Gaming and the Heroic Life: A Quest for Holiness in the Virtual World

Video games fuel a fundamental human drive for adventure and greatness―whether it’s an epic quest to slay zombies, a solo voyage to rescue the princess, or teaming up with a clan to defeat the final boss. But what if that same drive could shape more than just your gameplay―what if it could transform your whole life? In Gaming and the Heroic Life, Bobby Angel, a lifelong gamer and Catholic speaker, challenges readers to see gaming not just as entertainment, but as preparation for a real-life adventure in virtue, courage, and purpose. Drawing inspiration from Carlo Acutis―the first millennial saint who loved playing Halo, Super Mario, and Pokémon―Angel shows how gaming can train us to become saints in the digital age. This book is a map to becoming not only a better gamer but also a better person―someone who knows their purpose and identity as a child of God. The book contains three levels: Level One explores why people love games and what games have to do with God. Level Two examines how the Easter eggs of truth, beauty, and goodness in games impact players and how they reflect our relationship with God. Level Three demonstrates how gaming can propel players AFK (away from keyboard) to live courageously in service to others. With humor and heart, Angel shows how video games intersect with a life of faith in God―and how every gamer is called to holiness in both the virtual and real worlds.
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Author/Artist:Angel, Bobby|Blevins, Jonathan “Bearded”
Binding: Paperback
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