The first big box wargames came from a series by Milton Bradley almost 30 years ago. Axis and Allies, the most popular game in the series by far, spawned an entire line of related games, now from Hasbro. A somewhat distant second was Fortress America, set in the near future when America is invaded on three fronts by forces from Europe, Asia, and South America.

Each of those continents fields an army as big as America’s, and in any fair fight, America would stand little chance.

For generations, America has been seen as one of the biggest superpowers in the world. We have the strongest military, the most wealth and have been a beacon of hope for many people immigrating onto our shores. In the videogame world, America has been the victor in war or seen as the world’s last hope. But now that is changing. Recent and future games present the United States as defeated, in disarray and at the mercy of another nation. It’s a change of pace that I for one, greatly enjoy.

Lately I’ve heard a debate of which is a better game. Is Fallout 3 better than Far Cry 2 or vice versa? Simply stated, Fallout 3 is the better, more solid game…

The game is a great and worth the money. Sure, it does have its rough spots. However, this is a shining example of what a “next-gen” RPG and FPS should be…

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By now, it is pretty obvious the effect that Barack Obama’s inaugural festivities have had on the American public. Once it became official that he would become president, millions of individuals the world over have either attended his inauguration in person or witnessed it via television or the Internet.

Having attended the proceedings, I can say with confidence that it was worth every minute.

Those who choose to consume media via their Xbox 360s were also included in the inaugural proceedings, Obama’s inauguration speech was featured on Xbox Live, along with…

A US Army press release sent out earlier this week (January 17, 2008) is crediting Paxton Galvanek, twenty-eight, with saving a life last year because of skills he received while playing America’s Army, a first-person shooter based on and funded by the US military.

On November 23, 2007, Galvanek witnessed a sports utility vehicle loose control while driving west on I-40 in North Carolina with his family. Galvanek was able to remove two men from the wreckage and administer first aid to one of the passengers who had lost two fingers. America’s Army project director Colonel Casey Wardynski had this to say ((IN THE PRESS RELEASE?)) regarding Galvanek’s actions that day:

Because of the training he received in [the] America’s Amry virtual classroom, Mr. Galvanek had mastered the basics of first aid and had the confidence to take appropriate action when others might do nothing. He took the initiative to assess the situation, prioritize actions and apply the correct procedures…Paxton is a true hero. We are pleased to have played a role in providing the lifesaving training that he employed so successfully at the scene.

This causes a few interesting conjectures to drift through the brain, should the parties in thought be willing…

Welcome to the first installment of Important Importables, a new column that will appear exclusively on Gamertell. Each weekend, Jenni Lada will point and stare like a giddy tourist at some the best, weirdest or simply her favorite videogame goodies not sold in the US. So get your PayPal password ready and clean out your more »

It’s no surprise that scriptwriters for radio, television and movies are at a stand-still with the current Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. After three weeks without work, those writers are starting to look for writing positions in an industry that has become an unexpected competitor. Videogames. “Vidgames may be one of the prime reasons more »