Welcome, readers, to my monthly column entitled Treasure Chest! Every month I, Michael M, will be bringing you some of the best articles on the intersection of faith and gaming, anime, and geek culture. The only rule I have is that the article must be published from the previous month.
Personally, I love reading blogs or websites that discuss finding God in video games or anime while still giving me the juicy content that I want to read about. There are many unknown or new authors out there that are writing fantastic pieces, but get very little exposure. I hope to change that, and I hope you will find some gems in this month’s Treasure Chest.
VIDEO GAME ARTICLES
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Zachery critiques Mass Effect, and how its appearance VS reality can be very similar to our expectations of Christianity. [Theology Gaming]
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The Aetherlight is a new game coming out in 2017. Charisma News describes it as a “21st Century Chronicles of Narnia.” Will it live up to gamer’s expectations? Is this the game that many Christians have been waiting for, or will it just be another flop? [Charisma News]
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An interesting game is in development and on Kickstarter called Cathedral In The Clouds. It’s a VR game that wants to give players a divine experience. [GameChurch]
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There are several ways you can glorify God, even when you’re playing video games, and Ricky breaks down strategies that have helped him as a Christian and a gamer. [Geeks Under Grace]
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Casey, editor-in-chief of Geeks Under Grace, takes us on a journey through Riku’s battle with darkness from Kingdom Hearts, the popular RPG, and how he is the true hero of the story. [Geekdom House]
ANIME ARTICLES
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Emdaisy1 goes into the anime The World God Only Knows and relates how Keima compares to the concept of winning souls for Christ. It can be a thankless job, without reward, but eternity hangs in the balance. [Beneath The Tangles]
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TWWK gave me the inspiration to start this very column with his own called Something More. You will find some of the best anime articles that tie into belief, God, church, or religion. Check it out! [Beneath The Tangles]
“Hotaru no Haka – Grave of the Fireflies” | Art by N-City
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Grave of the Fireflies is a classic Studio Ghibli movie about World War II and the life (and death) of two siblings. How can we help those that need it, without turning a blind eye to their suffering? [Geekdom House]
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Robet Miller is reviewing some new series this season, and they are fan-tas-tic! Be sure to read his review on the new Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans and Young Black Jack. [Geeks Under Grace]
MISC. ARTICLES
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[Christ and Pop Culture] ‘Green Lantern’ and the Freedom of God
I hope you enjoyed this month’s Treasure Chest! If you know of an article that should be featured, please leave the link below or message me @ GamingandGod. God bless you, and keep on geeking out!
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