Madeline Blondeau

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.

2 articles

Two of the bird-like avatars from Big Walk sit on yellow stools, each holding a walkie talkie. It is dark outside around them.

Recs

When Big Walk is a group date

House House's group puzzle game is a unique proposition for a trio of intimate partners

Madeline Blondeau Aug 13, 2026

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

Why Outerloop Studios founder Chandana Ekanayake still has hope for the games industry

Lucia from Grand Theft Auto 6 is not going to steal your boyfriend

Control Resonant and inheriting male violence

When Big Walk is a group date

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