Sunday, July 15, 2012

Hindu gods in video game provoke controversy...

An Alpharetta video game designer is defending his company's use of Hindu deities in a popular online game.

Channel 2's Mike Petchenik talked to some religious leaders who are criticizing the company.

The game is called SMITE. It's a downloadable Internet-based game that pits gods from different religions against one another.

Its Alpharetta creator said it's just entertainment, but some Hindus believe it's disrespectful.

 "SMITE is basically a battleground of the gods," said Todd Harris, chief operating officer of Hi-Rez Studios, who is producing the game. Full story...

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