How Video Games Get War Wrong
However, war is a concept almost diametrically opposed to video games. Video games are meant to be entertaining and dynamic. While the context around a war could be interesting, the unfolding of real wars themselves are usually boring and deadly. As a result, developers tend to take a few liberties in their games to make in-game warfare more palatable for players. This simplification of warfare through game design leads to a few misconceptions in the wider public about the reality of waging war....