Retronauts Episode 77: The History of Video Game Censorship
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Cultural Variances in Anime and Video Game Religious Imagery
Exploring the contrasting perceptions between Japan and the West on themes in anime and video games, focusing on school uniforms, Christian iconography, and controversial religious imagery. The chapter touches on the inspirations behind popular video games like Evangelion and Xenogears, discussing the incorporation and challenges of Christian symbols in gaming content. It also examines historical censorship issues with religious themes in video games and the humorous reactions of fundamentalists towards certain titles.
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