NASA to create MMORPG?

[Speedde423]

Quote:

"By now, most people are aware of the U.S. Army's video game, America's Army. It turns out that NASA has submitted a Request for Information for what would be a NASA-themed MMORPG of its own. The deadline for the proposals is February 15th. NASA's plans focus on education. 'A NASA-based MMO built on a game engine that includes powerful physics capabilities could support accurate in-game experimentation and research. It should simulate real NASA engineering and science missions in a medium that is comfortable and familiar to the majority of students in the United States today.' This certainly doesn't deserve to get thrown onto the traditional dust heap of educational proposals for a half-baked game that nobody will actually play."

Slashdot | Information Requested for NASA-Based MMORPG

Sounds like an interesting concept, but my degree by nature makes me a space nerd. (Aerospace Eng.) Gonna watch for more news on this one.

[Craig]

hell ya! maybe they'll get some A51 stuff thrown in there

[akabaloo]

Hey if it's free, I'll play it!
Considering I'm downloading that new Pirates of the Caribbean MMO because its free

edit: Pirates of the Caribbean game SUCKS.
Don't download it lol