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Journalist @gamingbible • Dazzlingly eccentric smut goblin • Words: The Guardian, The Independent, BBC, Metro • [email protected] • 🏳️🌈
Staffordshire, England
Joined July 2011
Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth, folks! I'm going to be, once again, shouting from the rooftops how important it is to include mental illness in your discussions/activism/support because there's still a lot of gatekeeping in this community.
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So happy to see Dragon Age: The Veilguard get nominated, but it deserved more recognition that just this category. Also, @Pancheers was robbed not getting a best performance nom.
We're happy to announce that #DragonAge: The Veilguard was nominated for Innovation In Accessibility - vote for us at and join us @TheGameAwards on Dec. 12!.
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@PeeBee38060303 @0ldoini I always find that cis men that make this point tend to be the ones deserving of the toxic masculinity title.
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Just finalised my review for #DragonAge The Veilguard. It's easily one of the longest reviews I've ever written. I genuinely can't wait to share it with you all.
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Okay… I can now reveal I’m going to be in PRINT for Cosmopolitan US. 😭 I’m only just over a year into journalism, so this is so damn surreal for me.
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@luminous_siren @jodiepork I worry about you if BMI is how you determine if someone is fat or not; plenty of doctors around the world have stated it’s a useless, outdated scale.
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I can't believe I get to write this:. Here's my debut for The Guardian, taking a deep dive into how video games can help process grief and loss. Massive thank you to @kezamacdonald for the commission, and her fantastic edits. I'm honestly so proud of this piece.
‘A space to feel at ease with dying’: how video games help people through grief
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@madasalizard @jodiepork Because I’m sure you’re the pinnacle of health and attractiveness, Robert. 🙄.
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My #DragonAge The Veilguard review is now live. I absolutely adore this game. For me, it feels like the perfect way to continue the story laid out in Inquisition. Read my full thoughts below 👇🏻 Please share, like, and generally give this thing some love.
After a decade of waiting, Dragon Age is back, and it's as beautifully rich and emotive as ever. Read our review below.@bioware @dragonage .
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@Wesley_Copeland @Toadsanime @jk_rowling She won’t reply because she doesn’t see the harm she does. It’s far easier for her to attack from afar, then step away from the mess she helps create than accept accountability.
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I've wanted to do this for a loooooooong time: . 🚨!Work related klaxon! 🚨 . I'm delighted to announce that I'm joining the amazing @gamingbible team full time covering news, features, reviews – the lot! Ever since my freelance shift I've wanted to return, so I'm ecstatic. 😁.
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@tatianaauriel @netflix Yes, must be so hard seeing a category that isn't aimed at cis gender heterosexuals. So so difficult. 🙄.
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Just got commissioned for a byline I never thought I’d get. Yay. 🤩.
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Body image is in the toilet right now, so am trying to tell myself I look okay today. Either way, I love this dress.
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@KirstieMAllsopp Periods are quite messy, don’t see how that’s demeaning. Also, not just women have periods.
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@Katie27373147 @POPSUGAR BPD is such a difficult disorder to live with, but having it doesn't make us bad people. ❤️.
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@hotrodder99 @alexandrakuri Did you just blame women for men being creeps? You couldn’t get more cishet if you bloody tried!.
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Trying to watch this Murder Island thing, but the drama side of it feels off… so false. Hate it. #MurderIsland.
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CW: Loss, Death. Our old gal passed over the rainbow bridge this morning, at the grand old age of 20 years old (96 in cat yrs).
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I can’t quite believe I’m saying this: . Here’s my debut piece for iNews, looking into the transphobia allowed to lurk in left-wing politics. A huge thank you to @kubared for commissioning this piece, and for being such a fantastic editor.
'When it seems both sides of the political spectrum view the trans community as a societal problem, we have bigger questions to answer than who the next Tory leader will be.'. @literateelf.
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@benemckee @tescocans Doesn’t matter if he’s the owner or not — if he doesn’t know who the person in the pic is and whether she gave permission, he shouldn’t use/share it.
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It’s so dangerous to make this statement. The cost of living crisis doesn’t just end because a monarch has died.
Here’s BBC News Presenter Clive Myrie saying that the Energy Bills Price Crisis is "of course insignificant now" given the "gravity of the situation" regarding news of the Queen's health.
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Watching @Jacksepticeye’s Bloodborne playthrough has made me wanna play it. Goddamn not having the right console. 😭.
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All the times I’ve been in print so far. I know it won’t seem like much to some people, but for me, someone who came to journalism just before they turned 30, and who has since had a breakdown, I’m damn impressed with myself.
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@FrenchFem You should be ashamed of yourselves; trans women are women. Haven't we got enough hate in this world, without you spreading even more?! I hate that people will see me, a cis lesbian, and worry that I share the same views as people like you. #LwiththeT #NoDebate.
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It’s like a car accident. I can’t stop watching even though it’s difficult to keep watching. #MurderIsland.
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I just opened up @Independent app to see my story on the front page. Honestly, I’m blown away by that.
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Feels very surreal saying this, but here’s my BBC debut (!!!) with a piece for The Collection series. Huge thank you to @LindsayKB for being a fab editor, and to @jessicasroux and @BloomandWild for their expert commentary.
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My debut piece for VICE, looking into the dire state of the rental market right now. Massive thank you to everyone who shared their experiences, and to @misszing for commissioning this piece.
Non-stop viewings, bidding wars, and forced evictions are the new norm amongst renters.
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Genuinely wasn’t expecting this at all - I just see myself as this shouty little writer who flies my queer flag often. I don’t know if I deserve this, but I’m honoured that someone out there thinks so. 🥺💕 #NDA2021.
Congratulations to Emma Flint @literateelf who has been nominated for the Positive Role Model (LGBT) Award at The National Diversity Awards 2021. To vote please visit #NDA21 #Nominate #VotingNowOpen
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@C_dash22 @_indiaward @RitaOra Did you like your dick type this for you? Calm yourself, she don’t even notice your existence. 😂.
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CBT is the NHS equivalent of putting a wet paper towel on it – it does sweet fuck all.
Oh fuck no we are not telling long covid patients they should try CBT, I’m not allowing it. Chronic fatigue can’t be thought out of. Go away please.
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@immemindy @POPSUGAR Nowhere in this article does it say she isn’t responsible for her actions. What it does say is that BPD doesn’t make you an abuser.
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So excited to share this…. 🚨My debut for Glamour!!🚨. Thank you so much to @alipantony for asking me to write about it, and to @JessAmyWrites for chatting to me about her experiences. Please please read this, like it, and rt. 🙏🏻.
'My partner is 33 years older than me and I'm fed up with people judging our relationship'
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Erm. I'm in the Feb/March @Cosmopolitan UK issue!! This was originally in a US issue, so I'm over the moon it's been published here too. 💖
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🚨Here’s the BIG reveal of my @Cosmopolitan article.🚨. In true to character form, it’s about masturbation and self love.
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I've completed my first week at @gamingbible and have absolutely loved it! Can't wait to keep meeting more of the team, and get really stuck in. 🎉.
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So, the cat's finally out of the bag:. I'm gonna be in a book! I'm honoured to be involved with such an amazing project, and so many incredible writers.
❤️ So many incredible writers are involved in this book, to name a few: @ashens @Elliot_Coll @RetroGameCorps @GeekMid @LiterateElf @MikeDiver @forestminish @Bitnerd_ @dark1x @keefstuart @Chris_Dring @neesasunar @Jamie_JSJ @LewisPackwood @AbramBuehner @NateAndDestroy & more!
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Can we all just enjoy how lovely all the HuffPost journalists are being to one another? It’s such a shit time for them, yet the outpouring of support and love is just wonderful to see. 🥺.
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Everyone is celebrating their journo successes, which is hugely valid and fab, but for me one of my biggest achievements this year was recovering from a breakdown that completely immobilised me for weeks on end.❤️.
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Everyone, please say a big hello to Fred! 🥹. This is our new furbaby, rescued from a local cat shelter.
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I just love that people unfollow because I dare to mention that my mental health is shit. That’s lovely to know. 🙃.
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I keep seeing more wrinkles on my face, small ones, but they're there all the same. And you know what? I'm glad. I never thought I'd make it to 25, let alone 32, so they're a celebration that I've weathered a lot despite nearly giving up several times. #MentalHealth #BPD
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@baltree @TheMaeMartin @DifficultFae I thoroughly dislike this false notion that people transition because they can’t handle their homosexuality; that’s such a damaging, narrow-minded, and incorrect belief.
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This is the issue I’m in, in print. 😍 It still doesn’t feel real! I can’t thank @taylorzandrews for commissioning me, both for the online version of my article, and then for helping it go to print.
Eat your heart out, @sydney_sweeney fans. In our Love Issue, the #Euphoria and #TheWhiteLotus scene-stealer opens up like never before. Get to know the *real* power player behind Cassie and Olivia here:
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Just applied for a dream role, and while I don't think I stand a chance in hell, I couldn't pass the opportunity by and not throw my hat in the ring. Manifest your asses off, folks. Pretty please?? 🥺🙏🏼.
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To the sad, pathetic men who email me to complain about my articles: you do realise I get to write and play video games for a living, right? I'm not too fussed you don't care for my writing. 😂.
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You know what, I’m damn proud of myself: I’ve got to where I am very slowly, but without any form of nepotism. Not everyone on here can say that.
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I want to speak candidly:. Starting my new job tomorrow, and while I'm incredibly excited, I am terrified because I'm gonna be in an office environment (which is totally new to me).
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If you unfollow me after I share an article about me being genderfluid, I think that says everything we both need to know.
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CW: Transphobia . #TransRightsAreHumanRights. Period. Rishi Sunak is the only bully I see when hearing this utter bollocks; trans people deserve to be respected, to be treated as equals, and simply allowed to live their lives without such shit thrown at them. #ToriesOut.
'We shouldn't be bullied into believing people can be any sex they want to be, they can't. A man is a man and a woman is a woman', says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. . 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
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I have endometriosis, vestibular migraines, BPD, ADHD, and a panic disorder – yet folks still say I'm not disabled because they have a very limited idea of what disabled means and encompasses. Let's keep working together to change that systematic, internalised ableism. 🙏🏻.
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TW: mental illness, breakdown . Just wanted to pop on for a little update. It’s not easy to admit, but I’ve had a mental breakdown. Recovery is going to be a long process. I intend to come back, eventually, but for now I’m trying to focus on not being anxious every second.
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So fed up of rich people saying we have the same 24 hours in a day — not if you’re chronically ill you don’t! #MollyMae.
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I'm vain, despite being ordinary looking, so I expect lots of love on my new pic. 😅
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@FFigureFBust @lovebravissimo I find it very telling how they don't wish to be regarded as a plus size brand, as if it's a dirty word or something. What a load of bullshit. How is any fashion brand meant to resonate with women of all colours, shapes, and sizes if they only use thin, white women?! 🤦🏻♀️.
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@yxngkp @hxyde_ @wonderland449 @vinlandjosh @heymomdeadmom @hiddlesgold Who is influenced by the male gaze of male directors because the male gaze is predominantly the norm.
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So damn excited about this – it’s my debut for @WIRED! Thank you so much to @SairaMueller for commissioning me, and for all her fabulous edits. Also a big thanks to @halophoenix for taking over when Saira was OOO.
When it comes to trans and nonbinary representation, the games industry is in a state of flux. For every hit, there are several misses, and the hits often come from independent game developers, not traditionally risk-averse AAA publishers.
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I got to write about #TheBarbieMovie for @guardianfilm. Huge thank you to @catherineshoard for the commission, and her brilliant edits.
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After a two year hiatus from dying my hair, I'm finally back on my bullshit with this glorious ashy/silver do. Prepare yourself for unprecedented levels of vanity because damn, I look good!
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I never expected #BarbieTheMovie to take me on such a powerful, emotional journey. 🩷. Huge thank you to @WarnerBrosUK for the invite – what a dreamy night!.
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"Get off the internet – I need to use the phone!".
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Any freelance graphic designers on here? I need a logo designing. #GraphicDesigner #LogoDesign
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It's a damn shame if @retro_dodo ends; this site is the reason why I am where I am today in video games journalism. But it isn't just about that, it's about the way Google is killing off indie brands in favour of bigger ones, or, worse, AI generated rubbish.
It's a truly sad time for anyone that creates content that relies on Google. @retro_dodo is unfortunately on the brink of collapse because of recent changes to search results. Google is throwing their creators under the bus, in broad day light at scale.
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To see my latest Guardian piece doing so well is a dream come true, especially when it's about #BarbieTheMovie! 🩷
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I’m so excited to finally reveal I’ve joined the fabulous @retro_dodo to help expand their guides section. To understand the kind of things I’ll be writing, check out my debut guide below. It’s all about Mario and those kooky Rabbids! 💫.
We are happy to announce that @LiterateElf has joined the Retro Dodo team and will be helping us scale our guides output over the coming months! 🎉. Emma's first piece is all about kicking butt in Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope! 👉 Welcome, Emma! ❤️🦤.
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Here’s my debut for Stylist Magazine, talking about being plus size, non-binary, and working out. Please rt, comment, and share your thoughts. 🙏🏻. Thanks to @MirandaLarbi for commissioning me, and @ben_pechey & Emry for chatting with me.
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Went to an antiques fair and bought this vintage Italian leather bag. I'm in love.
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I’ve put weight on, and thanks to how rife diet culture is around this time of year, I’m feeling extra sensitive about it. Self love in a society that continually demonises weight gain is hard.
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Hey 30 and over Twitter! . I'm 32, and am enjoying my 30s way more than my 20s. Don't panic about turning 30, I assure you it's not the end of the world. ✌🏻
Hey 30 and over Twitter! . I’m 37, and I didn’t work in game dev until I was 35. (I’ve switched careers twice!) And I’m going to continue reaching my goals. Remember to use sunscreen and drink water.
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Still need to hear from women gamers, ideally with a love of horror, about the portrayal of mental health in the genre. Can be anon. For WIRED. DMs are open, or can email me (in bio). #JournoRequest.
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I did not come to play with this one. #DragonAgeVeilguard is for the queers, just like its predecessors. 🏳️🌈. @dragonage @bioware.
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Still interested in talking to trans/enby gamers and/or developers, please DM or email me: emmalflint@gmail.com. This is for a feature in WIRED discussing representation in video games. #journorequest #journorequests #gamers #lgbtqia.
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Embracing my saggy boobs and going braless, in a tie front cropped top. Bring it, world. 💁🏻♀️ #saggyboobsmatter.
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