“We’re Allowed to Be Happy”: The Impact of Abby Anderson in The Last of Us Part II, Five Years Later Madeline Blondeau | July 4, 2025 Abby Anderson divided The Last of Us Part II players 5 years ago. But her story is key to understanding the game—and its inspirations.
The Freelance Camaraderie of Death Stranding Diego Nicolás Argüello | July 4, 2025 Death Stranding understands the fleeting high and hollowness of the likes economy and its importance to underpaid, overworked freelancers.
5 new comics to read in July, including a Fantastic Four MCU tie-in Oliver Sava | July 4, 2025 Plus: new graphic novels from Yvan Alagbé, Yudori, and Mattie Lubchansky.
It is the Fourth Of July and The A.V. Club is closed Drew Gillis | July 4, 2025 Enjoy the holiday—newswire coverage will return on Saturday.
Carmy steps inside the belly of the beast on The Bear Jenna Scherer | July 4, 2025 “I felt lost. I felt alone. I was sad. I was angry. I was bad. I was awful to my kids.”