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.
Strategic Command Pacific Interview
INTERVIEW posted on 25 NOV 2008 by Wargamer Staff
Battefront's Moon and Hubert Cater sit down with a Beta tester to find out what he thinks of Strategic Command: Pacific Theater as it moves from the ETO to the PTO.
Harpoon - Commander's Edition
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 17 NOV 2008 by Kent Laukhuf
Last call for a classic! A standard bearer gets one last reconstitution before sailing into the annals of gaming history.
1701 - Gold Edition
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 5 NOV 2008 by Anthony Micari
Fans of strategy games looking for an alternative to combat-focused games should check out 1701
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?
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.
Empires of Steel
INTERVIEW posted on 20 JUN 2008 by Jim Cobb
Battlefront recently announced it will publish Empires of Steel next year. As anticipation builds, Jim Cobb recently sat down with Brit Clousing, the one-man-show behind Atomicboy Software, to gain more insight into the game.
Pacific Storm: Allies
PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 20 JAN 2008 by Sean Drummy
Sean Drummy gets his hands on a preview build of CDV’s and Lesta’s hotly anticipated sequel to Pacific Storm, entitled Pacific Storm: Allies. Plenty of new features and improvements are headed to port, building off of the success of the original Pacific Storm. Read on to see what digital fighter aces and virtual admirals have in store for early 2008.
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.
Guns of August
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 18 AUG 2007 by Lloyd Sabin
In the gaming world, the Great War is typically pushed aside for World War II, for reasons of accessibility and general interest. But Guns of August attempts to capture a bit of all the cinematics, drama, and intricacy of World War I. Read about Frank Hunter’s latest title — eagerly anticipated for the last five years.
Harpoon Advanced Naval Warfare
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 11 AUG 2007 by Kent Laukhuf
Find out why The Wargamer’s Kent Laukhuf says, “If you are looking for the most realistic naval warfare simulation available, pick up Harpoon Advanced Naval Warfare v.3.8.”
Carriers at War
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 3 JUL 2007 by William R. Trotter
Very few extant game titles can trace their lineage as far back into the Bronze Age of digital entertainment as Carriers at War. The first version reached American stores in late 1986, and Carriers at War II was published in 1993. See what Bill Trotter thinks of this old relic exhumed - SSG's third iteration of Carriers at War.
Tortuga – Two Treasures
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 18 APR 2007 by Jim Zabek
Got a pirate itch that needs to be scratched? Climb aboard Tortuga – Two Treasures, matey, and prepare to set sail for a fun adventure.
Scourge of the Seas
BOOK REVIEW posted on 14 APR 2007 by Jim Zabek
"No work of pirates could be considered complete if it didn’t explain some of the reasons why piracy was truly a scourge of the seas. But Angus Konstam’s makes a contribution in placing the actions of these men in an historical context..."
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.
Pirates
PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 15 DEC 2006 by Jim Zabek
A turn-based pirate game based off a simple but fun board game? Jim Zabek jumps at the chance to get a sneak peak at this game and offers his preview impressions.
Carriers at War
PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 27 OCT 2006 by Bill Trotter
With the first playable beta build of Carriers at War, Bill Trotter takes a look at the half-completed Battle of the Coral Sea. Although it has no instructions and lacks a number of important elements, he reports, it definitely has a lot more going for it than a simple paint job over a nostalgia fix. Read on to get a blast from the past.
Carriers at War
SCREENSHOTS FEATURE posted on 22 OCT 2006 by Agent Cousin
Grab the magnifying glass and a strong cup of coffee. Top secret photos of Matrix Games' remake of Carriers at War have just been faxed in and they're ready for analysis. Head in to the briefing room for a first look at this highly anticipated naval combat title.
Distant Guns
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 24 AUG 2006 by Jim Cobb
Distant Guns has taken a rarely-visited war and addressed its naval operations on two levels: real-time pausable 3D tactical battles and a strategic campaign. Many have tried this, but very few have succeeded. Will Storm Eagle fare better?
Dreadnought Rising! & Battleships Zenith!
BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 1 AUG 2006 by Al Berke
Al Berke takes a look at these tactical surface naval simulations from Naval Warfare Simulations that can either be played as board games or table top miniatures.
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