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.

9th gen starter pokemon - Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet

This ninth-generation Pokémon game offers a true open-world environment—and it may leave players tickled pink.

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Gaming Goods 2022: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks

If you’ve reached the holiday season with a hankering for a video game with family appeal, I might be able to set you up with a solid suggestion … or five.

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The Woman King 2022

The Woman King

The Woman King offers an inspiring—if not necessarily historically accurate—take on a fierce group of female African warriors.

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a woman opening TikTok on her phone - TikTok's New Age Policies

TikTok’s New Age Policies: What Parents Need to Know

TikTok is implementing some safety features for minors, but you’ll still need to protect your kids.

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3 people in custody - The People We Hate at the Wedding

The People We Hate at the Wedding

Sometimes a movie is as awful as the people it makes fun of. This is one of those movies.

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Young boy talking to warrior - God of War Ragnarok

God of War: Ragnarök

There are thoughtful father/son moments in Ragnarök … amid all that gore, death and rage.

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a boy talks to a cat - My Father's Dragon

My Father’s Dragon

My Father’s Dragon is a sweet film with lots of color, old-school animated charm and no social agenda.

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Sonic the Hedgehog running - Sonic Frontiers game

Sonic Frontiers

A beloved, speedy hero (and franchise) gets a chance at some new open-world fun.

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Father and daughter playing video games - 5 Unexpected Benefits of Gaming

Five Unexpected Benefits of Gaming

Sure, video games come with plenty of cautions. But studies suggest that games might just improve your brains, too.

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girl fleeing police - Enola Holmes 2

Enola Holmes 2

Enola and brother Sherlock confront a deadly evil. Need more clues?

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Girl in sci-fi uniform - Bayonetta 3

Bayonetta 3

The colorful Bayonetta 3 is more than meets the eye. And that’s not such a good thing.

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A young woman with blood on her face looks very fearful.

Run Sweetheart Run

A woman’s business appointment with a handsome client morphs into a horrific nightmare as she flees his insidious plans for her.

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Gotham Knights

Gotham Knights

It’s a Batman game without Batman. Can it still be worth a Bat-signal?

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Block Party 2022

Block Party

Block Party is a comedy with a few nice things to say. But they’re rarely funny things.

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child saving money in piggy bank - Five Money Apps That Pay Off

Five Money Apps That Pay Off

Teaching kids how to earn, save and use their money responsibly isn’t always easy. But here are 5 apps that make it more manageable.

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