I have a few fond memories, growing up and playing Bible Adventures. Without a doubt, my favorite option in the Nintendo 8-bit game was to be Noah, gathering all of the animal pairs (even the dangerous ones), food and supplies into the ark before the flood came and we heard a Casio-like rendition of a Bach fugue. However, I never did, as Miriam, get the baby Moses to safety or, as David, find my way past all hurdles to fight Goliath.
Anywho, I thought it’d be fun to think up a few new ideas for modern Christian video-gaming which go theologically deeper and connect more with modern video-gaming culture, at least the titles (as I’ve only played Halo: Reach and Rapala Pro Bass Fishing). Get ready to groan.
Mass Effect 4: The Question of the Sacraments - The recently-appointed Elder Shepherd, of a Protestant church, now begins to question his Roman Catholic upbringing as his new church’s pastor preaches on the “means of grace.” Exactly, what type of effect does mass have on a soul?
ETS 2K13 - You are a member of the Evangelical Theological Society as they have their annual meeting to discuss exegesis, theology and hermeneutics. Pick your issues and your teams and win discussions!
Halo: Outreach - John Cortana is the lead pastor of a new church plant in Covenant Harbor, CA, an impoverished coastal town that recently suffered a flood. Join him as he tries to build a church, both preaching the Gospel to the “unreached” and teaching his legalist-leaning team members that proficient outreach is not how you get your “halo.”
Rapala Pro Fishers of Men - Practice evangelism and discipleship in the world of outdoor sports from the comfort of your own living room! You can go hunting, fishing, boating, camping, mountain-climbing, and more all while having a conversation about the life issue of your choice!
Augustine’s Creed II: Pelagians - Now that Augustine has found life in Jesus Christ and devoted himself to a life of asceticism, join him as he combats Pelagianism and other new heresies on the horizon.
Kinect Homiletics - (for XBox 360 only) Compete with your friends to give the best sermon! This fun video game uses the motion sensors and microphones to evaluate your message and its delivery, including pacing, stutters, pronunciation, dynamicism, gestures and even biblicality and practicality of content! Lectern included.
Feel free to add!
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