Killzone 2

Call of Duty Black Ops II

A soldier’s perspective on Call of Duty and its ilk (interview)

  • Posted byby GamesBeat
  • 6 min
It's no secret that first-person shooters -- in all their Hollywood-inspired clamor and spectacle -- don't simulate the realities of war very well. From basic rules of engagement, to gun safety (i.e., don't flag your buddies), and the dynamics of combat, FPSs are more akin to interactive action flicks than a proper recreation of armed conflict.