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Battling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder With A Virtual Suicide Bombing

9:20AM January 26, 2011 | Mike Fahey

The Humvee drives down a crowded street in a foreign land. A child waves. Merchants display their wares. Suddenly soldiers raise their rifles as a suicide bomber runs into the street, detonating his lethal package. This is virtual PTSD therapy. More »


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The Military And The Art Of War Gaming As Explained By The Creator Of SimCity

2:00AM May 8, 2010 | Brian Crecente

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Earlier this year, Will Wright spoke to a gathering of military and Department of Defence personnel about the intersection of commercial gaming and military gaming at Gametech 2010. More »


In Real Life

Game to Soldiers: Don’t Smoke ‘Em if You Got ‘Em

2:00AM April 20, 2009 | Owen Good

If it sounds absurd - a video game, costing taxpayers US$3.7 million, that nags people who do dangerous stuff all day long to quit smoking – know that “Escape With Your Life” is surprisingly effective.

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