When it comes to linear game experiences that feature binary decisions, there are certainly titles in which there is only ONE way to succeed and a plethora of ways to fail. But as a gamer who frequently plays open-world adventures, the sheer volume of choices tends to mean that nobody will play the same game in the exact same way. While that is part of the “charm” of such games, it also opens up the entirely unwanted and undesired realm of what I call “game-splaining”… the art of someone telling me (typically in an unsolicited and unwanted manner) how I should have chosen to play MY version of the game with MY personally developed character based on THEIR personal experience with the same game from an entirely different perspective.

Join us as we explore the topic of the unwanted and unhelpful “game-splaining” we experience as well as other forms of “splaining” that show up both in our video games and our real world ALL the time. There is one and only one way to the Father, but His path for each of us to serve Him on this planet is as diverse as the battlefields we are being sent to occupy until He calls us home. He gives each of us special and unique gifts to accomplish the missions He has placed us on, and because of this we will all “play this game” differently... each of us following the path specifically designed by the Lord for both the recipient as well as their intended impact on this planet.

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Join us as we explore a unique challenge when picking up Star Wars: Jedi Survivor… not in the game itself, but in the amount of STORAGE the game requires to install. And along the way we will share what we learned about making room for the Lord in our lives so we can enjoy the BEST things… even if that means some “good” things might have to give up some of their space on our “hard drives” :)

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!!!SPOILER ALERT!!! One of the longest running questions that Star Wars fans across the galaxy were asking since the debut of Grogu (or Baby Yoda if you refuse to accept his legal name) was finally answered… and in a manner nobody was expecting. It was neither luck nor skill that saved young Grogu… it was Jar Jar all along. Fine, fine… to be fair it was not ACTUALLY Jar Jar, Binks but it IS the actor who portrayed the notorious Gungan character in the Star Wars prequel movies, Ahmed Best.

Join us as we explore the one of the most divisive and "cringey" characters in Star Wars history and share that we have a lot more in common with Jar Jar than we would prefer to admit... and find that many of our Biblical heroes share the same story of being weird, awkward misfits with problematic pasts and moments of “cringe” they would love to erase from history. But our Heavenly Father specializes in using those who are considered unimportant, unwanted, and unappreciated by society’s standards to do the unexpected, using those vessels the world considers weak and foolish to confound the wise, overwhelm the strong, and change the world.

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The surge in popularity of class-based games such as Overwatch and Apex Legends and the continuing dominance of titles like Team Fortress and League of Legends has brought the age-old concept of building a perfect team into the limelight… these class-based games allow participants to choose roles that are better suited to their play style as tank-like warriors, range-focused fighters, nimble assassins, and more. Every great squad should demonstrate a balanced approach in their loadouts, and within all of the different character classes, the most essential loadout is often the one that has the lowest number of volunteers… the HEALERS.

Join us as we explore the role of a “healer”... a calling that means putting the needs of others ahead of our own, helping those who have made decisions we don’t agree with, and picking up those who have fallen in battle without judgment. We are His vessels of mercy... healers who have been given the ministry of reconciliation, acting as the physical hands and arms who bring other fallen and injured souls back into harmony with the Father.

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Please join us as we sit down with Brent Dusing from TruPlay Games to discuss the state of the gaming industry and the challenging headwinds that have shipwrecked recent game releases like "The Day After" and "Concord"... causing the downfall of entire development studios in the process.

Join us for this week's "Video Game Rewind" as we take a look back at the original "Plants Vs. Zombies" game and share our struggle with sacrificing some of our plants to win a war that couldn't be won any other way... and along the way learn more about the nature of sacrifice in our service to Christ from the tragic but necessary martyrdom of Stephen mixed with a little bit of wisdom from our favorite Vulcan science officer.

After seeing the Super Mario Bros. Movie achieve over 1.3 BILLION dollars in box office money, it is safe to say that the long-running challenge of turning video games into successful movies has been broken by icons such as Sonic and Mario in their respective cinematic adventures. The world of the Mushroom Kingdom was so successfully translated to the silver screen that it will take multiple viewings to catch all the visual Easter eggs and musical cues that paid homage to pretty much every iteration of Mario’s history. But the lead up to this release was anything but smooth… while the first trailer was warmly embraced by every Nintendo fan who has every picked up a controller, the reception was decidedly less enthusiastic when Mario spoke through the voice of Chris Pratt for the first time WITHOUT his iconic voice or accent. “Mamma Mia” indeed…

Join us for an exploration of a "common" problem in both this game-turned-movie and in our real worlds, and find that just as the very lack of originality in Mario’s voice ended up working just fine in the Super Mario Bros. movie to keep the focus on the story being told, the Lord may not write the answer to our prayers in the clouds. He is actually speaking directly to our hearts through His Spirit to remind us of His teachings and guide us in a far better way than any burning bush, talking donkey, or miraculous walking stick ever could.

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Not many games get the opportunity to have a THIRD life, but of all the games that deserve this chance to breathe again Shadow of the Colossus is certainly one of the most deserving. Beloved for its low-key telling of an incredibly personal story that involves almost zero dialogue and copious amounts of moody atmosphere, the fact that this game every existed once is a miracle in and of itself. But this game had one more trick up its sleeve… Sony continued to believe this title still had an untapped audience who had not yet discovered its grandeur, but a simple re-release was not enough. The game needed to be REMADE from the ground up to reach its' full potential.

After 25 years of leading the Pokémon anime series as the leading protagonist and face of the franchise, Ash has finally achieved his dream of becoming “the very best, like no one ever was”. With his (and Pikachu’s) victory in the Pokémon World Coronation Series Masters Tournament, Ash has proven that he is, in fact, the world’s greatest Pokémon trainer… which means his twenty-five year long story story has finally come to an end.

Join us as we take a look at one of the main reasons Ash’s stories resonated with a global audience over the years... NOTHING came easy for him. He lost almost as many battles as he won, grinding through constant opposition and their insufferable trainers who frequently upstaged him and forced him to grow and learn in order to advance. And hopefully, thanks to Ash, we will look at all the “small things” we are all currently facing in our lives with a new sense of purpose today… the Lord didn’t place these obstacles in our paths, but He WILL use them to refine us so we can successfully carry the larger destiny that He DID design for us. Goodbye Ash... and thanks for all the memories.

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In the world of gaming, there may not be a brand more ubiquitous than Fortnite… with an average of over 230 MILLION players a month, this free-to-play juggernaut has maintained a healthy following despite all of the best efforts of their competitors to disrupt their stranglehold on the marketplace. But in a surprising twist, the parent company of Fortnite was forced to undergo a massive round of layoffs to stabilize their business… not because of the damage being done by their competition, but from self-inflicted wounds.