@HeadPirate It was a legitimate question. If all you're saying is that many games promote Christian values without supporting Christianity per se, then I suppose you have a point. To the extent that religion gives insight into moral values, many games do reflect Christianity. Perhaps saying games "reflect Christian values" would be clearer than saying they "show Christianity in a positive light." After all, it obviously wasn't the evil focus of the game that made me think of it as a Christian allegory but rather, as @Not_Soos put it, the concept that the game "overtly evokes biblical imagery by using the lamb as a symbol and parodying quotes from scripture." But I get what you're saying better now, that many games promote Christian values, if not the religions directly. It'd be nice if the games promoting Christian values were the ones alluding to quotes from Scripture and similar allegorical references, but beyond that point, I think we're in agreement.
@HeadPirate Don't most games ignore Christianity entirely? It doesn't seem accurate to claim most games portray "Christianity and faith based originations [as] a force for almost universal good." On the contrary, few games touch on Christianity, and among the few that do address religion are satires like The Binding of Isaac and Cult of the Lamb. Are you saying there are many more games that address Christianity positively (rather than ignoring it) than games portraying Christianity negatively?
Maybe Sakurai could just start over with the same list of screenshots, beginning with his first ever and going all to way to whichever the last one in August will be.
@NinChocolate No one's said it yet, so the dad joker in me must add that the ditching of game character voices due to the influence of "star power" couldn't be overcome even with a Power Star, apparently.
Not the flashiest of examples, but the closest I get to owning a rare game is Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance on the GameCube. The game's price seems to be growing since there weren't many releases outside Japan.
I'm entering my first Smash tournament in a while. A celebration of video games to kick off the 100-year anniversary of the father of video games. Makes sense!
I got my girlfriend some 3DS themes and plan to get her and me the first two Trine games on the Wii U eShop. Also, after I finish the first Ace Attorney trilogy (currently on the third one, Trials and Tribulations), I'm going to need to get the next three as well. Let's make 2022 the year of the 3DS and Wii U!
@blindsquarel For me, I'm happy to see the 3DS and Wii U return to the spotlight. Let the fans enjoy our final year with the systems' eShop features. We'll mourn now and can move on in 2023, lol.
I played through the first two games from the original trilogy and am currently on Trials and Tribulations. I definitely will get the next three games soon--even if they weren't about to be banished to the mobile-only realm (or non-3D DS, in the case of Apollo Justice).
P.S. This also meant I couldn't read the entire article due to spoilers, sadly. But thanks for the spoiler warning, @KateGray!
@ThomasWhitehead If only I could tag you after reading about your incomplete play through Fates. If you see this: You need to finish Fates! Revelations and the DLC contain some pretty big plot twists!
I was surprised that Kid Icarus: Uprising didn't make the list, as it's a game I might be interested in. I assume it has a physical release, then? Does it have DLC?
@westman98 Yeah, as a former PlayStation-first guy, I know I'd be nervous if I worked at Sony. Will PlayStation be losing CoD, for example? Fortunately, Nintendo's selling points are safe.
I didn't play Skyward Sword until the Wii U, as I was one of the weird people who didn't get a Wii. The good news, however, is after I learned the greatness of Nintendo, I got to really enjoy Skyward Sword. You can definitely jot my name down in the "pro-Skyward Sword" side of the debate!
@BlackenedHalo Even though you haven't been able to use credit cards in Europe for years, are you still able to use the 3DS eShop via gift cards, hopefully?
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@HeadPirate It was a legitimate question. If all you're saying is that many games promote Christian values without supporting Christianity per se, then I suppose you have a point. To the extent that religion gives insight into moral values, many games do reflect Christianity. Perhaps saying games "reflect Christian values" would be clearer than saying they "show Christianity in a positive light." After all, it obviously wasn't the evil focus of the game that made me think of it as a Christian allegory but rather, as @Not_Soos put it, the concept that the game "overtly evokes biblical imagery by using the lamb as a symbol and parodying quotes from scripture." But I get what you're saying better now, that many games promote Christian values, if not the religions directly. It'd be nice if the games promoting Christian values were the ones alluding to quotes from Scripture and similar allegorical references, but beyond that point, I think we're in agreement.
Re: Review: Cult Of The Lamb - Animal Crossing Goes Bad In This Satisfyingly Stressful Sim
@HeadPirate Don't most games ignore Christianity entirely? It doesn't seem accurate to claim most games portray "Christianity and faith based originations [as] a force for almost universal good." On the contrary, few games touch on Christianity, and among the few that do address religion are satires like The Binding of Isaac and Cult of the Lamb. Are you saying there are many more games that address Christianity positively (rather than ignoring it) than games portraying Christianity negatively?
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Is Almost Out Of Smash Ultimate Screenshots
Maybe Sakurai could just start over with the same list of screenshots, beginning with his first ever and going all to way to whichever the last one in August will be.
Re: Chris Pratt On Voicing Mario: Says It's "Unlike Anything You've Heard In The Mario World"
@NinChocolate No one's said it yet, so the dad joker in me must add that the ditching of game character voices due to the influence of "star power" couldn't be overcome even with a Power Star, apparently.
Re: Video: Do You Own A Video Game So Rare That You Can Never Actually Play It?
Not the flashiest of examples, but the closest I get to owning a rare game is Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance on the GameCube. The game's price seems to be growing since there weren't many releases outside Japan.
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I'm liking how we can get physical items through our Platinum Points. Might just have to pick this one up!
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Haha, they even included the "original" Sonic look, crossed out. XD
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"Anyway. We all know that Mario's last name is 64, and Luigi's last name is Mansion."
Reason enough to heart this article, LOL!
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@RadioHedgeFund On the contrary, couldn't it support the opposite? The American format is fun with MAR10 Day and May the 4th.
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I'm entering my first Smash tournament in a while. A celebration of video games to kick off the 100-year anniversary of the father of video games. Makes sense!
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I literally stopped reading after Ultimate was thrown in the bin. Later, lol!
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I got my girlfriend some 3DS themes and plan to get her and me the first two Trine games on the Wii U eShop. Also, after I finish the first Ace Attorney trilogy (currently on the third one, Trials and Tribulations), I'm going to need to get the next three as well. Let's make 2022 the year of the 3DS and Wii U!
Re: Feature: "These Older eShop Titles Paid Our Office Rent" - 3DS And Wii U Devs Discuss The eShop Closure
@blindsquarel For me, I'm happy to see the 3DS and Wii U return to the spotlight. Let the fans enjoy our final year with the systems' eShop features. We'll mourn now and can move on in 2023, lol.
Re: Soapbox: Two Ace Attorneys Are Trapped On 3DS eShop, So It's About Time For A New Trilogy
I played through the first two games from the original trilogy and am currently on Trials and Tribulations. I definitely will get the next three games soon--even if they weren't about to be banished to the mobile-only realm (or non-3D DS, in the case of Apollo Justice).
P.S. This also meant I couldn't read the entire article due to spoilers, sadly. But thanks for the spoiler warning, @KateGray!
Re: Feature: Our Nintendo 3DS And Wii U Memories, In Infographic Form
@ThomasWhitehead If only I could tag you after reading about your incomplete play through Fates. If you see this: You need to finish Fates! Revelations and the DLC contain some pretty big plot twists!
Re: Feature: 29 Best 3DS eShop Games You Should Get Before They're Gone Forever
I was surprised that Kid Icarus: Uprising didn't make the list, as it's a game I might be interested in. I assume it has a physical release, then? Does it have DLC?
Re: Valve Is Bringing Portal: Companion Collection To Switch Later This Year
@fishbujin I literally was scrolling through the comments just to see if someone already had said, "Chell for Smash!" or something, lol.
Re: Back Page: After Spending $70B On Activision Blizzard... What If Microsoft Buys Nintendo Next?
@westman98 Yeah, as a former PlayStation-first guy, I know I'd be nervous if I worked at Sony. Will PlayStation be losing CoD, for example? Fortunately, Nintendo's selling points are safe.
Re: Best Of 2021: 10 Overlooked GameCube Gems You Must Play
@HammerGalladeBro I agree about Pac-Man versus! We actually just got it this Christmas, and it's great!
Re: Best Of 2021: The Exquisite Liminality Of Zelda: Skyward Sword
I didn't play Skyward Sword until the Wii U, as I was one of the weird people who didn't get a Wii. The good news, however, is after I learned the greatness of Nintendo, I got to really enjoy Skyward Sword. You can definitely jot my name down in the "pro-Skyward Sword" side of the debate!
Re: Nintendo Is Removing Credit Card Support From The 3DS And Wii U eShop Next Month (Japan)
@BlackenedHalo Even though you haven't been able to use credit cards in Europe for years, are you still able to use the 3DS eShop via gift cards, hopefully?
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@DeathByLasagna Chao garden was great!
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Glad to see they want to preserve some of the voice talent! Very much looking forward to this movie!
Re: Nintendo Adds To Switch Online's Expansion Pack Tier With Paper Mario 64, Out Next Week
I haven't played any games from the Paper Mario series. Guess this will be the perfect place to start!
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Question: How do I link my Switch account on Among Us to my Steam account? While Steam has the link buttons and things, the Switch version does not on mine, for some reason. Image of the Switch version: https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/253343915_1057207335114996_4203734683579423995_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=_J-zhnlQL8gAX9roa7t&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&oh=30bcca7a906817e3cf33ef2eff88945c&oe=61B18A8F