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The Making of an X Box Warrior.

Authors :
Thompson, Clive
Source :
New York Times Magazine. 8/22/2004, Vol. 153 Issue 52949, p32-37. 6p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Looks at how the military has become an industry leader in video-game design, creating games to train and even recruit soldiers. Full Spectrum Warriors created by the Institute for Creative Technologies with help from the U.S. Army; How for the past three years the Army has been entertaining the idea that video games, such as the Xbox, can be an effective way to train soldiers; Skeptics' worry about using video games for training; Fact that the Army has used modern military simulations since the Second World War; How after September 11th, game designers reached out to the military to offer their services; Grim paradox of all training for war: unless you are actually risking your life in battle, it is not real.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00287822
Volume :
153
Issue :
52949
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
14190538