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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
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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!
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sakana0147.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 9:59 AM
fiashouse.bsky.social
fuckin I saw the tv glow, man
November 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
hey, i'm looking for work! full-time or freelance 💜

journalist, critic, author
proficient in features, criticism, reporting, reviews, previews, news, guides

words at lost in cult, RPS, VGC, unwinnable, gamesradar+, polygon, EDGE, PLAY

muckrack.com/ash-like-a-d...
[email protected]
'Few games capture the spirit of indie game development quite like VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action. What initially started out as a short game for a Cyberpunk Game Jam back in 2014, soon became a standout indie hit. VA-11 Hall-A delivers a heartfelt story of happiness in the depths of disaster, draped in a unique cyberpunk aesthetic and set to a distinctive synthwave soundtrack to match. It’s a truly remarkable visual novel, and the perfect choice for our Design Works range. Produced in collaboration with Sukeban Games and Ysbryd, VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works explores the corrupt metropolis of Glitch City, its culture, and the people who frequent the game’s beloved hole in the wall, VA-11 Hall-A. Written by talented journalist and author Ashley Schofield (Polygon, EDGE, Unwinnable and VGC), you’ll hear how this world came to be and the cyberpunk touchstones that inspired it — all the while lending insight into the history of Venezuela, where the team is located, and the unique challenges of developing a game there. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works will be a celebration of this beautiful indie masterpiece, and the people that made it all possible. Alongside contemporary interviews with writer/programmer Fernando Damas and artist/designer Christopher Ortiz conducted exclusively for VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works, the book also features a collection of highlights from the ‘Daily VA-11 Hall-A’ blog posts directly from Sukeban.moe. You can also expect deep dives into the development of the game’s prototype and prologue; the bartending mechanics that put you in the shoes of disaster bisexual bartender Jill Stingray, and interviews exploring its iconic synthwave soundtrack/jukebox with composer Michael Kelly. VA-11 Hall-A: Design Works features detailed insight into the game’s early concepts and development, an exploration of Glitch City itself, and a deep dive into the programming, art and soundtrack — an unmissable read for any fan.' A magazine cover of Unwinnable Monthly #191, with the feature being my essay 'I Don't Want To Be This Kind of Animal Anymore' and art by Shafer Brown. An excerpt reads: In the dark times, should the stars also go out? 'Revachol is still. Silent. Decades of unrest, corruption and capital gain have reduced it to a shell of a city. And yet, under these sullen skies, a miracle is happening. The limbed and headed machine of pain and undignified suffering is firing up again.' My review of Hollow Knight: Silksong for Video Games Chronicle. 'Hollow Knight: Silksong review: A game that intends to make you suffer, even to its own detriment. Team Cherry’s sequel has a clear mission statement, but doesn’t seem to consider the consequences. 3/5 stars.' My review of Demonschool for Rock Paper Shotgun, included in RPS' Bestest Bests category. 'Demonschool review Saturday morning carcasses.'
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
fiashouse.bsky.social
I don't think there are very many sites offering the kind of laser focused writing Stop Caring does these days, so please take a look and give Artemis a helping hand!
stopcar.ing Artemis Octavio @stopcar.ing · 9d
Last week, my former housemate punched me multiple times in the eye, forcing me to break the lease for the beautiful apartment we shared and move in with a trusted friend

As I try to rebuild my life and find more permanent housing, I would greatly appreciate any support you could offer Stop Caring
Stop Caring
A publication about video games focused on the ways they evoke unique cultural conversations as well as the personal lessons we can learn from them as artistic media.
www.stopcar.ing
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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ashlikeadragon.bsky.social
support stop caring for some of the best games crit out there (and artemis as a person, because she deserves it) 💜
stopcar.ing Artemis Octavio @stopcar.ing · 9d
Last week, my former housemate punched me multiple times in the eye, forcing me to break the lease for the beautiful apartment we shared and move in with a trusted friend

As I try to rebuild my life and find more permanent housing, I would greatly appreciate any support you could offer Stop Caring
Stop Caring
A publication about video games focused on the ways they evoke unique cultural conversations as well as the personal lessons we can learn from them as artistic media.
www.stopcar.ing
November 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
fiashouse.bsky.social
journo friends: gimme your top interviewing tips and tricks, things to make interviews go smoother, ways to ask follow-ups, that kinda thing!
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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hantani.bsky.social
It's finally coming!!
On December 8th... I'm releasing my next game, Angeline Era!!!
It's a vast, 3D action-adventure where you travel across a country's unmarked overworld, with every level hidden in plain sight.
Please look forward to it!!
store.steampowered.com/app/2393920
November 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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alfredvalley.bsky.social
🚨 Brute Fort is live now on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/alf...

💸 Come back the project
📣 Share it around
🗡 Vanquish the evil that lurks in the fort

18 card dungeon delving game by me + tape cassette soundtrack by Gus BC
November 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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teawithphil.bsky.social
I (somehow) managed to squeeze in reviewing the wonderful Analogue 3D!

Been hard at work today trying to get this live, and managed it despite being in Black Friday jail.

gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/analogue-3d-review
The Analogue 3D has solved my N64 woes, and it sets a new bar for retro console remakes
Analogue 3D review
gamesradar.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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jamespatton.bsky.social
Duskpunk launches TOMORROW!
⚙️Gritty steampunk RPG
🧭Explore a strange city full of weird characters
🔥Spark a revolution!
😈...or use the chaos to your advantage!

If that's up your street, please check out the Steam page!
store.steampowered.com/app/2610880
Duskpunk on Steam
A gritty dice-driven RPG, in a steampunk city. You escaped the War, but how to survive? Explore the city. Build up your skills. Decide who to trust. Choose carefully: you might just spark a revolution...
store.steampowered.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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drasticbaby.bsky.social
average persona dialogue: omg is that a t****y?? omg i'm so scared i need to go to walmart right now

average shin megami tensei dialogue:
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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stopcar.ing
Last week, my former housemate punched me multiple times in the eye, forcing me to break the lease for the beautiful apartment we shared and move in with a trusted friend

As I try to rebuild my life and find more permanent housing, I would greatly appreciate any support you could offer Stop Caring
Stop Caring
A publication about video games focused on the ways they evoke unique cultural conversations as well as the personal lessons we can learn from them as artistic media.
www.stopcar.ing
November 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
fiashouse.bsky.social
it's ok everyone, I already know 2025's Game of the Year! it's The Idea That These Awards Matter When Every Executive Around Is Trying To Bleed This Industry For Every Last Cent It's Got!
omg congrats!!!
November 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Rebecca Heineman doesn't have much time left. If you can, please donate for her and her family to make end of life arrangements.
One last kindness we can offer for a legend of the games industry and loud and proud trans woman:
www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...
Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman
I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer
www.gofundme.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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dirtbagboyfriend.bsky.social
Please read this in the gentlest possible voice but we HAVE to divest from mil-sims as gamedevs. Even before this AI bullshit in the latest Black Ops, these games have done so much harm and contributed massively to the dehumanization of several populations worldwide. It’s US foreign pol propaganda.
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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gameassistyt.bsky.social
Have you ever watched our video essays or Twitch streams? If so, we want to hear from you about how we can keep you up to date with our work, whether or not you're a paid Patron. Did you know you can join Patreon/Kofi as a free member? Please share widely! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Game Assist Patreon Survey Form: New 2026, New Game Assist!
We want to better understand what our Patrons want to see from us in terms of perks, content, and interaction. Your support is what enables us to continue doing high-quality research and activism whil...
docs.google.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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cypheroftyr.bsky.social
So I did the thing before I chickened out (or came to my senses) and threw up a GFM as a stop gap measure. I hate doing it more than anyone will hate seeing another fund raiser.

gofund.me/f5615787f
Donate to Chip in to help with the cost of existence while I job hunt., organized by Tanya DePass
Like many of those in the games industry, I was laid off back… Tanya DePass needs your support for Chip in to help with the cost of existence while I job hunt.
gofund.me
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
fiashouse.bsky.social
I think the Steam Machine being a PC that's like a console is conceptually more appealing than a console that's like a PC
the latter implies a lack of control that feels frustrating, I like consoles for being streamlined, but a PC that can function as a console means I can still tinker with it
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
fiashouse.bsky.social
Square Enix's beloved series

Octopath Traveler 0

yeah man!
November 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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kaittremblay.bsky.social
Ambrosia Sky: Act One is available now!!

15% off on both Steam & Epic!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...

store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/ambr...
Ambrosia Sky 🪐 | Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Soft Rains Games
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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jessiscah23.bsky.social
another bump on this despite my better efforts since *waves hands around* present circumstances make it a LITTLE HARD for poverty bitches to obtain food atm 🥹
jessiscah23.bsky.social jessica harvey @jessiscah23.bsky.social · Oct 14
things getting a little tight on food & essentials, so throwing up the link again.

managed to get somewhere stable & most of my property replaced (ty to all help <3); currently just holding out on passport processing, and I'm finally out of this place...

www.paypal.com/paypalme/jes...
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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monochromesoft.bsky.social
If you like sci-fi visual novels about queer people moving on from the systems which have harmed them (and kissing each other), you should play Heatwave's story mode when it comes out in 3 days :)

And there's a fighting game attached to it too I guess
monochromesoft.bsky.social Monochromesoft @monochromesoft.bsky.social · 24d
Heatwave's last major update, will be available on NOVEMBER 12!!! It will also be releasing on steam then as well. Most notably, it will contain a ~100k word visual novel story mode, and 4 new "secret" characters, along with balance changes, and bug fixes. ❤️
store.steampowered.com/app/2980420/...
An advertisement for a pixel art video game called "Heatwave". On the left, are six screenshots of the game, arranged in a grid. On the right, is the game's logo, the text beneath it reads "1.0 Update + Steam Launch. Releasing November 12 2025." The background is yellow.
November 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
fiashouse.bsky.social
watched all of Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 and I continue to stand by my point that he will be recognised as one of the most influential mangaka of his generation
November 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
fiashouse.bsky.social
outside of when i am working i've been too busy to be on here or keep up with the news, and lemme tell you, logging on and seeing the GTA delay/ union busting, square enix layoffs and saying they want AI to do QA, netease shutting another studio down... it's a lot!
November 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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monochromesoft.bsky.social
Heatwave's last major update, will be available on NOVEMBER 12!!! It will also be releasing on steam then as well. Most notably, it will contain a ~100k word visual novel story mode, and 4 new "secret" characters, along with balance changes, and bug fixes. ❤️
store.steampowered.com/app/2980420/...
An advertisement for a pixel art video game called "Heatwave". On the left, are six screenshots of the game, arranged in a grid. On the right, is the game's logo, the text beneath it reads "1.0 Update + Steam Launch. Releasing November 12 2025." The background is yellow.
November 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM