Christian nationalists want to turn America into a theocracy, a government under biblical rule.

If they gain more power, it could mean fewer rights for you.

I'm Heath Drusen and on the new season of Extremely

American I'll take you inside the movement. Listen to Extremely American

from Boise State Public Radio, part of the NPR Network. What year would you guess this video game was made? It isn't a 1980s arcade game. It's from 2024 a game called Animal Well and it's one of the

years best reviewed games so far. Today for 1A series game mode we take a look at the games that are giving us a thrill.

I'm here to investigate a case.

The salami bandit, a nefarious lunch thief tormenting a dingy call center.

And the greatest teacher is out there.

Now go, death to Kronos. Death to Kronos.

The Federation of Super Earth, keeping managed democracy safe with the lives of our heroes, protecting

freedom from tyranny with the gentle touch of an iron fist.

And we look at some of the games that have disappointed.

On the shores of a new world,

you awaken.

Do not disappoint.

What can the success or failure of this year's games tell us about the video game industry? The industry spans from tech companies like Microsoft all the way down to solo developers.

It's expected to be worth $189 billion this year.

And how are players changing their gaming habits four years after pandemic's at home orders led to a huge boost to the industry.

I'm Jen White. You're listening to the 1A podcast where we get to the heart of the story.

We get into all that and more after the break. Stay with us.

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