Games

Oct
18
Genshin's Hilichurl and Gaming's Colonialist Impulse

Genshin's Hilichurl and Gaming's Colonialist Impulse

Genshin Impact continues a long standing practice of depicting enemies as racist caricatures, reinforcing the colonialist design of RPGs.
5 min read
Oct
07
In Pursuit of Color: Being Brown in MMOs

In Pursuit of Color: Being Brown in MMOs

As I search for my first online adventure in years, I recall the difficulty of finding spaces that will allow me to be brown.
5 min read
Aug
03
Abolish the Aristocracy: Beyond Royal Protagonists in Fire Emblem

Abolish the Aristocracy: Beyond Royal Protagonists in Fire Emblem

What does a Fire Emblem game look like without the nobility? In this post, I consider how it might be time for the franchise to turn its back to the throne.
4 min read
Jun
14
Lyn's Marginalization in Fire Emblem: Blazing Blade

Lyn's Marginalization in Fire Emblem: Blazing Blade

Lyn heroically overcomes prejudice and grief on her journey to rescue her grandfather, only to be relegated as Eliwood and Hector's moral support.
5 min read
May
02
A Chance at Legend: Revisiting Anticipation for the New Final Fantasy VII

A Chance at Legend: Revisiting Anticipation for the New Final Fantasy VII

For my first post, I reflect on the Final Fantasy VII Remake announcement from five years ago, and dig into why it made me so excited for its release this month even though I've never played the original.
8 min read