There was a short discussion a long time ago about adding a gaming component to WOTN. It didn't work out and wasn't a very long discussion, mainly because I don't know a lot about gaming, though I do think the latest controllers for video games (personal movements) are the best thing that ever happened in that field. (Can't tell you how well they work, since I've never used a Wii or PS3?)
Today, I found a new site, that seems more focused on war board games than the other issues it also discusses (military/war news), in a very informed manner. I don't see much about video games, but they seem to have a handle on how war gaming and military planning can intersect. A snippet from what may be a standard topic there:
Random Friday Wargaming: Labyrinth: The War on Terror, 2001-?
"Guardian keeps promising us a review of this one, and some day we'll run it as an event at Origins. For now, revel in the glory that is Labyrinth: The War on Terror, 2001-?, a fantastic game from GMT about very current events." Read the rest there, and explore the site to see if it's your cup of tea.
Unfortunately, Blogger wouldn't let me comment there. It's an issue I often have with Blogspot sites. And I couldn't find an about page, or an email address for the authors, but I did note they use a Cavalry symbol, so maybe that's the background of the site owner, or perhaps it's just a favored game piece.
I have half a mind to send them a copy of a military board game that was given to me just to find out what they think of it, cause I don't have a clue, but if I looked far enough into their history, I might find a review of it. At least it'd give the game some play time. I really don't think anyone that got a copy ever used it. And I don't think their kids were mature enough to understand it.
At any rate, it looks to be an interesting site, and they even have WOTN on the blogroll!
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