The Christian Video Game Biz

While part of the video game business hits rock bottom with games like 25 to Life and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas with it's pornographic "Hot Coffee" mods, there are other notable things going on in the same industry: Video Game Biz Converting to Christianity.

...a small but growing number of game developers are creating titles for Christian gamers

That emerging market segment will be in focus at the fourth annual Christian Game Developers Conference (July 28-30, Portland, Ore.), which hands out awards for the best Christian games of the year and looks to "equip game developers to glorify God."

I'm not sure what that means exactly, but will I want my kids to play these games?

Go Play Research video game analyst Billy Pidgeon said "socially conservative Christians may not want their children to play games at all...On the other hand, when kids are asking to play video games, Christian parents may find these games an acceptable way to promote their values, while keeping their children entertained."

OK. But still moderation is key with these video games. Kids can find all sorts of creative ways to keep themselves entertained without video games too.

"The challenge for Christian game developers has always been delivering a quality game experience," Bagley said. "The last thing we want to do is preach to people."

See also: Christian Game Developers Foundation