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Hollywood Visual Effects Artist Creates Biblical VR Game ‘To Tilt Scales Toward Wholesome’ Games

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Hollywood Visual Effects Artist Creates Biblical VR Game ‘To Tilt Scales Toward Wholesome’ Games

By Movieguide® Staff

While immoral content and anti-biblical themes saturate the video game market, Virtuous VR Gaming wants to ’tilt the scales’ towards family-friendly entertainment.

The company released its first VR game, “DvG: Conquering Giants,” which draws from David and Goliath’s biblical story, offering wholesome, biblical content for gamers.

“In ‘DvG,’ gamers will be transported back in time as they embark on a brand-new and fully interactive adventure as they play the part of David, the young shepherd boy tasked with protecting his sheep, family and country from the dangers of the outside world.” the game’s synopsis reads.

“Games are fun, engaging, and a powerful medium to connect with others. There is a lot of game content out there that’s morally degrading, and we wanted ‘DvG’ to tilt the scales more toward the wholesome and family-friendly,” concept creator of “DvG: Conquering Giants,” and former Hollywood visual effects artist Jarom Sidwell (THE AVENGERS, AVATAR and THE HOBBIT) told The Christin Post.

Although starting his career in Hollywood, Sidwell wanted to focus on the surge in virtual and augmented reality. CEO Bill Issler and Executive Director Kevin Nguyen, who served on leadership teams for Saddleback and Mariner’s churches in California, founded the Virtuous VR Gaming company.

“Before creating our Virtual Reality game ‘DvG: Conquering Giants,’ I worked in Hollywood… I was lucky enough to learn at the feet of Hollywood giants like Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Peter Jackson, and a myriad of others. I loved watching these amazing directors craft compelling, exciting, and engaging stories, and knew one day I wanted to tell my own,” Sidwell said.

He added: “About four years ago, I founded Immersive History, a company focused on telling the greatest stories from history using the latest technology: AR, VR, and mobile apps. We’ve mostly been focused on Bible stories. So when the opportunity arose to team up with Virtuous VR Gaming to create an immersive Virtual Reality game that put the player in the shoes of the young shepherd boy David (the greatest underdog in history) and face him off versus the meanest giant of all time, I jumped at the opportunity to tell that story: one of faith and perseverance!”

Executive Director Kevin Nguyen said that the game spurred on his ten-year-old son to ask about the Bible and faith.

“At first, my 10-year-old son and I didn’t start playing the game with the intention of it being a Bible lesson,” Nguyen said. “We wanted to enjoy the game for the action, cinematics and beat up some bad guys. But something came out of this game experience that I didn’t expect. My son started to ask me if David really fought off all these obstacles and the big mean giant, Goliath. But this shouldn’t be a surprise with any curious 10 year old.”

As a result of his son’s curiosity, Nguyen said they made the biblical truth wrapped up in the game more accessible for audiences.

“We knew immediately we had to create an FAQ section to help our audience navigate what was biblical truth,” Nguyen said. “David must trust in the Holy Spirit to seek out his enemies. There will be times in the game where you feel lost or unsure where to find the enemies. You will need to trust in the “helper” that can guide you to the target (an actual feature in the game). We’d like to believe there is a supernatural person that helps guide us in life and helps us make good decisions. We hope this at least spurs on good conversations toward seeking truth.”

Sidwell continued to note that the game’s content will encourage people to ask questions about their real-life faith journey.

“What I find especially exceptional about VR is how immersive players feel. You literally become the character you are playing,” Sidwell said. “Good moral principles permeate the story arc and gameplay. Unseen danger lurks nearby, be vigilant. Every sheep is precious. The flock is your family; the family is your flock. You are anointed for great things.”

Sidwell continued: “It’s been really rewarding seeing players pick up on themes and use it as a base for discussion in the real world. Our hope is the wholesome content provides the start of a foundation for individuals to conquer the giants in their own lives.”

Nguyen said that their ultimate goal is to turn people towards the Gospel through a high-quality but family-friendly gaming experience.

“We’re hoping that publishers and other Christian organizations would see innovative technology, like VR and XR, as realistic means in advancing the Good News. It can be a powerful tool to tell stories, create memories, and impact lives by investing in the next generation of storytelling,” Nguyen said.

Nguyen added: “With the current world crisis, VR technology will only become more popular in the areas of education and entertainment. So why not be pioneers in this space and leverage our best minds to create wholesome content in this new digital culture?”

Movieguide® cannot advise on the full content of the game, so for more information visit the game’s website.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.