Logan Nye

Logan was an Army journalist and paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. Now, he’s a freelance writer and livestreamer who writes about military culture, tech and history. In addition to covering video games for Military.com, he discusses military topics and plays games on Saturdays at Twitch.tv/logannyewrites. He's a Groundbreakers member for Fisher House Foundation, a top-rated military and veteran nonprofit: fisherhouse.org/groundbreakers.

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These 11 ‘Game of the Year’ Contenders Belong in Your Barracks Video Game Collection

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Russia Threatened to Ban a Ukrainian-Made Video Game. The Creator Responded with a Bounty on a Warship

The latest installment of the acclaimed “S.T.A.L.K.E.R.” first-person shooter series currently faces a ban in Russia due to...

The Army Is Eyeing a New 30mm Grenade Launcher That’s Basically a Real-Life Bolter from ‘Warhammer 40,000’

If I had to guess what science-fiction weapon of war would be most likely to pop up in the real world, the Bolter from...

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Not everyone makes the same World War II game, and dozens of studios have devised games set in alternate timelines.

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’: What You Should Know Ahead of the New Military Shooter’s Launch

The beta weekend for “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” revealed a multiplayer experience that’s both fast-paced and fun, but if you...

'Space Marine 2' Is the Fun Version of Futuristic Fascism

While the gameplay is fun but derivative and the characters often feel clone-stamped, “Space Marine 2” is actually a...

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Games have a long history of being used to teach military lessons, starting with ancient board games such as checkers and...

'The Forever Winter': A Military Survival Horror Game Where You're No Super Soldier

In most tactical shooters, you’re the hero of the story. In “The Forever Winter,” you’re really just trying to survive in the...

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ Will Let You Use Other Players as Human Shields – And Taunt Them In the Process

The “Call of Duty” video game franchise is known for pushing the envelope, but this might just cross a line.

'Borderlands 3' is the latest video game in a fun and well-received series. (Photo courtesy of IGDB.com)

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Whether your barracks or bunks have a couch or not, these games will let you play with your (physically) closest friends, no...

The Brotherhood of Steel's body armor in 'Fallout 4.'

The Best and Worst Military Factions in the ‘Fallout’ Universe

Surprised by how popular “Fallout” suddenly is?

‘World of Tanks’ Wants You to Invade Normandy During D-Day

Beloved online multiplayer game “World of Tanks” has a new, D-Day-inspired campaign running through July 4 that throws...

The Best Games to Buy Right Now, No Matter Your Current Pay Level

Here are some games for any budget, whether you're enjoying a healthy tax return or struggling with a predatory loan on your...

9 Games You Can Fit in Your Ruck and Play in the Field

Luckily, we live in an era where we carry powerful computers in our pockets and can fit even stronger ones in the same space...

The 2004 THQ game ‘Full Spectrum Warrior’ started with a contract with the Army for an Xbox trainer for infantry troops.

6 Video Games (Sorry, ‘Simulators’) the US Military Used for Training

So much money and development go into video games that the U.S. military sometimes scoops them out of the public sphere to...

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