New Video Game Stars Rabbi

More and more these days we see rabbis in TV shows and movies, but I didn't think the time would come anytime soon that we would see a rabbi starring in a video game. I've never been much of a fan of video games (I guess I've always like to play some of those retro games like PacMan, Arkanoid, Frogger, etc.), but I've got to check out this one. It's called "The Shiva" and I guess that means you have to sit to play it (typical rabbi joke #1). Also, you're not allowed to play it on Shabbat (typical rabbi joke #2). Maybe my idea for the video game "Rabbi Cop" will finally see the light of day now. And thank you to the guys at Bangitout.com for posting my "Rabbi Cop" creation to their site.

From Yahoo! News:

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - While Christian games like the newly released "Left Behind: Eternal Forces" gain mainstream attention, Manifesto Games in New York City is billing "The Shiva" as the first to star the leader of a Jewish congregation.

In the murder-mystery game named after the Jewish mourning ritual, protagonist Rabbi Stone is having a crisis of faith and his congregation on New York's Lower East side is losing members and cash.

When he inherits a small windfall from a controversial congregant, Rabbi Stone must solve the mystery behind the gift and make sure it is not cursed.

Manifesto, which announced the title via e-mail, said "The Shivah" plays on personal computers and is the first commercial game from creator Dave Gilbert.

Representatives from Manifesto, which sells downloadable games, were not immediately available for comment. "The Shivah" sells for $5.