![]() ![]() Too often I see tactical engagements unfold on the screen and everything is relatively clear, wheras in real combat, the elements of chaos, unpredictability and confusion predominate. I think that what is missing is the chaos of battle. So what is immediately unrealistic about consumer military simulations? I think that consumer military simulations are never going to be totally realistic because ultimately people don't really die or get injured, and thus the fear element is never going to be there. Most warfare in the future will take place in complex urban environments, where house to house fighting, and the manner of engagements as portrayed in movies like 'Black Hawk Down' and of course the games mentioned above will be the norm. ![]() The other aspect that is well represented are the combat environments - particularly the urban environment in games like Ghost Recon. NCW is seen as the basis for future military transformation and delivers a significant advantage to the networked force over the non-networked force. This is interesting because in the real military, there is a great deal of effort to bring such a capability about - its called 'Network Centric Warfare' or NCW. ![]() In particular they stress networked forces on the battlefield, with infantry able to directly communicate with armoured vehicles, aircraft, artillery, and command centres on a real time basis. Generally, what elements of modern military videogames do you see as realistic? While looking at Battlefield or perhaps Ghost Recon or Splinter Cell, do you think, 'yes, that's conceivable, that could happen'? I think that current military combat games, including all those you mention, have realistic elements to them. The result is a fascinating look into the realities of modern warfare and a confirmation that games get pretty close at times. "My research focus is on future warfare and future military technology in the broadest sense, but with a close focus on the military use of space, broader space power policy issues, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and air power." ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |