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Challah and matzah ball soup are now available in "The Sims," a virtual simulation game played by millions of people.
Posted inGames

‘The Sims’ video game adds Jewish foods, a longtime request of Jewish players

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

(JTA) — Players of the video game “The Sims” can now bake a challah or dish up a bowl of matzah ball soup, after updates made by the game’s creator that […]

an image of a big-nosed goblin from the video game
Posted inGames

Are the goblins in the new ‘Harry Potter’ video game really antisemitic?

Jacob Henry by Jacob Henry and JTA February 13, 2023
Players of games like the massively popular "Call of Duty" can often be subjected to "white supremacist ideologies" from other players, according to a new ADL report.
Posted inCulture

ADL: One in five adults is exposed to white supremacist ideologies while gaming

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky December 9, 2022December 12, 2022
A snapshot of Rocket League, a popular online game. (Screenshot)
Posted inSports

Survey: 22% of adult Jewish gamers face antisemitism while playing

Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA September 17, 2021September 17, 2021
A screenshot from a Lost Tribe Esports tournament where participants played Rocket League, a game in which flying cars play soccer. (Screenshot)
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Jewish and into video games? There’s an esports league for that.

Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA October 6, 2020October 6, 2020

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