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fireboundfox.bsky.social
Lyssa
@fireboundfox.bsky.social
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30✨Queer✨She/They✨Writer

Find me in the ritual circle or sneaking up behind you with a Spirit Bolt 💜 Writer for Screen Hype and House Digest 💜 PhD Candidate at MMU

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fireboundfox.bsky.social
"For those willing to give it time, Rue Valley offers one of the most intriguing narrative experiences of the year. 8.5/10." @ruevalley.bsky.social #ruevalley #indie #indiegame #review

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Rue Valley Review – Forty-Seven Minutes to Rewrite Fate - Screen Hype
Rue Valley is often considered the new Disco Elysium, but how does it stack up on its own merit? Read our Rue Valley review to learn more.
www.screenhype.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
First draft for my #Knutpunkt 2026 article is in, just in time 😇 #kp26 #larp #Knutepunkt
November 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
Dream Garden just dropped on Steam! @campfire-studio.bsky.social has created a wonderful, stress-free game that's perfect for these cold and dark days. #indiegame #indie #cozy #sandbox #videogame Read my full review here: www.screenhype.co.uk/dream-garden...
Dream Garden Review – Finding Calm in Creative Freedom - Screen Hype
For a meditative cosy game that's low-stress and gives you creative freedom and beautiful visuals, read our Dream Garden review.
www.screenhype.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
Get cosy this winter with these indie games ❄️💜 Each game lists the platforms it's on, whether it's Steam Deck compatible or not, and I have a chart showing which games are co-op at the bottom ☺️ #indiegames #indie #cozy #cosy #winter #christmas #giftideas #yule

www.screenhype.co.uk/cosy-winter-...
16 Cosy Winter Indie Games for the Holidays (All Platforms) - Screen Hype
Looking for a new cosy game to play this winter or a suitable gift for the holidays? Check out our list of winter cosy games.
www.screenhype.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 4:49 AM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
Every feature listed and some clarity on the update because a lot of people seem to be confused about whether OG Switch users will get it or not #animalcrossing #acnh #newhorizons #nintendo #cozygame @nintendousa.bsky.social www.screenhype.co.uk/everything-y...
Everything You Need to Know About the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 Nintendo Switch Update - Screen Hype
The most comprehensive guide for the Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 and Nintendo Switch 2 update. Find out about every new feature here!
www.screenhype.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 8:57 AM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
"... this isn’t just about saving the world; it’s about learning to share the silence with others."
The Lonesome Guild - 8/10 @dontnod.bsky.social #review #indiegame #indie
Read my full review here: www.screenhype.co.uk/the-lonesome...
The Lonesome Guild Review – Finding Togetherness in a Lonely World - Screen Hype
Miss the feeling you got playing Pokémon Mystery Dungeon? Read our The Lonesome Guild review to find that cosiness again.
www.screenhype.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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wholesomegames.com
Get ready for the latest Wholesome Snack this December 9, 2025 starting at 12pm PT / 3pm ET!

Tune in for 20+ exclusive and world premiere announcements from games that inspire optimism, hope, and introspection. As always, huge thanks to @thegameawards.com for co-broadcasting!
October 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
"1998: The Toll Keeper Story is difficult, haunting, and quietly brilliant. 9/10." #indiegame #indie #gamereview #narrativegame #political #historical

⚠️Content warnings for potential child loss, violence, abduction, sexual harassment, racism, and more.

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1998: The Toll Keeper Story Review – The Weight of Choice - Screen Hype
Read our 1998: The Toll Keeper Story review to learn more about this emotional narrative game that is sure to catch your attention.
www.screenhype.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
Just carved my own virtual pumpkin to add to the Annual Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival game, which you can only play between October and November each year 😇 Made by the devs behind A Short Hike! adamgryu.itch.io/pumpkin-carver #indiegame #itch.io @itch.io #halloween #pumpkins #pumpkincarving #ghost
October 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
We're still running our Kokoro Kitchen giveaway 💜 To enter, subscribe to our YouTube and leave a comment on our #giveaway video sharing the name of your favourite #cozygame! Giveaway ends when our channel hits 250 subs #indiegame #indie @mangoleafgames.bsky.social

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Kokoro Kitchen Steam Code Giveaway! 3 Winners!!
YouTube video by Screen Hype
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October 26, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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duotrope.com
Variant Literature Journal (Fiction Poetry Nonfiction; pays) opened to submissions https://duotrope.com... #amwriting
Re-opening: Variant Literature Journal
Variant Literature Journal (Fiction Poetry Nonfiction; pays) opened to submissions https://duotrope.com/magazine/variant-literature-journal-27746 #amwriting
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October 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
"Dispatch reminds us that being a hero isn’t about saving the city—it’s about saving yourself. 9.5/10." #indiegame #indie #game #review #superheroes #dispatch @adhocstudio.com

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Dispatch Review – Humanity Behind the Heroics - Screen Hype
Get the lowdown on a different kind of superhero game when you read our Dispatch review. Learn why this game is so popular right here.
www.screenhype.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 8:36 AM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
"For someone who normally avoids horror, Radiolight was the perfect balance: unsettling, reflective, and deeply human. 9/10." Radiolight releases tomorrow on Oct 23rd 📻 #radiolight #indiegame #indie #gamereview #noir @krystofknesl.bsky.social

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Radiolight Review – The Signal That Pulls You In - Screen Hype
Read our Radiolight review to venture into a world of static and whispers. Learn about a noir thriller sure to make it onto your wishlist!
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October 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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badvikinggames.bsky.social
Both critics and players have said some incredibly nice things about Strange Antiquities. We've put together some of our favourite quotes for a short accolades trailer. If you haven’t picked up the game yet, hopefully this will help stir your curiosity.

#indiegame #indiedev
October 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
@mangoleafgames.bsky.social "Kokoro Kitchen is a visual and auditory treat.... The developers have created an atmosphere that’s gentle and familiar, like the warm glow of a favourite café on a rainy day." #indiegames #indie #cozy #cosy #gamereview
www.screenhype.co.uk/kokoro-kitch...
Kokoro Kitchen Review – A Wholesome Restaurant You’ll Want to Stay In - Screen Hype
Enjoy a seamless restaurant management experience. Read our Kokoro Kitchen review to learn about this whimsical cosy game.
www.screenhype.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
We have three Steam codes for @mangoleafgames.bsky.social's Kokoro Kitchen, an adorable and #cosy farm-to-table restaurant management game that releases on Oct 17th. Learn how to join our #giveaway here: www.screenhype.co.uk/kokoro-kitch... #steam #gamegiveaway #indiegame #indie #cozy
Kokoro Kitchen Giveaway (Steam Code) - Screen Hype
Take part in our Kokoro Kitchen giveaway to get a free Steam code to a cosy restaurant management game!
www.screenhype.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
"Spindle surprised me. Beneath its gloomy opening and talk of lost souls lies a story about connection, empathy, and the strange comfort of knowing your place in the world. 8/10."
www.screenhype.co.uk/spindle-revi... @spindlegame.bsky.social #spindle #gamereview #indie #indiegames #darkcosy
Spindle Review – Death, a Pig, and the Weight of Souls - Screen Hype
Consider the cycle of life when read our Spindle review and learn about this love letter to retro action-adventure games.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
42 #Darkcosygames to fulfil your #spookyween needs! 🎃 All available on #NintendoSwitch, for that handheld #cosy feeling 💜 I originally created this list last year, and it had just ten entries. Not anymore 😂 #halloween #october #autumn #fall #indiegames #indie

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The Best Dark Cosy Games on Nintendo Switch - Screen Hype
Looking for a cosy game that's a little darker? Check out our list of the top dark cosy games on Switch. Play them on Nintendo Switch now.
www.screenhype.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
My #poem "I Have No Wings" was published in the September 2025 issue of #LiteratureToday. It explores #chronicpain, illness, and is emotionally raw.

You can find it here on pages 46-47:
drive.google.com/file/d/1sV4I...

#poetry #poet #chronicillness #lyricalpoetry #fragmentedpoetry
_LT SEPTEMBER 2025 issue (1).pdf
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October 8, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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wholesomegames.com
Tons of wholesome and cozy games are on sale now through Oct. 6 as part of the #SteamAutumnSale!

🪑 Is This Seat Taken?
🌿 Tiny Glade
🏠 MakeRoom
🐟 Cast n Chill
📖 Tiny Bookshop
🧩 A Little to the Left
🌾 Fields of Mistria
🛒 Discounty
🍃 Minami Lane
💎 Gemporium
September 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
I took part in my first #gamejam! I wrote our script, recipes, and history for each #pumpkin variety, and even did a bit of asset integration. If you have an @itch.io, and you'd like to support my team and I in the @patchmagazine.bsky.social game jam, you can find us here: itch.io/jam/patchmag...
Rate Pumpkidex by code.ronan, 2close2the2unn, JackMyGoodMan, monetti_w, fireboundfox for Patch Mag Jam 2025
The harvest this year is bountiful. Pick your pumpkin and create real recipes in this cosy point-and-click game!
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September 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
With Juniper batting your artefacts off the counter and the gentle rainfall tapping at your window, #StrangeAntiquities tells another eerie story that takes place in Undermere... Will you return to the town the ravens watch? @badvikinggames.bsky.social #indie
www.screenhype.co.uk/250-of-the-b...
250+ of the Best Indie Games of All Time (According to Indie Gamers) - Screen Hype
The ultimate list of the best indie games of all time, according to indie gamers. Pick a category/genre, read, and get ready to play!
www.screenhype.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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badvikinggames.bsky.social
"Even if you’ve never played Strange Horticulture, you’ll feel right at home in the world the developers have built. Strange Antiquities is, quite simply, a secret worth uncovering. 9/10" ❤️
September 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
#StrangeAntiquities by @badvikinggames.bsky.social pulls you back to Undermere, this time running a shop full of artefacts & mysteries. It’s #cozy, it’s unsettling, and if you loved #StrangeHorticulture, you’ll want to play this one. The ravens are watching. 🌙🐈
www.screenhype.co.uk/strange-anti...
Strange Antiquities Review – Secrets in the Candlelight - Screen Hype
Be called back to Undermere with our Strange Antiquities review. Read about this narrative-driven puzzle with dark cosy vibes & mysteries.
www.screenhype.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
fireboundfox.bsky.social
Officially signed up to write for #Knutepunkt '26! Hoping to attend the conference in Sweden, too. My piece from 2025 was recently published on the Nordic Larp website, and it's incredible to see it there and printed in the book. #nordiclarp #larp #larp #writers
nordiclarp.org/2025/06/27/g...
Grief in Larp: Bleeding Through Two Lives
By weaving empathy, safety, and self-awareness into the fabric of larp, participants can transform grief from an overwhelming experience to an opportunity for collective healing and deeper connection, says Lyssa Greywood.
nordiclarp.org
September 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM