Run Like a Girl in Battle Princess Madelyn By Khee Hoon Chan • April 4th, 2017 Ridding the world of evil is no longer just a man’s job, and Princess Madelyn dashes across the screen with ease, slaying the wicked with her spears and magic.
In Pato Box, Revenge Is a Dish Served With a Flurry Of Punches By Khee Hoon Chan • March 28th, 2017 “Full of nuance and quiet unease, Pato Box warrants your interest, subverting the fighting genre by sprinkling in elements of crime fiction and drama.”
Cat Quest Is Playing Dress-Up With Your Disgruntled Tabby By Khee Hoon Chan • March 21st, 2017 “Cats do whatever the hell they please in real life, but in Cat Quest, you can make them do things for your perverse enjoyment without consequences.”
Heartbound Is About a Boy’s Journey With Depression By Khee Hoon Chan • March 14th, 2017 Facing the world when depressed is an overwhelming challenge, but the encouragement of close friends and furry companions makes the journey much more tolerable.
The Fall of Lazarus Warns Us About the Dangers of an AI Takeover By Khee Hoon Chan • March 7th, 2017 “Such stories tap into our fear of technology’s destructive powers, and have been around since the industrial revolution”
Positive Transgender Representation in Videogames Is Now More Important Than Ever By Khee Hoon Chan • February 28th, 2017 “Gaming is in dire need of safe spaces for the transgender community. Let’s make that happen now.”
When Narrative Plays Second Fiddle By Khee Hoon Chan • February 21st, 2017 “Inventive gameplay is still what sets videogames apart from other mediums.”
Cayne Is a Potent Mix of Body Horror and Pregnancy By Khee Hoon Chan • February 7th, 2017 “As a woman who has never given birth before, pregnancy sounds like a disquieting and grisly affair…”
Female Stereotypes Perfect for Hideo Kojima’s Games By Khee Hoon Chan • January 31st, 2017 Khee Hoon Chan suggests some “deep” character backstories that can help to “justify” Kojima’s next oversexualized female character.
A Normal Lost Phone: A Coming-of-Age Tale For the Digital Age By Khee Hoon Chan • January 24th, 2017 “A Normal Lost Phone is an immersive experience because it does feel like you’re snooping about in an abandoned phone most times.”
