Hot on the heels of James Cameron’s award-winning blockbuster film Avatar, Craig Detweiler joins us today for a serious look at a fun subject—video games! David Thomas, author of "Video Game Reviews," distributed by King Features Syndicate, praised Halos and Avatars for “moving beyond the tired debate of whether videogames are good or evil, probing a deeper, more interesting question: Where is God in the world of games?"
Detweiler is the editor of the first exploration of video games and their theological dimensions: Halos and Avatars: Playing Video Games with God. Fans and anyone fascinated with modern society’s obsession with games like Myst, Halo, Guitar Hero, Christian-themed games like Left Behind, and even controversial games like BioShock and Second Life, will find much to consider here!
To purchase this fascinating new book contact The Thoughtful Christian.com at 1-800-554-4694.
For more information about Craig Detweiler, visit http://detweiler.wjkbooks.com. He also blogs at craig.purplestateofmind.com.
Related Resources:
Henry Jenkins, Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide.
Gabriel McKee, The Gospel according to Science-Fiction: From the Twilight Zone to the Final Frontier. To purchase, contact TheThoughtfulChristian.com at 1-800-554-4694.
Music Credit:
“Shadows,” by David LaMotte
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