In this blog I try and focus on positive, unique uses of video games. However, this week I stumbled across an article regarding the United States Air Force using video games as a recruitment tool.
Halo 3 was released this week, so playing off the hype of that the Air Force set up a Halo tournament. Using the back of a pimped out military SUV, they attracted many adolescent gamers.
What is wrong with this? Well first the game is rated "Mature", so it's for ages 17 and older. Many gamers were near 13, much younger than the intended age. Secondly I think its appalling that they are using a video game as means to recruit people to the military, when they know they will attract teenagers. Do you feel this is morally right?
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