In an effort to boost recruitment, the U.S. Army is now making video games. America\’s Army is a free first-person shooter that\’s supposed to present an authentic look at what the Army is really like:

AMERICA\’S ARMY: SOLDIERS is a game that mimics life. You must guide a computer generated soldier through the US Army and help him or her to develop a career, get an education, and climb up in rank. You\’ll be able to not only visit the recruiter and sign up but also progress through the Army and see for yourself what a rich life experience the U.S. Army offers.

Sounds like fun, I think. Looks like they put a lot of effort into it as the graphics look pretty good. But it remains to be seen if it\’s worth it and more kids join the Army cause of a video game.