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Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) The lack of good quality Christian games: 1 of 7

Honestly, if you are looking for an answer to the question of why there are no good Christian games, I can answer that in a few of sentences. So, to provide an unnecessary sense of completeness to this article, I will:Christian games are difficult to make because of the stereotypes from the Christian community about video gam... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Is God relevant in today's world?: 15 of 65

The question "Is God relevant in today's world?" is almost corrupt in and of itself. The fact of the matter is that "today's world" isn't as different from "yesterday's world" as popular culture would have us believe. On the contrary, we still have war, we still have pain, and we are still often cruel to one another for reaso... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Censorship in video games: 5 of 15
Allow me, for just one tiny moment, to play the bad guy that nobody likes. Censorship in video games isn't the worst thing to ever happen to video games. Yes, it is true that it limits designer creativity and, yes, it is true that most censorship is completely unnecessary because the target audience of a game is rarely going ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Can gaming and Christianity co-exist: 2 of 6

This could hardly be considered a difficult or tricky question. The answer, quite simply, is yes. Video games are merely a newer form of the kinds of games people have been playing for thousands of years.It is far more likely that you have questions regarding the content of video games. It's most frequent for you to hear, in ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Tips for finding a good LAN party in your area: 1 of 3

So, you're looking to have some fun gaming with other human beings? Yes, it's true that there are plenty of single-player games available out there, but you're missing out on a lot of fun if the only thing you do is sit on your couch playing the latest RPG (that's "Role Playing Game", for those who aren't as gaming-literate).... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres The best online war strategy games: 1 of 3

A lot of different people have many different opinions on war. Some support it, some are against it, but, whether we like it or not, war is a part of human history. Our history books are full of exciting stories of battle. With the rise of new technology, normal people are capable of simulating and experiencing the deep strat... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Kung Fu Panda: 13 of 38

You can only take slapstick comedy so far before it becomes meaningless and unfunny. This is a lesson Dreamworks must now learn from their latest hit, Kung Fu Panda. To be honest, I was impressed with Kung Fu Panda. It exceeded my expectations in many areas. These shining moments, however, serve to darken the weaker areas of ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Putting God first in your life: 46 of 114

Look in front of you. Look beside you. Look behind you. Do you see God? Neither do I. Certainly, you might see his handiwork or his people, but you probably don't see God sitting on your couch watching TV or eating dinner at your table. That's kids' Sunday School stuff, of course. We know that we can't see God like that.Are y... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community Gaming in 2008: The year ahead for Sony: 2 of 4

Humor me for a moment. Ask yourself the question "What do I want most in a gaming console?" Think about it for a few seconds. Try to limit your answer to only one or two items. Got it?For most people, the obvious answer is "frequently released, quality games." For others, it is "Easy to use and well maintained online service.... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Online multiplayer action games etiquette: 2 of 4
Ka-pow! A gamer has just been shot in the back of the head by the guy who is winning, even though the gamer swears that nothing could have happened. In his mind, the player who shot him MUST have cheated somehow. There can't be any other possible reason for losing. Anger sets in, and the player starts shouting expletives towa... More..