Like this, but in jets

​Once again, video games have managed to inject themselves into a part of life most folks probably never thought possible. The Adayana Government Group (AGG) is partnering with Orlando-based developer Vcom3D, Inc. to develop a new "game."

 

So what does this title do? Why, teach folks the fine art of negotiation, of course.

 

Adayana recently received a contract from the U.S. Air Force Negotiation Center of Excellence (No joke. That exists.) to develop an "experimental learning environment designed to train negotiation skills in cross-cultural environments."

 

The objective of this project will be to prepare junior Air Force and Department of Defense personnel for the application of basic negotiation principles using interactive, 3-D game-like scenarios. The scenarios within the game will be scripted to allow students to practice foreign language skills and learn cultural principles in a simulated environment. That should save negotiating noobs quite a bit of embarrassment.

 

According to Jeff Kidwell, AGG President, this type of soft skills training is essential for mission success in today's operational environments.

 

"Understanding of cultural differences is a critical factor in developing trust relationships between ourselves and those in other societies," Kidwell said. "Implementing a training solution using video game technologies that will be compelling for all users, especially those from today's millennial generation, is an exciting proposition for us."

 

The gameplay is planned to be similar to what you would expect of commercial products, but the experience will be based on accurate cultural representations to ensure an appropriate and relevant learning experience.

 

In a time when gamers are being forced to stand up and provide accurate, thoughtful and mature arguments for the many benefits of their favorite hobby, I say to all video game naysayers, quite simply, "Neener-neener-neener."