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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

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!

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

I found my kryptonite in Date Everything 🫠

Volt and Eddie, the personifications of electricity and wiring.

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

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

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

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

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.

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

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.

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.

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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.

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.

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

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.

Bloodborne hunter graphic behind an orchestra on stage.

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

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

Hello Kitty Island Adventure Nintendo Switch box

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

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

Small digger-like robot with a cute face.

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

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

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

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.

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

The yearly Christmas Eve gaming traditions are in full swing ✨️☺️✨️

FFXIV lalafell player character in front of a big Christmas tree and festive market stalls.

Saints Row 4 Christmas DLC snapshot. From the left: Future Shaundi, Matt Miller, Asha, Keith David, Kinzie, Player character, Pierce, Shaundi, Benjamin King, Johnny Gat.

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

The top game is never a surprise anymore, taking up almost 50% of the total hours 😅 1. Final Fantasy XIV 2. Dragon's Dogma II 3. Disney Dreamlight Valley(regular check-ins to play alongside my mum 😅) 4. Baldur’s Gate 3 5. Alan Wake II

PlayStation Wrapped stats. Playstyle - Role Player. Games Played - 37. Total Trophies - 446. Hours Played - 1,424. Multilayer Hours - 81.

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I'm so game-brained that I just got irrationally excited over hearing the Saints Row IV Christmas Dubstep Gun theme in Is It Cake: Holiday. Nearly time for the yearly replay!

Saints Row IV characters are posing for a Christmas photo. From the keft: Future Shaundi, Matt Miller, Asha, Keith David, Kinzie, The Boss, Pierce, Shaundi, Benjamin King, Johnny Gat.

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Wasn't expecting to enjoy Infinity Nikki, as I'm not usually interested in fashion driven games, but here we are! The menu music is also banging 😎

Nikki posing in a sailor themed top by a lake with mountains and trees in the distance

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Had my first ever tattoo done today, by the wonderful @romacarmella.bsky.social 🥰👻 Can't recommend Roma and Rough Diamond Tattoos enough - such a lovely, welcoming bunch of people. Also, thank you @animatedant.bsky.social for sharing this experience with me 💚

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Post you from a different era. Oh, you didn't mean literally? Nevermind ☠️

Me, dressed as a pirate on the main deck of Cutty Sark

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

In love with the LEGO 'Books Are My Passion' set 📖 However, I don't believe in an empty bookshelf, so it's time to attempt finding it a suitable home amidst the books...

A small LEGO bookshelf set, featuring a bespectacled woman reading in an armchair by a bookshelf with a ladder leaning against it. The backdrop features real books, as the set is placed on a bookshelf in front of them (Dracula, Frankenstein, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and other classics are visible).

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

Just me and my eternally disappointed son.

Final Fantasy XIV Lalafell player character in a garden. She's standing beside her Hades (Emet-Selch) minion, which is facepalming.

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

If anyone wants to add me on the Pokémon Trading Card Game, this is me!

'Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket' add friend details: Obsidian / 4367-4954-5412-1587

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

My Eurogamer contributor bio tells you pretty much everything you need to know...

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 25/03/2024

I will be available for all kinds of editorial for Dawntrail! Excited to cover an expansion from the press side again. I have access to all content in FFXIV and am fully up to date. If there's a knowledge gap anywhere, it's very likely I can fill it ✍🏻

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

Did the 25 games thing (no particular order). Subject to change, as always, but especially now as Baldur's Gate 3 consumes me...

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Emma Withington @ewithingtons.bsky.social · 06/08/2023

Absolute scenes today logging in to FFXIV, after accidentally removing the Namazu effigy from the garden 👀

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