Victoria: Revolutions
INTERVIEW posted on 4 AUG 2006 by Chris Abele
At just $9.99, Paradox's adventurous launch of an expansion pack through a single, online channel will be a notable event in the company's history. The Wargamer's Chris Abele spoke to Johann Anderson to mark the game's completion.
E3 2006: Sid Meier's Railroads!
PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 31 MAY 2006 by Bill Trotter
Choo-choo! Sid Meier is returning to an old haunt with this remake of the popular management/strategy/simulation game about locomotives. Bill Trotter conducts this new preview.
Empire Earth II
PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 14 MAR 2005 by Kyle Stegerwald
Guiding a civilization from the stone age to the space age and conquering the world to boot can make for a nice way to spend an afternoon. Kyle Stegerwald spends some time with a beta version of Empire Earth II and shares his impressions.
Great White Fleet
BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 10 JUN 2004 by Al Berke
"Great White Fleet is a companion scenario book to the Great War at Sea operational and tactical naval board game series."
Railroad Tycoon 3
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 26 DEC 2003 by Mike Dorn
Mike Dorn spends time with this latest 19th century railroad management sim and reports back on his findings.
Victoria: Empire Under the Sun
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 16 DEC 2003 by Jim Cobb
"Victoria: Empire under the Sun fills the gap in a way that underlines the strengths and weaknesses of Paradox's engine."
Cossacks: Back to War
INTERVIEW posted on 30 SEP 2002 by Lloyd Sabin
"Lloyd Sabin had the opportunity to speak with Mario "Mayo" Gerhold, Producer of the Cossacks: Back to War game. In the following interview, Mario offers details on the game, the reasoning behind a second expansion pack, new units, new multiplayer options and a variety of other questions."
War! Age of Imperialism
BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 29 MAY 2002 by Jason Robinson
WAR! Age of Imperialism is a challenging game of world conquest with rules appropriate for the new gamer taking a first step or the experienced grongard looking for another challenge, all played upon beautifully apportioned gameboard with detailed plastic pieces.
Empire Earth
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 25 MAR 2002 by Tash Shaheen
While it may overwhelm casual RTS players, those who are willing to deal with the extra complexity will probably find a rewarding experience.
Europa Universalis II
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 6 FEB 2002 by Matthew Peckham
Don't hate it for being great in spite of what are mostly cosmetic and game balance tweaks in this sterling sequel. If you're craving a truly deft, authentic historical strategy game, this version of Paradox's magnum opus is the one to own.
Civilization III
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 11 JAN 2002 by Mike Dorn
Civilization III remains one of the best strategy titles currently released, but at times it falls short of becoming a wholly addicting gaming experience.
Trade Empires Review
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 15 NOV 2001 by Jeff Vitous
"Rather than focus on a single epoch in human history, Frog City has encompassed nearly all of it in their new game, Trade Empires." Jeff Vitous explores this new trading sim from Frog City Software.
Rails Across America Review
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 9 NOV 2001 by Mike Russo
"Rails Across American features a streamlined, strategic approach to railroad management, without omitting all the nitty-gritty details that many gamers enjoy." Mike Russo examines this latest genre title from Flying Lab Software and Strategy First.
War! Age of Imperialism
BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 26 OCT 2001 by Jeff Vitous
War! Age of Imperialism can be setup and taught in minutes. The map board is exquisitely illustrated and seamlessly mounted, and the plastic units and game pieces are rich in detail. The method of setup and the location of natives and resources ensure each game will have a unique flavor. At once, the game recalls not only Risk but games such as Civilization and Diplomacy as well. War! Age of Imperialism is absolutely ideal for groups of casual or serious gamers, and will even make for a thoughtful family game.
Trade Empires
PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 27 AUG 2001 by Jeff Vitous
Trade Empires will provide challenging play over many historical periods. The superb 2D game graphics change according to the era and location. A demo (85 MB) is currently available that includes a tutorial and the Shang Dynasty scenario. In the meantime, we can look forward to fun this Fall (approximately September 17) with Phoenicians.
Campaign Eckmuhl
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 14 AUG 2001 by Michael Spano
Campaign Eckmuhl ideally recreates Napoleonic warfare and allows gamers to experience an under-analyzed and unique phase in the war between France and Austria in 1809. In addition, Campaign Eckmuhl features extensive editors giving gamers the power to adjust every parameter and modify the action to reflect their interpretation of Napoleonic warfare or explore hypothetical situations. It is a truly flexible game that can be enjoyed by anyone interested in the warfare of this period.
History of the World
BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 8 JUL 2001 by Mark G. McLaughlin
Six hundred toy soldiers. That is what the buyer will find in Hasbro-Avalon Hill's newest version of the classic History of the World boardgame. For those who have never played any previous versions of the game before, this will be a wonderful treat. People who have older versions of the game will find the Hasbro-Avalon Hill product to be a cleaner, smoother, more fluid game that, while not necessarily better than the previous version, is definitely an enjoyable and valuable variant that breathes new life and new strategies into a much-played favorite.
Cossacks: European Wars
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 14 JUN 2001 by Mark G. McLaughlin
Cossacks has some drawbacks, but overall it is a fine product, a good addition to the genre, and, most important, a game that is soundly based in history and which can educate and entertain at the same time.
Europa Universalis
PC GAME REVIEW posted on 30 MAR 2001 by Jim Robinette
Europa Universalis is a strategy game covering world-wide grand strategy from 1492, the year of Columbus's discovery of the New World, until 1792, the year of the French Revolution. Gameplay happens in real time, although players may give orders and view the situation while in paused mode. The player represents an unnamed power behind the head of state of one of the great world powers, such as France, England, Russia, and Austria. Lesser powers are also portrayed, as are natives (a.k.a., indigenous, or aboriginal peoples, if you will).
Interview with BoKu Strategy Games' David Erickson
INTERVIEW posted on 6 MAR 2001 by Jeff Vitous
With the announcement of two new games, BoKu Strategy Games' David Erickson is a busy man these days. We would like to thank Mr. Erickson and Richard Arnesen of Shrapnel Games for taking a few minutes to answer some questions regarding these upcoming projects. Fans of 18th Century warfare, rejoice!
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