Discovering Spiritual Truths in Video Games
When you think of a Christian game in the AppStore, does Candy Crush, Farm Heroes, or Bejeweled come to mind? With Stained Glass, that’s exactly what you get! However, Lightside Games brings a story to your standard “match three” genre of game. There are actual cutscenes that unlock as you progress through levels, and each […]
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First episode date: August 19, 2020Narrated by: Charles MartinetNetwork: NetflixGenre: DocumentaryExecutive producer: France Costrel Samuru Video games have a deep history to them. From the first consoles like Atari or the NES, to the music composition or sound effects that are still recognizable decades later. There are lots of books and documentaries on the topic […]
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When it comes to Kingdom Hearts, I’m all in! I have completed all the main titles in the series, or I have watched the cut-scenes movies that are included in the new remastered versions (Chain of memories, Dream Drop Distance). KH is a fascinating series that brings you back to your childhood with all the […]
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Developer: TeamSuneatPublisher: NeowizPlatforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows Thank you to NeoWiz for the steam key to play the demo of Blade Assault. Since PAX 2020 has wrapped up, I have still been receiving emails from game companies promoting their games. I’m not complaining, in fact, I’m glad that I’m still on their lists […]
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Developer: Tactical AdventuresPublisher: Tactical AdventuresGenre: Tactical role-playing gamePlatforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS Thanks to Tactical Adventures for sending me an email about this game during PAX 2020! Years ago, I used to play a lot of Dungeons & Dragons with my friends in New York City. I would visit family there most summers or Christmas breaks […]
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Developer: Afterburner StudiosPublishers: Afterburner Studios, Maple Whispering Co., Ltd., Freedom! GamesPlatforms: Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows Thank you to PAX Online 2020 and Afterburner Studios for the preview copy. When it comes to dreaming, I’m one of those people who doesn’t remember much at all of what I dream. Sure, I can assume I am dreaming […]
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Gamers love their merch. If you weren’t aware, there are tons and tons of merchandise aimed to gamers, whether it’s t-shirts, music, home decor, art, figures, toys, jewelry, and just about anything else you can think of. I am very picky as to what I buy, as I prefer buying quality over quantity (as I […]
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Initial release date: March 17, 2020Publisher: Whitethorn DigitalDesigner: Matias SchmiedPlatforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, macOS, Macintosh operating systemsDevelopers: Matias Schmied, maitan69 (Matías Schmied) Thanks go out to Whitehorn Digital for the review copy of Evan’s Remains. You guys are fantastic. Since I only recently purchased a Nintendo Switch I have been […]
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Originally, I was going to be writing an article on the history of the RPG genre. Recent events have changed this, and I feel a very strong conviction that instead, I need to write something a bit more relevant to today’s climate. Since November/December of last year, everything seems to be in a complete downward […]
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On December 31st, 1996, the RPG genre of games was forever changed, and western RPGs had found its golden child. We’re now almost 24 years removed from this date. On this date, an entirely new genre of video games was birthed by Blizzard North, a team that is no longer around, but their contributions to […]
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