katherine kong
@keikoparsons.bsky.social
she/her • probably snackin’
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Little Nightmares 3 is a misstep as a sequel. Its move to co-op reduces the overall experience for solo players, and quickly feels formulaic.
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REVIEW: ‘Little Nightmares 3’ Tells A Psychological Yet Formulaic Story
Little Nightmares 3 is a misstep as a sequel. Its move to co-op reduces the overall experience for solo players, and quickly feels formulaic.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Little Nightmares 3 is a misstep as a sequel. Its move to co-op reduces the overall experience for solo players, and quickly feels formulaic.
Read our review:
Read our review:
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Ghost of Yōtei is an incredible sequel that builds upon its predecessor while still finding ways to stand out on its own.
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REVIEW: ‘Ghost of Yōtei’ Is A Sensational Sequel
Ghost of Yōtei is an incredible sequel that builds upon its predecessor while still finding ways to stand out on its own.
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October 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Ghost of Yōtei is an incredible sequel that builds upon its predecessor while still finding ways to stand out on its own.
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In 'Tiny Bookshop' the reward isn't in the coins you earn, but in the connections you create, one book at a time.
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REVIEW: ‘Tiny Bookshop’ Holds Space For The Written Word
In 'Tiny Bookshop' the reward isn't in the coins you earn, but in the connections you create, one book at a time.
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butwhytho.net
October 7, 2025 at 8:35 PM
In 'Tiny Bookshop' the reward isn't in the coins you earn, but in the connections you create, one book at a time.
Read our reveiw:
Read our reveiw:
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I was really nervous heading into the interview but I'm glad I had the chance to speak with Yoshi P. Please give it a read!
We had the chance to interview Naoki Yoshida about his career, his past, and how younger developers can grow and stand out.
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Final Fantasy’s Naoki Yoshida Looks Back To Look Forward
We had the chance to interview Naoki Yoshida about his career, his past, and how younger developers can grow and stand out.
Read our full interview:
butwhytho.net
September 5, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I was really nervous heading into the interview but I'm glad I had the chance to speak with Yoshi P. Please give it a read!
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Grounded 2 is a powerful sequel, stripping away some of the busywork and expanding on the most enjoyable aspects of gameplay.
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Grounded 2 Early Access Reveiw: Bigger, Buggier, and Better
Grounded 2's developers knew what to pare down and what to expand upon, making their next small step a big leap ahead for the series.
butwhytho.net
July 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Grounded 2 is a powerful sequel, stripping away some of the busywork and expanding on the most enjoyable aspects of gameplay.
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The gang are aiming for new heights in PEAK. Join @keikoparsons.bsky.social and @playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan in this co-op climbing game. Will they all reach the summit?
Join the stream now!
Twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Join the stream now!
Twitch.tv/butwhythopc
June 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The gang are aiming for new heights in PEAK. Join @keikoparsons.bsky.social and @playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan in this co-op climbing game. Will they all reach the summit?
Join the stream now!
Twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Join the stream now!
Twitch.tv/butwhythopc
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Listen, a federal government that responds to instant militarization in Los Angeles like this — a week before a “military” birthday parade authoritarian ritual — that no one wants — fully ushers in the birth of fascism in America. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We’re minimizing the horror of Trump’s military birthday parade | Judith Levine
The media has focused on the price tag and potholes. But history may mark 14 June as the ceremonial birth of US fascism
www.theguardian.com
June 8, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Listen, a federal government that responds to instant militarization in Los Angeles like this — a week before a “military” birthday parade authoritarian ritual — that no one wants — fully ushers in the birth of fascism in America. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Summer Games Fest is happening right now in Los Angeles while a huge push back against ICE is taking place simultaneously. California is also taking a stand.
History is unfolding in real time and everything else feels so insignificant in comparison.
History is unfolding in real time and everything else feels so insignificant in comparison.
June 8, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Summer Games Fest is happening right now in Los Angeles while a huge push back against ICE is taking place simultaneously. California is also taking a stand.
History is unfolding in real time and everything else feels so insignificant in comparison.
History is unfolding in real time and everything else feels so insignificant in comparison.
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Which new vicious monster from Monster Hunter Wilds is the best for cuddling?
We got opinions:
We got opinions:
Best Monsters In Monster Hunter Wilds If You Want To Cuddle Them
Which new vicious monster from Monster Hunter Wilds is the best for cuddling? Who are the best monsters to become your new best friend?
butwhytho.net
March 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Which new vicious monster from Monster Hunter Wilds is the best for cuddling?
We got opinions:
We got opinions:
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AppleTV Plus is the most underrated streaming service and its time to dive deep into the best it has to offer.
Apple TV Plus: The 13 Best TV Series To Stream Right Now
Apple TV Plus is the most underrated streaming service and its time to dive deep into the best it has to offer.
butwhytho.net
March 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
AppleTV Plus is the most underrated streaming service and its time to dive deep into the best it has to offer.
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Its Women's History Month! Did you know that 4/5 of @butwhytho.net's editorial team are women??
We are!
Consider supporting us this month and every month with a sub!
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We are!
Consider supporting us this month and every month with a sub!
👉🏾 butwhytho.net/support
March 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Its Women's History Month! Did you know that 4/5 of @butwhytho.net's editorial team are women??
We are!
Consider supporting us this month and every month with a sub!
👉🏾 butwhytho.net/support
We are!
Consider supporting us this month and every month with a sub!
👉🏾 butwhytho.net/support
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GIVEAWAY!
The Hidden Ones goes into its closed pre-alpha test TODAY!
Be one of the first to jump into the game and experience its blend of mythology and martial arts.
Enter Here 👇🏽👇🏽
The Hidden Ones goes into its closed pre-alpha test TODAY!
Be one of the first to jump into the game and experience its blend of mythology and martial arts.
Enter Here 👇🏽👇🏽
Giveaway: Enter For A Chance For The Hidden Ones Pre-Alpha Access
Enter now for a chance to win access to Morefun Studios' The Hidden Ones pre-alpha closed playtest with this BWT giveaway.
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February 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM
GIVEAWAY!
The Hidden Ones goes into its closed pre-alpha test TODAY!
Be one of the first to jump into the game and experience its blend of mythology and martial arts.
Enter Here 👇🏽👇🏽
The Hidden Ones goes into its closed pre-alpha test TODAY!
Be one of the first to jump into the game and experience its blend of mythology and martial arts.
Enter Here 👇🏽👇🏽
its been a minute since ive written, but this was indeed fun. jumping back in during open alpha.
'Splitgate 2' feels refined and inclusve to players of all skill levels to jump in. With various arena modes to choose from, there's something for everyone.
Splitgate 2 Preview: Reminding Players Why They Love FPS
1047 Games' Splitgate 2 feels refined and inclusive to players of all skill levels to jump in but always reminds us why we play FPS.
butwhytho.net
February 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
its been a minute since ive written, but this was indeed fun. jumping back in during open alpha.
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Monster Hunter Wilds brings several changes to the gameplay structure of the long running series, but it holds onto the core that made it a success.
Read our #MonsterHunterWilds review:
Read our #MonsterHunterWilds review:
Monster Hunter Wilds Review: It's A Fun, Frenetic Arms Race
For the present and future fanatics, the thrill of the hint is the point, and there are plenty of thrills to be had in Monster Hunter Wilds.
butwhytho.net
February 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Monster Hunter Wilds brings several changes to the gameplay structure of the long running series, but it holds onto the core that made it a success.
Read our #MonsterHunterWilds review:
Read our #MonsterHunterWilds review:
my most anticipated from state of play: the midnight walk, tides of annihilation, and saros 😮💨
February 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
my most anticipated from state of play: the midnight walk, tides of annihilation, and saros 😮💨
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i lost a source of $ today & if people were wondering how shaky freelancing is rn, there ya go. i'd appreciate it if folks shared this. i'm open to a staff position. i typically cover horror, anime, & would love to cover wrestling (AEW more specifically). find my portfolio in my pinned post!
February 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
i lost a source of $ today & if people were wondering how shaky freelancing is rn, there ya go. i'd appreciate it if folks shared this. i'm open to a staff position. i typically cover horror, anime, & would love to cover wrestling (AEW more specifically). find my portfolio in my pinned post!
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Vibe to lo-fi tracks as @keikoparsons.bsky.social and @playitforward.bsky.social manage wandering spirits in Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To.
Thank you to @softnotweak.bsky.social for gifting us the codes.
WATCH NOW: twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Thank you to @softnotweak.bsky.social for gifting us the codes.
WATCH NOW: twitch.tv/butwhythopc
February 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Vibe to lo-fi tracks as @keikoparsons.bsky.social and @playitforward.bsky.social manage wandering spirits in Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To.
Thank you to @softnotweak.bsky.social for gifting us the codes.
WATCH NOW: twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Thank you to @softnotweak.bsky.social for gifting us the codes.
WATCH NOW: twitch.tv/butwhythopc
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If anyone has any consulting opportunities, mock interviews opps, job openings, please send them my way.
I am in desperate need.
I am in desperate need.
February 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
If anyone has any consulting opportunities, mock interviews opps, job openings, please send them my way.
I am in desperate need.
I am in desperate need.
truly an honor to be a part of this staff. everyone is exceptional and it inspires me to be a better writer every. single. time.
We're excited to announce that you can now find our critics over in the Top Critic section of @opencritic.bsky.social!
Our folks work incredibly hard, so it means a lot to see their work recognized <3
Our folks work incredibly hard, so it means a lot to see their work recognized <3
January 31, 2025 at 6:57 AM
truly an honor to be a part of this staff. everyone is exceptional and it inspires me to be a better writer every. single. time.
sifting through various poetry at the bookstore only to circle back to an old favorite writer. then reading his latest works and getting teary 🫠
January 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
sifting through various poetry at the bookstore only to circle back to an old favorite writer. then reading his latest works and getting teary 🫠
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The mystery continues as @keikoparsons.bsky.social and @playitforward.bsky.social draw closer to the truth in this genealogical mystery, The Roottrees are Dead. Join them in wrapping up the case.
Live at: twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Live at: twitch.tv/butwhythopc
January 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
The mystery continues as @keikoparsons.bsky.social and @playitforward.bsky.social draw closer to the truth in this genealogical mystery, The Roottrees are Dead. Join them in wrapping up the case.
Live at: twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Live at: twitch.tv/butwhythopc
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SILICON WASTELAND - A visual novel set during nuclear spring. Releasing 2025.
Featuring music by the amazing composers of the TUNIC OST lifeformed & Janice Kwan (as well as music by myself.)
Wishlist and play the demo here!
store.steampowered.com/app/3221200/...
Featuring music by the amazing composers of the TUNIC OST lifeformed & Janice Kwan (as well as music by myself.)
Wishlist and play the demo here!
store.steampowered.com/app/3221200/...
October 17, 2024 at 2:14 AM
SILICON WASTELAND - A visual novel set during nuclear spring. Releasing 2025.
Featuring music by the amazing composers of the TUNIC OST lifeformed & Janice Kwan (as well as music by myself.)
Wishlist and play the demo here!
store.steampowered.com/app/3221200/...
Featuring music by the amazing composers of the TUNIC OST lifeformed & Janice Kwan (as well as music by myself.)
Wishlist and play the demo here!
store.steampowered.com/app/3221200/...
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looking for more (paid) work at this time & wouldn't mind landing another contributor position. i mostly cover horror, anime, & am very open to writing about pro wrestling. i've written for a variety of mags & you can view clips by visiting:
clippings.me/vanessamaki
reach out to me via 📧 or dms
clippings.me/vanessamaki
reach out to me via 📧 or dms
January 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
looking for more (paid) work at this time & wouldn't mind landing another contributor position. i mostly cover horror, anime, & am very open to writing about pro wrestling. i've written for a variety of mags & you can view clips by visiting:
clippings.me/vanessamaki
reach out to me via 📧 or dms
clippings.me/vanessamaki
reach out to me via 📧 or dms
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You may not know this about me, but I'm a DOOM girlie through and through.
I got to attend a hands-off preview of The Dark Ages and id's ability self-reflect and innovate is something to be celebrated.
I got to attend a hands-off preview of The Dark Ages and id's ability self-reflect and innovate is something to be celebrated.
'DOOM The Dark Ages' Looks Aggressive As Hell
At our hands-on preview with id Software, DOOM The Dark Ages looks to have everything it takes to make 2025 another year of Doom.
butwhytho.net
January 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
You may not know this about me, but I'm a DOOM girlie through and through.
I got to attend a hands-off preview of The Dark Ages and id's ability self-reflect and innovate is something to be celebrated.
I got to attend a hands-off preview of The Dark Ages and id's ability self-reflect and innovate is something to be celebrated.
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We're back in 1998 as @keikoparsons.bsky.social dete @playitforward.bsky.social play detective to uncover a family mystery. Join them in The Roottrees are Dead.
Get in chat 👉🏾 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Get in chat 👉🏾 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
January 21, 2025 at 12:07 AM
We're back in 1998 as @keikoparsons.bsky.social dete @playitforward.bsky.social play detective to uncover a family mystery. Join them in The Roottrees are Dead.
Get in chat 👉🏾 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Get in chat 👉🏾 twitch.tv/butwhythopc