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By David Roza Jan 4, 2021

Entertainment

Why 2005’s ‘Battalion Wars’ is still my favorite video game ever

When it comes to video games, I peaked 15 years ago.

By James Clark Dec 31, 2020

Mandatory Fun

What military video games should we be playing in 2021?

Okay, so what are we playing?

By Gina Harkins, Military.com Sep 16, 2020

Mandatory Fun

Navy kicks sailor off Esports team after racist usernames appear in game stream

The Navy esports team is once again on pause, just weeks after resuming operations following a separate controversy

By James Clark Sep 9, 2020

Entertainment

We just got our first look at ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’ multiplayer gameplay and it looks f-ing great

The first look at multiplayer content for the newest addition to the Call of Duty franchise, Black Ops Cold War,...

By James Clark Jun 29, 2020

Community

A bunch of gamers are raising money to save a WWII museum that honors the soldiers they play as online

Video game enthusiasts and history buffs are coming together to save a museum in Europe that commemorates the sacrifice and...

By Task & Purpose Jun 29, 2020

Entertainment

Official trailer for the Airborne Museum at Hartenstein

A group of gamers are raising funds to save the Airborne Museum.

By David Choi, Business Insider Jun 14, 2020

Mandatory Fun

‘Soldier first, gamer second’ — Meet the Special Forces soldier who now plays video games for the Army full-time

"When 'Halo 3' came out, that's when I figured I wasn't going to be good at the 'Halo' series anymore,"...

By Task & Purpose May 22, 2020

Entertainment

Now in Call of Duty® – C.O.D.E. Fearless Pack

The Call of Duty Endowment is proud to announce the #ModernWarfare Fearless Pack, created in partnership with and inspired by...

By James Clark May 1, 2020

Entertainment

A new WWII TV show based on the popular video game ‘Brothers in Arms’ is in the works

A new World War II television series is coming, and this one is based on wildly popular first-person shooter Brothers...

By Jared Keller Apr 30, 2020

Mandatory Fun

Army tank crews are playing video games to maintain readiness amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Don't feel guilty about spending too much time playing video games during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic — Army tank...

By James Clark Apr 19, 2020

Entertainment

The Air Force is putting together an Esports team for an international video game tournament in Las Vegas

Those airmen who make the cut will head to the Vegas strip where they'll compete for a cash prize, and...

By Task & Purpose Apr 14, 2020

Entertainment

Official game play trailer for ‘Radio Commander’

Radio Commander is a strategy game based on one crucial idea – the player uses only a radio to command...

By James Clark Oct 23, 2019

Entertainment

New ‘Battlefield V’ expansion gives us BARs, M1 Garands, flame throwers, Iwo Jima, Wake Island, and more

We're finally getting the iconic M1 Garand!

By James Clark Oct 22, 2019

Entertainment

‘Battlefield V’ is finally sending us to war in the Pacific

Battlefield V is shipping out to the Pacific theater of World War II, and it's about time!

By David Roza Oct 18, 2019

Community

The most requested video game among US service members and vets isn’t what you’d expect

Hint: It ain't 'Call of Duty'

By David Roza Oct 8, 2019

Community

Service members and vets can now download dozens of video games for free — and no, you don’t need to reenlist to get them

Love video games but hate paying for them? If you're a U.S. service member, a veteran, or a family member...

By Chris Capelluto Jun 25, 2019

Entertainment

‘Squad’ is the most realistic tactical shooter on the planet

Developed by Offworld Studios alongside living, breathing military veterans, 'Squad' may be the most realistic shooter on the market

By Jared Keller Apr 17, 2019

Entertainment

Iraq moves to ban Fortnite and PUBG with a boost from ‘Mullah Atari’

Iraq's parliament voted on Wednesday to ban Fortnite, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, and several other popular online video games due to their...

By Michael Peck, The National Interest Dec 31, 2018

Entertainment

Apple Removes Video Game That Portrays Taliban As the Enemy

The U.S. government says it's okay to kill Taliban insurgents battling American troops in Afghanistan. Apple says it's not okay...

By James Clark Dec 4, 2018

Mandatory Fun

4 Exceptional Military Video Games Worth Binging This Holiday Season

For many, the holidays are a chance to rejoice in the company of loved ones and reflect on the events...

By Brad Howard Nov 12, 2018

Mandatory Fun

‘Spec Ops: The Line’ Is The Most Brutal War Game Ever Made

Spec Ops: The Line was one of the most brutal U.S. military war games to ever released, but you don't...

By James Clark Oct 26, 2018

Mandatory Fun

An Open Letter To ‘Call Of Duty’: I’ll Give ‘Black Ops 4’ A Chance, But Don’t Hurt Me Again

Dear Call Of Duty, I’ve been putting this off, but we should talk. I wasn’t going to reach out after how...

By ‘HunterJaeger6’ Sep 28, 2018

The Long March

XCOM 2 Review: ‘War Of The Chosen’ Is A Great Military Game Worth Exploring

XCOM computer games have been classic experiences since 1994. Through 11 updates the science fiction game relies on an international...

By Brad Howard Sep 21, 2018

Mandatory Fun

‘Insurgency: Sandstorm’ Could Be The Next Great Military Shooter

Insurgency: Modern Infantry Combat began as a modification for Half-Life 2 that would take the engine of the game that...

By Scott Nicholas Romaniuk and Tobias Burgers, The Conversation Jul 16, 2018

Military Tech

How Service Members Use ‘Violent, Chaotic, Beautiful’ Video Games To Become Better Warfighters

Violent video games have become embedded within American culture over the past several decades and especially since 9/11. First-person shooters,...

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Why 2005’s ‘Battalion Wars’ is still my favorite video game ever

What military video games should we be playing in 2021?

Navy kicks sailor off Esports team after racist usernames appear in game stream

We just got our first look at ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’ multiplayer gameplay and it looks f-ing great

A bunch of gamers are raising money to save a WWII museum that honors the soldiers they play as online

Official trailer for the Airborne Museum at Hartenstein

‘Soldier first, gamer second’ — Meet the Special Forces soldier who now plays video games for the Army full-time

Now in Call of Duty® – C.O.D.E. Fearless Pack

A new WWII TV show based on the popular video game ‘Brothers in Arms’ is in the works

Army tank crews are playing video games to maintain readiness amid the COVID-19 pandemic

The Air Force is putting together an Esports team for an international video game tournament in Las Vegas

Official game play trailer for ‘Radio Commander’

New ‘Battlefield V’ expansion gives us BARs, M1 Garands, flame throwers, Iwo Jima, Wake Island, and more

‘Battlefield V’ is finally sending us to war in the Pacific

The most requested video game among US service members and vets isn’t what you’d expect

Service members and vets can now download dozens of video games for free — and no, you don’t need to reenlist to get them

‘Squad’ is the most realistic tactical shooter on the planet

Iraq moves to ban Fortnite and PUBG with a boost from ‘Mullah Atari’

Apple Removes Video Game That Portrays Taliban As the Enemy

4 Exceptional Military Video Games Worth Binging This Holiday Season

‘Spec Ops: The Line’ Is The Most Brutal War Game Ever Made

An Open Letter To ‘Call Of Duty’: I’ll Give ‘Black Ops 4’ A Chance, But Don’t Hurt Me Again

XCOM 2 Review: ‘War Of The Chosen’ Is A Great Military Game Worth Exploring

‘Insurgency: Sandstorm’ Could Be The Next Great Military Shooter

How Service Members Use ‘Violent, Chaotic, Beautiful’ Video Games To Become Better Warfighters