Blackwater, the video game

[Enrique]

http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/06/real-life-mercenaries-to-star-in-blackwater-the-video-game/#more-48727

Blackwater Worldwide, the real-life mercenary team linked to the killing of civilians and noncombatants in Iraq during U.S. operations there, will be the subject of a Kinect-supported video game coming to the Xbox 360 later this year.

Published by 505 Games and titled, simply, Blackwater, the game is being produced in consultation with the private security contractor’s founder, the former Navy SEAL Erik Prince.

A news release called it “an intense, cinematic shooter experience,” set in a fictional North African town, in which players, as Blackwater operatives, battle two warlords’ factions to protect the city.

“This game and its immersive Kinect-based approach will give players the chance to experience what it is like to be on a Blackwater team on a mission without being dropped into a real combat situation,” Prince said in a statement issued by 505. The game was developed with in conjunction with former Blackwater members “to ensure accuracy of moves, gestures and gameplay,” the 505 release said. “The game also features a selection of officially-licensed weapons for your soldier to choose from.”

The game may also be played using a standard controller.

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[RandomThoughts]

1. Interesting.

That is a PR move.

I know they will be destroyed, not becuase I know if they are just or not, I don't claim to judge that, but by there own claims of what they think they are, and what they think their role is, and how they use that role.

Not even knowing that heel, is suppose to be heal.


Although maybe they will be healed, there is always hope for that, although there has to also be justice with compassion.


Going to California by Led Zeppelin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpVLlnQ08OA




Brothers in Arms - Dire Straits
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5JkHBC5lDs

Bonnie Raitt - I Can't Make You Love Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW9Cu6GYqxo

Bonnie Raitt - Nick Of Time
http://www.123video.nl/playvideos.asp?MovieID=407128

Dire Straits - Walk of Life
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CknuCTRAW_I

[cyberpj]

2. Start trainin' 'em young...

Sigh...........................

[cyberpj]

3. "...in which players, as Blackwater operatives, battle two warlords’ factions to protect the city."

And we all know it's not the city they'll be protecting when they're old enough to be called up for service.