Ghosts ’n Goblins vs. Nintendo’s Ban on Religion
How do you censor a video game that’s essentially set in hell?
Does the Tower of Babel Make a Cameo in Super Mario Bros. 3?
The Super Mario games generally don’t incorporate religious iconography, but…
Why Does Street Fighter Have a Character Named ‘Sodom’?
And is this the best name for a guy who’s most prominent trait is liking Japanese culture?
How Final Fantasy Taught Me the Word ‘Jihad’
From censorship to sensitivity, there’s a lot to unpack in the story behind FFVI’s Crusader summon.
Bahamut and Behemoth: One and the Same?
Final Fantasy’s king of dragons has a special link to one of the game’s recurring enemies.