A Bloody Torso, Video Game Violence and Responsibility

January 21, 2013 By 2 Comments
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“Videogames and all other forms of art or entertainment are merely a reflection of our culture — and on a deeper level, a reflection of our hearts.”

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Christianity in Civilization V?

December 19, 2012 By 4 Comments
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Have you ever wondered what Christianity might look like if it could rise above political maneuvering and military power plays and corruptible influences? One way to explore that is through gaming that allows players to develop their own worlds and test out the weight and impact of decisions and actions across multiple nations and lands. [...]

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The Female Gaze: Penny Plays Halo

May 30, 2012 By 8 Comments

“How often do average Americans get to really engage their imaginations?”

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Skyrim and the Other Reality

December 15, 2011 By 19 Comments

Do videogames amount to anything more than escapism? Are games worth engaging?

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When Games Matter: The Wonderful Lore of Skyrim

December 6, 2011 By 11 Comments

“… the multitude of these details serves to do something rather rare in video games–it makes the game more about the world than it is about me.”

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When Games Matter: The Anatomy of a Boss Fight

November 8, 2011 By 11 Comments

“Arkham City treats us the way we all want to be treated—it’s fair, honest, and consistent.”

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Videogames, Bibles, and Beer: An Interview with Game Church

October 24, 2011 By 6 Comments

We discuss videogames, the gospel, and methodology with the founder of a controversial new ministry.

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When Games Matter: Civilians in War Games

September 13, 2011 By 9 Comments

“… games like Battlefield play like just another shooter where war is fun. To me that is more tragic than what Battlefield is “shielding” the player from.”

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When Games Matter: The Slums of New Vegas

April 26, 2011 By 1 Comment

“I often wonder if games are at their best when they are able to teach us empathy. Fallout: New Vegas did this for me, if even only briefly.”

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When Games Matter: When I Stopped Trying to Save the World

April 5, 2011 By 9 Comments

“. . . its clear that the carnage you cause isn’t making the world a better place. In this sense, FC2 is the most honest videogame I have ever played.”

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