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21 November 2009

Making History II - Super Heavy Tanks

DEVELOPER FEATURE posted on 20 OCT 2009 by Jim Zabek

With a much expanded selection of units in Making History II, this developer feature takes a look at super heavy tanks.

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Making History II

INTERVIEW posted on 13 AUG 2009 by Jim Zabek

The Wargamer gets some inside scoop on the upcoming sequel to this World War II strategy game of alternative history.

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Hearts of Iron 3

SCREENSHOTS FEATURE posted on 2 JUL 2009 by Jim Zabek

Paradox has just released some new screenshots for its upcoming strategy game, Hearts of Iron 3 - just in time for the holiday weekend.

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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.

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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.

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On Board #12

EDITORIAL posted on 19 MAR 2008 by Pete Gade

If you’re a Panzer-pusher with a soft spot for North African action, you’ll want to know about what some gamers are calling an easy-to-play title that gets better with each session. Get the inside line on Corps: Command Totensonntag from Wargamer’s Pete Gade and designer Peter Bogdasarian.

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Blitzkrieg 2

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 30 NOV 2005 by Jim Cobb

Fire up the Panzers and get those bombers in the air as Jim Cobb smashes head-on into CDV's latest real time strategy title, Blitzkrieg 2. Is this a tank-rushing click-fest or a solid strategy title that will please the armchair general? Jim Cobb digs up the old combat boots and gets down and dirty to find out.

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Codename: Panzers, Phase Two

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 9 SEP 2005 by Jim Zabek

Is Codename: Panzers, Phase Two just another RTS or a blitzkrieg of excitement? Jim Zabek mounts his panzer and takes it to the front.

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Age of Empires III Demo

FEATURED DOWNLOAD posted on 7 SEP 2005 by Staff

The much-heralded Age of Empires series will march on this fall with a new addition, Age of Empires III. Microsoft has released a demo to whet the gaming public's appetities - play it now!

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El Alamein '42

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 30 SEP 2004 by Al Berke

"El Alamein is no exception and the designers have done an excellent job of portraying war in the North African desert during six crucial months in 1942. This is a solid, workmanlike system that doesn’t pretend to be flashy, but can deliver a fun gaming experience."

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Crusader

BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 18 MAY 2004 by Peter Gade

Combined arms warfare with no fuss and no muss! The Wargamer's Pete Gade revels in Honeys, Stukas, and 25pdr guns with his review of the fast-playing Crusader from The Gamers/MMP.

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Desert Rats vs. Afrika Korps

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 8 MAR 2004 by Shaun Wallace

"This beta build of the new game Desert Rats vs. Afrika Korps has outstanding graphics and familiar gameplay features..."

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Combat Mission: Afrika Korps - Fruelingswind, Part 3

AFTER ACTION REVIEW posted on 22 DEC 2003 by Wyatt Barnett, Thomas Kiilerirch

Two Afrika Korps testers, Wyatt Barnett and Thomas Kiilerirch, square off in Operation Fruelingswind. This is the third part in a series of exclusive AARs on the next Combat Mission.

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Combat Mission: Afrika Korps - Fruelingswind, Part 2

AFTER ACTION REVIEW posted on 24 OCT 2003 by Wyatt Barnett, Thomas Kiilerirch

Two Afrika Korps testers, Wyatt Barnett and Thomas Kiilerirch, square off in Operation Fruelingswind. This is the second part in a series of exclusive previews on the next Combat Mission.

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Combat Mission: Afrika Korps - Fruelingswind, Part 1

AFTER ACTION REVIEW posted on 10 OCT 2003 by Wyatt Barnett, Thomas Kiilerirch

Two Afrika Korps testers, Wyatt Barnett and Thomas Kiilerirch, square off in Operation Fruelingswind. This is the first part in a series of exclusive previews on the next Combat Mission.

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A Killing Match - The 2nd Battle of El Alemain

HISTORICAL ARTICLE posted on 28 SEP 2003 by Bill Wilder

"For three years the seesaw battles in the deserts of North Africa captured the minds and interests of the entire world. They appeared to be a microcosm of the fighting all over the world."

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Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

INTERVIEW posted on 12 SEP 2003 by Jim Zabek

The Wargamer's Jim Zabek speaks with Battlefront.com's Martin van Balkom to discuss the capstone to the Combat Mission trilogy, Combat Mission: Afrika Korps.

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Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

SCREENSHOTS FEATURE posted on 29 AUG 2003 by Chris Abele, Jim Zabek

Battlefront released a set of seven exclusive new screenshots of their upcoming wargame, Combat Mission: Afrika Korps. Chris Abele and Jim Zabek offer a brief overview of the title.

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Battlefront.com Announces Combat Mission: Afrika Korps

PRESS RELEASE posted on 5 APR 2003 by Chris Abele

Battlefront.com announces the third game in the Combat Mission franchise, Combat Mission: Afrika Korps. Chris Abele details new game elements and nine new screenshots are included.

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MOG 93

FEATURED FREE GAME posted on 29 JUN 2002 by Ezra Sidran

MOG 93 is a free web game which recreates the situation faced by Task Force Ranger, on October 3, 1993 in Mogadishu, Somalia. The turn-based strategy game was created by Ezra Sidran, with contributions from Ralph the Wizard and satellite photos from Space Imaging, Inc.

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