Contributor: Bob Hoose

After spending more than two decades touring, directing, writing and producing for Christian theater and radio (most recently for Adventures in Odyssey, which he still contributes to), Bob joined the Plugged In staff to help us focus more heavily on video games. He is also one of our primary movie reviewers.

Problemista 2024

Problemista

Problemista is a quirky and odd collection of absurd scenes and social commentary that carries a few “problemistas” of its own.

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Ereban: Shadow Legacy

This indie game offers lots of action for those who enjoy stealthy strategy with a shadow-swimming twist.

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Immaculate

More nunsploitation than horror, this pic has some gruesome religious commentary hidden beneath its black-and-white habit.

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Pepper Grinder

The title may make you think of a well-seasoned cooking game, but Pepper Grinder cooks in its own 2-D platforming way.

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a teenager holding a sledgehammer standing over a broken phone

Kids Just Wanna … Turn Off?

About 40% of teens worry that they should probably cut back on their social media time.

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One Life 2024

One Life

One Life tells a poignant story of one Englishman’s determination to save Czech refugee children from the Nazis on the eve of WWII.

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Princess Peach: Showtime!

Hollywood starlets step aside. Princess Peach is ready for her closeup—and her game is ready to shine.

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Unicorn Overlord

There are a few T-rated issues here, but nothing bad enough to knock most families of teens off a unicorn.

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AI Stumbles, Black Nazis and You

With more and more folks embracing AI as a teaching tool, how do we handle glitches that allow the machines to rewrite history?

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Road House

How many smashed skulls and snapped bones does it take to remake this 1980s cult favorite? Apparently, all of them.

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Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 has its action and charm to enjoy … when you’re not covered in goop and ducking friendly fire.

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The New Social Influencers Are Here, They Just Can’t Tie Their Own Shoes Yet

It may not be the threat of Big Brother, but when it comes to the well-being of children, the wrong social media choices could lead to a Big Cost.

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Madame Web 2024

Madame Web

A new character steps into the Spider-Verse. But this pic has some sticky bits that could make your parent-sense tingle.

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The Boy and the Heron 2023

The Boy and the Heron

The least accessible of the Studio Ghibli animations, The Boy and the Heron is a beautiful-but-chaotic fantasy fever dream.

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Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

Between its ‘40s art style and its sweet platforming puzzles, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is as cozy and inviting as it gets.

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