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21 November 2009

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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New Officers Screenshots

FIRST IMPRESSIONS posted on 21 MAY 2009 by Jim Zabek

This massive World War II RTS is nearing completion and we have some screenshots and initial impressions to share.

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Close Combat - The Longest Day

DEVELOPER FEATURE posted on 26 APR 2009 by Jim Martin

The latest conversion of Close Combat, The Longest Day is hitting store shelves, and it's more than just a port to a new OS. Jim Martin, lead developer for the game, shares some insight into what's new.

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New Memoir '44 Map Pack

PRESS RELEASE posted on 23 MAR 2009 by Jim Zabek

Tigers in the Snow, a new Battle Map pack for Memoir '44 has been Announced.

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Pillars of Smoke Reenactment Announced

PRESS RELEASE posted on 19 MAR 2009 by Jim Zabek

An online flight sim reenactment has been announced for the Squadron Select Series. Gamers can sign up to play for free during the five weeks it runs.

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Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor Screenshots

SCREENSHOTS FEATURE posted on 11 MAR 2009 by Jim Zabek

Some new screenshots have just been released for Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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."

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