It may be a while before we see another game in the Rainbow Six and SWAT product lines. Although Counter-Strike is loads of fun, for many people it doesn't offer the true to life realism they crave. For these people, there is quite a hole in the gaming market right now. Thankfully, Codemasters and Bohemia Interactive have released a demo of Operation Flashpoint , a game I've been following for quite some time. He's not getting up from that one.
Flashpoint seems to be the military enthusiast's dream come true.
The location, time, and plotline are absolutely perfect for a video game, while remaining completely believable. So, there you are with a full military engagement on and island with reinforcements a long ways away. All in a package that today's computers can handle. We're still a ways away from re-enacting full scale modern warfare, but until that day arrives, Operation Flashpoint is a wonderful diversion. With the full game set for release in May of this year, Flashpoint's demo does an excellent job of wetting the appetite.