XBox Games for Hippies

Anyone who has ever owned or played an XBox is aware of the plethora of violent titles to satisfy the murderous ambitions of teens and adults alike. I have no problem with this. Sometimes zombies just have to have their heads blown off in a very graphic, ugly way. But as I watched my daughter in an old West showdown with a filthy w-monger of pre- or even post-goldrush days (not sure of the exact setting), I was thinking, what kind of game would I like to play to feel relaxed. I'm the type of player who shrieks loudly when being attacked by rabid baby aliens, so playing when people are trying to sleep (my husband in my household) or online is a bad idea. To make my experience one less of nerve tension than edutainment, I've come up with a solution: games for hippies. Okay, really it's for those who love metaphysics, but today's metaphysicist is yesterday's hippy.

Reiki Quest-To heal those in need, you have to learn from a master which reiki skills will produce the desired result. The more people healed, and the more thorough the healing, the higher the karma points.

Tarot, Numerology, Devination Games Package-here you will learn how to apply tarot and numerology to accurately predict your "client's" future. Gain credits for astral projection by accurately assuming the future for each person who comes into your gypsy tent.

Chakra/Meditation/Yoga Challenge-Kick sacred ass by contorting into kundalini pretzels while maintaining focus on the breath. Careful! One slip of focus could send you into unconsciousness and ruin your chances at enlightenment! Remember, sucker, you chose this journey. Now master it while remembering that the journey is just as powerful as the end result.

Seance Master-Learn to summon the spirits for numerous reasons-solve mysteries of sudden deaths, comfort the family and lovers left behind, help the souls slip into the other side to peace. Collect sacred ruins, a crystal ball, and other important tools. Upgrade as you hone your skills, but be careful of the lure of demons and witch burners on your path to helping the living and their departed.

I'm telling you, there are so many game markets that haven't yet been tapped into! Maybe next time we can discover great pet titles (other than the goofy looking animal one for Kinnect).