The depiction of religion in games is awful for non-religious and religious alike

There are rockets crisscrossing over the Gaza Strip between Israel and Palestine again. Among other things, it reminds us again that everywhere, not just in Gaza, the mix of religions, and even non-religion, is dense and complicated. But every time

Journey's Parallels to the Mormon Temple Ceremony

You have probably played Journey, or at least read about it. Its atmosphere is hard to pin down, and  a few people have compared running across sand dunes and floating among ruins as a religious experience. I agree with them,

Your God is called what?: Breath of Fire II and Religion

If I had one sentimental favorite RPG, it would be Breath of Fire II. Fortunately, I have several, but Breath of Fire II holds a special place in my heart, first for its retro aesthetic and second for its understated

Omnitopic December 2011: Faith

Faith and religion are difficult topics for gamers. It’s something some people don’t really want to talk about because it rarely involves shooting people (though it can involve assassination with hidden blades. Thanks Ubisoft), and because people have so many

Playing the Apocalypse – Part I

In all the branches of the arts – literature, film, and especially games – the apocalypse, and the events following it, have always had been important. Check your games’ shelf or your digital library or wherever you store your games,