Emma Withington

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I'm ready to reminisce about my spirit mascot, Tofu ✨️

The vibes are immaculate 😎 Your music is a key part of what makes the game so special! 💚🙌🏻

Promise Mascot Agency record set

Excellent record set for a brilliant game 🤩

@blackscreenrecords.com

Gomamon plush toy

I've had this Gomamon plush for *shudders* 25 years. So when I'm drawn to it and start busting out the Digimon DVDs, I know I'm definitely not OK 😅

This does help, though!

Volt, the one on the left, definitely gives 'Bowie in Labyrinth' vibes 😅

Volt and Eddie, the personifications of electricity and wiring.

I found my kryptonite in Date Everything 🫠

Might have gone a bit overboard with Steam wishlisting and demo downloading over the last couple of days...

Dune: Awakening's Steam reviews have done a complete 180, climbing the ranks to Very Positive just a day after a player pile-on: ‘This game is great with friends, and lets me live out my fantasy of ge... This is what dreams are made of.

Baby's first PC Gamer news piece 😲

Thinky Direct 2025: Take flight in Scrabble-style, deck-builder Birdigo · Thinky Games Can you go the distance in this Scrabble-style, roguelike deck-builder?

Can you go the distance in Scrabble-style roguelike Birdigo? thinkygames.com/feat...

FFXIV llafell character Obsidian in a large pale blue and gold airship.

FFXIV lalafell character Obsidian from behind - steering the airship by clinging on to the wheel a few feet off the floor.

Just me looking super cool on my new airship...

An article from PC Gamer magazine about my experience with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii titled "I have no idea what’s happening, but I'm having the time of my life" A large image at the top of the page depicts Captain Majima posing with his mismatched crew on the beach.

I'm in the latest PC Gamer with an exceptionally silly piece. That being said, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has almost singlehandedly kept me pushing forward over the last few months - it may not be a cure, but damn it's fun.

I'll let you know! Just bought it myself and am looking forward to getting into it 👀 It looks like it has a bit of a Jon Ronson-esque style in its presentation

Two books: 'The Last Yakuza' by Jake Adelstein and 'the convenience store by the sea' by sonoko machida

My two personalities:

I had no idea about this! That's wild...

Clearly, it's time to spend my day exploring the Pop-up Pirate merchandise universe.

Pop-up Pirate game with Captain Majima in place of the traditional pirate. Situated in front of an acrylic block featuring the Pirate Yakuza key art.

Waking up and remembering that I spent over the odds on a Pop-up Pirate Majima has me questioning my life choices.

And yet? No regrets.

Bloodborne hunter graphic behind an orchestra on stage.

I have been very unwell these past couple of months, with stuff still ongoing, but I'm thankful I was able to get myself to the PlayStation Concert 💙

Also, Bloodborne was glorious.

Thank you, it's a huge milestone in my life - I'm looking forward to our future together 😅

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"Your honour, she says she wants Majima everywhere."*

*The Yakuza bug finally bit me 🫠

Hello Kitty Island Adventure Nintendo Switch box

Things have not been great lately, so I'm looking forward to this virtual getaway 😻

New FFXIV patch - Raids! Story! PvP! What do I do? New Cornservant quest, of course.

Small digger-like robot with a cute face.

FFXIV 7.2 had me at the promise of a new Cornservant quest, but I must also protect this lil' guy at all costs.

You're welcome - it's awesome to be able to mess about with museums like this!

I had (and continue to have) so much fun, and I'm very fond of my few surviving fish 🐡😅

As a real life museum employee, I'm a bit confused by the amount of pirate ghosts in Two Point Museum—but it's not going to stop me trying to make the most realistic exhibits I can Will my expertise be a help or a hindrance?

We've all fed a Flamboyent Fish to a Lionfish by accident, right? Right?!? 🐠🦈

A lovely read from an actual museum employee - which now has us wondering which real life museums are haunted 🤔😱

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As a real life museum employee, I'm a bit confused by the amount of pirate ghosts in Two Point Museum—but it's not going to stop me trying to make the most realistic exhibits I can Will my expertise be a help or a hindrance?

I spend 50% of my time working in a museum environment, so this was a fun one to write! It was also challenging, as Two Point Museum is absolutely bursting with content and all kinds of antics I could wax lyrical about. This is the tip of the iceberg, but what a view ⛵️

@twopointstudios.bsky.social

I was so chuffed to be a part of the jury for the 2024 Thinky Games awards! Congratulations to the winners 🙌🏻

There were so many excellent games nominated, from big hitters to some hidden gems that I've fallen in love with - all nominees should be super proud 💚

Grief is on the cards in mesmerising soulslike deckbuilder Death Howl · Thinky Games Death Howl showcases a masterful blend of an unlikely pairing.

Death Howl showcases a masterful blend of an unlikely pairing. Check out the free demo on Steam 🦌 thinkygames.com/feat...

Key art for the Safe In Our World Charity Bundle 2025, showing art from games like Little Kitty Big City, Wingspan, Summerhouse, Moonlighter, Content Warning, Psychonauts and Thank Goodness You're Here. "Supporting mental health, all proceeds go to charity". Powered by Fanatical.

Our biggest ever charity bundle with Fanatical is LIVE 🔥

Grab 27 incredible games worth over $495 for just $15, with all proceeds supporting our initiatives in mental health in games.

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Thinky Awards 2024 · Thinky Games We're celebrating the very best thinky games of the past year in the latest Thinky Awards.

We are delighted to announce the nominees for our latest Thinky Awards, celebrating the best games you loved to solve throughout 2024! 🎉

There are also three Community Choice categories open to the public - so get your votes in!

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January in gaming: a small selection of games I've really enjoyed recently. Old and new🎮