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In Mexico, a proposal was made to introduce a tax on “violent” video games
The Ministry of Finance of Mexico has proposed introducing a special 8% tax on games with “violent” content in the country. The idea is outlined in Mexico’s 2026 budget program. The document cites studies that have found a correlation between engagement with such games and increased levels of aggression, anxiety, and other psychological issues among […]
Overlooking Insults, Showing Kindness and Grace – Finding God in Video Games
The Kingdom Hearts series is filled with serious characters dealing with complicated existential issues, and right in the middle of all of this angst and turmoil stands Goofy… a kind and gentle soul who prefers a shield to defend his friends over a weapon to attack his foes. But Goofy’s kindness is certainly not a […]
Ryan Hurst Cast As Kratos In The God of War Prime Video Series
Ryan Hurst, a calm, reasonable person, has been cast as Kratos in the upcoming God of War series on Prime Video. Ryan Hurst, who you’ve seen in Sons of Anarchy, Remember the Titans, and The Walking Dead, leads the Santa Monica Studios franchise. He previously portrayed Thor in God of War Ragnarök and was nominated for […]
5 Best Video Games Like Split Fiction
Hazelight Studios/Electronic Arts Hazelight Studios has become widely acclaimed for creating exciting cooperative multiplayer games like 2025’s “Split Fiction.” The game blends science fiction and fantasy aesthetics as it follows two authors who are trapped in the worlds of their respective stories. Working together, they navigate the […]
The Most Disliked Video Game Trailers Ever
Video game trailers are an art form. The greatest trailers of all time manage to make people leap out of their seats, cheering if they’re in an auditorium or jumping around the room if they’re at home. A great trailer can guarantee sales right out of the gate, even if reviews are lackluster or the […]
A “Princess in Heart” in Her Own Right, Hidden in Plain Sight – Finding God in Video Games
At the beginning of the Kingdom Hearts series, the character of Kairi appeared to be little more than a classic “damsel in distress”, existing only in service to Sora’s over-arching story… but initial appearances can be deceiving. Kairi’s destiny was more than to simply act as a catalyst and press the plots of others forward… […]
Three of the best VR video game developers shut down by Meta
Marvel’s Deadpool VR launched last year (Oculus Studios) The studios behind Marvel’s Deadpool VR and Asgard’s Wrath have been closed down, as Meta pivots investment into wearable tech. Studio closures have unfortunately become a regular occurrence over the past few years, with Microsoft being an especially guilty party but almost every Western publisher having let […]
5 Movie Tie-In Video Games From The ’90s Everyone Regretted Buying
Just as there is a tragic history behind video game movies, the reverse is true of video game adaptations of major Hollywood productions, a fad that was particularly prevalent in the 1990s. For every great movie tie-in game from the ’90s, like “Jurassic Park” or “Aladdin,” there’s a lackluster […]
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What Would the Master Chief Do? – Finding God in Video Games
While each title in the original Halo trilogy has a small amount of exploration in it, the central storyline remains a linear experience. If we want to make progress, we must take on the missions and perform the actions that Master Chief has been assigned to do. Sure, we have the flexibility to either walk […]