Gaming With an Opponeent Who's 'Over There'

Falstaff · Jan 17, 2004, 04:46 AM

When the United States Air Forces in Europe, known as Usafe, polled its personnel between the ages of 18 and 25 on what would most improve their life while stationed abroad, the most frequent response was Internet gaming centers.
Usafe initially spent $200,000 for Xbox equipment for game lounges on 14 bases across Europe. Microsoft heard about the research and results and got involved. It established the connection with the U.S.O. and provided U.S.O. sites with systems that include consoles, the Xbox Live online gaming subscription and headsets that enable players to speak to each other while gaming. It also donated games, including NFL Fever 2004, Project Gotham Racing 2, and Crimson Skies. Six U.S.O. centers are now equipped in the United States, as is one in Korea and another that opened in Kuwait in December. Soldiers from all areas of the military have been taking part at the U.S.O. centers

Source: asahi news

@/2ct!< · Jan 17, 2004, 05:52 PM

Ah, too bad they couldnt get a true lan system instead of Xbox..., stupid consoles are ruining everything.

Jan 17, 2004, 04:46 AM	#1
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	Gaming With an Opponent Who's 'Over There' When the United States Air Forces in Europe, known as Usafe, polled its personnel between the ages of 18 and 25 on what would most improve their life while stationed abroad, the most frequent response was Internet gaming centers. Usafe initially spent $200,000 for Xbox equipment for game lounges on 14 bases across Europe. Microsoft heard about the research and results and got involved. It established the connection with the U.S.O. and provided U.S.O. sites with systems that include consoles, the Xbox Live online gaming subscription and headsets that enable players to speak to each other while gaming. It also donated games, including NFL Fever 2004, Project Gotham Racing 2, and Crimson Skies. Six U.S.O. centers are now equipped in the United States, as is one in Korea and another that opened in Kuwait in December. Soldiers from all areas of the military have been taking part at the U.S.O. centers Source: asahi news

Jan 17, 2004, 05:52 PM	#2
@/2ct!< HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Not Vegas, anymore :( Posts: 1,391 Rep Power: 0	Ah, too bad they couldnt get a true lan system instead of Xbox..., stupid consoles are ruining everything. __________________