Cole Tomas Allen's video game Bohrdom draws attention after White House shooting attempt
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Updated · Metro.co.uk · Apr 27
Cole Tomas Allen's video game Bohrdom draws attention after White House shooting attempt
6 articles · Updated · Metro.co.uk · Apr 27
Following Allen's alleged armed attempt to attack the White House Correspondents Dinner, his 2018 indie game Bohrdom saw its player count peak at 22 on Steam before being removed from sale.
The game, described as a non-violent, chemistry-inspired title, is no longer purchasable but remains visible on Steam, with a handful of players still active and reviews referencing the shooting incident.
Allen, a California teacher, was identified as the suspect; his LinkedIn profile linked him to Bohrdom, which has now become a curiosity due to the notoriety of its creator and the surrounding events.
Why did a forgotten indie game surge in popularity after its creator's arrest?
What drives a highly intelligent teacher to plan a deadly public attack?
How can security prevent attacks from educated lone actors with no criminal record?
How did an armed man get so close to a major presidential event?
Should a creator's violent crime lead to the digital removal of their art?
What warning signs were missed before the 'teacher of the month' attacked?