US video games focus on historical accuracy

The developers of Call of Duty: World War II say historians were consulted closely during the game’s development, so that as players engage in battle, they also learn from the past.

A new installment of a blockbuster video game claims to be historically accurate.

The developers of Call of Duty: World War II say historians were consulted closely during the game’s development, so that as players engage in battle, they also learn from the past.

It’s a trend being followed by more and more video game makers in the US.

Al Jazeera’s Shihab Rattansi reports from Washington DC.