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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
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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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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
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
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That's what I'm talking about.
January 10, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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January 7, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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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
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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
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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!
December 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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
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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...
December 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Why We're Boycotting Xbox:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybj1...
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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December 15, 2025 at 4:17 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...
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
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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
December 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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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/...
December 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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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/...
December 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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a new video approaches!!!

i've spent over a year processing the mysteries of kingdom hearts 358/2 days and i'm now here to talk to you about it...?

link: youtu.be/KJwbkkFEQYI
November 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The specific example he gives in here is so funny. Like, couldn't have picked a more self defeating example than photoshop, the piece of software where its users are extremely vocal about literally preferring the version from a decade ago lmao
December 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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December 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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One of the many things worth thinking about re: Steam's ban on Horses is how it highlights is the centralization problem caused by having such a monolithic (and maybe mono-something-else) retail giant.

Independent studios with even humble commercial aspirations are chained to Valve's whims.
December 4, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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"The games industry in particular is at the intersection of entertainment and tech...there are a lot of connections between the games industry and the genocide that Israel is committing against the Palestinian people."

kotaku.com/no-games-for...
No Games For Genocide Wants You To Boycott Xbox
A collective of video game workers, journalists, and union organizers recently announced a pledge to boycott Xbox for Palestine
kotaku.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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SIGN OUR BOYCOTT XBOX PLEDGE: We are asking gamers, game workers, streamers & journalists to join us in boycotting & divesting from Xbox, to force Microsoft to end its complicity in the genocide of Palestinians.

We’ve provided concrete actions everyone can take. Sign here: nogamesforgenocide.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Fujimoto either wants a woman to beat the shit out of him or be a woman himself and either thing inspiring him is extremely good. So many people watch porn and make extremely boring art or no art at all
on twitter right now they are speculating that the writer of chainsawman and firepunch may have watched porn at some point
December 2, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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全体図も
#Klonoa
December 1, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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So I'm taking the plunge and ordering some PC parts over Black Friday.

If you appreciate what @startmenu.bsky.social has done over the years, like @rewinder.co.uk/my freelance work, or thought I didn't sound like an idiot on Game Mess Mornings, now would be a great time to show your appreciation.
November 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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November 24, 2025 at 9:59 AM