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.

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The Loud House Movie

There’s quite a bit to enjoy and appreciate in this full-voiced little musical.

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Floor Plan 2

Escape rooms and … Muppets? What kind of VR game is Floor Plan 2?

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Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard

Takes the insanely bloody violence, vulgar one-liners and the mindless destruction of the first film and sets that as its starting line.

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The Metaverse! Say What?

In the new metaverse you’ll be able to do pretty much anything from anywhere.

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The Forgotten City

Can a game mod of Skyrim actually end up being a decent game all its own?

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Best Movies Streaming for Families (August 2021)

Grab a chunk of air-conditioned space, pour yourself some icy lemonade and snuggle up to a cool screen—provided what you’re watching is cool, too.

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Last Stop

Interactive storytelling abounds here, but there are interactive problems, too.

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Plugged In Pick, Game: Knockout City

What are you waiting for? Those virtual rubber balls ain’t gonna throw themselves!

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Pokémon Unite

The door is open for taking your Pokémon into battle arena matches. Is that a good thing?

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Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

Peter Rabbit 2 is a sweet little pic about a group of childlike and sometimes mischievous rabbits that’s a very natural delight.

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A Quiet Place Part II

There’s a lot here to appreciate if you’re in the mood for a good scare at the movies.

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Operation Tango

This game offers colorful spy missions custom made for two.

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Chicory: A Colorful Tale

The unexpected brushstrokes of this creative indie game will have players pondering surprisingly philosophical questions.

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10 Best Family Friendly Games You Can Play with Your Kids

Children do love video games, but parents are enjoying those digital bundles full of button-bashing brouhaha just as much as their youngsters.

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Fear Street Part Two: 1978

A dribbling smorgasbord of gore, exposed teen flesh and enough nasty profanity to make a curse-casting witch feel outclassed.

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