A soldier’s perspective on Call of Duty and its ilk (interview)

It's no secret that first-person shooters -- in all their Michael Bay-inspired clamor and spectacle -- don't simulate the realities of war very well. From basic rules of engagement, to gun safety (i.e., don't flag your buddies), and the dynamics of combat, FPSs are more akin to interactive action flicks than a proper recreation of armed conflict.