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Game » consists of 11 releases. Released Sep 30, 2002
As prolific in video games as it is in real life, this iconic Russian workhorse is a mainstay of virtual firepower.
The APC lends protection from small-arms fire to infantry units in transit. An element of 20th and 21st century warfare, it is often depicted in futuristic settings.
The Barrett M82 is a high-calibre semi-automatic sniper rifle.
Garments worn by Military or Para-Military organizations for combat related situations. These garments range from the Marines heavy duty Camouflaged battle dress they use in the Middle East to the SWAT uniforms our police departments use such as the DEA or U.S. Marshalls.
A bomb is an explosive device.
A structure that is primarily meant to be occupied by inhabitants.
C4 is a special type of plastic explosive used in many games.
A grenade is an explosive device traditionally thrown by hand, but may also be propelled by a rifle or launcher.
Considered one of the most frequent and controversial implements of destruction in video games and real life, guns are devices that fire projectiles with explosive force.
Health packs restore some amount of a players health, and can be permanent or temporary. They come packaged in a variety of forms, from the common med kit, to drugs, medicine, and even food.
A knife is a commonly seen object in video games. Usually used for close quarters combat, or as a cutting tool.
The M14 is a powerful rifle that fires 7.62mm NATO ammunition. Introduced in 1957, the M14 saw extensive use as the U.S. Military's Main Combat Rifle for a brief period, and still appears in Military use for specialized roles today.
The current main combat rifle (MCR) for the U.S. military, it has been in service since the Vietnam War. The rifle is slated to be replaced by a newer series of rifles by 2012, most likely the FN SCAR (SOF Combat Rifle).
Magnum is a term for a pistol or rifle cartridge packed with extra gunpowder to make it significantly more powerful than a standard round. Guns which have been designed to fire this ammunition often share the Magnum label.
An explosive ordinance propelled by a rocket engine designed to blow an object to smithereens. A missile is often guided, in some way, to its target. For example; by laser, remote control, or computer/GPS.
An explosive which, when placed, will detonate when someone gets too close to it.
The News Chopper is a variant of the Maverick from the GTA series. It is also called News Maverick or VCN Maverick, depending one what game you are playing.
Any firearm meant to be held with two hands, a rifle is a video game object that appears in many combat related video games.
The most powerful weapon at short range. Effective against Zombies, Nazis, Demons, etc. Videogame shotguns tend to have exaggerated inaccuracy at long range- real life shotguns are still fairly accurate over a decent distance, while videogame shotguns rarely go more than fifteen feet before becoming completely ineffective.
Mask used originally for skiing, it also can be used more commonly to cover ones identity without slowing one down
Canister type grenades used to obscure the enemy's view of the advance or retreat of friendly troops; also used to mark objects of interest such as landing zones, mission objectives, navigational landmarks, as well as targets for artillery or air strikes.
A firearm capable of firing pistol ammunition automatically. Favored for shorter distances, or dealing death indoors.
Russian semiautomatic sniper rifle, high calibre and high magnification scope.
A tank is generally a heavily armoured and armed, tracked vehicle designed to be at the front of a combined forces attack.
Technical trucks are basically civilian trucks or flatbeds that are converted into combat vehicles usually being equipped with some form of turret and added armor.
A gun turret is weapon mount designed to protect the user or mechanisms of a weapon system. The weapon itself is not a turret, but rather the protective housing of the user or mechanisms of the weapon system.
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