British Forts in the Age of Arthur
BOOK REVIEW posted on 5 JAN 2009 by Jim Zabek
The quest for historical proof of King Arthur, like the quest for the Holy Grail itself, seems as perennial as it is elusive. But it is also entertaining, and, in the case of Angus Konstam’s latest work, great military history, too.
World War II: Road To Victory
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 26 DEC 2008 by Allan Berke
And yet another World War II strategy game takes center stage. Can World War 2: Road to Victory set itself apart from its many competitors? Al Berke provides his thoughts.
Vae Victis Patched - New Screenshots Too
PATCHES & UPDATES posted on 15 DEC 2008 by Jim Zabek
Paradox has just released the v2.1 patch for Vae Victis, their latest expansion to Europa Universalis: Rome. We've also got some new screenshots from the game.
Tom Clancy's EndWar
XBOX 360 REVIEW posted on 18 NOV 2008 by Jim Zabek
Strategy games played on consoles have always been handicapped by interface limitations of their controllers. Until now. EndWar is the first voice-controlled strategy game. Find out how this sets it apart.
Histwar Les Grognards News & Screenshots
SCREENSHOTS FEATURE posted on 11 NOV 2008 by
Battlefront has just dropped a Napoleonic cartload of screenshots and news about Histwar: Les Grognards into our Inbox.
Commander: Napoleon At War
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 10 NOV 2008 by James Cobb
At what point do developers cross the line between simple and simplistic? Jim Cobb looks at Commander: Napoleon at War with an eye measuring history versus accessibility.
HPS 2 New Titles
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 6 NOV 2008 by Jim Zabek
HPS has announced two new titles: War Over the Mideast and Spanish Civil War, both John Tiller designs. Get yer details here while they're hot!
Company of Heroes - Tales of Valor Announced
INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 3 NOV 2008 by Jim Zabek
A stand-alone expansion to the smash hit RTS, Company of Heroes, has been announced.
Crown of Glory 2: Emperor's Edition Preview
PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 14 OCT 2008 by James Cobb
Some sequels seem more like overpriced patches than truly improved games. What does Jim Cobb think of Crown of Glory II: Emperor’s Edition? Will it live up the an emperor’s expectation or just be more of the same?
Commander: Napoleon At War Announced
GONE GOLD posted on 24 SEP 2008 by Jim Zabek
Matrix and Slitherine have just announced a new Napoleonic game based upon their highly successful Commander - Europe At War game engine. And there's another surprise: it's already Gone Gold and will be available to purchase very shortly
Strategic Command 2: Patton Drives East
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 19 SEP 2008 by Lance Larka
Battlefront updates Strategic Command 2 with new campaigns and AI that focus on Alternate Histories. Is it enough to hold gamers’ attention?
Montjoie!
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 28 AUG 2008 by James Cobb
An excellent combination of period feel and fun, Montjoie! is a beer-and-pretzels game with serious historical lessons.
AGEOD Announces World War I Title
PRESS RELEASE posted on 26 AUG 2008 by Jim Zabek
A new World War I wargame has been announced by AGEOD.
Panzer Command: Kharkov
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 20 AUG 2008 by Bill Macon
Panzer Command: Kharkov is the second game in the Panzer Command series released by Matrix Games and Koios Works. Set in May 1942 when both the German and Soviet armies were preparing simultaneous major offensives around Kharkov in Ukraine, this new release introduces many new features and provides a compelling simulation of tactical combat on the Eastern Front.
Brushes & Bayonets
BOOK REVIEW posted on 18 JUL 2008 by Jim Zabek
Brushes & Bayonets may look like just another coffee table book, but it's not. Find out why this may be the only coffee table book you buy not to impress someone else.
Company of Heroes
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 17 JUL 2008 by Jim Zabek
Relic is a developer with a reputation for making innovative, fun games. What happens when they set their sites on the Second World War? Jim Zabek shares his thoughts.
Origins 2008 Coverage - Day 1
CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 28 JUN 2008 by Jim Zabek
As the early part of Origins unfolds, The Wargamer’s Jim Zabek muses, “Clearly, I have no bias against electronic games, but there is something inside me that believes tabletop games are an integral and different part of the brain’s learning process.” They can be fun, too.
Winter War
PRESS RELEASE posted on 4 APR 2008 by Joseph Miranda
HPS Simulations is proud to announce the 4 April 2008 release of Winter War, a John Tiller design.
Empires in Arms
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 5 FEB 2008 by Bill Macon
To win, players must step outside of their comfort zone to gain PP's and accumulate victory points. By doing so in essentially a zero-sum game, they will deny their worthy opponents of Political Points, create friction and conflict, and, if it is a particularly fun and exciting game, lead to a long-term race to the finish for one lucky player. It has been the dynamics of such multiplayer diplomacy and nail-biting resolutions of major battles that have kept playgroups of Empires in Arms hooked ever since the original board game was released. If this is the kind of gameplay new players are looking for, then this is the game for them to play.
Jutland
PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 21 DEC 2007 by Jim Cobb
Storm Eagle Studios follows the success of Distant Guns with a strategic/tactical World War I naval combat game in Jutland. Take a sneak peek with Jim Cobb as its release approaches.
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