'America's Army'.[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * America's Army For the actual U.S. Army, see United States Army. America's Army (also known as AA or Army Game Project) is a tactical multiplayer first-person shooter owned by the United States Government and released as a global public relations initiative is one of the most popular video games See video game console. today and is gaining status in the industry as one of its most recognizable brands. It also has been a valuable Army recruiting tool. It is the first computer game developed by the U.S. military specifically to catch the attention of America's teenagers and turn a selected few into future soldiers. Launched in 2002, it boasts more than 8 million downloads since its inception, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Imagine Games Network. The game has spawned a number of chat rooms, such as America's Army Forum, which reports 246,691 registered members, and America's Army Internet Relay Chat See IRC. (chat, messaging) Internet Relay Chat - (IRC) /I-R-C/, occasionally /*rk/ A client-server chat system of large (often worldwide) networks. IRC is structured as networks of Internet servers, each accepting connections from client programs, one per user. network, which has received more than 2 million visits. It has gone through several iterations and is available for PC, Xbox and PlayStation. The brand has been expanded to include cell phone games. It has also been used as a training tool within the military and government. Players must complete basic training before accepting missions. This includes using the rifle range and finishing an obstacle course obstacle course n. 1. A training course filled with obstacles, such as ditches and walls, that must be negotiated speedily by troops undergoing training or participants in an obstacle race. 2. . The environments are based on the layout of Army bases such as Fort Benning, Ga. So when new recruits go to basic training, they might recognize these from the game. Players are bound by rules of engagement. Missions emphasize teamwork and adherence to the Army's seven core values--loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. The game also has been criticized as propaganda and for not depicting the dark side of soldiering, such as seeing your buddies shot, killed or maimed maim tr.v. maimed, maim·ing, maims 1. To disable or disfigure, usually by depriving of the use of a limb or other part of the body. See Synonyms at batter1. 2. . |
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