Monday Mini: Mostly Spoiler Free Review of The Last of Us 2

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Monday Mini: Mostly Spoiler Free Review of The Last of Us 2

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Jul 14, 2020

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Anney reviews the new video game The Last of Us 2, and talks female revenge, queer representation, and ludonarrative dissonance while Samantha patiently supports her. Spoiler Alert: Anney liked it.
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Monday Mini: Mostly Spoiler Free Review of The Last of Us 2

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