The U.S. election is upon us. In this week’s Friday Fortissimo, learn what “Pollyanna” from Mother can tell us about what happens next.
David Silbert
David Silbert
David is the founder of The Punished Backlog. He has a problem finishing games he starts.
Just beat: Yakuza 0, Sleeping Dogs.
Working on: Ys VIII.
Can't wait for: GTA VI.
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