World War II: General Command
SCREENSHOTS FEATURE posted on 2 DEC 2008 by Jim Zabek
World War II: General Command is the debut release of GI Games' real-time strategic and tactical wargame covering Operation Wacht am Rhein. Check out the new information and screenshots here.
Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein Goes Gold
GONE GOLD posted on 23 OCT 2008 by Jim Zabek
The improved remake of the classic Close Combat Battle of the Bulge game has gone gold.
Close Combat: Wacht am Rhein Graphics Feature
PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 29 SEP 2008 by Jim Zabek
The Close Combat series isn't known for its eye-popping graphics. However, the development team has invested a lot of time and effort into getting the vehicle graphics as close to historically accurate as possible. Check them out for yourself.
Heat of Battle II - WWII Museum Gaming Convention Coverage
CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 25 AUG 2008 by Jim Zabek
The best wargaming convention on the planet returns for a second round. What it lacks in size it more than makes up for in atmosphere and history.
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.
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.
Battles in Normandy
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 9 FEB 2005 by Napoleonicus
"Overall, Battles in Normandy is probably the most enjoyable and challenging D-Day game ever to grace the computer screen."
Memoir '44: Battle of Bulge Scenario, Ardennes - Bastogne Corridor West
FEATURED DOWNLOAD posted on 24 DEC 2004 by Days of Wonder
Board game developer Richard Borg and Days of Wonder have teamed up to release a free new scenario to its Memoir '44 customers.
World War II Online v1.15
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 13 SEP 2004 by Aaron McKenna
Three years after its release, The Wargamer once again returns to the lone massively multiplayer wargame. Read Aaron McKenna's impressions in this latest review.
The Ardennes Offensive v3.0 - Part 3
AFTER ACTION REVIEW posted on 1 AUG 2004 by Ciril Rozic, Joel Rauber
In this three part AAR, Ciril Rozic and Joel Rauber team up to play out a scenario from SSG's classic and recently revised wargame, The Ardennes Offensive v3.0. This third part contains turns 10 through 16.
The Ardennes Offensive v3.0 - Part 2
AFTER ACTION REVIEW posted on 25 JUL 2004 by Ciril Rozic, Joel Rauber
In this three part AAR, Ciril Rozic and Joel Rauber team up to play out a scenario from SSG's classic and recently revised wargame, The Ardennes Offensive v3.0. This second part contains turns three through nine.
The Ardennes Offensive v3.0 - Part 1
AFTER ACTION REVIEW posted on 19 JUL 2004 by Ciril Rozic, Joel Rauber
In this three part AAR, Ciril Rozic and Joel Rauber team up to play out a scenario from SSG's classic and recently revised wargame, The Ardennes Offensive v3.0. Up first is the game setup and the first two turns.
Highway to the Reich
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 25 MAR 2004 by Brandon Musler
"...is an ambitious attempt at blending old and new in order to leapfrog the traditional boundaries of hex-based wargames. At issue is whether the designers at Panther Games have delivered a stunning breakthrough or, like Monty, bit off more than the troops can chew."
Squad Assault: Villars Bocage
AFTER ACTION REVIEW posted on 8 FEB 2004 by Greg Borisko
"Operation Perch has led to a surprising success. A gap in the German line has been exploited, with elements of the 7th Armoured Division advancing 12 miles to capture Villars Bocage. Although German resistance is beginning to stiffen, an opportunity to tear the German's defense to pieces in Normandy has presented itself."
Ardennes '44
BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 4 FEB 2004 by Greg Borisko
"Designer Mark Simonitch has delivered a truly outstanding game dealing with a subject that has had many treatments. He and GMT Games are to be commended."
Airborne Assault: Highway to the Reich
SCREENSHOTS FEATURE posted on 8 OCT 2003 by Chris Abele
Chris Abele introduces this latest wargame from Panther Games, a sequel to last year's Airborne Assault: Red Devils Over Arnhem.
Brute Force: The War in the West 1940-45
BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 2 OCT 2003 by Greg Borisko
Can any WWII strategic-level board game ignore economics and still be enjoyable? Greg Borisko investigates Clash of Arms’ Brute Force.
Squad Assault: West Front
PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 23 SEP 2003 by Neil Stalker
Neil Stalker takes this in-depth look at the next World War II tactical title from Close Combat developer Eric Young.
Market Garden '44 and Pacific War
PRESS RELEASE posted on 8 SEP 2003 by Staff
Late last week, HPS Sims officially announced their next two John Tiller titles, the operational-level Panzer Campaigns: Market Garden '44 and the squad-level Squad Battles: Pacific War. The Wargamer introduces the two new titles with screenshots.
Call of Duty
SCREENSHOTS FEATURE posted on 25 AUG 2003 by Chris Abele
Sharing attractive similarities to its cousin Medal of Honor: Allied Assault, Call of Duty is Activision's entry into the World War II first-person shooter genre. Chris Abele introduces the title.
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