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Em Stonham

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  • Gaming Journalist and Content Creator, Freelance
England, Reading
As seen in: LinkedIn, IGN, Dot Esports, Dexerto, Nintendo Life, MMORPG.com, The Escapist, NewsBreak, Techopedia, Adventure Gamers and
Covers:  Video games, esports, and tech.
Doesn't Cover: AI, GenAI, Web3, crypto, memecoins, gambling, and casinos.
⊹ they/them ⊹ social lead at @KyusaiMedia, horror obsessive and Pokemon nerd ♡ ⊹ em.stonham(at)kyusaimedia(dot)com ⊹

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Social Lead at Kyusai, creating features and social media content with indie games and horror at the forefront. Always looking for unique stories around gaming and tech, or interesting upcoming games to review -- please feel free to pitch me for Kyusai if there's something you'd like to discuss.

Em Stonham’s Journalist Portfolio

Resident Evil Requiem review: The duality of flesh - Kyusai

Resident Evil Requiem review: The duality of flesh - Kyusai

RE9 feels like one of the strongest entries in the series so far. Here's Kyusai's full Resident Evil Requiem …

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Alien: Isolation vs ROUTINE: Which sci-horror game is scariest? - Kyusai

Alien: Isolation vs ROUTINE: Which sci-horror game is scariest? - Kyusai

Kyusai compares Alien Isolation vs ROUTINE in 2026 to see which first-person Sci-fi horror game is scarier, a…

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Chaos, community, and creativity: Bringing World of Warcraft's housing to life

Chaos, community, and creativity: Bringing World of Warcraft's housing to life

Excited for the World of Warcraft Midnight launch? I spoke with Jay Hwang and Maria Hamilton to learn about a…

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KOWO K3101 desk review: Sleek and stylish - Kyusai

KOWO K3101 desk review: Sleek and stylish - Kyusai

Wondering whether to pick up the KOWO K3101 desk? Here's Kyusai's full review of the KOWO K3101 standing desk.

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ROUTINE review: Carefully crafted cosmic carnage

ROUTINE review: Carefully crafted cosmic carnage

ROUTINE is a sublime take on sci-fi horror. Here's The Escapist's full, spoiler-free review of this retro-fut…

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Silent Hill f review: Melancholic and bittersweet

Silent Hill f review: Melancholic and bittersweet

The latest addition to the Silent Hill franchise emanates tension and terror, and it's a must-play for any su…

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Gamescom Opening Night Live was a dream as a horror geek

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By Em Stonham Verified
| Kyusai Verified
Image credit: Frictional Games/Kepler Interactive I don’t always expect Gamescom to be overflowing with horror games. Usually, it skews more towards action games, RPGs, and live service games, with a few other niches thrown in for good measure. Horror makes an appearance, sure, but not usually to a large extent. This changed with Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, though.
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Horror Games For People Who Hate Being Scared

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By Em Stonham Verified
| Fearzine Magazine
Image credit: Daniel Mullins Games/Devolver Digital Release date: October 19, 2021 Developer: Daniel Mullins Games Publisher: Devolver Digital Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S Inscryption is one of the most unique titles in the deck-building genre; it fuses elements from escape rooms, horror games, and table-top RPG elements to create a gameplay loop that feels wholly unique. While it does have horrific elements, they’re not at the center of the game.
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Bloons TD 5 vs Bloons TD 6: Which is the better game?

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By Em Stonham Verified
| Kyusai Verified
Tower defense games come in all shapes and sizes – some of them are focused on epic fantasy sagas, while others zone in on military or zombie themes. The tower defense series that I’ve been playing for the last 20 years, though, focuses on balloons and monkeys. Naturally. Developed and published by Ninja Kiwi, the Bloons Tower Defense series is a legendary part of the tower defense world.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first role as a gaming journalist was with DiamondLobby, where I began as a Switch writer, then became an Editor.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but I'd love one, if only to quiet the Resident Evil demons that live in my brain.

How is social media changing news?

Social media platforms like Twitter give people new ways to consume news and stories. They also give journalists fresh ways to communicate.