Category Archives: The Emu Café

I use the case of an unnaturally intelligent 6-year old visual novel character to describe a specific character-writing flaw in fiction.

I consult original English sources to get to the bottom of the meaning and history of Japan’s ai ai gasa (“love umbrella”).

Thoughts on interesting thoughts about thinking of being productive as a way of securing your downtime.

An essay which describes personal blogs as the soul of the web leads me to consider personal blogs as the centerpiece of a social web.

Reviewing the 51 most-read articles in 2022 (as only Justin and Justina can)

The aesthetic wonder of Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow.

Where the literal interpretation of a visual novel heroine’s white hair and red eyes is the correct interpretation.

I saw it. Therefore you must see it too. QED.

Someone gave voice to the anguished cries of a rotting Brooklyn pumpkin in March. Fortunately, one New Leaf Journal editor was available to spread the message.

Is my TV watching me without internet, or is that a tardigrade?

Good video game stories and mechanics stand strong as technology marches on.

Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life, is a wonderful game. A 2004 review suggests an ideal for game design.