cartography - Using Computer Games to display GIS data?

Besides being a GIS user I'm a big computer game fan.

Games like Civilization, Minecraft, World at War and many others have a very powerful engine to display huge maps in a beautiful way.

Is it possible to use a game engine to display GIS data for a better comprehension or visualization of the environment?

Answer

1. Using game engine technology to create real-time interactive environments to assist in planning and visual assessment for infrastructure - PDF Article



2. The Use of Game Engines in GIS