Logan Nye

Logan was an Army journalist and paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. Now, he’s a freelance writer and livestreamer who writes about military culture, tech and history. In addition to covering video games for Military.com, he discusses military topics and plays games on Saturdays at Twitch.tv/logannyewrites. He's a Groundbreakers member for Fisher House Foundation, a top-rated military and veteran nonprofit: fisherhouse.org/groundbreakers.

Latest Articles

The (fictional) Second Battle of Harper's Ferry, ca. April 2025. (Reddit User GeorgeSquarshington)

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A screenshot from 'Lil Gator Game.' (Courtesy photo)

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The Real Military History Behind All Your Favorite Feudal Japan Video Games

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These 11 ‘Game of the Year’ Contenders Belong in Your Barracks Video Game Collection

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Russia Threatened to Ban a Ukrainian-Made Video Game. The Creator Responded with a Bounty on a Warship

The latest installment of the acclaimed “S.T.A.L.K.E.R.” first-person shooter series currently faces a ban in Russia due to...

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'Zombie Army 4: Dead War' was released in 2020 and follows the 'Zombie Army Trilogy.'

7 Great Alternative Versions of World War II in Games

Not everyone makes the same World War II game, and dozens of studios have devised games set in alternate timelines.

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’: What You Should Know Ahead of the New Military Shooter’s Launch

The beta weekend for “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” revealed a multiplayer experience that’s both fast-paced and fun, but if you...

'Space Marine 2' Is the Fun Version of Futuristic Fascism

While the gameplay is fun but derivative and the characters often feel clone-stamped, “Space Marine 2” is actually a...

'The Forever Winter': A Military Survival Horror Game Where You're No Super Soldier

In most tactical shooters, you’re the hero of the story. In “The Forever Winter,” you’re really just trying to survive in the...

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