“If you wrong us, shall we not revenge?” — Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice Let me be clear about one thing. In terms of gameplay, The Last of Us Part II is probably the best game that I’ve ever played. The game is set five years after the events of its…

Like its protagonist, the show nearly jeopardizes a masterful opening with a foolish endgame fumble. — Part of me doubts that the average viewer can glean a complete understanding of the games on display throughout The Queen’s Gambit, not just for lack of ability but due to the speed with which they are portrayed. When I watched the show, I did…