The Gamerpoint is a list of notable games that are worth investigating and consuming.
Read the Checkpoint devotionals to see how popular games are used to teach biblical points.

Games:

The Plucky Squire:
Dev/Pub: All Possible Futures/ Devolver Digital
Console: PC, Switch, XBX X/S, PS5
Plays Like: It’s Zelda simplified to its roots, but offers mega-creative levels using book and craft aesthetics.
The Hook: The Plucky Squire exudes innocent charm and a creative realism style that sets it apart in its own league.
Topics: Great for kids, imagination spark, easy to pick up, the role of the selfless hero, and thinking outside the box

Lego DC Super-Villains:
Dev/Pub: Traveller’s Tales/ Warner Bros.
Console: PC, Switch, XBX One, PS4
Plays Like: The Lego gaming formula we all know and love, but tweaked with gameplay improvements, and filled to the brim with DC fan service.
The Hook: Who doesn’t want to play as a DC villain? They are so much more interesting than the heroes.
Topics: Easy to pick up, teaches multitasking and puzzle solving, cartoon violence, redemption story for the villains, open world adventure, the true villain is a wolf in sheep’s clothing

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl:
Dev/Pub: Ludosity/Gamemill Entertainment
Console: PC, Switch, XBX One/S/X, PS4/PS5
Plays Like: Super Smash Bros. without all the bells and whistles. The core gameplay of the world’s favorite brawler, but with Nickelodeon franchises, and a decent game engine.
The Hook: If you can’t afford Super Smash Bros, or you are itching to beat someone up as Danny Phantom. This game goes on sale…a lot.
Topics: Chaotic arena fights, casual multiplayer fun, great for kids, button basher experience, ADHD dream
Note: The sequel improves on the gameplay, but the original is often available for sale.

Notable Mentions:

Eastern Exorcist (PC, Switch, XBX X/S, PS5) Wildfire Games: An eastern supernatural 2D slasher. The hero must slay demons using proper timing and precise combos. Definite learning curve. Beautiful clean anime graphics. For Teens.

Spellforce: Conquest of EO (PC) THQ Nordic: A wizard battle strategy simulator. Lots of management and thinking ahead. Strong learning curve. Controller-friendly. Continues the Spellforce universe, which contains spells, incantations, and alchemy. Harry Potter for Yale students.