Virtual Darwinism

Researchers at the University of Durham have modded the Source engine (Half Life 2) to be used in simulations for real world scenarios. During testing, researchers used a model of their rooms to simulate a fire and run people through evacuation routes.

It's an attempt to use video game technologies in the real world. Apparently one that works pretty well, for most people. Apparently those that are gamers, and used to "simulations" blew the study results. Gamers that were part of the study would run through burning doors to see what happened.

as a friend commented, "Why not just camp in the corner with horded health packs and wait it out?"