The Church of New Game Plus

Weekly Update 3/22/2025

Hello Everyone,

I hope that this glimpse of authenticity will motivate you to continue to keep going.

The Power of Metaphor in Videogames.

Video games have always been more than just entertainment. They’re stories, challenges, and, often, mirrors that reflect our inner struggles, hopes, and fears. When I was playing Forspoken, I found myself in a moment where Frey was trapped in a simulation. The situation struck a nerve—it felt eerily similar to how I�...

How to Adjust The Difficulty Setting of Life

Just listen as you do other things. Please forgive my use of the word Bro. My apologies although I know I should be able to say it, it can be not very inclusive. I am from the south and it is a term of endearment I use for everyone in my life, if it is bothersome to you I have no problem changing it I could have said Avatar....

How To Taste The Strawberry of Your Life

Hey,

Why don't you come get a return on your investment by watching this video and getting your life together?

-The Mindful Gamer

(Notice...there is no "Derrick" here)

I expect to see your homework below. Good Respawn Indeed.

Daily XP on Self-Compassion

GGs, Players, and Good Respawn.

This is a continuation of our previous discussion on self-compassion. You can watch the full transformative video and audio in a previous post.

It really only takes one small action of self-compassion to begin adjusting the difficulty level of life. If this game was designed speci...

how to model self compassion: a self-referential meta tutorial on staying on topic

Good Respawn Players,

Today's self-referential video is on modeling self-compassion. Many of us struggle with self-compassion. It is a difficult skill to master as it requires you to be nice to the one person you feel like deserves cruelty the most.

In this video, I will share the story of playing Mirrors Edge...

Don't Let The Past Pause Your Future

Good Respawn Players...

Of the many adventures we have in games all of them share a common beginning. Hardship. Difficulty. Confusion.

In most we start out weak and barely able to defend ourselves. Not because we're not competent but because we're just starting out. We don't know the rules or the flow. And depen...

this might be the last video like this

Maybe...it might also be a continuation. GGs Avatars...listen while you work

Playing (The Game of Life) Your Way

Here is the extended version of a video I uploaded to YouTube about playing video games wrong.

https://youtu.be/g2Fl8hVZziw

You can also find the entire audio in MP3 format to listen to while doing work around your home. I continue to appreciate...

Church Check In/Positions/Making it Through The Difficulty

Hello All,

I hope you find this message well. It has been some time, but I have needed to recalibrate due to the sheer ridiculousness of the world. Here is a 25 minute talk which I think will be very helping you at the very least find some sense of stability. I also included a lesson plan which might help orient you to...

Donald J. Trump Will Usher in The End Times For Videogames.

Please share this where you can.

In America, as much as people like to say "keep politics out of video games," video games have always been political. Their very existence is a political statement. Games from Metal Gear Solid to Baldur’s Gate 3 are interwoven with narratives reflecting the ...

Playing The Cards You're Dealt

Hello All!

And thank you for your presence and engagement. Today's talk is on playing the cards you're dealt. Which I had to do with this particular talk. I thought I was recording, realized it was a live stream midway and so changed it and then came back. Way to roll with the punches. My live stream schedule is post...

Forget Resolutions: Pick a Quest. Pick 2 Side Quests That Support Your Main Quest. LOCK IN. That's the gameplan, here's the gameplay.

Happy New Year Church-

Today marks the beginning of the new year. And as I look back over the last year, it can be summed up in one word.

Chaos.

A little chaos isn't bad. In fact, life would be a little boring without it but without structure, without plan, without focus it can easily become overwhelming....

Discussion Topic: Would Adding Bigoted Character Choices Change Gaming?

I am considering publishing this piece I wrote. I'm wondering about how to address the anti-wokeness that is dominating gaming discussions. It is simply a call for discussion. I don't agree with bigotry in any of it's forms and at the same time, I'd hope that all of know what it's like to believe things and have a change of m...

The Glitch of Exhaustion: Finding Rest in a Simulated World

Hi Players,

Today’s sermon, "The Glitch of Exhaustion: Finding Rest in a Simulated World," is now available as a downloadable MP3! In this talk, I explore the idea of exhaustion not as failure, but as a glitch in life’s game—a signal that it’s time to pause, recharge, and recalibrate....

To The Players Feeling Lost...

Finding Your Player 2: Relationships, Gaming, and the Journey to Connection

Are you ready to find your Player 2? In this sermon, we dive into the parallels between gaming and relationships, exploring how the skills we build in co-op games translate to real-life connections. Whether you're looking for love, community, or self-discovery, this talk offers actionable insights and plenty of laughs.

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RE The Tik Tok Ban and Staying Connected With The Church!

Hey Y'all Happy Friday!

The Power of Routine: Establishing a Gaming Schedule That Works

Feel like you don’t have enough time to play videogames?  You're not alone. But here's a not-so-secret secret: a gaming schedule might just be the game-changer you need. Now, I hear you—scheduling fun sounds about as exciting as watching paint dry. Yet, when it comes to gaming, it's a whole different ball game.

The Glitch Trap of Guilt

Hello Everyone,

Here is your Sermon for This Sunday. I hope it finds you well and that you can release yourself from being made to feel like you have to do things you don't want to do!

Sermon: How to Discover Your Main Quest

I will update this with a video and podcast, my apologies the holidays have made things difficult.

GG's Church

How to Discover Your Main Quest?

I hope this message finds you well—and if it doesn’t, that’s okay too. We've reached another Sunday, which means it’s time for another message. My hope is...

Quantum Situationality: The Power of Enough

Quantum Situationality: The Power of "Enough"

"No matter how bad it's been, I've always pulled through. Every challenge, every tight moment, has led to this: I am still here."

Life is a series of levels, each with its own challenges. At times, the game feels unwinnable, the odds stacked against us. Yet, in every...

The Glitch of Panic: Rolling with Intention

The Glitch of Panic: Rolling with Intention

In many action and RPG games, panic dodging or panic rolling is an instinctual response to danger. A boss swings its massive blade, or an enemy...

The Church of New Game Plus – Community Update

🎮 The Mindful Gamer Presents: The Church of New Game Plus – Community Update 🎮

Hello, Players! 🌟

We’ve got a lot of ground to cover in this update, and I’m excited to share what’s been happening, address some recent challenges, and talk about the amazing future we’re building to...

11/17 VG Sermon Life on Insanity Difficulty: Navigating Real-Life Challenges and Societal Pressures

What if navigating life felt like playing a video game on its hardest difficulty setting? That’s exactly the analogy we're exploring in this episode, as we open up about the intense challenges and personal struggles that mirror those we face in real life. Through candid narratives, including a personal experience with the A...

Daily Reflection 11/15: Forgiveness Quest

Forgiveness Quest: Mastering the Skill of Self-Compassion

Greetings, fellow players. Today, we’re diving into one of the essential skills for navigating the game of life: learning to forgive yourself. Self-f...

Daily Reflection 11/14 You're Not (Entirely) Responsible For How Other People Feel/Self-Sacrifice is Not The Highest Order

When you hear "you're not responsible for how other people feel", just hang on a second lol. I am not giving license to go around and be offensive, I am saying that I can tell some of you have never heard this before. It makes sense in a very specific context. I hope you enjoy this talk and thank you for your support.

The Foundational Documents of The Church of New Game Plus

GG, avatars! I’m thrilled to share with you the foundational documents of The Church of New Game Plus—the Doctrine, Core Principles, 10 Gaming Commandments, Code of Conduct, and more. These form the pillars of our community and philosophy, a space where gaming meets spiritual growth, self-discovery, and, most impor...

The Gaming Culture War Call To Action

 This is a call to action. I woke up this morning and just felt it on my heart to give this message. Where is the modern audience? Where are we and what can we do? And our battle isn't hard. It isn't throwing hate comments or being disrespectful to our fellow gamers. It is really very simple. We need to show up and be cr...

If You've Ever Asked "What's Wrong With Me?" Here is The Answer from The Church

GG's Church,

Today I am going to bring you an answer to a question that I know has plagued you for some time in your life. I know it will resonate with you because The Church of New Game Plus resonated with you. While there have been many people who have expressed interest, who have gotten excited at th...