How Chinese Military Science is Looking to Nature to Design War Games Researchers helping to develop China’s next generation of war simulation programs are looking to nature to plot a model of conflict, with battles evolving more like organisms than machines. In a paper published in the Chinese … [Read more...]

Bohemia Interactive Simulations Joins Team CESI to Deliver U.S. Army's Next Generation of Virtual Combat Training ORLANDO, Fla.,  -- Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a global developer of advanced military simulation and training software, has been subcontracted by Cole Engineering Service … [Read more...]

The Complicated Relationship Between the Military and Video Game Industry The U.S. military has long used video games as a recruiting tool, and more recently the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force have each embraced the so-called “esports,” where teams of military gamers can even compete in different … [Read more...]

Opinion: China’s Latest Crackdown on Video Gaming isn’t Really About Kids. It’s about control. The American entertainment industry has spent years trying to placate the Chinese government to expand its access to the world’s largest market. Companies such as Disney and the National Basketball … [Read more...]

Manufacturing Institute Taps Into Virtual Reality to Train Military Community for Manufacturing Careers Innovative technologies support transitioning service members for in-demand manufacturing roles WASHINGTON  - The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education partner of the … [Read more...]

Free Webinar - Handling Setbacks - A Special Forces Perspective The very best leaders are distinguished by their ability to handle setbacks.  Rather than settling for a team or a personal loss, these leaders are able to create energy, spirit and success from the ashes.  When done well, their … [Read more...]

Games Soldiers Play Weeks before U.S. pilots took to the skies above Afghanistan last October, they had a pretty good idea what they would see there. Already they had logged many hours doing virtual fly-throughs over the rugged mountain terrain, using a mission rehearsal system known as Topscene … [Read more...]

DARPA's Proteus Program Gamifies The Art of War The combat simulation system could give US Marines a big advantage in future conflicts. The nature of war continues to evolve through the 21st century with conflict zones shifting from jungles and deserts to coastal cities. Not to mention the rapidly … [Read more...]

The Italian Government Is Publishing A Video Game The Italian government is wading into the video game publishing world. Italy: Land of Wonders is an attempt on the part of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to introduce the world to Italian cultural heritage. It launches for mobile devices … [Read more...]

How Australia Is Creating A Sustainable Video Game Development Ecosystem IGEA CEO Ron Curry on how long-awaited tax breaks and more visas will boost the local development scene Historically, the Australian video games industry was lacking in support from Federal -- and, with some exceptions, State … [Read more...]

Game Over? Canadian Video Game Techs Heading To Jobs In Other Sectors The pandemic has caused many businesses to move online, increasing demand for the digital expertise once confined to the gaming industry. The video game industry is having trouble meeting market demand, and telecommuting seems … [Read more...]

Augmented, Virtual Realties Hold Promise for Government From firefighting and social services to increased accessibility, public-sector agencies are using virtual and augmented reality to improve how staff train to interact with citizens — and it’s only the beginning. In Austin, Texas, city … [Read more...]

Increasing Adoption of Game Engines Expedites Usage of Commercial Gaming in Defense Training and Simulation The decline in live training has highlighted the need for live, virtual, and constructive (LCV), joint, and collective training strategies, finds Frost & Sullivan SANTA CLARA, Calif., - … [Read more...]

RELLIS To Host One of the Most Advanced University 5G Testbeds in the Country With this addition, RELLIS will be home to large-scale testing and evaluation sites for five of the Department of Defense ‘s 11 modernization priorities: hypersonics, artificial intelligence, autonomy, cyber security, and … [Read more...]

Indra’s Virtual Reality-Based Simulation System Reduces Pilot Training Time Indra, one of the world’s leading technology and consulting companies, has developed the SIMCUI, a new multi-purpose and inter-operable simulation system that’s easy to transport and install anywhere. It can halve the time … [Read more...]

VRgluv Delivers First Set of Haptic Gloves to Engineering & Computer Simulations in Support of the U.S. Army Orlando, Florida - VRgluv’s CEO Chris Taylor marked the delivery of his company’s first pair of haptic gloves with a formal ceremonial presentation to Waymon Armstrong, CEO/president of … [Read more...]

MetaVR and Varjo Introduce Eye Tracking Capability for Pilot Performance Review Training Sudbury, MA, -  MetaVR and Varjo have combined the capabilities of Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) and the Varjo XR-3 mixed-reality headset to provide a real-time, pilot eye gaze tracking facility to … [Read more...]

The Marines Put Four Gamers Through Real Combat Training It should come as no surprise that a number of U.S. military branches have begun exploring esports and gaming. So many games are devoted to combat anyway, often to a pretty sophisticated degree (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Rainbow … [Read more...]

SASKATOON -- A locally produced video game is on the ballot for Best Learning Game in the Games for Change awards. Radio General, a Second World War strategy game, is produced by Michael Long, who runs his own solo independent company in Saskatoon called Foolish Mortals. “Unlike other strategy … [Read more...]

The Army’s Latest Night-Vision Tech Looks Like Something Out of a Video Game The Army is training with futuristic night-vision goggles that transform lurking in the dark into a video-game-like experience. The armed forces have released a stream of videos this year showing soldiers, objects and … [Read more...]