Discovering Spiritual Truths in Video Games
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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Videogames can appeal to so many demographics, hobbies, interests, and even religions. As a Christian myself, I hope to see more games that bring the bible to consoles or PC in a way that hasn’t been done before, and hopefully better than past attempts. A few years ago a trailer for I Am Jesus Christ […]
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Initial release date: September 3, 2020 Developer: Reptoid Games Publisher: Way Down Deep Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, macOS, Macintosh operating systems Genres: Puzzle, Adventure game, Indie game Rating: E Thanks to PAX East and Reptoid Games for the review copy of Fire Tonight. Games that try new concepts intrigue me as a gamer, so […]
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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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It has been quite a while since I post anything! Nothing bad happened, but I have been pretty busy. Between getting ready for my son to be born, renovating some parts of our home, buying baby products, going back to work as a teacher now that summer is over, and getting a new desktop to […]
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Indie games often don’t get a lot of clout but are most commonly the games that explore things that AAA companies (big gaming developers) are unwilling to tackle. With the current climate (Late May, early June 2020) I felt a strong urge to celebrate indie games developed by the least represented group in the gaming […]
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Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer. Description from […]
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The following is a guest post from Diamond Kelley, a children’s author, talented writer, gamer and lover of Christ. She has joined the Gaming & God team, so I hope you look forward to her upcoming articles. Let her know your thoughts on the post in the comments, and I hope you enjoy it! One […]
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Proverbs 16:24 “Kind words are like honey–sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.” Videogames are often ridiculed for being negative, violent, and not bringing anything positive to the table of society. There are lots of studies to quickly point the finger at games for the evil that occurs in the world, instead of […]
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