On Religious Videogames and “El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron”

December 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
El Shaddai

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, while far from 2011′s most popular game, was one of last year’s most important games.

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Dads: The New Video Game Heroes

November 14, 2012 By 2 Comments
Lee Everett

“How interesting would it be if video games turn out to be tools that challenge us and cause us to think about the role and impact of fathers in the lives of their wards?”

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Blurring the Lines Between Video Games and Reality May Not Always Be a Bad Thing

November 5, 2012 By 5 Comments
Roc Wieler

“As video games grow ever deeper in their verisimilitude, the lines between what is ‘virtual’ and what is ‘real’ may blend in surprising ways.”

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Not Fit for Dinner: Drone Warfare and the “Playstation” Killing Mentality

May 11, 2012 By 5 Comments

“We should not forget that our neighbors include those suffering as America continues its strikes against those suspected of plotting terrorism.”

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When Games Matter: Lucidity, Grief, and My Daughter

March 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

“My daughter is going to enter into a world scarred by death. She will experience loss and I won’t be able to walk her through it, she will have to face it on her own–I will only be able to help.”

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Grace Notes: James Blake, Toro Y Moi, Gamble House, Architecture in Helsinki

March 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Grace Notes is a weekly exploration by Jason Morehead and Drew Dixon of signs of common grace in the music world.  We hope to alert you to wonderful music, some of which will be spiritual in nature but all of which will be unique and worthy of your attention.  Each week we will share a [...]

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When Games Matter: Metro 2033 and The Preservation of Art

March 8, 2011 By 3 Comments

“This moment was a welcome reminder that there is beauty in the world worth preserving.”

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A Defense of "Meaningless Fun"

May 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Fun is not (always) the enemy.

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Second Life Adultery

November 14, 2008 By 5 Comments

This is when you know that you need to have your computer taken away. I don’t even have the heart to write about why this is something Christians need to avoid.

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Eight promising games for '08

January 29, 2008 By 1 Comment

Eight promising games for ’08

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