Gamepopper
@gamepopper.bsky.social
Furry Historian (Author of Furtannia: The History of the Furry Fandom in the United Kingdom)
Games Programmer
I enjoy animation, video games, long walks, and pretending to be a masked feline vigilante!
He/him and sometimes a cat!
Games Programmer
I enjoy animation, video games, long walks, and pretending to be a masked feline vigilante!
He/him and sometimes a cat!
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Gamepopper
@gamepopper.bsky.social
· Jun 22
It's been one year since Furtannia was published.
The UK furry fandom means a lot to me, and I'm grateful to everyone who picked up a copy and showed their support, including those who were inspired to study the fandom further.
Thank you all.
#furryhistory #furrywriting
The UK furry fandom means a lot to me, and I'm grateful to everyone who picked up a copy and showed their support, including those who were inspired to study the fandom further.
Thank you all.
#furryhistory #furrywriting
I miss the old days of GAME back when it was a shop that sold games, not a toy/merch retailer that sold games.
If you own a shop called GAME and Smyths Toy Store has a bigger game catalogue than you... you need to rethink how you got that economics degree.
If you own a shop called GAME and Smyths Toy Store has a bigger game catalogue than you... you need to rethink how you got that economics degree.
January 29, 2026 at 10:54 PM
I miss the old days of GAME back when it was a shop that sold games, not a toy/merch retailer that sold games.
If you own a shop called GAME and Smyths Toy Store has a bigger game catalogue than you... you need to rethink how you got that economics degree.
If you own a shop called GAME and Smyths Toy Store has a bigger game catalogue than you... you need to rethink how you got that economics degree.
5 jobs you've had
- Janitor
- Camp Counsellor
- University Tour Guide
- Software Engineer
- Games Programmer (current)
- Janitor
- Camp Counsellor
- University Tour Guide
- Software Engineer
- Games Programmer (current)
5 jobs you've had
-Professor (current)
-Writing tutor
-Student Services Manager and Assistant Operations Manager for an executive MBA program (yay for free food rich people left behind!)
-Hotel front desk clerk (don't stay at the Beacon Inn, folks)
-Retail sales associate (RIP Expo Design Center)
-Professor (current)
-Writing tutor
-Student Services Manager and Assistant Operations Manager for an executive MBA program (yay for free food rich people left behind!)
-Hotel front desk clerk (don't stay at the Beacon Inn, folks)
-Retail sales associate (RIP Expo Design Center)
5 jobs you’ve had
-Italian Restaurant (every role but cooking)
-Bookstore (best retail job tbh)
-IT Systems Admin Assistant (easiest job until things break)
-Architectural Designer/Project Manager (have built work in a dozen states)
-Artist (current)
-Italian Restaurant (every role but cooking)
-Bookstore (best retail job tbh)
-IT Systems Admin Assistant (easiest job until things break)
-Architectural Designer/Project Manager (have built work in a dozen states)
-Artist (current)
January 29, 2026 at 10:18 PM
5 jobs you've had
- Janitor
- Camp Counsellor
- University Tour Guide
- Software Engineer
- Games Programmer (current)
- Janitor
- Camp Counsellor
- University Tour Guide
- Software Engineer
- Games Programmer (current)
I'd say TLJ was the best one and TRoS was ruined by "original" Star Wars fans not liking any break to the status quo, but the trilogy was already faltering in the Force Awakens with unnecessary callbacks and "that is a story for another time" excuses.
Rogue One is better than all three combined.
Rogue One is better than all three combined.
January 29, 2026 at 10:14 PM
I'd say TLJ was the best one and TRoS was ruined by "original" Star Wars fans not liking any break to the status quo, but the trilogy was already faltering in the Force Awakens with unnecessary callbacks and "that is a story for another time" excuses.
Rogue One is better than all three combined.
Rogue One is better than all three combined.
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FURTANNIA, the first and best work on the history of the furry fandom in the UK, by @gamepopper.bsky.social, is back in stock now.😎
January 29, 2026 at 3:47 PM
FURTANNIA, the first and best work on the history of the furry fandom in the UK, by @gamepopper.bsky.social, is back in stock now.😎
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Welcome to our recent new followers!
We are busy restocking and getting ready for @scotiacon.bsky.social @scdealersden.bsky.social
We will update our inventory fully in the next few days. Meanwhile, these items (and many more!) are available now for purchase and Scotiacon pre-order
We are busy restocking and getting ready for @scotiacon.bsky.social @scdealersden.bsky.social
We will update our inventory fully in the next few days. Meanwhile, these items (and many more!) are available now for purchase and Scotiacon pre-order
January 28, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Welcome to our recent new followers!
We are busy restocking and getting ready for @scotiacon.bsky.social @scdealersden.bsky.social
We will update our inventory fully in the next few days. Meanwhile, these items (and many more!) are available now for purchase and Scotiacon pre-order
We are busy restocking and getting ready for @scotiacon.bsky.social @scdealersden.bsky.social
We will update our inventory fully in the next few days. Meanwhile, these items (and many more!) are available now for purchase and Scotiacon pre-order
I've now fully caught up on Spy X Family, all three seasons. Overall, the show is really fun, with plenty of sweet moments.
The later episodes tend to focus on the war rather than the Twilight, Yor, and Anya trying to be the best fake family. #SpyXFamily
The later episodes tend to focus on the war rather than the Twilight, Yor, and Anya trying to be the best fake family. #SpyXFamily
a man in a tuxedo is carrying a small girl on his shoulders
Alt: Loid Forger (Twilight) is carrying Anya on his shoulders.
media.tenor.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:50 PM
I've now fully caught up on Spy X Family, all three seasons. Overall, the show is really fun, with plenty of sweet moments.
The later episodes tend to focus on the war rather than the Twilight, Yor, and Anya trying to be the best fake family. #SpyXFamily
The later episodes tend to focus on the war rather than the Twilight, Yor, and Anya trying to be the best fake family. #SpyXFamily
I know it's been eight years, but yeah I don't see myself flying to America anytime soon.
Heck, despite enjoying Anthro New England, I don't feel comfortable going to a US furry con seeing how tourists are being treated at the moment.
Heck, despite enjoying Anthro New England, I don't feel comfortable going to a US furry con seeing how tourists are being treated at the moment.
"I do not feel safe in the country": international developers are skipping GDC because of Trump's border chaos:
aftermath.site/i-do-not-feel-...
aftermath.site/i-do-not-feel-...
January 27, 2026 at 9:48 PM
I know it's been eight years, but yeah I don't see myself flying to America anytime soon.
Heck, despite enjoying Anthro New England, I don't feel comfortable going to a US furry con seeing how tourists are being treated at the moment.
Heck, despite enjoying Anthro New England, I don't feel comfortable going to a US furry con seeing how tourists are being treated at the moment.
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Save the date! Here are four groups that have scheduled a full, uncensored tour of the Virtual Furry Museum within the next two weeks!
These group leaders can tell you more about their communities!
@hiroshimamooneyes.bsky.social
@socksthewolf.com
@kevinhile.bsky.social
@tygre.baby
These group leaders can tell you more about their communities!
@hiroshimamooneyes.bsky.social
@socksthewolf.com
@kevinhile.bsky.social
@tygre.baby
January 27, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Save the date! Here are four groups that have scheduled a full, uncensored tour of the Virtual Furry Museum within the next two weeks!
These group leaders can tell you more about their communities!
@hiroshimamooneyes.bsky.social
@socksthewolf.com
@kevinhile.bsky.social
@tygre.baby
These group leaders can tell you more about their communities!
@hiroshimamooneyes.bsky.social
@socksthewolf.com
@kevinhile.bsky.social
@tygre.baby
Craziest thing that happened today: Spent weeks, if not months, getting a contractor to do some work on my house. Last Friday, got an agreement in writing for one to arrive on Tuesday (aka tomorrow).
Earlier this afternoon, they messaged me saying they're on their way to do the work.
Earlier this afternoon, they messaged me saying they're on their way to do the work.
January 26, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Craziest thing that happened today: Spent weeks, if not months, getting a contractor to do some work on my house. Last Friday, got an agreement in writing for one to arrive on Tuesday (aka tomorrow).
Earlier this afternoon, they messaged me saying they're on their way to do the work.
Earlier this afternoon, they messaged me saying they're on their way to do the work.
Time for Brendan Fraiser
January 25, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Time for Brendan Fraiser
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January 23, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Thanks so much to @gaze.bsky.social for getting me this super cool VHS footage of Shiba's (the canine) first outing since 1991 >ww@ And how lucky to run into Walden!! What year is it anyways?! #fursuitfriday
January 23, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Thanks so much to @gaze.bsky.social for getting me this super cool VHS footage of Shiba's (the canine) first outing since 1991 >ww@ And how lucky to run into Walden!! What year is it anyways?! #fursuitfriday
Happy #FursuitFriday, I has cheeseburger!
📸 @dracorumorder.bsky.social
📍 @brumfurs.bsky.social
🪡 @snowgryphonsuits.bsky.social
📸 @dracorumorder.bsky.social
📍 @brumfurs.bsky.social
🪡 @snowgryphonsuits.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Happy #FursuitFriday, I has cheeseburger!
📸 @dracorumorder.bsky.social
📍 @brumfurs.bsky.social
🪡 @snowgryphonsuits.bsky.social
📸 @dracorumorder.bsky.social
📍 @brumfurs.bsky.social
🪡 @snowgryphonsuits.bsky.social
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Today is the 10th anniversary of this gif of me showing how to make games on TV.
January 21, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Today is the 10th anniversary of this gif of me showing how to make games on TV.
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Overheard on telegram:
History doesn't repeat itself. But it rhymes.
History doesn't repeat itself. But it rhymes.
January 20, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Overheard on telegram:
History doesn't repeat itself. But it rhymes.
History doesn't repeat itself. But it rhymes.
Huh, for the first time in several months, I wrote a thousand words. First time in a while I had the motivation to write.
January 20, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Huh, for the first time in several months, I wrote a thousand words. First time in a while I had the motivation to write.
Can't believe it's been 10 days and only now I realise I spelt fursuit wrong. -_-
Happy first #FurauitFriday of the year! Started off with snow and crazy stuff, but if you're reading this, you've made it.
Was at @yorkfurs.bsky.social last weekend, no fursuiting but got some pics on FurTrack.
Sadly I can't find their names here, apart from @draks.bsky.social being classy as ever
Was at @yorkfurs.bsky.social last weekend, no fursuiting but got some pics on FurTrack.
Sadly I can't find their names here, apart from @draks.bsky.social being classy as ever
January 19, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Can't believe it's been 10 days and only now I realise I spelt fursuit wrong. -_-
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This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
January 17, 2026 at 7:12 AM
This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
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Always a blast at @brumfurs.bsky.social - fully worth the 7 hours of journeying there and back, and so lovely to catch all of these faces and more. Hope to be back soon!
@chadthegryph.bsky.social
@chichichimera.bsky.social
@sylvixferret.bsky.social
@gamepopper.bsky.social
@scrabber.bsky.social
@chadthegryph.bsky.social
@chichichimera.bsky.social
@sylvixferret.bsky.social
@gamepopper.bsky.social
@scrabber.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Always a blast at @brumfurs.bsky.social - fully worth the 7 hours of journeying there and back, and so lovely to catch all of these faces and more. Hope to be back soon!
@chadthegryph.bsky.social
@chichichimera.bsky.social
@sylvixferret.bsky.social
@gamepopper.bsky.social
@scrabber.bsky.social
@chadthegryph.bsky.social
@chichichimera.bsky.social
@sylvixferret.bsky.social
@gamepopper.bsky.social
@scrabber.bsky.social
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Idk who needs to hear this, but it's ok to set fandom boundaries.
You aren't less of a fan because you can't go to a concert or can only buy one copy of an album/only stream it.
You are a fan if you consider yourself a fan.
You aren't less of a fan because you can't go to a concert or can only buy one copy of an album/only stream it.
You are a fan if you consider yourself a fan.
January 16, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Idk who needs to hear this, but it's ok to set fandom boundaries.
You aren't less of a fan because you can't go to a concert or can only buy one copy of an album/only stream it.
You are a fan if you consider yourself a fan.
You aren't less of a fan because you can't go to a concert or can only buy one copy of an album/only stream it.
You are a fan if you consider yourself a fan.
Guess what, you're Manchester's Gay! Happy #FursuitFriday everyone!
See you at @brumfurs.bsky.social tomorrow if you'll be there.
🪡 @snowgryphonsuits.bsky.social
📍 @mancfurs.org.uk
See you at @brumfurs.bsky.social tomorrow if you'll be there.
🪡 @snowgryphonsuits.bsky.social
📍 @mancfurs.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Guess what, you're Manchester's Gay! Happy #FursuitFriday everyone!
See you at @brumfurs.bsky.social tomorrow if you'll be there.
🪡 @snowgryphonsuits.bsky.social
📍 @mancfurs.org.uk
See you at @brumfurs.bsky.social tomorrow if you'll be there.
🪡 @snowgryphonsuits.bsky.social
📍 @mancfurs.org.uk
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It's my birthday!
Can I ask for a birthday art share? These are my personal fav pieces of paintings and sculptures 🎂
Can I ask for a birthday art share? These are my personal fav pieces of paintings and sculptures 🎂
January 14, 2026 at 9:13 PM
It's my birthday!
Can I ask for a birthday art share? These are my personal fav pieces of paintings and sculptures 🎂
Can I ask for a birthday art share? These are my personal fav pieces of paintings and sculptures 🎂
Post a game you remember playing that nobody else remembers.
I remember Irideon 3D, but only because I played it's spiritual successor.
I remember Irideon 3D, but only because I played it's spiritual successor.
January 14, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Post a game you remember playing that nobody else remembers.
I remember Irideon 3D, but only because I played it's spiritual successor.
I remember Irideon 3D, but only because I played it's spiritual successor.
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It's not gonna go into massive detail, or anything like that, more like my personal history with it. If you want a proper in-depth history of the UK furry fandom, @gamepopper.bsky.social wrote a whole book about it.
January 13, 2026 at 9:24 PM
It's not gonna go into massive detail, or anything like that, more like my personal history with it. If you want a proper in-depth history of the UK furry fandom, @gamepopper.bsky.social wrote a whole book about it.