The Army has a history of using computer games for training simulations. Due to the technology being a bit outdated, the Army is looking to revamp the game technology and system so that it can utilize more possibilities to so that the soldiers can be better prepared to survive real-life occurrences. According to BizJournal, this revamping as well as development of more training computer games will cost the army $50 million. While the simulation can be helpful, some manners of training actually work better than others.

Game-based training is not new. America’s Army, for example, came out partially as a recruiting ploy and also a game showing the rigors of service. Full Spectrum Warrior is based on an actual urban training game for light infantry groups. There are other such games for…

Many people would be inclined to think that video games have a negative effect on job performance in most professions, especially one as rigorous as a surgeon. However, NewScientist reports that Kanav Kahol and Marshall Smith of Phoenix, Arizona’s Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center found the opposite when it comes to Nintendo’s Wii. Trainee doctors more »

Lockheed Martin Corporation, an advanced technology company and top defense contractor, has announced recently that it has acquired 3Dsolve, Inc. 3Dsolve is a privately held company known for creating simulation-based programs for government, military and corporate training solutions as well as the primary contributor to the America’s Army game project.

“The acquisition of 3Dsolve will strengthen our ongoing initiatives in the rapidly growing training and simulation market, allowing us to provide a broader array of solutions and services to our expanding customer base,” said Dale Bennett, President, Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training & Support in a media press release.

Having worked as a contract photojournalist for the Army for more than 15 years…