Special Feature
Birmingham based non-profit video game publisher, Foundation for Intelligent Media & Design (IMD Interactive), recently announced that its free to play Bible video game, The Anointed: David Saves Keilah (DSK), hit a major milestone in development.
The milestone moves IMD’s first title of The Anointed franchise one step closer to beta with its latest update. The update includes basic training and shepherd levels, where the player learns scripture through objectives and gameplay, from the earlier period of David’s life leading up to his first anointing. The update also includes enhanced combat, stealth, cinematics, tutorials, and platforming. DSK is a smaller version of The Anointed: Heart of David (HOD), which follows the life of biblical hero, David, from shepherd to king of Judah. The Anointed: HOD references multiple books in the Bible, primarily beginning in 1 Samuel 16 and ending in 2 Samuel 2. HOD is expected to be released in 2025.
IMD also announced that in the last 12 months, with over 2.2 million impressions, DSK has been installed on computers in over 130 countries with a very small marketing budget. IMD Interactive President Drayton Cosby stated that the latest Steam update is a big leap for IMD and puts The Anointed in position to move away from proof of concept (POC) to the minimum viable product (MVP) stage of its launch phase. “With this update, we are now ready to test our small group curriculum with the church community,” said Cosby. “This is an exciting time for our team and for those that have been praying for new tools to reach Generation Z and youth leaders in search of innovative methods to bring more students into God’s Word.”
IMD Interactive is committed to creating an environment that equips students, parents and churches by deploying Bible based games that spread God’s Word and establishes immersive experiences through art, software, and music to enhance Bible engagement, literacy and retention. IMD Interactive publishes video games and technology to shift attention from traditional media to Bible-based games and content. To access the The Anointed: DSK Steam store page, players must be 13 years of age or older. For parents that are considering allowing younger children to play, please visit IMD’s YouTube videos and FAQ’s for more information. You may donate, or subscribe keep up with the latest information from IMD or how you can help at imdinteractive.org. For system requirements and where to download “David Saves Keilah” visit The Anointed: DSK. †
