Shane O'Neal (FauxRetro)
@fauxretro.bsky.social
Writer/Narrative Designer • Twitch Streamer • Charity Streamer (Over $27K Raised) • YouTube Partner • He/Him •
shaneonealwrites.com • twitch.tv/FauxRetro • youtube.com/FauxRetro
Business (Streaming): fauxretrogames@gmail.com
shaneonealwrites.com • twitch.tv/FauxRetro • youtube.com/FauxRetro
Business (Streaming): fauxretrogames@gmail.com
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Shane O'Neal
www.shaneonealwrites.com
My writing portfolio site is up and running!
Check me out and consider me for your next game project - I'd love to help bring your stories and characters to life!
www.shaneonealwrites.com
Check me out and consider me for your next game project - I'd love to help bring your stories and characters to life!
www.shaneonealwrites.com
omg a secret admirer texted me today on valentines 🥰🥰🥰
February 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
omg a secret admirer texted me today on valentines 🥰🥰🥰
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It’s always satisfying but somehow terrifying looking at your own editing timeline for a project when it’s done
February 11, 2026 at 11:57 PM
It’s always satisfying but somehow terrifying looking at your own editing timeline for a project when it’s done
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look 👀 forward ▶️ to our new 🆕 roguelike 🥷 deck builder 🃏 emergent third 3️⃣ person looter 🪙 shooter 🔫 cozy 🛏️ farming 🧑🌾 simulator 🎮 no two 🚫 playthroughs are ever the same 🪞
February 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM
look 👀 forward ▶️ to our new 🆕 roguelike 🥷 deck builder 🃏 emergent third 3️⃣ person looter 🪙 shooter 🔫 cozy 🛏️ farming 🧑🌾 simulator 🎮 no two 🚫 playthroughs are ever the same 🪞
Kena: Scars of Kosmora was probably my favorite thing out of the State of Play!
I was actually thinking about what Ember Labs next project would be and I'm THRILLED to see this announced!!!
I was actually thinking about what Ember Labs next project would be and I'm THRILLED to see this announced!!!
February 12, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Kena: Scars of Kosmora was probably my favorite thing out of the State of Play!
I was actually thinking about what Ember Labs next project would be and I'm THRILLED to see this announced!!!
I was actually thinking about what Ember Labs next project would be and I'm THRILLED to see this announced!!!
It’s always satisfying but somehow terrifying looking at your own editing timeline for a project when it’s done
February 11, 2026 at 11:57 PM
It’s always satisfying but somehow terrifying looking at your own editing timeline for a project when it’s done
Kind of obsessed with the fact that the only actual KH news we get nowadays is just Hot Topic going "Look! Here's the ugliest shirt you've ever seen! $50!"
February 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Kind of obsessed with the fact that the only actual KH news we get nowadays is just Hot Topic going "Look! Here's the ugliest shirt you've ever seen! $50!"
I've somehow been on Twitch for SEVEN YEARS now and I'll be celebrating this Sunday, Feb. 15th starting at Noon CT!
I'll be playing a variety of things and raising money for my trip in a few weeks to GDC! hope to see you there!
I'll be playing a variety of things and raising money for my trip in a few weeks to GDC! hope to see you there!
February 10, 2026 at 6:06 PM
I've somehow been on Twitch for SEVEN YEARS now and I'll be celebrating this Sunday, Feb. 15th starting at Noon CT!
I'll be playing a variety of things and raising money for my trip in a few weeks to GDC! hope to see you there!
I'll be playing a variety of things and raising money for my trip in a few weeks to GDC! hope to see you there!
Reposted by Shane O'Neal (FauxRetro)
Gamers! There's a big bundle of games on sale on Itch.io to support the Immigrant Law Center of Minneapolis.
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
Download the latest indie games
itch.io is a simple way to find, download and distribute indie games online. Whether you're a developer looking to upload your game or just someone looking for something new to play itch.io has you co...
Itch.io
February 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Gamers! There's a big bundle of games on sale on Itch.io to support the Immigrant Law Center of Minneapolis.
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
My go-to movie theater is just unexpectedly CLOSING out of nowhere with today being the last day 😭
February 8, 2026 at 12:44 AM
My go-to movie theater is just unexpectedly CLOSING out of nowhere with today being the last day 😭
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I may delete this because it’s a bit spicy but it shouldn’t be lost on us that games being turned into TV is essentially harvesting the stories written by those who don’t have union representation or healthcare with WGA by those that do. Our stories are good enough for TV but the writers aren’t?
February 6, 2026 at 1:59 AM
I may delete this because it’s a bit spicy but it shouldn’t be lost on us that games being turned into TV is essentially harvesting the stories written by those who don’t have union representation or healthcare with WGA by those that do. Our stories are good enough for TV but the writers aren’t?
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❗️❗️NEW VIDEO ❗️❗️
My big, giant retrospective of Snatcher for the Sega CD is FINALLY HERE! This is easily the hardest I've EVER worked on a video so any and all support would be greatly appreciated!
youtu.be/YfpY0FcTBpk
My big, giant retrospective of Snatcher for the Sega CD is FINALLY HERE! This is easily the hardest I've EVER worked on a video so any and all support would be greatly appreciated!
youtu.be/YfpY0FcTBpk
February 7, 2026 at 12:02 AM
❗️❗️NEW VIDEO ❗️❗️
My big, giant retrospective of Snatcher for the Sega CD is FINALLY HERE! This is easily the hardest I've EVER worked on a video so any and all support would be greatly appreciated!
youtu.be/YfpY0FcTBpk
My big, giant retrospective of Snatcher for the Sega CD is FINALLY HERE! This is easily the hardest I've EVER worked on a video so any and all support would be greatly appreciated!
youtu.be/YfpY0FcTBpk
If this ends up true (probably isn’t) I’ll be so vindicated and I fear I’ll be legally allowed to physically fight certain Kingdom Hearts Reddit users
Extas1s: Kingdom Hearts Remake coming early 2027 and Kingdom Hearts 4 in winter 2027
Extas1s, who is admittedly a hit or miss leaker, claims to have a scoop on Square Enix's plans for the much-loved Kingdom Hearts video game franchise. Extas1s says that the team at Square Enix is currently busy…
Extas1s, who is admittedly a hit or miss leaker, claims to have a scoop on Square Enix's plans for the much-loved Kingdom Hearts video game franchise. Extas1s says that the team at Square Enix is currently busy…
Extas1s: Kingdom Hearts Remake coming early 2027 and Kingdom Hearts 4 in winter 2027
Extas1s, who is admittedly a hit or miss leaker, claims to have a scoop on Square Enix's plans for the much-loved Kingdom Hearts video game franchise. Extas1s says that the team at Square Enix is currently busy remaking the original Kingdom Hearts game for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. We haven't heard anything as of late on the visually impressive Kingdom Hearts 4, but Extas1s says the Japanese company is aiming for a winter 2027 release and is looking to release the Kingdom Hearts Remake in early 2027.
mynintendonews.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:14 PM
If this ends up true (probably isn’t) I’ll be so vindicated and I fear I’ll be legally allowed to physically fight certain Kingdom Hearts Reddit users
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The PlayStation 2 was capable of creating such powerful imagery
January 25, 2026 at 4:18 PM
The PlayStation 2 was capable of creating such powerful imagery
I see we’re treating another YouTuber turned first time filmmaker with kid gloves again
January 31, 2026 at 6:17 PM
I see we’re treating another YouTuber turned first time filmmaker with kid gloves again
The PlayStation 2 was capable of creating such powerful imagery
January 25, 2026 at 4:18 PM
The PlayStation 2 was capable of creating such powerful imagery
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If you’re outside of Minnesota and you’re wondering how to help, this guide is excellent.
And seriously. Take down your Ring doorbell TODAY.
And seriously. Take down your Ring doorbell TODAY.
How To Help if You are Outside Minnesota
Last edited January 22, 2026 I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this, you more or less understand the situation in Minnesota and I don’t have to explain it to you! That sa…
naomikritzer.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:47 PM
If you’re outside of Minnesota and you’re wondering how to help, this guide is excellent.
And seriously. Take down your Ring doorbell TODAY.
And seriously. Take down your Ring doorbell TODAY.
Now why did people think a shonen anime movie was going to get nominated for an Oscar
January 23, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Now why did people think a shonen anime movie was going to get nominated for an Oscar
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A fresh one from me! I wrote about fandom, what characters "deserve," lesbians and our desire to Return To The Past.
What does it mean to wind back the clock and why does that seem to be *the* thing many folks want from art now?
aftermath.site/life-is-stra...
What does it mean to wind back the clock and why does that seem to be *the* thing many folks want from art now?
aftermath.site/life-is-stra...
A Game Doesn't Need To Be ‘By And For Fans’
Life Is Strange: Reunion could be a story that grapples with old choices and mistakes, or it could be one that tells fans and characters they "deserve" stories that make everything OK
aftermath.site
January 22, 2026 at 5:31 PM
A fresh one from me! I wrote about fandom, what characters "deserve," lesbians and our desire to Return To The Past.
What does it mean to wind back the clock and why does that seem to be *the* thing many folks want from art now?
aftermath.site/life-is-stra...
What does it mean to wind back the clock and why does that seem to be *the* thing many folks want from art now?
aftermath.site/life-is-stra...
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With a walking lighthouse simulator and a pottery warrior brawler, it's sad to see that Double Fine has just become another trend chaser
January 22, 2026 at 6:38 PM
With a walking lighthouse simulator and a pottery warrior brawler, it's sad to see that Double Fine has just become another trend chaser
But I thought Ted Cruz loved ICE???
January 22, 2026 at 1:37 AM
But I thought Ted Cruz loved ICE???
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I’m slowly (very slowly) rebuilding my N64 collection!
Majora’s Mask is empty though — sold the original copy from childhood to GameStop decades ago 😭
Majora’s Mask is empty though — sold the original copy from childhood to GameStop decades ago 😭
January 11, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I’m slowly (very slowly) rebuilding my N64 collection!
Majora’s Mask is empty though — sold the original copy from childhood to GameStop decades ago 😭
Majora’s Mask is empty though — sold the original copy from childhood to GameStop decades ago 😭
Bought my first Phoenix Wright game to finally see what all the fuss is about
January 15, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Bought my first Phoenix Wright game to finally see what all the fuss is about
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Started this on stream last night and it’s WONDERFUL so far! Check it out!
I hit the button ✅😭🐸
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
January 12, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Started this on stream last night and it’s WONDERFUL so far! Check it out!
Started this on stream last night and it’s WONDERFUL so far! Check it out!
I hit the button ✅😭🐸
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
🚨BIG HOPS is OUT NOW🚨
Get it on Steam | Switch | PS5 for just $17.99 with our 10% launch discount!
#indiegames #nintendoswitch #ps5
January 12, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Started this on stream last night and it’s WONDERFUL so far! Check it out!
I’m slowly (very slowly) rebuilding my N64 collection!
Majora’s Mask is empty though — sold the original copy from childhood to GameStop decades ago 😭
Majora’s Mask is empty though — sold the original copy from childhood to GameStop decades ago 😭
January 11, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I’m slowly (very slowly) rebuilding my N64 collection!
Majora’s Mask is empty though — sold the original copy from childhood to GameStop decades ago 😭
Majora’s Mask is empty though — sold the original copy from childhood to GameStop decades ago 😭