Welcome brothers and sisters! By coming here you have made your first steps in joining the order of gaming. Our order is somewhat new in terms of other religions, as the very first game to be played was Tennis for Two, and it was played on October 18, 1958. Compare that to say, Christianity, which began about 2000 years, and you can see just how new our teachings are.
However, that does not matter. Our order is not as much about what happens after you die, or especially how you should live every moment of your life, but instead about how you can, if you choose to, spend your free time. We promote a hobby that is fun for most ages, and is easily accessible by many.
Now, in order to fully enjoy our order, you have to be able to play video games. There are many different options when it comes to the platform you wish to spend your prayer hours on, and hopefully we can help make you a choice that will allow you to best show your dedication to our order.
Casual Platforms
1. Facebook - Yes, you can enjoy gaming on your favorite social media, however the games here (like Farmville) are not considered to be very filling.
2. Nintendo Wii - Step into motion sensing with this platform. Very fun games for the entire family, however you will have trouble developing your interests much further than remakes of classic Nintendo games like Mario, or Zelda.
3. Nintendo DS - This is a fun hand held device which features great games at affordable prices. Games can be found for anyone, all ages, and all interests. If your new to gaming, the DS is a great place to start.
"Hardcore" Platforms
1. Xbox 360 - This is a platform on which you can find the most diverse amount of games. If you wish a console on which to play social games, and some of the best games around... This is your platform. However in order to fully enjoy this platform, you need to pay an indulgence of $7.99 a month to Microsoft.
2. PS3 - Probably the most graphic advanced console, so if icons are important to your worship, this is the console for you. Bragging rights for the PS3 are centered around PS3 exclusive titles, some of which are considered to be perfect games (Uncharted 2 for example). Free online play, but WARNING: Load times for updates for online play can be BRUTAL.
3. PC Gaming - The most expensive in terms of start up costs, PC Gaming is sometimes considered "dead" by heretics. However it is very much alive in part thanks to services like Steam, and the prominence of Massive Multilayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPG's). Many people don't consider getting into PC gaming because of a belief that it is very expensive. However, it is very possible to purchase a PC that can run any game on the market for $700 or so. Remember, you can use your Gaming PC for countless other projects, such as school work. A PC is something most people have anyways, so why not pay a little extra and make it your gaming station as well?
Now, these are just a few of the ways you can get involved in gaming... However there is something you should shy away from. Fanboyism. This is a radical section of the church that devotes itself solely to one console, and saying all others are worthless. Ignore these people, for each gaming console has its benefits and downfalls.
That concludes our sermon for today. Until next time,
Game in Peace and Frag with dignity.
1st Pope of Gaming
