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Lyssa
@fireboundfox.bsky.social
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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I'll be at Pocket Gamer Connects next month representing #ScreenHype for PG's London 2026 event! We're incredibly grateful to have been accepted as press for the event, and I will hopefully be joined by our founder 🧡 #PGConnects
December 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
"If you take anything from my Wicked: For Good review, let it be this: some stories are worth keeping your eyes open for, even when they burn. 9/10." #wicked #wickedforgood #moviereview #review #film #queerwriter #thewizardofoz #arianagrande #cynthiaerivo

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Wicked: For Good Review — A Queer, Emotional, and Honest Look at Oz’s Second Act (Spoiler-Free) - Screen Hype
An honest Wicked: For Good review covering plot, music, visuals, and queer themes, with personal reactions to the film.
www.screenhype.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A wonderful experience in a space designed to reduce barriers in the games industry. If you missed @endix-expo.bsky.social, be sure to follow them so you can learn about their next event (though the current event is still going for another 32 hours!) www.screenhype.co.uk/endix-2025-a... #gameexpo
Endix 2025 – A Virtual Expo With Heart and Potential - Screen Hype
An honest review of Endix 2025, covering the virtual indie game expo, its highlights, community vibes, and suggestions for future events.
www.screenhype.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
@endix-expo.bsky.social has been such a cool experience! They've extended it until Wednesday morning, so download the launcher at endix-expo.com

Here's 15 minutes of my favourite exhibitor rooms, and general shenanigans inside the event 😂 #indiegames #gameexpo #indiegames

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Endix 2025 - Follow Me Around a Virtual Indie Game Expo!
YouTube video by Cosy Game Ambiance with Lyssa
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December 1, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Hours later, the dance party of @endix-expo.bsky.social is still going. That's dedication. #indiegames #gameexpo #gameshowcase #virtualexpo #virtualevent #gameevent
November 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Happily representing Screen Hype at @endix-expo.bsky.social this weekend! If you haven't heard of it before, #Endix is a virtual #indiegame #expo! You can join as an avatar you customise, watch #gametrailers, talk to #gamedevs and fellow gamers, and play a couple of minigames! #indie #gameexpo
November 29, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Black Friday is looming, and Nintendo's #sale is already going strong! If you're looking for some cute #cosy or dark cosy games on sale, here are my top 20 picks for the Switch: 💜 www.screenhype.co.uk/best-nintend... #indiegames #games #blackfriday #nintendoswitch #switch #cosygames #cozygames #cozy
Best Nintendo Switch Games to Buy on Black Friday 2025 - Screen Hype
Looking for the best Black Friday Switch games? Check out these cute, cosy, and dark cosy games on sale, including life sims & puzzle games!
www.screenhype.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Win a Cat Secretary Steam Deck! Legit competition, hosted by @goodstoryguild.co in collaboration with the Cozy Gamers facebook group 💜 Enter here: wn.nr/DfEQCqA #steamdeck #indiegame #competition
Win a CAT SECRETARY Steam Deck!
Follow Good Story Guild as we develop our very first game We're giving away an exclusive Steam Deck with Cat Secretary skin to one lucky gamer (US only). All participants (regardless of location) will...
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November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
My vote card for @thegameawards.com #thegameawards2025 #thegameawards 💜 Amazing year for #indiegames!
November 18, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Pretty proud of this one 😇 Over 20 #co-op #game recs for every modern platform, including the player count, Steam Deck compatibility, and whether it's crossplay or not. 🥰 #indie #indiegames #AAA #co-opgames #multiplayer #gaming #steamdeck #nintendoswitch #steam www.screenhype.co.uk/best-online-...
Best Online Co-op & Multiplayer Games to Play During the Holidays (All Platforms) - Screen Hype
Looking for some of the best online co-op games to play with your friends and family? Check out these recommendations for the holidays.
www.screenhype.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"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
First draft for my #Knutpunkt 2026 article is in, just in time 😇 #kp26 #larp #Knutepunkt
November 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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
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

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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
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
"... 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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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
"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
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
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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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
"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
"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!
www.screenhype.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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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