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Military Using Game Controllers to Pilot Drones, Disarm Bombs

U.S. and British military forces are increasingly utilizing video game technology.
In an application, the Wiimote is being used in place of traditional joypads to control the robots used to disarm roadside bombs in Iraq. Another application is a modified Xbox controller being used to fly a drone in the British Army recruiting video below.

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Elven66152d ago

Its a bit old, the US army has been using 360 controllers for a while in the FFW program. Still this news is unknown for a lot of people.

BananaSlug6152d ago

the video is from September 2007

Surfman6152d ago

hope they dont get a RROD in missions

Mr PS36152d ago

Should use the Xbox for sure
It could be the key to success
Leave Xbox's lying round Anywhere and everywhere
Iraq soldiers will pick them up take em back to thier base plug em in
And Kaboooooom
You taken out an Enemy base right there for less than $150

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Norse Roguelite Crossings Coming to Meta Quest & PCVR

Budgets Cuts developer Neat Corp has unveiled Crossings, a VR roguelite coming to Meta Quest and PCVR headsets.

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Fairgames Is a 'Super Clunky' Cross Between Fortnite and The Division

Feedback from pre-alpha test was very poor

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Lightning7711h ago

Chris Dring lied he said Fairgames Internally was received well. This is also the same Chris Dring who backtracked his statements about devs wanting to Skip Xbox because of their multiplatform strategy.

So much for his credibility on all things gaming.

Redgrave5h ago

Remember when Redfall scored well internally

I don't trust this phrase anytime it's used.

Lightning773h ago

You're right just like how Herman said that Concord was "The Greatest Mp of the Modern era"

We shouldn't trust internal hype.

4h ago
Lionsguard1h ago

"Internally was received well" means the devs played it and then proceeded to circle-jerking their own work.

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RhinoGamer884h ago

Sony leadership and production team still have their jobs... #how #why

DarXyde2h ago

I'm glad it's failing. They're trying way too hard to make this live service slop work.

Stick to your strengths and double down there. Not hard.

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Elden Ring: Nightreign – All Nightfarer Classes Explained

Explore every Nightfarer class in Elden Ring: Nightreign. Learn each class’s unique skills, strengths, combat roles, and how they fit into the game's co-op and roguelike mechanics ahead of its May 30, 2025 release.

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