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6 January 2009

The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf Announced

INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 2 DEC 2008 by Jim Zabek

A remake of The Witcher is being created for consoles - almost from scratch.

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Screams in the Dungeon: Four Supplements To Up the Horror in a D&D Game

BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 28 OCT 2008 by Jim Zabek

D&D 4.0 is so new that not many supplements have been published for it, but 3.5 is awash in expansion material. In our next Halloween Week article, we take a look at four expansions to up the fear factor in D&D.

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Hinterland Review

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 22 OCT 2008 by Kyle Stegerwald

Looking for an fast, easy, fun RPG to blow some time over the lunch break? Check out Hinterland.

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World of Warcraft Expansion, Wrath of the Lich King Release Date

PRESS RELEASE posted on 15 SEP 2008 by Jim Zabek

World of Warcraft's second expansion, Wrath of the Lich King has a confirmed release date.

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Cthulhu Calls iPhones

SCREENSHOTS FEATURE posted on 5 SEP 2008 by Jim Zabek

Call of Cthulhu will soon be rining iPhones.

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Dungeons & Dragons 4

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 19 DEC 2007 by Brant Guillory

The Wargamer's Brant Guillory recently spent some time with WOTC's Chris Perkins and Scout Rouse to get a sense of where the Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition would be headed.

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Shadowgrounds – Survivor

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 30 NOV 2007 by Lloyd Sabin

Looking for a game where you can check your brain at the door and turn aliens into “lumpy, crunchy stew”? The Wargamer’s Lloyd Sabin would like to extend to you a warm welcome to Shadowgrounds – Survivor.

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Shadowgrounds Survivor

SCREENSHOTS FEATURE posted on 4 NOV 2007 by Tom Ohle

Just in: screenshots for Frozenbyte's new sequel to Shadowgrounds.

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Complete Mage

BUYING GUIDE posted on 16 MAR 2007 by Jim Zabek

Is Complete Mage a Complete Arcane by another name? No, it isn’t. Find out why this D&D supplement is worthy of any mage’s library.

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Vanguard: Saga of Heroes First Impressions

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 12 MAR 2007 by Chris “SgtShaggy” Massey

"Perhaps The Burning Crusade will light the World of Warcraft fires anew, but I have to say that I’m currently head over heels for Vanguard: Saga of Heroes. If first impressions are any indication, this might be a great game for those who have tired of the World of Warcraft juggernaut or just want a true successor to EverQuest..."

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Unhallowed Pre-Release First Impressions

EDITORIAL posted on 8 MAR 2007 by Jim Zabek

The Wargamer’s Jim Zabek takes an early look at Wizards of the Coast’s most recent release of D&D Minis, Unhallowed. Find out why he says “the already good quality sculpts that characterize D&D Minis have just leveled up.”

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Cityscape

PAPER & PEN RPG GAMES posted on 17 DEC 2006 by Jim Zabek

Looking to run a D&D campaign in the city but need some pointers? Get ye to a bookseller and exchange some silver pieces for Cityscape.

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Space Empires V

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 27 SEP 2006 by Peter von Kleinsmid

Malfador Machinations has returned to turn-based, sci-fi strategy with its latest title. Veteran 4X'er Peter von Kleinsmid pilots this new preview.

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Dominions 3: The Awakening

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 22 SEP 2006 by Peter von Kleinsmid

"Like Dominions II, Dominions 3 is a development of the original game system, keeping most of the original content, revamping and revising the user interface and game mechanics yet again, and heaping even more of the richly detailed content that is the glory of these games."

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Dungeons & Dragons – Red Hand of Doom Campaign

PAPER & PEN RPG GAMES posted on 10 AUG 2006 by Jim Zabek

Looking for a great pre-made D&D campaign that will take a group through several levels? Try Red Hand of Doom.

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Navy Field – Resurrection of the Steel Fleet

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 13 JUL 2006 by William R. Trotter

Will Trotter tackles the innovative title from SD EnterNET, Navy Field, which he describes as a MMORG/ 2-D naval tactical/ real-time/ “role-playing” monster. Steel meets steel on the high seas and Mr. Trotter is there to judge if Navy Field is fit to serve.

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Legion Arena

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 23 JAN 2006 by Leo Farrell

Leo Farrell reviews Legion Arena, an RPG-strategy game. Is developer Slitherine onto something with this hybrid or will taking elements from both genres only be a case of trying to do much in one game?

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Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes

CONSOLE GAME REVIEW posted on 4 JAN 2006 by Mark Link

Grab a broadsword, crossbow, or mace and prepare to battle orcs, ogres, Dark Elves, half-vampires and a host of magical creatures. Additionally, sound military tactics are required since Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes challenges more than just the reflexes. Author Mark Link takes a look at this combination action, adventure, and role-paying game for the Xbox.

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City of Villains

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 25 NOV 2005 by Chris Caran

Playing the bad guy has never been so much fun. Read why Chris Caran is plotting to take over the world in City of Villains.

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Hammer & Sickle

AFTER ACTION REVIEW posted on 21 NOV 2005 by Michael Eckenfels

Meet Rook, a Red Army spy tasked with an impossible mission deep into the heart of West Germany. This is his story from the first chapters of Hammer & Sickle, CDV's upcoming tactical game.

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