The Definitive Ranking of Witch Moms, Part I

The Definitive Ranking of Witch Moms, Part I

Remember back when we ranked Sword DadsThe Witcher‘s Geralt won that grand tourney thanks to lovely voters on Twitter, and now we turn our attention to that other most beloved archetype: Witch Moms. Yes, this is clearly a beloved archetype, present throughout history, and not something we largely made up because we like magical women. Stop looking at us like that. (more…)

Cherry Blossoms and Busty Babes: Ōkami and Misogyny in Western Gaming Culture

Cherry Blossoms and Busty Babes: Ōkami and Misogyny in Western Gaming Culture

This year, I played cult classic Ōkami for the first time. Developed by the short-lived Capcom offshoot Clover Studio, the game was first released on PlayStation 2 back in 2006. Since its original release, Ōkami has been praised for offering up extraordinarily beautiful escapism: its charming gameplay and painterly worldbuilding have earned Ōkami the reputation of being one of the best games ever made. In the 12 years since Ōkami’s release, however, what nobody mentioned was the game’s rampant sexism. (more…)