Discovering Spiritual Truths in Video Games
2023 is coming to an end very soon! I can’t believe time has gone by so quickly, yet that’s how I feel every year and I’m sure many people do as well. Time is a delicate resource we cannot gain more of and I try to remember that daily to keep me focused and living […]
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It’s October 31st, and you know what that means! One of the most controversial days of the year is here again and oftentimes it can cause debates over whether it should be practiced or not. Is it just about trick-or-treating, costumes, and candy or is there a more sinister design behind Halloween and its history? […]
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Over the years of running Gaming & God, I’ve received emails, messages, or chats on Discord about the effects of video games on our walk with Christ. Questions like “I play (insert game name) and I feel I should stop playing it because it has violence, magic, mentions of a god or worship to this deity […]
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Here at Gaming & God, we reach gamers in Jesus’ name, sharing His word in any way we can with the gaming community. A new way I have been experimenting with are reels on Instagram using short clips from video games like Kingdom Hearts, Star Ocean, Final Fantasy, and more to come with a bible verse. I […]
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Community. That’s the main focus I want this blog and everything else I do with Gaming & God to be about. Not views, clicks, follows, or likes but the interaction between the person reading this and me or whomever else created the content. I’ve tried a few methods but one that I have not focused on enough […]
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Sometimes it’s hard to find time to read God’s word or pray. I like to have a quiet environment, some instrumental worship music, or at least be by myself because I know I will be needed for something constantly when my family is around. In the morning when everyone is asleep, I can get around […]
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Have you ever imagined playing a game that takes you back in time to ancient Israel and experience Christ and the New Testament stories? Gate Zero, the first game from Bible X is coming to a PC near you and you can reserve your copy! It’s still in development stages but they have enough content […]
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It sure has been a while since I posted anything for this column, but I’m back with more retro goodness! I haven’t dived into any emulator or ROMs yet, as I have quite a backlog of old games that I can access via Nintendo Switch Online, Steam, Amazon gaming and PS Plus. In that way, […]
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The term Metroidvania comes from a combination of the games Metroid and Castlevania. Metroid was a standout game in that you had free roam of the map but had to come back to areas after you got upgrades like turning into a ball or special weapons. Castlevania was a side-scrolling platformer with lots of action and powerups, so […]
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Publisher One or Eight and developer Team EARTH WARS have just released Lost Epic, and it certainly lives up to its name. The game touts a Souls-like (read: challenging) experience in a 2D side-scrolling environment). While this hack-and-slash foray does have some high points, much of it feels a bit unpolished while parts of it come […]
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