US Army Free Game CD

[MaxDSP]

I read the full story in the latest issue of PCGamer (with GTA3 on the cover). The interviewee admitted that this CD is for increasing young people's view of the army.

 

[DaiShan]

Originally posted by: XFreebie
http://biz.yahoo.com/djus/020523/200205230121000070_1.html

stupid yahoo wants you to log in to read the full article, here's what it reads, preview:

"On Wednesday, the Army introduced a simulated, multiplayer video game designed for play over the Internet, or over personal computers, that gives the gaming world a taste of what it's like to defend oil pipelines and airfields from terrorist attacks.

They also can do the mundane, like cook or guard the barracks...."

WOAH! super-awesome cooking action!!! i gotta get this game... since its multiplayer, im sure they'd allow it to be downloaded eventually. however, methinks the government really just wants to get into all your computers to spy on u, remember the CIA's carnivore?

Carnivore was the protege of the FBI, it is still floating around albeit under a different name, and thanks to the "roaving wiretap" it is just as insidious as ever, the roaving wiretap really makes me sick, that the US government can just put aside my rights to privacy in the name of temporary security really makes me mad. At any rate, I think I will wait for the Army to send this to me in the mail with one of their recruitment letters. "Thats right, you too can go to college just join the army.." No thanks, I am going anyways, I'll keep in touch though. Nice find BTW, the game looks tight.

 

[BeerGod]

funny thing is, that soon enough, your helmet you wear will be so sophisticated that it will tell you the amount of ammo you have, your heart rate....etc....
just like the game itself....

 

[XFreebie]

yeah, and if u get blown up, u can respawn just like in real life

 

[cnicol]

well I signed up....Army here I come!

 

[dKYguy23]

I saw this on CNN:Next yesterday, Looked cool. You can have it mailed to you, download it DIRECTLY from their site or walk into any recruitment center and get it for free. It's also supposed to be packaged in with several computer game magazines.

 

[FatPat]

Just lie and get one!

 

[kbaxter]

Looks like a great deal! Been loving multi-player on RtCW; it'll be nice to come into the 21st century...

Not sure where the max age limit came from. All I saw was that you had to verify that you were at least 13 years old. I am over the 34 year mark by just a bit. I put in my true age and just got a confirmation email.

Maybe us old folks can fight too!

Thanks.

 

[huesmann]

I think the upper age limit is the max age at which they recruit. If you're older, there's not really any possibility of them recruiting you. If you're 13-18, it just lets 'em get their recruiting hooks into you at an earlier age.

 

[phreakyzen]

walk into any recruitment center and get it for free

I am picturing myself clawing my way out while they try to drag me back in. When I walk by the mall recruitment centers I feel like they are going to jump out and grab me.

 

[BillGates]

Anybody have any screenshots?

 

[Shagger]

You must be 13-34 years old and complete all the information requested to receive your free CD. Other conditions may apply. Available while supplies last. Limit one per person.

GASP - I have only 8 more days and then I'll be too OLD!! (looks up at ceiling) NOOOOOOOOO!

 

[zvadim]

the recruiter called

 

[sunkim50]

I checked out this game at E3 and it looked really really cool! I believe the guy told me that it would be availible for download on the 1st of June, so hopefully we all can jump on this.

 

[gbrux]

Let's be honest. PC Gamers come in all ages and sexes, although I agree that most action PC gamers are male gamers between 10 and 35 years of age.

I know of 5 people who are over 50 years old who play FPS PC games.

These two Army games will probably be popular with the same general PC gamer market.

Besides being a good recruiting tool, the games will help in the Army's public relations.

 

[gsethi]

lol......i signed up too

i already get calls by the Army like once every 6 months (happened about 5 times now). Will getting this game reduce that to like 3 months ?

seems like they are realeasing this game for people like us whom they are calling. Once i almost said "YES" but that was then.............

i wonder how long will we be peeling potatoes in the game though ?

Yes, sir, i am peeling potatoes right now. Tomatoes are next, Sir.

 

[aircooled]

Does it ship with both games?

I like 2D strategy games myself....

 

[Jokersmokerwannabe]

Thanks, looks nice.

 

[huesmann]

Why would you peel tomatoes?

 

[CplHicks]

Is it just me or is giving a violent game that's probably an 'M' rated type with realistic violence to 13 year olds a bad idea? Not because of the moral implications, though they certainly exist, but can you imagine what's going to happen when some kid goes on a shooting spree and the media learns that he was playing a game from the US Army? I'm sorry, but this is a stupid move by whoever is in charge of this marketing approach. They should at least have a waiver for minors or a warning or something. This is going to end poorly for the army.

 

[KouklatheCat]

I already did eight years. Looks like a decent game for free, if it sucks ill use it along with the 50 AOL cds I get each month to wallpaper the wall in my home office.

htyei,

My enlistment bonus was 15K, just for signing up, that was 17 years ago.

 

[ianbergman]

Originally posted by: htyei
7.5 million dollars to make... In an interview, someone said that as long as 300 people sign up for the Army due to influence of the game, it will be worth it. Thats 25k per soldier They spend that much money to recruit ONE guy? Was surprised, it did look very nice and fun at E3

dude, the amount they spend recruiting and training each soldier borders on being sick... that said, i can't wait for this game to show up. mmm, potato peeling...

i was getting sick of CS anyway.

 

[RudeBoie]

Originally posted by: ianbergman

Originally posted by: htyei
7.5 million dollars to make... In an interview, someone said that as long as 300 people sign up for the Army due to influence of the game, it will be worth it. Thats 25k per soldier They spend that much money to recruit ONE guy? Was surprised, it did look very nice and fun at E3

dude, the amount they spend recruiting and training each soldier borders on being sick... that said, i can't wait for this game to show up. mmm, potato peeling...

i was getting sick of CS anyway.

Hey, it's hard to get people to blindy support the country now when there's so much info out there now. It used to be "them bad, us good, join now or we all die." Now issues are more gray, and whether combat is a solution to everything like the government is being questioned.

Played the game at E3. Definitely going to be hot. I couldn't raise my mouse sens very high though. Two notes: you walk (or rather run) SLOW. MOH running is considered slow, but this is noticeably much slower. Weapon kick is much greater than any other game I've seen. If I remember though, I think you jump a little higher than real life, especialyl consider what you're carrying.