Troops who take part in Operation Overmatch will give feedback on the weapons systems they have tried in the virtual gaming world to scientists Getty ImagesThe US army is looking for soldiers to play online video games that feature possible weapons of the future, including robots, drones and armoured vehicles. Troops who take part in Operation Overmatch will give feedback on the weapons systems they have tried in the virtual gaming world to scientists, engineers and others responsible for developing the army’s future arsenal. “What we want is two-way communication, and what better medium to use than video games,” said Lieutenant- Colonel Brian Vogt. Soldiers will be able to play in teams of eight against other soldiers representing possible enemies of the future, armed with futuristic equipment and weapons. Game analytics and soldier feedback will be collected and used to form the basis of ideas for the future of weaponry,…

Source: The Times August 28, 2017 23:03 UTC