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Here, you’ll find an archive of my writing: game development logs, reviews, short stories, essays, academic papers, and all kinds of musings.
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Romance vs. Relatability in “Kiss Him, Not Me!”
An essay about how fujoshi are depicted as protagonists.
The Building Blocks of Speed in “Sonic the Hedgehog”
An essay about shape language in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and how it influences its audience.
Limited Animation as an Attraction
An essay about the history of limited animation and its role in entertainment.
The Cozy Chaos of Stardew Valley: The Board Game
A review of Stardew Valley: The Board Game.
Faking it ’til You Make It in “Definitely Wizards”
A review of the indie TTRPG “Definitely Wizards”.
Three Humans and “Two Aliens in a Meatsuit”
A blog post about the making of “Two Aliens in a Trenchcoat”.
Free the Junimos!
A review article that acts as a love letter to my favorite Stardew Valley mod.
Gendered Language in Stardew Valley
An article about the uncomfortable sexism of one Stardew Valley character and its implications for myself and other players.
Long-Distance Domesticity in Stardew Valley
An article about my personal experiences with Stardew Valley. How do you maintain intimacy and cohabitation skills while hundreds of miles apart? Play Stardew Valley co-op, of course.
Why Psychological Recovery is a Roguelike
An article about the ways The Binding of Isaac reflects real life.
