Video Games

Jan 12, 2023

How ‘Saving Private Ryan’ spawned the ‘Call of Duty’ video game franchise

Call of Duty and other first-person shooters like it have dominated the video game market for the better part of…

Jan 12, 2023

Nov 5, 2022

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…

Nov 5, 2022

Nov 1, 2022

4 movies that inspired Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Call of Duty revolutionized the first-person shooter video game genre when the franchise started in 2003. Since then, other games…

Nov 1, 2022

Sep 25, 2023

Sticky grenades are only really a thing in video games and movies

In actuality, sticky grenades did exist, but were far more headache than help. Meet the British Anti-tank No. 74.

Sep 25, 2023

Sep 14, 2022

3 songs guaranteed to be included in Vietnam-era war games

During the Vietnam War, music reflected the people’s support, disappointment and mounting criticism.

Sep 14, 2022

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Aug 23, 2023

The Marine Corps used Doom II to train Marines to work together on missions

General Krulak noticed Doom II’s popularity and decided it should be integrated into Marine Corps training.

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Aug 23, 2023

Jul 20, 2022

This is the distinguished service of Little Green Army Men toys

The Little Green Army Men toys we all know and love have a long tradition stemming since the 1930s. In…

Jul 20, 2022

Apr 27, 2023

This Jewish refugee and World War II vet made modern video games possible

Ralph H. Baer was a refugee of Nazi Germany and a World War II vet working for a defense contractor when he made …

Apr 27, 2023

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May 3, 2022

Call of Duty endowment reaches milestone of 100,000 veterans placed into meaningful employment

The Call of Duty Endowment reached its goal of placing 100,000 veterans into meaningful employment two years ahead of schedule….

BYBusiness Wire

May 3, 2022

BYJoel Searls

Aug 22, 2022

How veterans can make gaming a viable career

Dr. Ariella Lehrer earned her degree is in Psychology, from UCLA, and a PhD. in Cognitive Psychology from Claremont Graduate…

Mar 25, 2022

Feb 24, 2022

This is why ALICE packs will always be a staple in video games

The acronym ALICE Packs refers to a collection of load-carrying establishments employed by armed services. ALICE Packs are two separate designs of…

Feb 24, 2022

Nov 30, 2021

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…

Nov 30, 2021