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Federal government worried extremists recruiting through video games

A briefing note on a popular modified game reveals another way terror groups spread their message online

Zak Vescera
Zak Vescera

24 Mar 2026 • 5 min read

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A black and silver computer monitor displays a purple globe with illustrations of flames overtop some text reading "The Fire Rises"
Canada's terrorism watchdog said The Fire Rises is part of a trend of extremists trying to embed their messages in popular video games. (Sydney Dawson/The IJF)

Zak Vescera
Zak Vescera

Zak is a Vancouver-based reporter focusing on white-collar crime in British Columbia. He previously reported for The Tyee and The Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

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