Those Catholic Gamers

Ep37 - Welcoming my Wife to the Valley | Review of Stardew Valley

James brings on his wife Catherine for the first time on the podcast to review a game they both enjoy playing, Stardew Valley.

Not Ep37 - Life Updates and Plans for August

James was unable to record his special guest this week so here is an update on the podcast and what to expect later on in the year.

Ep36 - Those Loser Gamers | Discussion about Catholic Attitudes Toward Gaming

Gaming has gotten a bad rap within Catholic discussion and Conner and James talk about it. Areas discussed include ordo amoris (not mortis, that would be death), our prayer life (or how we are failing and striving to be better), other ongoing struggles, how we met our wives, a little dating advice, and how we game now being married men. Its a rambling episode so just strap in and enjoy.

Ep35 - Bring Us The Girl and Wipe Away The Debt | Review of Bioshock Infinite

Conner and James discuss Bioshock Infinite, one loves the game, the other one, not so much. But they do love cigars and discuss smoking cigars and CigarBid at length, before, during and after the episode.

Ep34 - Would You Kindly ... Listen All The Way To The End | Review of Bioshock

James got sick over the past week and Conner has spent his gaming time playing Marvel Rivals, but the show must go on. After a brief discussion and update about each others lives, the two deep dive into the world of Objectivism and Bioshock.

Not Ep34 - I Messed Up | Apology and Correction on MW2

I loss track of time and was unable to schedule a time for us to sit down and make more episodes for you.
 
Our Links:
Website - https://thosecatholicgamers.podbean.com/
Twitter - https://x.com/TCatholicGamers
Email - catholicgamerspod@gmail.com
Conner's Streaming Channel - https://www.twitch.tv/fatalcondor
James' Substack Page - https://amalemillennial.substack.com/

Ep33 - Remember ... No Russian | Review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

James and Conner reminisce about playing COD, specifically Modern Warfare 2. This 2009 title was developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. While first person shooters are a dime a dozen, especially in the mid to late 2000s, Modern Warfare 2 rose above the others with its superior writing, engaging game play, and fantastic multiplayer experience, especially coach co-op. A must play for any person who wishes to see what a good FPS is.
 
Rating.
L - Limited Audiance
Due to the violence of war though-out the game, including a now skippable level where the playable character participates in terrorist attack, we believe that this game is truly only for a limited audience. Some adults may find the violence incredibly disturbing.

Ep32 - What We Use to Do While Smoking Cigars | Answering ChatGPT Prompts about Catholicism

Conner and James have been friends for many years now. They used to hang out, smoke cigars, and solve the worlds problems; you know like you do. But with James now living over 1,000 miles away, it has become harder to have the same kind of conversations. In today's episode, James and Conner pick up their old habit of answering questions and telling each-other their thoughts on the matter, the only difference is they have recorded their answers. Thanks to ChatGPT for providing the conversational prompts when searching 'hot takes about Catholicism for a podcast episode'.
Normal review episodes will come back around next week.
 
Resources mentioned:
Word on Fire Catholicism Series | https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/collections/catholicism
The Council of Trent | https://www.youtube.com/@TheCounselofTrent
First Things | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3hMSZqatHI&t=24sn
 
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