Religion and games
In Thailand, Buddhist Monks Grapple with the Meaning of Video Games
Discussing games and reincarnation with Monks at Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Robert Rath
2.6.18
Religion and games
In Thailand, Buddhist Monks Grapple with the Meaning of Video Games
Discussing games and reincarnation with Monks at Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Robert Rath
2.5.18
Board Games
Board Games Were Indoctrination Tools for Christ, Then Capitalism
The very weird tale of how American board games used to teach you how to get to heaven, and later, how to make bank.
Robert Rath
11.30.17
Critical Intel
31 Days on the Road with the Switch, Nintendo's Ultimate Travel Console
International travel is made just a tiny bit less painful by Nintendo's latest.
Robert Rath
9.29.17
Wonder Woman
Everything You Need to Know About the Nazi Villain from 'Wonder Woman'
Ludendorff, the real life general, is a well-chosen counterpoint to Diana.
Robert Rath
7.9.17
Wonder Woman
Everything You Need to Know About the Nazi Villain from 'Wonder Woman'
Ludendorff, the real life general, is a well-chosen counterpoint to Diana.
Robert Rath
7.6.17
Critical Intel
With Mr. Rogers Twitch Marathon, PBS Faces Public Television's Cloudy Future
Won't you be my neighbor in this new TV landscape?
Robert Rath
6.21.17
Critical Intel
'Call of Duty: WWII' Seems Like Yet Another Hollywood Take on World War II
Our understanding of WWII has expanded since 'Saving Private Ryan' and 'Medal of Honor.' Will the new Call of Duty understand that?
Robert Rath
5.18.17
Critical Intel
Guess What, Inventory Management Is Surprisingly Hard While Climbing the Himalayas
When what you put in your pack means actual life or death, min-maxing takes on new meaning.
Robert Rath
4.26.17
Critical Intel
'Battlefield 1' and 'Verdun' Celebrate the Unsung Heroes of WW1
French WW1 soldiers deserve much more respect than they get in pop culture. WW1-themed games 'Verdun' and 'Battlefield 1' understand this.
Robert Rath
3.29.17
Waypoint
'Ghost Recon Wildlands' Draws from the Real-Life Cartel War
Ubisoft's new game may seem ridiculous, but the over-the-top tactics are—unfortunately—more realistic that you might think.
Robert Rath
2.28.17
Critical Intel
'Ghost Recon Wildlands' Draws from the Real-Life Cartel War
Ubisoft's new game may seem ridiculous, but the over-the-top tactics are—unfortunately—more realistic that you might think.
Robert Rath
2.28.17
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