In Real Life

Battling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder With A Virtual Suicide Bombing

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.


May 8, 2010
News

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

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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.


April 20, 2009
In Real Life

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

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.