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Subversive Computer/Video Games

Values at Play
http://www.valuesatplay.org/ is a website that claims, "Technology has the power to transform human behavior and shape institutions." A new breed of brainwashing...
They seek to build games that promote "values" of "equity, creativity, [and] diversity."
Unfortunately, they are in the "research" phase and do not, as of yet, have any games available online for play or demo.
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Play Attention!

Another educational game, Play Attention, helps kids with ADD. Check out this article: http://www.lockergnome.com/nexus/game/2005/08/26/some-video-games-have-a-positive-side/
And this website: http://www.playattention.com/
Soon, your son or daughter will be beating YOU at chess!
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Digital Praise

Finally, perhaps the most interesting and tailored example, is Digital Praise, a "Christian Computer Game" company, who seeks to "...glorify God through the development of software for children, teenagers, and families that spreads the Gospel of Jesus Christ..."
http://www.digitalpraise.com/flash.php
Yes! Veggie Tales DANCE DANCE DANCE!!! I can't wait for WOW! Worship Guitar Hero!


Some examples....



Adventures in Odyssey
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Screenshot from game "Adventures in Odyssey"



Eternal Warseternalwar.jpg"In the Chirstian computer game Eternal Wars by TwoGuysSoftware, you play Mike, a guardian angel sent by God to save troubled teen John Cornado from his inner demons."



Source: http://jscms.jrn.columbia.edu/cns/2005-03-01/lemer-religiousgames/

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