Jan 26 2021 105 mins
Welcome to Brothers-in-Law'd!
This is a podcast where two ordinary in-laws analyze videogames, figure out the main themes and worldviews in it (what is the game communicating?), and compare that to a gospel-centered worldview.
CJ Carson and DT Gallagher believe that video games are art. In being art, they're beautiful to experience, to look at, and to participate in. Another benefit of being art though is that videogames communicate something, they teach their audience something. CJ and DT want to look specifically look at what videogames are promoting in their stories and experiences.
"Why does this videogame make this stylistic choice?", "What is the game wanting me to feel right now?", "How does the moment in the game affect me?" are just some of the questions the Brothers want to purposefully ask the game. Whether or not you've been interested in asking these questions while playing videogames, the Brothers hope you enjoy, are informed, and perhaps even motivated to start asking/analyzing videogames in this way! Some of the best experiences in our world today are found in videogames, and CJ and DT would echo the words from Gospel Coalition: "So consider this an invitation to treat yourself to the kind of art that may take a bit of effort to digest because it is rich, complex, and sumptuous; art that reaches out to your senses and gives evidence of the mastery that created it."
This month, CJ Carson and DT Gallagher look at Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. In this episode, there is a delightful conversation of background information on the creators, Naughty Dog, what things CJ and DT liked about the game and what they didn't, the worldviews that Uncharted 4 is promoting, and then a conclusion of how the Gospel fulfills or differs in the worldviews that Uncharted 4 has.
Next month, the Brothers will look at Ghost of Tsushima and have a similar discussion. Join in on playing the game and listening to the conversation!
***With each episode, the Brothers are under the impression that you have beaten this game before listening! Beat the game first if you do not want to be spoiled!***