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7 Cool Facts About Hell

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Nelson

*Sources of screenshots are listed in their respective file names. __________________________________ The way media works is…weird. Let’s just take the concept of Hell, for example. Pit of the burn-y variety. Place of eternal suffering. Not too much to misunderstand, there … Continue reading →

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Beyond Rated-M: Going Beyond Emotional Empathy in Slow Down, Bull

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Nelson

Developers Insomniac Games and Lisa Brown use game design and a gorgeous homemade aesthetic to promote emotional empathy in fantastic family-friendly title, Slow Down, Bull.* Support Slow Down, Bull (Steam) *Slow Down, Bull was received for review/coverage. See our statement of ethics here and … Continue reading →

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Christian Games Done Right: NEON STRUCT (David Pittman)

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Nelson

*Sources of screenshots are listed in their respective file names. Full Disclosure: David Pittman is both a friend, and someone I may work with professionally in the future. The various modes of coverage below contain my honest opinions regardless of … Continue reading →

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Beyond Rated-M: Else.HeartBreak()

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Nelson

Though I can’t wholeheartedly recommend Else.HeartBreak()‘s* gameplay due to factors including objectionable moral content (the plot virtually requires the player to engage in stalker-like behavior, use of/references to drugs and alcohol, etc.), the freedom it offers provides compelling lessons for … Continue reading →

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Christian Games Done Right: That Dragon, Cancer (Numinous Games)

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Nelson

*Sources of screenshots are listed in their respective file names. __________________________________________ That Dragon, Cancer* (TDC) gameplay footage and discussion from the Video Games and the Bible YouTube channel: That Dragon, Cancer was created by predominantly Christian-staffed independent studio Numinous Games. Among these developers are … Continue reading →

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Beyond Rated-M: Doom & Lovely Planet

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Nelson

In this episode of Beyond Rated-M, I discuss how honesty in game design and aesthetics make Doom and Lovely Planet great examples of Maturity in video games. *Lovely Planet was received for review/coverage. See our statement of ethics here and game review … Continue reading →

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Video Interview: White Paper Games (Ether One)

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Nelson

In the video above, I speak with Pete Bottomley of White Paper Games about their nonviolent first-person adventure game set inside the mind of a person suffering from dementia, Ether One. Our talk focused on looking outside of video games for design inspiration, attention … Continue reading →

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Video Games and the Bible’s 2015 Steam Fall Sale Recommendations

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Nelson

Looking for something to purchase during the Steam Fall  “Exploration” Sale? Below are a few of our top picks (in no particular order)… ______________________________________ Citizens of Earth Citizens of Earth by Christian developer Ryan Vandendyck and Eden Industries is a clever JRPG … Continue reading →

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“Kingdom” and the Bible

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Nelson

Kingdom is a retro-styled indie game that uses simple controls, permanent death, and random generation to encourage exploration and a desire to find just how this strange world works across multiple plays. Playing as king or queen of an untamed, … Continue reading →

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BioShock Infinite and the Bible: Part 1-4 Recap

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Nelson

*Sources of screenshots are listed in their respective file names. 2 months ago, I began recording a playthrough of BioShock Infinite–noting what (if any) Biblical parallels I found along the way. Below, you’ll find highlights from a few of these episodes. To watch … Continue reading →

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