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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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Battlestations Pacific

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 19 AUG 2009 by Anthony Micari

December 7th, 1941 is a date of infamy or victory, depending on your side. Choose it and determine the course of the War in the Pacific.

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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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Battlefield 1943 Will Have $15 Price Tag

INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 23 APR 2009 by Jim Zabek

That's right folks. DICE and EA have announced a stunningly cheap price for their upcoming shooter.

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War Plan Pacific

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 22 JAN 2009 by Jim Zabek

Looking for a wargame taking place in the Pacific that allows you to fight the war from beginning to end in one evening? Check out War Plan Pacific.

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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.

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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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The Pied Piper of Saipan - Movie Reviews

MOVIE REVIEW posted on 15 JUL 2008 by James Cobb

Dr. Jim Cobb takes a look at two movies portraying the amazing feat of Guy Gabaldon, who convinced over 1500 Japanese soldiers to surrender on Saipan.

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Pacific Storm: Allies

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 24 JUN 2008 by Bill Trotter

Putting his stressful experience with the game's predecessor behind him, Bill Trotter steps up to the plate to write a judicious review of Lesta Studios' Pacific Storm; Allies among a sea of sophomoric ones.

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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.

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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.

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Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 9 JUN 2007 by Oleg Mastruko

When released Silent Hunter 4 was buggy and disappointing, but after two patches it has seen a lot of improvement. Oleg Mastruko shares his thoughts on just how far the game has come.

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E3 2006: Pacific Storm

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 18 MAY 2006 by Bill Trotter

Bill Trotter unearths this gem of a wargame/simulation from the depths of the Russian development market. CDV's new strategy title is ambitious and unproven, but Trotter thinks there's something to it.

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When Gaming Meets History #23: Repulse at Milne Bay

EDITORIAL posted on 8 JAN 2006 by Bill Wilder

Following the American victory at Guadalcanal, Japan was seeking a chance to strike back. "Wild Bill" Wilder recounts the critical defense of Milne Bay in 1943 in this latest historical article.

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Empire of the Sun

BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 1 SEP 2005 by Al Berke

Mark Herman's latest card-driven game covering the Pacific War has sparked a lot of controversy among gamers. Some see it as an innovative masterpiece, while others a poorly presented rules nightmare. Al Berke weighs in with his opinion.

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When Gaming Meets History #16: A River of Blood

EDITORIAL posted on 5 MAR 2005 by Bill Wilder

The historic battle for Guadalcanal is recounted by The Wargamer's "Wild Bill" Wilder.

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War in the Pacific

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 12 JAN 2005 by Al Berke

War in the Pacific is a huge game covering the entire Pacific Theater during the Second World War. Just how deep are its depths? The Wargamer’s Al Berke sounds it out.

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Medal of Honor Pacific Assault

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 24 DEC 2004 by Jim Zabek

Pacific Assault is not only an homage to the World War II vet in general and the United States Marine Corps in particular, but also a first-person shooter jungle warfare simulator. Does it have it all?

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Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault Demo

FEATURED DOWNLOAD posted on 4 SEP 2004 by Chris Abele

The demo for the sequel of one of the most popular World War II shooters has been released. 500 MB later, Chris Abele reports on his early impressions.

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Heroes of the Pacific

INTERVIEW posted on 8 JUN 2004 by Jim Zabek

The Wargamer's Jim Zabek speaks with the developers behind this World War II-themed flight combat game.

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