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ZeniMax Buys iD Software

INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 24 JUN 2009 by Jim Zabek

In a major move the owners of Bethesda Softworks (creators of the Elder Scrolls and Fallout franchises) have announced it has purchased iD Software, creators of the venerable Doom and Quake franchises.

East India Company

INTERVIEW posted on 22 JUN 2009 by Jim Zabek

The Wargamer's Jim Zabek just got some inside scoop in the highly anticipated East India Company game from Paradox.

Historicon Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

CONVENTION COVERAGE posted on 18 JUN 2009 by Jim Zabek

The greatest historical miniatures gaming convention on the planet is turning 25 this year, and the plans are to make things even better than ever. Check out what's in store.

Killing Floor $20,000 Contest

CONTEST posted on 18 JUN 2009 by Jim Zabek

Already selling at a "recession friendly price", the creators of the survival-horror FPS are now piling on an economic stimulus of their own: a $20,000 map creating contest.

The Seven Years War

HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 18 JUN 2009 by Bill Trotter

Called (perhaps rightly) the first "world war", the Seven Years War spanned the globe and saw such dramatic changes as England taking control of Florida and Prussia demonstrating its much feared reputation of iron discipline. Read more in this historical overview of the war.

Horse and Musket Vol I

AFTER ACTION REVIEW posted on 17 JUN 2009 by Bill Trotter

The Desktop General takes command of some Prussians and crosses swords in Horse and Musket Volume 1. How will he fare?

Aevum Obscurum Available For iPhone

FEATURED DOWNLOAD posted on 16 JUN 2009 by Jim Zabek

The turn-based strategy game is now available on the iPhone and iPod Touch, in addition to java-enabled browsers.

Crown of Glory: Emperor's Edition Patched

PATCHES & UPDATES posted on 15 JUN 2009 by Jim Zabek

The first patch is a whopper, bringing major fixes and improvements to the game.

Puresim Baseball Now Free

FEATURED DOWNLOAD posted on 12 JUN 2009 by Jim Zabek

The award-winning sports management franchise is now free.

History: Great Empires - Rome

PRESS RELEASE posted on 11 JUN 2009 by Jim Zabek

Slitherine is releasing a new turn-based strategy game for the Nintendo DS.

Dungeons & Dragons Online To Go Free To Play

FEATURED DOWNLOAD posted on 10 JUN 2009 by Jim Zabek

In a move to take the D&D-themed MMO to a broader audience, the game is will soon be free to play, offering a micro-transaction based pricing model for upgrades.

New Tropico 3 Screenshots

SCREENSHOTS FEATURE posted on 10 JUN 2009 by Jim Zabek

Fire up the BBQ, break out the mojitos, and let the steel drums roll. We just got some new screenshots from our favorite Banana Republic sim, and we can already smell the island air.

Horse & Musket Volume I Preview

DEVELOPER FEATURE posted on 9 JUN 2009 by Tim Coakley

The next installment of the acclaimed Horse & Musket series is almost here, and we have a first look at it.

Eye On Afghanistan

HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 8 JUN 2009 by Wile E. Pathan

In the first of a monthly series focusing on the events unfolding in Afghanistan, we take a look at events leading up to this point and possible strategies going forward.

HPS Announces 3 New Titles

PRESS RELEASE posted on 5 JUN 2009 by Jim Zabek

HPS has announced three new games: Alexandrian Wars, War on the Southern Front, and Dien Bien Phu.

Tropico 3 Interview

INTERVIEW posted on 4 JUN 2009 by Jim Zabek

In an interview with its publisher, the developers of Tropico 3 share some insight into what they're working on for this remake of a classic, and some of the new features players will get to enjoy.