- There has been plenty of criticism regarding Mass Effect: Andromeda, Bioware’s new installment in its action-RPG epic. Alec Meer of Rock, Paper, Shotgun argues that the series would improve a lot if it became a more human science-fiction, like The Expanse. Meanwhile, Fraser Brown criticizes the game’s handling of one its biggest draws--romance--and describes them as being the most forgettable in all of Bioware's titles, despite being technically the most elaborate.
- Seventeen discusses the first ever trans romance on a teen drama in "The Fosters." Spoilers ahead, so beware.
For today's musical hit, we have Thao and the Get Down Stay Downs, and "Holy Roller"
Today's critical rolls: It's Friday! What's on the agenda for the weekend?
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