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.

Stellar Blade

Stellar Blade has some out-of-this-world elements, but others aren’t so stellar.

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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Director Guy Ritchie’s latest hyperviolent action comedy is loosely based on a true story, but one that’s received blockbuster treatment.

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Wicked Little Letters

At first blush, it looks like a cute little British period piece. But this film’s actually wincingly blue-humored and profane.

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Another Crab’s Treasure

Another Crab’s Treasure has a cheery look, salt-water humor and gameplay that will appeal to some. But it’s not exactly smooth sailing.

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Alien

Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking sci-fi horror film returns to theaters, no less terrifying—or gory—than it was in 1979.

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Harold Halibut

Players could well find this game to be equal parts quirky, charming and, well, boring.

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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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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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