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Left Behind Games praises support

Publisher of Christian-themed RTS says "numerous ministries" have endorsed its game; <i>Left Behind</i> author calls it "the greatest invention...to reach this generation."

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"The greatest invention...to reach this generation."

The PC game Left Behind: Eternal Forces has been in the gaming headlines since just before its release--but unfortunately not for stellar gameplay or sales success. Left Behind, published by Left Behind Games, is a Christian-themed real-time strategy game for the PC, based on the popular novels of the same name written by authors Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins.

Several groups, including Christian and Islamic organizations, have slammed the game for promoting intolerance and violence against different faiths. However, in December, Left Behind Games CEO Troy Lyndon told GameSpot, "The reality is that everyone who is throwing stones, they literally have never played the game because literally 100 percent of their claims are bogus."

Lyndon's company released a statement today saying the Left Behind has "received accolades from a large coalition of church and ministry leaders." The statement points out that "numerous ministries," such as Focus on the Family, Women of Faith, Promise Keepers, and Concerned Women for America, have endorsed the game.

But the biggest praise came from LaHaye, who said, "This game is the greatest invention developed in my lifetime to reach this generation."

Left Behind Games is currently working on a Left Behind expansion pack and full-fledged sequel. For more information, read GameSpot's previous coverage.

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...wow no.

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Christian games just sound crappy

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well its based on the left behind series which i know for a fact is not a good reference for religious truth so im not seeing how this could in any way be teh greatest invention for this genereation

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I've never read any of the Left Behind books but I'll bet they are entertaining simply for their sheer ridiculousness and politically incorrect beliefs of races and creeds. Outdated propaganda to laugh at. People like Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins, Pat Robertson and Kirk Cameron represent what is wrong with Evangelical Protestant Christianity and why it is always criticized. As for the game, well, the reviews say it all. Also, I think Big Huge Games will probably bail out when they find out the finished product will be the most offensive RTS game ever made.

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I'm a bit confused. Is this game supposed to "reach this generation" and actually convert people to this particular type of christianity? As far as I'm concerned, I don't think any game can make a true believer out of someone. Just as Doom and GTA don't turn people into homicidal murderers, Left Behind won't cause a flood of born-again christians to appear. I could be wrong but I doubt it.

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Praise Satan

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DarthLogan The people who take issue with the phrase, "This game is the greatest invention developed in my lifetime to reach this generation." have no comprehension of what LaHaye was really trying to say. He wasn't trying to say that this game was a great invention, like the light bulb. He was merely pointing out that the game was the most effective MINISTRY TOOL that has been developed in this generation. The people who have responded with such hatred to his comments are only demonstrating their own ignorance. Maybe they should pay more attention to reading comprehension. this sounds about right to me. ^^

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"Several groups, including Christian and Islamic organizations, have slammed the game for promoting intolerance and violence against different faiths. " Theres a surprise! Isnt that just calling the kettle black?

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Shouldn't "throwing stones" be one of the weapons in the game?

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The greatest invention in his lifetime? Man, christians have crappy lives...

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LaHaye is a religious zealot and a complete and utter fool. His writing is sub-par and the subject matter laughable. and he thinks a game version of a horrible book series is a great invention? even if its meanat as a "ministry tool" we dont need more of that brainwashing crap. gah! this is making my ears bleed.

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The people who take issue with the phrase, "This game is the greatest invention developed in my lifetime to reach this generation." have no comprehension of what LaHaye was really trying to say. He wasn't trying to say that this game was a great invention, like the light bulb. He was merely pointing out that the game was the most effective MINISTRY TOOL that has been developed in this generation. The people who have responded with such hatred to his comments are only demonstrating their own ignorance. Maybe they should pay more attention to reading comprehension.

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Well i think this game could be cool!...Thats a BIG maybe!!!

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my master, satan, will want to hear about this.

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Cooooooooooooooool.

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Wow... After playing this game.... The claim that this is "The Greatest Invention developed in my lifetime to reach this generation" is like saying the Pet Rock was the single greatest thing to happen in the 20th century... They're both useless and better serve as paper weights than entertainment

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You mean brainwash this generation.

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I ******* hate evangelicals.

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Unfortunately, the aforementioned organizations are no authorities on games, and I doubt Mr. Lahaye really thinks it's "the greatest invention"... at least I hope not. I mean, I've read the 12 books and they really are pretty good.

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translate into more sales. i bet they're praying

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wow.

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by the way...i'm not saying that i think this game is good in terms of gameplay...because i've never played it, and i don't plan on it. this was made by a small company so i wouldn't expect much anyway. i just don't see why people have to bash christianity in any opportunity they can find.

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""This game is the greatest invention developed in my lifetime to reach this generation." Just shows how shortsighted these zealots are. They literally must wear blinders! Cell phones have revolutionized communications, there have been many medical inventions that save lives and a sub-budget game like this is the greatest invention? " what the heck are you talking about? he's saying it's a good way to reach this generation about christianity. what do cell phones and medical inventions have to do with that? yeah, they're shortsighted zealots...whatever.

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"The reality is that everyone who is throwing stones, they literally have never played the game because literally 100 percent of their claims are bogus." Well, folks, as we can all see here, these facts are impossible to argue against.

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You don't need to play it to know it must suck Arronax my friend (Arcanum rules), just read the less-than-glowing reviews.

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interesting, id have to play the game before i could start accusing it of sucking though. i think that "This game is the greatest invention developed in my lifetime to reach this generation." meant reaching people with biblical stuff. that said, i would like a talking toothbrush....

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Greatest inventions of this generation: 1) George Foreman Grill, 2) Left Behind Game, 3) Rachel Weisz

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I still LOL @ Buddy Jesus picture

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Nop, the game is bad, bad, bad, bad, and nop, the books aren't good either

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The greatest invention of this generation?? Obviously the guy who said that never brushed his teeth with a toothbrush or used a toilet!! Dogs should eat him.

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On the bright side, despite the intolerance, the series is bursting with accidental humor a la "Battlefield Earth."

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Isn't it a little too early to plan an expansion and sequel? If you are already knowing you're going to do that, include it in the original game itself! This is the same as leaving stuff for additional content.

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Awesome! I've ben waiting for this! Great game too.

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"This game is the greatest invention developed in my lifetime to reach this generation." Just shows how shortsighted these zealots are. They literally must wear blinders! Cell phones have revolutionized communications, there have been many medical inventions that save lives and a sub-budget game like this is the greatest invention?

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Awesome, awesome books. I don't know how good the game would be though.

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No thanks.

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so... who really likes this game?

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