assist
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 10:58 PM
definitely biased cos im in this but it's good and you should watch it!!
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On Monday 2 February at 6pm GMT, grab two cookies and a Gaza Cola, and join us for Game Assist’s first ever video podcast! We talk about David Lynch’s influence on games and the politics of the surreal for 3 hours, and we’ve even made some skits for you… Link to the premiere in reply!
January 28, 2026 at 10:35 PM
On Monday 2 February at 6pm GMT, grab two cookies and a Gaza Cola, and join us for Game Assist’s first ever video podcast! We talk about David Lynch’s influence on games and the politics of the surreal for 3 hours, and we’ve even made some skits for you… Link to the premiere in reply!
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Announcing Bog Bodies from Dreamfeel!
A "short hike”-alike 3d adventure set in a far future Ireland populated only by radioactive talking cats.
Players explore a late 19th c inspired landscape full of strange characters and stories...
A "short hike”-alike 3d adventure set in a far future Ireland populated only by radioactive talking cats.
Players explore a late 19th c inspired landscape full of strange characters and stories...
January 27, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Announcing Bog Bodies from Dreamfeel!
A "short hike”-alike 3d adventure set in a far future Ireland populated only by radioactive talking cats.
Players explore a late 19th c inspired landscape full of strange characters and stories...
A "short hike”-alike 3d adventure set in a far future Ireland populated only by radioactive talking cats.
Players explore a late 19th c inspired landscape full of strange characters and stories...
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Video games do not cause violence. But we as an industry are clearly not ready to have a conversation about how we've normalized a military fantasy
I am watching what is happening in Minneapolis on Ali Velshi and one of the ICE officers (off camera) literally says, “It’s like Call of Duty. Pretty cool huh?” as they shoot whatever it is they are shooting. Agents walking around, guns unholstered for no reason. This is insanity
January 24, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Video games do not cause violence. But we as an industry are clearly not ready to have a conversation about how we've normalized a military fantasy
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Doing a micro-fundraiser, if anyone can send over a few bucks (or pounds, or what have you) to help with me getting public transportation while doing job-hunt stuff, I'd omega appreciate it!
ko-fi.com/queerportents
ko-fi.com/queerportents
Buy Blair a Coffee
Become a supporter of Blair today!
ko-fi.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Doing a micro-fundraiser, if anyone can send over a few bucks (or pounds, or what have you) to help with me getting public transportation while doing job-hunt stuff, I'd omega appreciate it!
ko-fi.com/queerportents
ko-fi.com/queerportents
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Hi folks, our little dog has become pretty sick pretty rapidly and we're staring down the barrel of some gnarly bills at the vet. Given that we've got a 3 week old baby, the timing is, uhh, not great. If you've got a couple quid to spare my KoFi is linked here
ko-fi.com/the_backlog
ko-fi.com/the_backlog
January 20, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Hi folks, our little dog has become pretty sick pretty rapidly and we're staring down the barrel of some gnarly bills at the vet. Given that we've got a 3 week old baby, the timing is, uhh, not great. If you've got a couple quid to spare my KoFi is linked here
ko-fi.com/the_backlog
ko-fi.com/the_backlog
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Wild to think it'll be my birthday in five days, though I'll be spending most of it in psychotherapy class...
But if you ever want to help me out during a challenging time (no luck in job-hunting), any ko-fi dono would be greatly appreciated, but only what you can manage!
ko-fi.com/queerportents
But if you ever want to help me out during a challenging time (no luck in job-hunting), any ko-fi dono would be greatly appreciated, but only what you can manage!
ko-fi.com/queerportents
a cat wearing a party hat is looking at a birthday cake
Alt: A GIF of a cat in a birthday hat, sitting at the table and looking at the camera with a birthday cake in front of them.
media.tenor.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Wild to think it'll be my birthday in five days, though I'll be spending most of it in psychotherapy class...
But if you ever want to help me out during a challenging time (no luck in job-hunting), any ko-fi dono would be greatly appreciated, but only what you can manage!
ko-fi.com/queerportents
But if you ever want to help me out during a challenging time (no luck in job-hunting), any ko-fi dono would be greatly appreciated, but only what you can manage!
ko-fi.com/queerportents
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That's what I'm talking about.
January 10, 2026 at 5:47 PM
That's what I'm talking about.
i fear this one's gonna be played on loop lads
youtu.be/Xr032EhUDPw?...
youtu.be/Xr032EhUDPw?...
TVアニメ『呪術廻戦』第3期「死滅回游 前編」ノンクレジットOPムービー／OPテーマ：King Gnu「AIZO」｜毎週木曜深夜0時26分（24時26分）～MBS/TBS系28局にて放送中!!
YouTube video by TOHO animation チャンネル
youtu.be
January 8, 2026 at 9:35 PM
i fear this one's gonna be played on loop lads
youtu.be/Xr032EhUDPw?...
youtu.be/Xr032EhUDPw?...
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Being a freelancer is expensive! Some unique opportunities opened up for me and I need your help to make them happen.
Donate to Help Me Attend My First Writers Workshop, organized by Autumn Wright
GFM
As much as I have procrastinated on it, I still hesitate to make th… Autumn Wright needs your support for Help Me Attend My First Writers Workshop
gofund.me
January 1, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Being a freelancer is expensive! Some unique opportunities opened up for me and I need your help to make them happen.
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Hi yall 💚👋 if anyone is able to help, Im disabled, unable to work, w no income/benefits. My power bill's overdue/at risk of disconnection, I need to fill meds & get an epi pen, need to get cat food, groceries & gas to get things with (495 total) CA $gothswamp V3nmo swampgoth ko-fi.com/swamp_goth
December 28, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Hi yall 💚👋 if anyone is able to help, Im disabled, unable to work, w no income/benefits. My power bill's overdue/at risk of disconnection, I need to fill meds & get an epi pen, need to get cat food, groceries & gas to get things with (495 total) CA $gothswamp V3nmo swampgoth ko-fi.com/swamp_goth
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I've been working on a game pitch and story dear to me, "ENGINE ANGEL", with the team at Ivy Road!
We're still seeking funding, but in the meantime I wanted everyone to still be able to share the work they've done. I'll be sharing more as well as reposting any of the team's posts so stay tuned!
We're still seeking funding, but in the meantime I wanted everyone to still be able to share the work they've done. I'll be sharing more as well as reposting any of the team's posts so stay tuned!
December 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I've been working on a game pitch and story dear to me, "ENGINE ANGEL", with the team at Ivy Road!
We're still seeking funding, but in the meantime I wanted everyone to still be able to share the work they've done. I'll be sharing more as well as reposting any of the team's posts so stay tuned!
We're still seeking funding, but in the meantime I wanted everyone to still be able to share the work they've done. I'll be sharing more as well as reposting any of the team's posts so stay tuned!
oh man, unbeatable... turns out rhythm games are quite hard to play while trying to hold back way too many tears
December 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
oh man, unbeatable... turns out rhythm games are quite hard to play while trying to hold back way too many tears
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Nearly half of the journalists killed this year were murdered in Gaza by Israel.
Since the beginning of its genocide, Israel has killed more than 270 Palestinian journalists and media workers.
Read the Reporters Without Borders report: rsf.org/en/2025-dead...
Since the beginning of its genocide, Israel has killed more than 270 Palestinian journalists and media workers.
Read the Reporters Without Borders report: rsf.org/en/2025-dead...
December 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Nearly half of the journalists killed this year were murdered in Gaza by Israel.
Since the beginning of its genocide, Israel has killed more than 270 Palestinian journalists and media workers.
Read the Reporters Without Borders report: rsf.org/en/2025-dead...
Since the beginning of its genocide, Israel has killed more than 270 Palestinian journalists and media workers.
Read the Reporters Without Borders report: rsf.org/en/2025-dead...
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The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Took some time to unpack a few thoughts on Expedition 33.
Watching what I thought was a "pretty good" game get transformed into A Cultural Object has been disheartening.
So I have some thoughts on glitz, glamour, and respectability...
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8027631...
Watching what I thought was a "pretty good" game get transformed into A Cultural Object has been disheartening.
So I have some thoughts on glitz, glamour, and respectability...
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8027631...
The Attempt To Escape From Pain Creates More Pain
Lord forgive me, I'm blogging. I can't help it! Many years ago, I got some advice from a writer who I deeply respect, James Howell, and he told me that criticism needs to proceed confidently. Don't...
transgamerthoughts.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Took some time to unpack a few thoughts on Expedition 33.
Watching what I thought was a "pretty good" game get transformed into A Cultural Object has been disheartening.
So I have some thoughts on glitz, glamour, and respectability...
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8027631...
Watching what I thought was a "pretty good" game get transformed into A Cultural Object has been disheartening.
So I have some thoughts on glitz, glamour, and respectability...
transgamerthoughts.com/post/8027631...
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Alright, we are live and currently sitting in the vet's office.
We need $500 down for surgery to start. The sooner that happens, the sooner we can go home and sleep before picking him up. Thank you
gofund.me/09586f40d
We need $500 down for surgery to start. The sooner that happens, the sooner we can go home and sleep before picking him up. Thank you
gofund.me/09586f40d
December 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Alright, we are live and currently sitting in the vet's office.
We need $500 down for surgery to start. The sooner that happens, the sooner we can go home and sleep before picking him up. Thank you
gofund.me/09586f40d
We need $500 down for surgery to start. The sooner that happens, the sooner we can go home and sleep before picking him up. Thank you
gofund.me/09586f40d
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Angeline Era is out NOW!!! ^.^ here's a breakdown of some elements and techniques I used to create the HUGE visual world of Era. Ultra-dense action and secrets meant a bigger focus than ever on visual clarity and communication! ⚔️🔍
See it in action!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
See it in action!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
December 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Angeline Era is out NOW!!! ^.^ here's a breakdown of some elements and techniques I used to create the HUGE visual world of Era. Ultra-dense action and secrets meant a bigger focus than ever on visual clarity and communication! ⚔️🔍
See it in action!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
See it in action!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
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Angeline Era is OUT NOW!!!
🔍Every level hidden in plain sight…
🗺️… chart your own path through the world!
⚔️Tons of thrilling combat, mysterious places…
👼… and a soul-shattering story!
GET IT HERE!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
🔍Every level hidden in plain sight…
🗺️… chart your own path through the world!
⚔️Tons of thrilling combat, mysterious places…
👼… and a soul-shattering story!
GET IT HERE!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
December 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Angeline Era is OUT NOW!!!
🔍Every level hidden in plain sight…
🗺️… chart your own path through the world!
⚔️Tons of thrilling combat, mysterious places…
👼… and a soul-shattering story!
GET IT HERE!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...
🔍Every level hidden in plain sight…
🗺️… chart your own path through the world!
⚔️Tons of thrilling combat, mysterious places…
👼… and a soul-shattering story!
GET IT HERE!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920/...