Madeline Blondeau - Mothership

How do I form a video gaming group?

"Playing with random people online is not particularly appealing..."

Maddy Myers Jun 12, 2026

Opinion

Awful women deserve better games

When it comes to portrayals of women behaving badly, we deserve better than consequence-free power fantasies or unthinking vilification

Cat Bussell Jun 11, 2026

Opinion

I loved Geralt, but Ciri actually makes a lot of sense for The Witcher 4

Ciri's status as a Witcher is not as lore-breaking or clear-cut as some people claim

Katya Ryabova Jun 10, 2026

Madeline Blondeau is an author and essayist based in the Pacific Northwest. Her writing has appeared at The AV Club, Paste, Anime Herald, and Anime Feminist, among others. Her novel, Penitents, is due out August 2026 from Ghoulish Books.

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A cutscene from Metroid Prime 4 Beyond shows a yonic-looking ethereal being cast in purple light.

Analysis

How vaginal imagery in Metroid Prime 4 redefines Samus — and why it matters for shooters

Yonic architecture is a constant, from the moment the player is given control of Samus until the very end.

Madeline Blondeau Apr 27, 2026