Authorities in Southwest Wisconsin are cautioning parents about a video game character that has been appearing in violent online videos. According to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department, the character named Huggy Wuggy originates from a survival horror video game called “Poppy Playtime.” In the game, a player navigates through an abandoned toy factory and works to avoid various enemies, including Huggy Wuggy, a blue, bear-like character with razor-sharp teeth. The video game was originally rated for ages 8 or above but now has been revised to ages 12 or above. A report says the online videos feature offensive language, cartoon representations of alcohol use, blood, stabbings, decapitations, attempted murder, murder and the bloody aftermath of a car crash. Authorities are urging parents to monitor children’s use of YouTube and other video-sharing social media platforms.
