Violence accepted in Christian game?

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Violence accepted in Christian game?

Post by raz0red » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:26 am

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11567350/site/newsweek/

Apparently violence is perfectly acceptable when a game is based on a religious theme. "Left Behind: Eternal Forces" is such a game from, "Left Behind Games".
Gamers familiar with the largely uninspiring and unprofitable history of Christian videogames will quickly notice two differences in Forces: the top-shelf design, which offers an eerily authentic reproduction of the game's Manhattan setting, and a level of violence reminiscent of Grand Theft Auto. The game revolves around New Yorkers who are "left behind" after the rapture. Players scour the streets for converts, training them into a work force to feed, shelter and join a paramilitary resistance against the growing forces of the Antichrist.
It will be interesting to see if Jack Thompson has issues with this one. My guess is that it will get a pass simply based on its premise.

--Raz.

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