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Superhumans crafted from the Emperor's genetic code, the Space Marines are the strong-arm of the Imperium of Man in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
The lowest of all the angelic orders, angels are tasked with delivering God's messages to humans in addition to being personal guardians. Angel has also become a generic term for any such kind of heavenly being.
In some games, usually RPGs, they have a boss of the game to be a angel or appearance of an angelic-like being.
Hatred and discrimination for Jewish people, it sadly reoccurs over and over throughout history and into the present day, with the Nazis and their actions representing the most infamous (and most often depicted), example.
Assassins are people who are tasked with the action of violence against peoples, though their general aims are to be discreet and as minimally violent as possible in order to remain discreet if necessary.
The Bangsian Fantasy is a fantasy trope where famous historical or literary individuals interact within the after-life. It was named after John Kendrick Bangs who often wrote in said manner.
Games that have been banned, or refused a rating for one reason or another.
Whether it's from a soon-to-heroically-die priest or a religion-crazed cultist, a good Bible quote can make any dramatic moment a bit more eschatological.
For all these games, it is illegal to sell or make them available to minors in Germany and it is illegal to advertise for it in any form. This includes the mere presence of a game in the shelves of a store.
The Brotherhood of Assassins is a secret society that has existed for almost a thousand years, and which fights from the shadows against the Templar Order to protect mankind's free will.
A military organization who see themselves as the technological saviors of The Wasteland. They are the descendants of the scientists and soldiers who managed to take refuge during the Great War, the conflict that caused the world to descend into an apocalyptic wasteland.
A philosophical and religious system based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.
The cult that worship Tchernobog and are the primary antagonists of the blood series.
The ultimate enemy and primordial source of all evil. In Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy universe.
One of the world's oldest board games, using eight pawns, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, a queen and king.
Brought to Al-Khali by the disfigured Bishop Maltheus St. Claire, their innocence were meant to protect them against the Saracen "Infidels". Instead they were massacred, and their souls now linger in eternal damnation within the walls of Jericho.
Games that promote or contain Christian themes.
Christianity is a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus. It is also the largest religion in the world.
A Christian holiday widely celebrated in the western world. It is often associated with festive spirit and presents.
The cleric is a combination of priest, healer and holy warrior. The cleric is much akin to the paladin but tend to be more magic-oriented and less focused on melee combat.
Confucianism is a philosophy and ethics code that originated in China.
Video game controversy revolves mostly around the psychological effects that games with graphic violence or sexual content in them can have on players. Other sources of controversy can range from racism, sexism, politics, or religion.
An optical effect formed by beams of light contrasting against areas of shadow in the atmosphere. They are often simulated in video games through volumetric lighting.
A group of angel-like beings said to keep watch over the world in Tales of Symphonia. It is later revealed that they are not what they seem, nor are they too fond of humans.
Laura, being a priest, often thinks about the Goddess Ashera's teachings.
The act of killing a god.
Demons are generally creatures of evil, usually from Hell, who are often totally untrustworthy even when they're not murdering everyone and destroying everything in their path.
The concept of seemingly religious phenomena being explained as the work of alien civilizations.
Druids were pre-Christian priests in Celtic culture and feature prominently in Irish mythology. In games they are generally nature-based healers and spellcasters.
Evil Monks are mainly recurring henchmen of evil in the original Painkiller game. Evil Monks also appear in many other games, especially those with a horror theme. Evil monks are often heard ominously chanting, usually in a foreign language.
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