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Today's Gamers, Tomorrow's Leaders?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the something-to-think-about dept.

slash-sa writes "Video games have become problem-solving exercises wrapped in the veneer of an exotic adventure. In today's fast and rapidly-changing business environment, the strategic skills they teach are more important than ever. From realistic battlefield simulations to the building of great nations, from fantastic voyages through worlds of mythology to conquering space, "Generation G" could well offer the answer to unlocking great 21st century strategists and leaders."

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  1. political gaming career by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 4, Funny

    Congratulations, you made it to the Senate.
    Unlocking funds.

    Congratulations, you made it into the White House.
    Unlocking interns bras.

    Congratulations, you became president.
    Unlocking WMD.

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    liqbase :: faster than paper
  2. I for one ... by JeepFanatic · · Score: 4, Funny

    welcome our pasty-white girlfriend-less overlords.

  3. Re:played online games much? by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 5, Funny

    LEEEROOOOOOYYY JEEEENNNNKIINNSS for president!

    Actually, the way he blundered in to the mission reminds me of someone.
    GW Bush doesn't have a warcraft account does he?

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    liqbase :: faster than paper
  4. Re:played online games much? by carpe_noctem · · Score: 4, Funny

    You forgot...

    7. Outsourcing. Why bother gaining your own experience, weapons, and gold, when you can pay some chinese hack to do it for a fraction of the cost!

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    "Quoting famous computer scientists out of context is the root of all evil (or at least most of it) in programming." - K
  5. Overheard at the future UN... by ToxicBanjo · · Score: 4, Funny

    Great Britain Representative: That "AssMan24" is just a pathetic camper! Look at him! Camper!

    Russian Delegate: In Soviet Russia Base Camps You! Hahaha... I AM THE ASSMAN!

    US Appointee: Fucking nubs, you better turn on teh ha40rs cuz I'm gunna pwn you all next round!

    UN President: Hey! No talk of hacks! I'm demorecording this and it will be reviewed. If I see any sign of cheating your entire team will be banned from competition!



    Yep... it's going to happen.

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