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February 22, 2005
Unreal Tournament, Sans Gore
Unreal Tournament is speaking the international language of non-violence.
Epic Games, UT developer, and a group in Califonia have created a violence-free of the notoriously bloody shooter, dubbed the Tactical Language Training System or "Tactical Iraqi." The purpose--to teach U.S. military folk how to talk to Iraqi citizens without causing offense.
The game puts soldiers in various war-time scenarios, i.e. entering a cafe, asking the owner how to secure medical aid to a fellow fallen soldier. The user talks through a headset, and the game analyses accent and voice inflection. Perform poorly, and the on-screen Iraqi turns angry and refuses to help. Speaking correctly and minding the customs allows you to get the help you need.
The simulation is purportedly undergoing limited testing to see if it's fit for full deployment by the year's end.
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Posted by gamegal at February 22, 2005 06:15 PM