Christian Video Games Search For Audience

Tricia Cruz (Rochester, NY) 08/15/05 — Several video game developers are trying to break into the industry with a new form of entertainment–Christian video games. Developers say they want to offer an alternative to the violence found in many mainstream games.

When it comes to video games, Ricky Thomas knows what he wants.

“In order for a video game to sell, it needs to be fun, entertaining, with good story line and just want to play it,” he said.

Ricky said convincing him and others to buy Christian video games over mainstream video games could be a challenge.

Those who make Christian video games say competing against other video games won’t be easy, but it’s not impossible either. At one time, the producers of Christian rock music were in a very similar situation,

Christian rock music is now a powerhouse in the industry selling 43 million records in the United States last year.

Right now, Christian video games make up less than one percent of the market. But if the large turnout at this weekend’s youth convention on Christianity is any indication that could eventually change.

Ricky Thomas said the titles of Christian video games could also play a role in attracting players.

Christian video games are available mainly in Christian bookstores as well as some mainstream video stores. Many stores say they don’t carry the games because they are not in high demand.

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