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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

1 year

Alright - pick your poison. Blue Sky or Threads, you can find me on both!

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

This is literally the best thing I've ever seen happen on Twitter http://t.co/QZAiFNT6UG

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Luke Karmali

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2 years

Zayn Malik deserves the career Harry Styles has send tweet

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Luke Karmali

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9 years

This is a real phone call that happened between Tony Blair and Bill Clinton. And now it's public. GOD IS REAL, Y'ALL

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Luke Karmali

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8 years

Secret Love Song is literally the perfect #Pride2016 anthem and we need to make it so. I love Little Mix. #CapitalSTB

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

Somebody has stolen my Microsoft office. But I will find them. You have my Word.

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Luke Karmali

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7 months

Thrilled to announced today marks my first day as PR & Communications Director at @larianstudios . Having moved from one narrative juggernaut to another, I can't wait to get to work on some pretty cool shit!

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Luke Karmali

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8 years

I mean, call me crazy, but maybe it's cos they ARE bisexual?

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Luke Karmali

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4 years

📂 Documents └📁 Music └📁 Final Fantasy XIV └📁 Bad Songs └⚠️ This folder is empty

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Luke Karmali

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8 years

Can't believe it's taken me this long to find out Symmetra is on the autism spectrum, but I LOVE how Blizzard is going in on representation!

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Luke Karmali

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4 years

Bit of personal news - I was recently promoted and am now Senior PR Manager at Square Enix. I'm primarily still focused on FFXIV, along with a few other things you haven't heard about yet... Been a pretty horrid few months, so feels great to finally have something to celebrate!

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Luke Karmali

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7 months

And just like that, after seven amazing years, my journey at Square Enix comes to an end. It has been the BEST thing that's ever happened to me and leading comms on #FFXIV since the launch of Stormblood has changed my life forever. Next week, however, a new adventure begins...

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

12 months ago I'd never have predicted I'd end 2015 buying booze whilst body rolling to Justin Bieber. What a time to be alive!

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

3 years

#FFXIV made it on The Chase! 😂

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Luke Karmali

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9 years

I hate it when job interviewers ask me where I see myself in five years. I mean, it's not like I have 2020 vision! http://t.co/rcZ4JIfGbi

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

6 years

Just finished Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood. If you told the 12-year-old kid bawling his eyes out having finished Final Fantasy X that one day his name would be in the credits for a title in the franchise...he'd probably have cried even harder tbh.

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Luke Karmali

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2 years

🚨 Personal News Klaxon 🚨 June 2022 marks my five-year anniversary at Square Enix, and I'm thrilled to say I've been promoted to PR Director! My main remit remains being PR Lead on #FFXIV and we've got some very exciting things ahead. Here's to the next five years!

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

7 years

The new @FifthHarmony really does fucking go OFF doesn't it?

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

8 years

Little Mix are literally one of the best things the UK has produced in recent years and if you disagree you are wrong #CapitalSTB

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

8 years

ISIS has attacked a Muslim country, during Ramadan, murdering almost 40 Muslims. Please tell me how they represent Islam? #PrayForTurkey

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

8 years

When the haters come at me

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Luke Karmali

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8 years

It's been two days since I attended We Love Pop and I'm still hungover and more obsessed with @LittleMix 's "Touch" than ever before.

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

7 years

@elliegoulding Sis, it's literally one of the best and most cohesive bodies of pop work in the last decade and deserves recognition as such

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

7 years

First day in my new job as PR Manager at Square Enix - I'll be focusing on Final Fantasy XIV and to say I'm excited is an understatement...

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

7 years

BREAKING: I now love @ShawnMendes #CapitalSTB

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

7 years

As I sit here, sipping wine in Gran Canaria like the intellectual I am, it strikes me @LittleMix 's Touch may be the best song ever #WineWise

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

11 years

I'm proud of this feature, mainly because it's an issue close to my heart. Why we need more gay characters in games: http://t.co/zaS9ZGqrpV

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 months

Well #FFXIV fans, this is the big one - tune in tonight to the Tokyo Fan Fest keynote to find out exactly what you can expect from Dawntrail. Rest assured, there's some surprises you haven't guessed yet...see you there! 🥳🥂💎

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

Dear AAA developers, If Mortal Kombat can find a way to progressively include an LGBT character, you just ran out of excuses, son.

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

4 years

I’m so into him, I can barely breathe

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

7 years

I go to a lot of gigs and my top three humans are @adamlambert , @BettyWho and @LittleMix , thank you and goodnight

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

4 years

#FF16 Please look forward to it 😉

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

This means a lot to me. @DavidGaider explains how gaming's breakout gay character was born: http://t.co/Divut0nDOO http://t.co/R7kTzoQp6p

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Luke Karmali

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10 years

According to Nathan Drake, Uncharted 4 is indeed the final one Naughty Dog wants to do: http://t.co/5Gnq73Pa1j | http://t.co/yIIJLnIAx7

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

Dear @NYMag , when someone opens up about battling depression, this is a fucking disgusting way to handle it.

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

Just Banjo #RejectedNintendoSequels http://t.co/8iIawhTytU

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

8 years

Me checking the App Store to see if Pokemon Go is available yet

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

1 year

Want to work with me on critically acclaimed MMORPG #FFXIV ? I’m hiring for an Influencer Manager to work on some exciting projects. Check it out, and my DMs are open for any questions. More info: RTs appreciated!

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

Anyone in Paris needing help, these are embassy numbers

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

6 years

My boyfriend was meant to come home from Hong Kong a week today. Instead he surprised me by coming back yesterday. I feel both loved and certain these underwear must be thrown out.

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

10 months

🚨Personal News Klaxon🚨 As I prepare for the FFXIV Christmas Meal tonight, it feels like the right time to say this will be my last one at Square Enix. I've had the BEST seven years here, but it's time for a new adventure!

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

4 years

Last 12 months have been monstrous but shout out to my boyfriend, who was made redundant in March as a result of the pandemic and took a punt starting an internship in an industry he’d always wanted to join. We heard on Friday they’re giving him a full time role. I’m so proud! ❤️

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

5 years

I am both relieved and slightly disappointed that #UntitledGooseGame stars the handsome fellow on the left and not his loathsome Canadian cousin, who has spent the last 30 years hissing at me whenever I enter his proximity. The fear is real.

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

Here's that disgusting, now-removed tweet from @itvlondon essentially asking if you hate gays or muslims more. http://t.co/DABoPsHavC

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

8 years

When you suddenly realise it's Friday

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

10 years

It's official! Bloodborne IS the spiritual successor to Demon's Souls. Plus, new screens! http://t.co/a4ylcYNHsS | http://t.co/OqXFTahXPX

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

4 years

To all game journo friends hit by redundancy recently, we’re currently hiring for FIVE new members of PR staff at Square Enix. If you fancy a change, please do consider applying. My DMs are open if you have questions!

Square Enix

Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout Europe as part of the Square Enix group of companies.

apply.workable.com

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

Pedro Pascal and Oscar Isaac 😳😳😳

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

10 years

Guys, I'm freaking out! Kingdom Hearts and Star Wars Crossover confirmed!!! http://t.co/g8EMIuBC1H

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

4 years

The fact @jaredkushner appears to have deleted all tweets from his account is just delicious.

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

8 years

Just saw @ThePowerRangers movie with my cousin and I am shaking and crying. I watched that show EVERY weekend without fail. Got major chills

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

The only way I'd ever accept a Marvel / Star Wars crossover. http://t.co/nqsKrVZcTR

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

And that's it boys and girls - I've officially left @IGN . Been a freakin' awesome ride. I will miss them all so, so damn much.

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

6 months

Having known Aoife for over a decade, the fact I can now call her a colleague as well as a friend is so, so fucking cool. Some excellent times ahead, friends.

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@AoifeLockhart

6 months

Thrilled to say I’ve joined @larianstudios as part of their publishing team! It’s a dream to get to make cool video stuff for a studio that really care about the games they make. Already feeling right at home

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Luke Karmali

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7 years

UPDATE: My boyfriend claims to have never heard "Dirrty" by @xtina before and I think we should see other people

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

All I have to say to my Animal Crossing villagers. http://t.co/h5nsuI8Bo2

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

8 years

Taking the opportunity on this, National Zelda Day, to reiterate I would 100% bang Twink Link

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

Yes it's Monday, but there are bigger problems. http://t.co/tpiGtVVGIF

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

5 years

@AoifeLockhart BALDUR'S GATEKEEPING 3: THE RE-GATENING

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

4 years

Oh dear

The Independent

@Independent

4 years

Nasa to make major announcement about the moon

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

1 year

Today marks my 6th anniversary working at Square Enix and on FFXIV. It’s an incredible job that challenges me regularly, has taken me round the world, and has me work with the best people everyday. Loved every minute so far, and the year ahead’s looking to be the best yet 😎🔥💎

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

3 years

And there we go! A huge thank you to all our media and content creators who attended the #FFXIV #Endwalker media tour. Go forth and read/watch/enjoy!!!

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

5 years

Many people mourning Caroline Flack who’ve been slinging shit at Jameela Jamil and others don’t seem to understand their hypocrisy. You don’t need to share your opinions on everything. Just ignore it - look for positivity instead and for fucks sake just be kind.

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

5 years

Dating as a non-white person in 2019 😂

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

So #BlizzCon2015 got me like:

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

It's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay . Take a moment to remember you are loved, you are not alone, and help is out there. http://t.co/QLPjMphMg6

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

10 years

The Brock http://t.co/fHyNiembup

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

8 years

Thinking about setting up a GoFundMe to buy an island and establish Minoritopia, where all us gays and POC can go live in harmony

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Luke Karmali

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1 year

@yolandafister Not Jagger and Phoenix as Lost Boys 😭😭😭

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

6 months

Team 🥹❤️🥹 #BAFTAGamesAwards

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

2 years

Today marks my five year anniversary at @SquareEnix . It's been a hell of a ride - from Cologne to Sydney, and Tokyo to London, I've been very blessed to work on #FFXIV and see the world. Here's to whatever the next five have in store! 💪🏽🥰🔥

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

4 years

Following on from the last tweet, #IamPOCinPlay . I’m Luke, a gay, mixed Indian-British former IGN UK News Editor and current Senior PR Manager at Square Enix. Hey all!

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

6 years

Catch My Breath by @kelly_clarkson is single-handedly reminding me that I’m a boss ass bitch and this break-up is likely one of the best things that’s ever happened to me 💁🏽‍♀️

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

4 years

Well - it wasn’t *quite* the year I envisioned us having when you walked into the bar for our first date 12 months ago, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Happy first anniversary James - here’s to many more! 😘❤️

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Luke Karmali

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Luke Karmali

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5 years

Merry Christmas from Prague! 🥰💕👬

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

After three and a half awesome years, this is my last month at @IGN . Loved every minute and super excited for what's next! More info soon!

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

3 years

Back in the office for the first time this year, wanted to check out #FFXIV ’s latest bling 🥰

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

10 years

Oh dear Christ... http://t.co/dyt9FQWU5I

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

The IGN UK team just won best podcast at the #GMAs . I'm gobsmacked, and a little teary: http://t.co/bStfb2gvob

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

11 months

And that’s a wrap on #FFXIVFanFest ! A full appreciation post to come, but for now I’ll just say I work with the most amazing team in the world. Superstars, every last one 🥲

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

8 years

It annoys me when people infer @IGN only hires straight white men when I, a mixed race gay dude, worked there for four years, with others.

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

5 years

My first game launch. Please excuse me while I throw up. #ffxiv

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

6 years

Happy Sydney Mardi Gras folks - always be proud and unapologetically you 🥰❤️🏳️‍🌈

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

11 months

Sincerely, being a part of the #FFXIV Fan Fest 2023 in London was a career highlight, and I suspect it will be for the rest of my days. So unbelievably proud of everyone who made it such a success, and incredibly blessed to have met so many people! ❤️💎🥳

FINAL FANTASY XIV

@FF_XIV_EN

11 months

If you weren't able to attend the event in person, here's a recap of what went down at the #FFXIV Fan Festival 2023 in London! 🎉

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

8 years

This from @marshmellomusic and @wrabel is absolutely, unequivocally the best song of this #NewMusicFriday . TOO GOOD

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

7 years

I want female games journalists, I want black games journalists, I want gay games journalists, I want asian games journalists and I want trans games journalists. The industry and the audience are crazy diverse, so it's sad that the conduit relaying things to the masses isn't.

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

7 years

My PR stunt idea of painting 17 ostriches yellow and releasing them in central London while the Chocobo theme plays has been rejected. Rage.

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

9 years

I am excited for the new Top Gear http://t.co/8JEIxchgu4

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Luke Karmali

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3 years

Found my new work email signature

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

7 years

@fatimamanji You're a phenomenal journalist, inspiring POC and incredible person. Hatred withers in the light. Thank you for being great!

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Luke Karmali

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8 years

@zaralarsson I am enjoying it please make another thanks

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

2 years

Absolutely wild 😭😭😭 #FFXIV #BAFTAGameAwards

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

7 years

I haven’t been to the gym in over a year as of today. I needed to take some time off following some bad associations with an abusive ex. That said, finally ready to start again and do it for me this time 💪🏽🔥😊

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

8 years

Intern forgot to log out of the @bethesda account it seems...

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

8 years

Any LGBT youth who are scared right now with everything going on, or afraid to come out, my DMs are always open. You're not alone. #LoveWins

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

7 years

Are you interested in getting into video game PR? If so drop me a DM - there's a rather exciting opportunity available...

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

1 year

My guys, have we got a fucking show for you 😎💃🏽💎

FINAL FANTASY XIV

@FF_XIV_EN

1 year

Hello from ExCel, Warriors of Light! 👋 Just 3 more days until the #FFXIV Fan Festival 2023 in London kicks off! (It may be rainy now, but it's definitely going to be sunny inside 🤗)

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Luke Karmali

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3 years

The one problem with working for Square Enix when patch day rolls around... #FFXIV

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Luke Karmali

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4 years

#NewProfilePic

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Luke Karmali

@lukekarmali

6 months

My first ever #PAXEast was a dream come true, with friends and colleagues both old and new. So glad I have all these people in my life. Grateful for the times before, excited for the times ahead 💪🏽🔥💪🏽

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