The Wars of the Barbary Pirates
BOOK REVIEW posted on 7 JAN 2007 by Jim Zabek
What do extortion paid to late 18th Century rogue nations, George Washington, pirates, and the US Navy have to do with “the most bold and daring act of the age”? The Wargamer’s Jim Zabek tells us.
For Liberty - Part II
AFTER ACTION REVIEW posted on 17 OCT 2006 by Martin van Balkom
In this second and final part, Martin van Balkom concludes his after action report of the American Revolutionary War turn-based wargame, For Liberty! Things are heating up for the American freedom fighters, so read on to see whether American liberty prevails.
For Liberty! - Part I
AFTER ACTION REVIEW posted on 15 OCT 2006 by Martin van Balkom
Martin van Balkom gives gamers some hands-on insight for Battle Front's newest strategy title, For Liberty! In this comprehensive multi-part AAR gamers can get a peak of what it's like to be a Revolutionary War general turn-based strategy style.
For Liberty!
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 14 SEP 2006 by Craig Handler
Rise forth and take to the streets, you unruly mob of wargamers, our time is now. No longer will there be game playing without variety in historical representation. For Liberty! is here, and leading the new turn-based revolution is Battlefront and developer Hussar Games.
Battlefront Signs 1848, For Liberty!
PRESS RELEASE posted on 27 APR 2006 by Staff
Two new wargames from Hungarian games developer Hussar have been signed by Battlefront. Learn about these new turn-based wargames featuring musket combat from the 18th and 19th centuries of war.
Birth of America
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 24 MAR 2006 by Leo Farrell
Two if by a land hex, one if by sea hex. The Wargamer's Leo Farrell signals to readers his review of AGE3D's new wargame covering the American Revolution and the French & Indian War.
Birth of America
INTERVIEW posted on 24 FEB 2006 by Chris Abele
Celebrate the 250-year anniversary of the French & Indian War with this newly-released wargame. The Wargamer's Chris Abele gets all the details from lead developer Philippe Thibaut.
Liberty: The American Revolution 1775-83
BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 9 DEC 2004 by Michael Eckenfels
Michael Eckenfels has spent time with Columbia Games' latest Revolutionary War board game. Read his analysis to see if this is a game for you.
1777: The Year of the Hangman
BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 1 JAN 2004 by Al Berke
"1777: The Year of the Hangman is an intriguing operational level board game that excellently portrays the challenges facing both the British, under General Sir William Howe, and the American Rebels under General George Washington during the 1777 Philadelphia campaign."
American Conquest: Fight Back
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 5 DEC 2003 by Marty McKone
"The game is targeted directly at the RTS-loving community who have lined up for games like Ages of Empire, Empire Earth and the Cossacks series."
Guilford
BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 7 OCT 2003 by Al Berke
Al Berke examines this board game from GMT's Battles of the American Revolution series which focuses on two important battles, Guilford Courthouse and Eutaw Springs.
No Man's Land
SCREENSHOTS FEATURE posted on 10 JUL 2003 by Jeff Vitous
Jeff Vitous introduces this upcoming Early Americas real-time strategy game with an overview and 15 new screenshots.
American Conquest
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 28 MAR 2003 by Jim Cobb
"American Conquest is a significant step in the maturation of RTS games. Its play now balances resource management, town development, and combat into a fine historical balance."
The Glorious Cause
BOOK REVIEW posted on 13 MAR 2003 by Mike Dorn
Jeff Shaara's book is the chronicle of the remainder of the Revolutionary War, as primarily seen through the eyes of George Washington, Nathaniel Greene, Benjamin Franklin, and Charles Cornwallis. Mike Dorn reviews this title in light of Jeff's other works.
Fields of Honor
BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 28 JUL 2002 by Greg Borisko
"Fields of Honor: The American War for Independence shows what can go wrong when a rules system intended for one type of game is largely incompatible with the style of gaming it is being grafted onto. Although "Fields of Honor" seems to be an adequate system for miniatures, its adaptation into a board game is sorely lacking."
50 Battles That Changed the World
BOOK REVIEW posted on 26 MAR 2002 by Jim Zabek
...aims to place some of the more significant historical battles into a historical context suitable for use as a basis for further exploration of the topics covered by history and military buffs.
Interview with BoKu Strategy Games' David Erickson
INTERVIEW posted on 6 MAR 2001 by Jeff Vitous
With the announcement of two new games, BoKu Strategy Games' David Erickson is a busy man these days. We would like to thank Mr. Erickson and Richard Arnesen of Shrapnel Games for taking a few minutes to answer some questions regarding these upcoming projects. Fans of 18th Century warfare, rejoice!
Age of Sail II
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 28 FEB 2001 by Gary
Despite some problems, Age of Sail II has the potential to be a truly superb fighting sail wargame and the preponderance of this review details some of the very special innovations that appear in this game. Age of Sail II forges boldly into areas no one has yet attempted for a game of this genre; the graphics are breathtaking and actual play in the game is very rewarding to the devoted fan of nautical fiction from the tall ships era.
Age of Sail II Interview
INTERVIEW posted on 14 JAN 2001 by Gary Morgan and Jeff Vitous
Age of Sail II is the upcoming sequel to Talonsoft's game set in the wooden ships era. Sergei Belistov of developer Akella took some time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions posed by The Wargamer's Warfare in the Age of Sail editorial staff.
Campaign 1776
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 10 DEC 2000 by Jason Perrick
A player might be caught thinking of themselves as George Washington or humming "Yankee Doodle" to themselves while playing Campaign 1776 by HPS Simulations, developed by former TalonSoft employee John Tiller. Campaign 1776 covers most major American Revolutionary War battles, and some hypothetical ones, from Concord and Lexington, in 1775, until Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown in 1781. Blending tactical turn-based wargaming with some strategic elements, the player can join the British and fight for King George III, or side with the Americans for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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