Video games are so popular around 25% of the world population plays them…so which ones have the marijuana in them?

Over 3 billion people play video games globally with about 1.7 billion playing online. The average age is 32 years old with 53% being male.  And also being mainstream, marijuana pops up in these popular video games. Cannabis has been featured in various video games over the years, reflecting changing societal attitudes towards the plant.  The green planet has been featured on the Simpsons, Martha Stewart is a fan, and even younger and state level politicians is promoting it. It is part of the culture. And if you want to add into your gaming life, here are some options.

RELATED: Science Says Medical Marijuana Improves Quality Of Life Grand Theft AutoThe Grand Theft Auto (GTA) franchise has prominently featured cannabis in multiple installments. In GTA: San Andreas, players encounter “The Truth,” a cannabis-loving hippie voiced by Peter Fonda. GTA V takes it further, allowing players to smoke from bongs and even purchase a medical marijuana dispensary called “Smoke on the Water”. In GTA Online, players can operate cannabis farms and smoke to the point of in-game death.

Saints Row Series The Saints Row games push the envelope further than GTA, offering players various cannabis consumption options, including bongs and rolling papers. The game’s visuals become hazy after the character uses cannabis, simulating the effects. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Surprisingly, this military-themed game includes cannabis references in its unlockable content. Players can earn titles and emblems with names like “Blunt Trauma,” “High Command,” and “Joint Ops”. Far Cry 3 In this open-world game, players can set cannabis fields ablaze with a flamethrower and experience a “high” from the smok3. Narc (2005 Remake) This remake of the 1988 anti-drug arcade game took a different approach. Players control narcotics officers who can not only confiscate drugs but also use them, with cannabis slowing down the game’s action. Indie and Niche Games Several games focus specifically on cannabis cultivation and distribution: Weed Shop: Players run their own virtual cannabis dispensaries.Mary Jane’s Marijuana Adventure: This game allows players to grow and sell their own cannabis. As cannabis legalization spreads, we can expect more games to incorporate it into their narratives and gameplay mechanics. Changes have to be made for version in countries who are anti-marijuana including China and parts of Africa.  Virtual reality games simulating cannabis consumption may also become more prevalent.

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