The Games Behind Your Government's Next War

Another lighthearted documentary from your friends at People Make Games! This time Quinns explores the disconcertingly-familiar world of government-funded, military wargaming and its relationship with the commercial games industry.

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Created by Quintin Smith:
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And Anni Sayers:
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Stock footage: Getty Images, Reuters

Music & SFX: Epidemic Sound

Thumbnail photo by Javier Zayas Photography via Getty Images

0:00:00 - Prologue: Oh no it's another serious one
0:04:55 - Chapter 1: Wait, WHAT'S happening?!
0:07:45 - Chapter 2: What modern wargames look like
0:17:38 - Chapter 3: What does this mean for the games industry?
0:34:26 - Chapter 4: Is this turning "play" into a weapon?
0:53:01 - Chapter 5: What if it's immoral to NOT wargame?
0:57:59 - Chapter 6: What if EVERYTHING IS MEANINGLESS
1:06:12 - Epilogue: Don't look away