Intertain
This is my local videogame fellowship of faith.
Intertain is a ministry of Christian gamers based in Sydney that aims for…
- Mature engagement with interactive media.
- Discussion on how gaming and theology intertwine.
- Friendship built upon genuine interconnections.
Our main Chapters focus on thematic exploration, in which we play and discuss several videogames that resonate with the theme, either by their narrative content, gameplay systems, or world-building. The facilitators ask a question or two in every segment to guide conversation, and provide relevant biblical perspectives or other resources to spark further thought and understanding.
In 10 years, we have gathered 20 times, with 58 unique participants, and played 72 titles in total.
The following is a list of past sessions with links to detailed logs:
Chapter 01 — Unity
- World of Goo
- Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor
- Trine 2
Chapter 02 — Identity
- The Swapper
- The Walking Dead
- Octodad: Dadliest Catch
Chapter 03 — War
- This War of Mine
- Spec Ops: The Line
- Valiant Hearts: The Great War
Chapter 04 — Freedom
- Flower
- BioShock Infinite
- Enslaved: Odyssey to the West
Chapter 05 — Marriage
- Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker
- Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime
- Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Chapter 06 — Changes
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
- The Yawhg
- Unravel
Chapter 07 — Destiny
- Tharsis
- Broken Age
- The Stanley Parable
Chapter 08 — Creation
- Abzû
- No Man’s Sky
- The Beginner’s Guide
- Tricky Towers
Chapter 09 — Death
- Race the Sun
- I Expect You to Die
- Manual Samuel
- Dark Souls III
Chapter 10 — Perspective
- The Playroom VR
- Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
- Screencheat
- Fez
Chapter 11 — Food
- 1-2-Switch
- Battle Chef Brigade
- I Am Bread
- Overcooked
Chapter 12 — Survival
- Plants vs. Zombies
- God of War
- Ultimate Chicken Horse
- Frostpunk
Chapter 13 — Power
- Tembo the Badass Elephant
- Spider-Man
- Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
Chapter 14 — Children
- The Gardens Between
- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
- Think of the Children
Chapter 15 — Friends
- Sportsfriends
- Push Me Pull You
- Snipperclips Plus
- Heave Ho
Chapter 16 — Light
- Felix the Reaper
- A Plague Tale: Innocence
- Black & White Bushido
- Gris
Chapter 17 — Home
- What the Golf?
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Untitled Goose Game
- Ghost of Tsushima
Chapter 18 — Progress
- Baba Is You
- It Takes Two
- RPG Time: The Legend of Wright
- Astro’s Playroom
Chapter 19 — Music
- Life Is Strange: Before the Storm
- The Artful Escape
- Melatonin
- Spin Rhythm XD
- Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical
Chapter 20 — Heights
- Jusant
- World of Goo 2
- Split Fiction
Intertain: Crossroads are personal encounters that deepen my connections with individuals through specific games and shared experiences. This space is where play, life, and relationships cross paths organically without the hassle of needing to plan and schedule group gatherings.
Crossroads 01
- Rhythm Doctor
- Vampire Therapist
- Cairn
- Neva
Intertain: Spotlight are sessions that give participants the chance to focus on playing one videogame thoroughly from beginning to end. This appreciation of a single, focused, uninterrupted experience leads us to a cohesive reading of its creative vision and provides context for deeper discussions.