Games and the military
The military has always had a positive relationship with the gaming industry; after all, military-themed experiences such as Tom Clancy’s GRAW (Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter) games, the Call of Duty series and the America’s Army series have proven effective recruiting tools for army officials looking to boost the number of soliders serving. How they manage to do this considering the relative unpopularity of this war is beyond me…but when you consider the perks of joining the army, I can see why the process is necessary.
Of course, while games may be used as recruitment tools, I was surprised to learn the other roles that they play. According to a Wired blog, video game controllers are being used to control drones and nukes. The full report is here, and to see an example of it in action, check out the video below:
Chalk this up as another victory for games and society intersecting!