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A high-contrast mode makes The Last of Us II more accessible to visually impaired gamers.

'The Last Of Us Part II' Presents An Accessible Apocalypse

10:20am July 20, 2020

by Vincent Acovino

The Last of Us, released in 2013, was praised for its rich story and environment. The legacy of its sequel, out now, may be how many gamers are able to play it thanks to enhanced accessibility.

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In Wolfenstein II: New Colossus, our hero B.J. Blazkowicz has grown into far more than a couple of chunky pixels — but he still kills a lot of Nazis.

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Reading The Game: Wolfenstein II

7:00am July 20, 2020

by Jason Sheehan

Our occasional series on storytelling in video games returns with a look at The New Colossus, a surprisingly heartfelt entry in the classic Castle Wolfenstein series. (Yes, you still shoot Nazis.)

University Of Cambridge Professor Cooks Up Ancient Dishes During Quarantine

8:00am July 19, 2020

Professor Bill Sutherland, of the University of Cambridge, talks about his foray into Mesopotamian cooking during lockdown.

Legendary Violinist Isaac Stern's Legacy Lives On After 100 Years

8:00am July 19, 2020

by Jeff Lunden

Tuesday, July 21, marks the centennial of the birth of violinist Isaac Stern. He was not only an acclaimed musician, but a devoted teacher who was a mentor to generations of musicians.

Texas Doctor Tells Story Depicting A Future After COVID-19

8:00am July 19, 2020

Dr. Sayed Tabatabai narrates his speculative fiction Twitter thread on what the world will look like post-pandemic.

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4 Decades Of Seascapes From A Color Photography Innovator

7:53am July 19, 2020

by Catie Dull

Belgian photographer Harry Gruyaert has spent his career traveling the world and capturing slices of life. His book Edges captures humanity's attraction to the water, spanning 44 years.

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Take A Dangerous Ride Through 'Blacktop Wasteland'

7:00am July 19, 2020

by Gabino Iglesias

S.A. Cosby's latest is being marketed as a crime novel — but that crime is the least important element in this wrenching story about race, family, and the temptation to take that one last job.

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Not My Job: We Quiz A Professional Poker Player On 'The Gambler'

12:42pm July 18, 2020

We've invited psychologist and poker player Maria Konnikova to play a game called "You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em" — three questions about singer Kenny Rogers.

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Charlize Theron Reflects On Growing Up In South Africa During The Apartheid Era

12:04pm July 18, 2020

by Terry Gross

"This climate that we're in right now with our polarizing political views in this country, it was very similar in South Africa," the star of The Old Guard says. Originally broadcast Dec. 16, 2019.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda and members of the hip-hop group Freestyle Love Supreme perform at the Greenwich House Theater.

'We Are Freestyle Love Supreme' Is An Accidental 'Hamilton' Cast Origin Story

10:12am July 18, 2020

A new documentary catalogs the rise of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Christopher Jackson and other members of the hip-hop group Freestyle Love Supreme in the mid-2000s before they became famous on Broadway.

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