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'The People's Joker' Is the Transgressive Superhero Movie We Need and Deserve
She’s the Joker. And she’s a woman of her word.
Tifa and Aerith are the Real Power Couple in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Just gals being pals.
GLAAD Report Confirms I Was Right To Feel Let Down By Gaming As A Trans Player
Survey shows representation lags behind growing numbers of LGBTQ players.
Persona 3 Reload Owes Its Queer Characters More Than Erasure
Removing transphobia shouldn’t mean erasing trans characters.
'I Saw the TV Glow' Is a Haunting Horror Masterpiece
Director Jane Schoenbrun builds a trans allegory out of lost media and ‘90s nostalgia.
'Love Lies Bleeding' Is a Sexy, Spine-Chilling Crime Thriller
Rose Glass’ sophomore feature is a muscular, menacing take on obsession.
'Doctor Who' Just Took a Powerful Stance on an Important Topic
On its 60th anniversary, this British institution made up for lost time and addressed an obvious influence.
2023's Best Indie Reveals the Power of Video Game Storytelling
Inverse Score: 10/10
Star Wars Cancellation Rumor Reveals The Biggest Fandom Problem
Some rumors are only fueled by spite.
You need to play this award-winning adventure game for free on PC and Xbox
Then donate the money instead
'Overwatch 2’ Pride Event Is an Olive Branch to the Community
2016 me would be ecstatic to know Pharah is canonically a lesbian.
Trans Day of Visibility: 7 Impactful Games You Can Play Right Now
Trans rights are human rights.
Studio Élan on Doing Romance Right in Video Games: “Fans Want Nuanced, In-Depth Stories"
Love games.
SlayStation: How Queer and Trans Gamers Demolished the Rules of Drag
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.
How The Last of Us Subverts a Harmful, Centuries-Old LGBTQ+ Trope
The love seen in “Long, Long Time” does, indeed, last a long time.
The Last of Us Episode 3 Changed Bill's Story, but His Impact is the Same
The harsh survivalist was transformed into a surprising romantic, but the lesson he teaches to Joel and Ellie is stronger than ever.