5 problems Space Marines deal with
The Space Marines of Warhammer 40,000 are some of the most beloved, fictionalized versions of our beloved, real-life Marine Corps. Whether it’s the hyper-masculinity or…
3 songs guaranteed to be included in Vietnam-era war games
Music often defines a generation and captures the moment and becomes a cultural memory. Some songs are patriotic, while others draw attention to serious issues facing our nation. During the Vietnam…
Why troops love playing fantasy games while deployed
Troops really do come from all walks of life. While the military has plenty of the jocks and popular kids, the nerdy kids also raised their right hand. But you’re a few months into a deployment now and everyone’s looking for something new to do. …
Exclusive interview with Project Blue Book: Hidden Mysteries writer and best-selling author Steven-Elliot Altman
Project Blue Book: Hidden Mysteries is the official hidden object adventure game based on HISTORY’s hit drama series PROJECT BLUE BOOK, created by David O’Leary, and executive produced by Academy Award…
7 tactics in gaming that would result in a UCMJ hearing
When people play video games, they tend to breeze through any mundane moments just to keep the game moving along. After all, no one wants to spend $60 just to sit around and deal with the regular crap that comes with real life. In the real world, we…
5 video games that let you play actual military missions
Military games are awesome. They often have lots of explosions and gunplay, and the best ones take some care to honestly represent military life, imposing a moral cost for decisions or making you feel the loss of comrades in fighting. But it’s alwa…
7 best video games to get into the Halloween spirit
Winter is coming… but first, there’s Halloween. It’s the season of costumes, jack-o-lanterns, and horror. So, while plenty of people are going to paste themselves in front of TVs to watch a few Halloween classics, the rest of us are grabbing con…
6 historical weapons that sound like video game cheat codes
Arms races usually take place in a tit-for-tat back and forth. Germany got flamethrowers, so America got trench guns. Russia has more tanks, so America gets the Apache. Sure, the balance of power shifts, but the weapons produced all make logical sen…
Soldiers use Twitch to build camaraderie
When Ryan York, a captain in the Washington Army National Guard, was approached about starting a Twitch gaming channel, he was skeptical. “Initially I thought this was going to be more…
Video game streaming allows military veterans to fundraise for Fisher House
Streamers Activate Their Audiences to Support Military, Veterans, and Their Families ROCKVILLE, MD. (March 23, 2021) – Veterans, military members, and their supporters now fundraise for Fisher House Foundation and other…