Last year marked the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. Known as “The Great War,” it claimed the lives of more than 10 million soldiers and about seven million civilians, ranking it among the deadliest conflicts in human history. With these numbers in mind, it’s understandable that WWI might be a taboo subject for entertainment purposes. Yet, it is fair to say that game developers have missed an opportunity with World War I.
I think there is the perception that the stories of WWI are stories of defeat and wasted lives. It was also a largely static war. Neither of these elements make for a compelling gaming experience. For military historians WWI is truly unique and rich in interesting stories and strategic and tactical firsts, but what the general public is most aware of is mud and, rightly or wrongly, incompetent leadership.
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The Great War’s Untapped Video Game Opportunities
Posted by: Peter Suciu March 5, 2015 05:00 AMLast year marked the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. Known as “The Great War,” it claimed the lives of more than 10 million soldiers and about seven million civilians, ranking it among the deadliest conflicts in human history. With these numbers in mind, it’s understandable that WWI might be a taboo subject for entertainment purposes. Yet, it is fair to say that game developers have missed an opportunity with World War I.