U.S. Army Launches America's Army 3 PC Action Game

www.americasarmy.com ^ | June 17, 2009 | Phoenix

[ari-freedom]

New Game in Hit Series Features New Missions, Training and Gameplay

The U.S. Army today launched America's Army 3, the only action game that delivers an authentic and entertaining Army experience by reflecting the training, technology, actions, and career advancement of a Soldier within an exciting, free game experience. Players can download the teen-rated game from Steam (http://www.americasarmy.com/steam/), /> as well as from partners listed at the America's Army website (http://www.americasarmy.com). /> As with previous versions of America’s Army, AA3 will be constantly updated to include new features and missions and to highlight new technologies being incorporated in today's Army.

In America's Army 3, Every Detail Counts TM and as a result, the game has more authentic military elements including training, technology, weapons, and audio than any other military game. Built on Unreal Engine 3, AA3 delivers stunningly realistic environments, lighting effects, animations, and team-based experiences so that America's Army players can experience how Soldiers train, live, and advance in the Army. Players are bound by Rules of Engagement (ROE) and gain experience as they navigate challenges in team-based, multiplayer, force-on-force operations. In the game, a player's actions and demonstrated Army values are integral to successful mission accomplishment and affect a player's career progression...

[RobinOfKingston]

I wonder about potentially putting something this realistic into the hands of the US Army’s foes.

[Redcitizen]

Been there (for real), done that, got the T-shirt. I don’t need a videogame.

[ari-freedom]

Lots of people from the military like to play games for R&R. And it’s a great way for them to reach out to the younger generation.