Gamer uses virtual training to save lives

[Norelco]

Pretty damn cool. Glad he didn't try casting curaga on these guys.

http://us.i1.yimg.com/videogames.yahoo. ... es/1181064

[Myst]

i probably would've tried to use the wiimote to flip their car right side up.

[isladar]

That article read like an advertisement.

[Ramor]

That article read like an advertisement.

more or less, then again that's the basic premise of the game though eh?

[isladar]

True -- I suppose its one thing that the game itself is a thinly? barely? veiled recruitment tool, I'm just rather disappointed that a 'news story' was skewed in such a manner.

[Xavier]

I don't really care how much of a blatant advertisement it is for America's Army, any press that includes "gamer" and "saving lives" is good press for gamers.

Some day, when the alien invasion begins, and I save the planet thanks to my days as Master Chief, games will once again get the recognition they deserve.

[Koga]

I don't really care how much of a blatant advertisement it is for America's Army, any press that includes "gamer" and "saving lives" is good press for gamers.

Some day, when the alien invasion begins, and I save the planet thanks to my days as Master Chief, games will once again get the recognition they deserve.

/sigh. I dream of those days.

[Tempyst]

I don't really care how much of a blatant advertisement it is for America's Army, any press that includes "gamer" and "saving lives" is good press for gamers.

Some day, when the alien invasion begins, and I save the planet thanks to my days as Master Chief, games will once again get the recognition they deserve.

when the terrorists invade the country I'll save us all by sitting in a dark corner with an MP5 until time runs out and they lose

[isladar]

Tempyst we didn't watch Death Wish I - V last week for nothing, I expect you to have a good supply of exploding wine bottles handy. I call dibs on the radio-controlled soccer ball.

[Khamsin]

I don't really care how much of a blatant advertisement it is for America's Army, any press that includes "gamer" and "saving lives" is good press for gamers.

Some day, when the alien invasion begins, and I save the planet thanks to my days as Master Chief, games will once again get the recognition they deserve.

when the terrorists invade the country I'll save us all by sitting in a dark corner with an MP5 until time runs out and they lose

I'll just turn friendly fire off and call for an airstrike.

[Xavier]

I don't really care how much of a blatant advertisement it is for America's Army, any press that includes "gamer" and "saving lives" is good press for gamers.

Some day, when the alien invasion begins, and I save the planet thanks to my days as Master Chief, games will once again get the recognition they deserve.

when the terrorists invade the country I'll save us all by sitting in a dark corner with an MP5 until time runs out and they lose

Haha, good one too.

[Kiro]

I don't really care how much of a blatant advertisement it is for America's Army, any press that includes "gamer" and "saving lives" is good press for gamers.

Some day, when the alien invasion begins, and I save the planet thanks to my days as Master Chief, games will once again get the recognition they deserve.

when the terrorists invade the country I'll save us all by sitting in a dark corner with an MP5 until time runs out and they lose

I lol'd. Awkward stares from co-workers. Totally worth it.

[Howard Roark]

I don't really care how much of a blatant advertisement it is for America's Army, any press that includes "gamer" and "saving lives" is good press for gamers.

Some day, when the alien invasion begins, and I save the planet thanks to my days as Master Chief, games will once again get the recognition they deserve.

/sigh. I dream of those days.

read Ender's Game

[archibaldcrane]

The key here is: If you ever, -ever- do anything that is good and press-worthy, make sure that you credit video games with your success. If it involves saving lives, even better.

I mean, wtf - this kid just bandaged wounds and held a guy's limb over his head to stop blood loss - it's basic first aid. If he hadn't credited a video game he would've never gotten headlines.

[Khamsin]

If he hadn't credited a video game he would've never gotten headlines.

[Kaylia]

Won't be impressed until a gamer grenade jump his way to North Korea and save the country.

[Charla]

I don't really care how much of a blatant advertisement it is for America's Army, any press that includes "gamer" and "saving lives" is good press for gamers.

Some day, when the alien invasion begins, and I save the planet thanks to my days as Master Chief, games will once again get the recognition they deserve.

/sigh. I dream of those days.

read Ender's Game

And The Last Starfighter.

[Khamsin]

I don't really care how much of a blatant advertisement it is for America's Army, any press that includes "gamer" and "saving lives" is good press for gamers.

Some day, when the alien invasion begins, and I save the planet thanks to my days as Master Chief, games will once again get the recognition they deserve.

/sigh. I dream of those days.

read Ender's Game

And The Last Starfighter.

And Best Friends Forever

[Charla]

I don't really care how much of a blatant advertisement it is for America's Army, any press that includes "gamer" and "saving lives" is good press for gamers.

Some day, when the alien invasion begins, and I save the planet thanks to my days as Master Chief, games will once again get the recognition they deserve.

/sigh. I dream of those days.

read Ender's Game

And The Last Starfighter.

And Best Friends Forever

And one episode of the other Clerks (I don't remember which)

[Khamsin]

[quote=Charla]

I don't really care how much of a blatant advertisement it is for America's Army, any press that includes "gamer" and "saving lives" is good press for gamers.

Some day, when the alien invasion begins, and I save the planet thanks to my days as Master Chief, games will once again get the recognition they deserve.

/sigh. I dream of those days.

read Ender's Game

And The Last Starfighter.

And Best Friends Forever

And one episode of the other Clerks (I don't remember which)[/quote:3kwtnrym]
And WarGames