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.

Screen shot from the game "Little Nightmares II."

Little Nightmares II

Like plunging into a horrific fever dream, Little Nightmares II propels players into some dark and disturbing places.

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Cinderella and her prince are shown at their marriage.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

This Cinderella is still a lovely addition to the Disney+ ballroom dance card.

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Screenshot image from the video game The Medium features a woman in the same pose in two different realities side by side.

The Medium

This third-person, psychological horror game is packed to the brim with all things creepy and foul.

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A man and a woman look frustrated, and they're separated by a fence.

Wild Mountain Thyme

This story suggests that attraction and love can take time, work and patience. And they should if you want to get things right.

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What’s New and Streaming for Families for February 2021

Don’t worry, we here at Plugged In won’t leave you stranded in an empty entertainment burrow for six more weeks of winter.

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Screenshot of an assassin pointing a gun in the game Hitman 3.

Hitman 3

Is this M-rated game an opportunity for creative thinking and problem solving? Or is it a meticulous murder simulator?

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One woman in a wheelchair with a magpie chick on her hand talks to another woman in a wheelchair.

Penguin Bloom

There’s joy to be found in Sam Bloom’s journey, but a lot of pain, depression and heartache to endure along the way, too.

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Screen shot from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - The Complete Edition.

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game – Complete Edition

This retro-styled, beat-’em-up franchise gets another swing on newer consoles.

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A driver in a car talks to two people in the back seat.

The White Tiger

This film pointedly justifies any dishonest or bloody act that might lead to breaking free from an oppressive way of life.

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A soldier's hand deploys a timed bomb in Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond

Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond

This VR dive into the Medal of Honor world is interesting. But it doesn’t quite rise to the expectations that many had for it.

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We Can Be Heroes

Filled with lots of CGI-enhanced action and grasping alien tentacles, while steering clear of bruising violence or foul language.

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A boy with a smartphone looks scared as he walks.

Come Play

This movie suggests that our screens may be the windows and doors to our darkest nightmares and consuming fears.

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Screenshot of the game Super Meat Boy Forever

Super Meat Boy Forever

Super Meat Boy is back to leap more blades and grinders. Should he make a meaty splash in your family room?

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A tween zombie boy stares at the camera.

Zombie Bro

Zombie Bro is not for living people or breathing families. You know, the kind with brains.

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What’s New and Streaming for Families for January 2021

When you’re not filling your spare time fiddling with newly acquired toys and gadgets, you may still want to check out some family-friendly streaming fare.

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