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DC Comics
Review

'The People's Joker' Is the Transgressive Superhero Movie We Need and Deserve

ByDais Johnston

She’s the Joker. And she’s a woman of her word.

WLW

Tifa and Aerith are the Real Power Couple in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

ByRobin Bea

Just gals being pals.

Gaming

GLAAD Report Confirms I Was Right To Feel Let Down By Gaming As A Trans Player

ByRobin Bea

Survey shows representation lags behind growing numbers of LGBTQ players.

Opinion

Persona 3 Reload Owes Its Queer Characters More Than Erasure

ByRobin Bea

Removing transphobia shouldn’t mean erasing trans characters.

Sundance 2024 Review

'I Saw the TV Glow' Is a Haunting Horror Masterpiece

ByLyvie Scott

Director Jane Schoenbrun builds a trans allegory out of lost media and ‘90s nostalgia.

Sundance 2024 Review

'Love Lies Bleeding' Is a Sexy, Spine-Chilling Crime Thriller

ByLyvie Scott

Rose Glass’ sophomore feature is a muscular, menacing take on obsession.

Doctor Who

'Doctor Who' Just Took a Powerful Stance on an Important Topic

ByDais Johnston

On its 60th anniversary, this British institution made up for lost time and addressed an obvious influence.

Review

2023's Best Indie Reveals the Power of Video Game Storytelling

ByWilla Rowe

Inverse Score: 10/10

Opinion

Star Wars Cancellation Rumor Reveals The Biggest Fandom Problem

ByDais Johnston

Some rumors are only fueled by spite.

Game Recs

You need to play this award-winning adventure game for free on PC and Xbox

ByMo Mozuch

Then donate the money instead

Opinion

'Overwatch 2’ Pride Event Is an Olive Branch to the Community

ByWilla Rowe

2016 me would be ecstatic to know Pharah is canonically a lesbian.

Game Recs

Trans Day of Visibility: 7 Impactful Games You Can Play Right Now

ByWilla Rowe

Trans rights are human rights.

Interviews

Studio Élan on Doing Romance Right in Video Games: “Fans Want Nuanced, In-Depth Stories"

ByWilla Rowe

Love games.

Feature

SlayStation: How Queer and Trans Gamers Demolished the Rules of Drag

BySean McGeady

Since its inaugural event in December 2021, SlayStation has packed out some of London’s most esteemed mid-sized queer venues. Now it’s leveling up.

The Last of Us

How The Last of Us Subverts a Harmful, Centuries-Old LGBTQ+ Trope

ByEric Francisco

The love seen in “Long, Long Time” does, indeed, last a long time.

The Last of Us

The Last of Us Episode 3 Changed Bill's Story, but His Impact is the Same

ByDais Johnston

The harsh survivalist was transformed into a surprising romantic, but the lesson he teaches to Joel and Ellie is stronger than ever.