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Emma Withington
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Lance of the Free bylines: TheGamer, PLAY, PC Gamer, EDGE, Eurogamer, GamesRadar+, Game Developer, Thinky Games.
Previous PR Professional (6y).
Astro Bot Pinball Champ 2024.
Professional cryptlurker.
Ambassador at @safeinourworld.
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I am beyond grateful for all the opportunities I've had so far since going freelance. From eight-page features to community stories, I've enjoyed uncovering fun and unusual angles ✍️🏼

2024/5 bylines include: PC Gamer, PLAY, Eurogamer, EDGE, TheGamer, Gamesradar+, Thinky Games, and Game Developer.
I'm looking forward to missing Japan even more when I play inKonbini next year 😅😍
InKonbini, the first-person Japanese convenience store sim, changed my perspective on customer service, and you can join me stacking shelves in the free demo
Living for the weekday.
www.pcgamer.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Big thank you to @ewithingtons.bsky.social for covering the Tailside release date news for PC Gamer!

"Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim looks to be a warm hug against the bitter chill of winter" ☕ 💛 @coffeebeansdev.bsky.social

www.pcgamer.com/games/life-s...
Tailside: Cozy Cafe Sim kicks off Steam Animal Fest by announcing a winter release date and full mod support alongside a warm demo that's available to play now
Livin’ in a furry paradise
www.pcgamer.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I'm doing some news shifts over the next three days at PC Gamer. If anyone has any interesting stories, feel free to reach out!
November 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Excellent record set for a brilliant game 🤩

@blackscreenrecords.com
July 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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!
June 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I found my kryptonite in Date Everything 🫠
June 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Might have gone a bit overboard with Steam wishlisting and demo downloading over the last couple of days...
June 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Can you go the distance in Scrabble-style roguelike Birdigo? thinkygames.com/feat...
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?
thinkygames.com
June 3, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Just me looking super cool on my new airship...
May 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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.
May 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
My two personalities:
May 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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.
April 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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.
April 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM
"Your honour, she says she wants Majima everywhere."*

*The Yakuza bug finally bit me 🫠
a man in a suit and sunglasses stands in front of a xbox logo
ALT: a man in a suit and sunglasses stands in front of a xbox logo
media.tenor.com
April 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Things have not been great lately, so I'm looking forward to this virtual getaway 😻
March 28, 2025 at 9:57 AM
New FFXIV patch - Raids! Story! PvP! What do I do? New Cornservant quest, of course.
March 25, 2025 at 11:17 AM
FFXIV 7.2 had me at the promise of a new Cornservant quest, but I must also protect this lil' guy at all costs.
March 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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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 🤔😱

www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/as...
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?
www.pcgamer.com
March 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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
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?
www.pcgamer.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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 💚
The Thinky Awards results are being announced very soon - the very best puzzly problem-solving games from the past year!

Watch the show and join the live chat on YouTube.

We'll be sharing the results in this thread as they're announced.

thinkygames.com/awards/
Thinky Awards 2024 · Thinky Games
We're celebrating the very best thinky games of the past year in the latest Thinky Awards.
thinkygames.com
February 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Death Howl showcases a masterful blend of an unlikely pairing. Check out the free demo on Steam 🦌 thinkygames.com/feat...
Grief is on the cards in mesmerising soulslike deckbuilder Death Howl · Thinky Games
Death Howl showcases a masterful blend of an unlikely pairing.
thinkygames.com
February 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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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.

🎮 https://tinyurl.com/bsky-safebundle
February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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!

thinkygames.com/awards/
Thinky Awards 2024 · Thinky Games
We're celebrating the very best thinky games of the past year in the latest Thinky Awards.
thinkygames.com
January 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
January in gaming: a small selection of games I've really enjoyed recently. Old and new🎮
January 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM