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US gamers go to war for their country

A military not known for being the sharpest shell in the arsenal starts signing up video game fans. Worried? You probably should be...

By Will Sturgeon

Published: 4 July 2002 08:50 BST

A video game aimed at enticing youngsters into the US army is to be launched with patriotic fanfare today as America celebrates Independence Day.

Nationalist fervour and a desire wage war in the wake of the attacks of 11 September means the success of the recruitment tools is likely to be high. Around 150,000 people have already pre-registered to play "America's Army".

The game is divided into two sections - "Soldiers" which is a role playing game and "Operations" which is a first person shoot 'em up style romp.

Game players - which a pretty zippy connection - will be able to download the 220Mb game from the Army's website and other gaming sites.

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