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7 January 2009

Vae Victis Patched - New Screenshots Too

PATCHES & UPDATES posted on 15 DEC 2008 by Jim Zabek

Paradox has just released the v2.1 patch for Vae Victis, their latest expansion to Europa Universalis: Rome. We've also got some new screenshots from the game.

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Interview with Paradox’s Johan Andersson

INTERVIEW posted on 4 MAY 2008 by Wargamer Staff

With the release of Europa Universalis: Rome, a check-in with lead Paradox designer, Johan Andersson seems in order. Our questions touch not only on the new game itself but a reflection on where the series has been and where it is going.

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Europa Universalis: Rome

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 8 APR 2008 by Craig Handler

On April 15, Paradox Interactive will release its fourth title in the Europa Universalis series. With a much more focused historical timeline, Rome will bring players back to a tumultuous and exciting period of ancient history. Find out what distinguishes this latest title from Paradox Interactive’s flagship trilogy.

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Macedonia — Lost Glory

DEVELOPER FEATURE posted on 16 FEB 2008 by Paradox Interactive

Which country will you lead in the next grand strategy title Europa Universalis Rome? Publisher Paradox Interactive released today the second in a series of in-depths descriptions of the five largest countries in the upcoming addition to the critically acclaimed Europa Universalis series.

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Europa Universalis: Rome

DEVELOPER FEATURE posted on 21 JAN 2008 by Johan Andersson

Paradox Interactive has a new grand strategy in the works -- Europa Universalis: Rome. Director of Development Johan Andersson shares his excitement with the first installment of Rome's developer's diary.

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E3 2006: Glory of the Roman Empire

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 20 JUN 2006 by Jim Zabek

While there are dozens of Roman era PC games on the market today, this is the only one which features a Latin version of the game! Jim Zabek explains what else to expect from the city-builder.

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Glory of the Roman Empire Demo

FEATURED DOWNLOAD posted on 16 JUN 2006 by Staff

Build up the cities of the Empire in this new city-builder from CDV and find out what it's like to create beautiful towns and make people happy with gory gladiator fights.

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E3 2006: Caesar IV

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 17 MAY 2006 by Chris Abele

All Hail Caesar! The Wargamer's Chris Abele offers his E3 impressions on the upcoming 3D sequel to the decade-old franchise.

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Legion Arena

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 23 JAN 2006 by Leo Farrell

Leo Farrell reviews Legion Arena, an RPG-strategy game. Is developer Slitherine onto something with this hybrid or will taking elements from both genres only be a case of trying to do much in one game?

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Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion

STRATEGY AND TACTICS ARTICLE posted on 13 NOV 2005 by Sean Drummy

Overwhelmed by barbarians? Frustrated by the legions of Rome? Sean Drummy offers tactics and strategies to beat these ancient armies.

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Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 1 NOV 2005 by Lloyd Sabin

Huns, Goths, Vandals, Allemanni, Saxons, and Franks...all here to bring down the once mighty Roman Empire. Lloyd Sabin examines the Barbarian Invasion to see how well it puts a beating on Rome.

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Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion

INTERVIEW posted on 3 OCT 2005 by Jim Zabek

The Wargamer's Jim Zabek decided to learn more about the newly-released expansion pack to Rome: Total War, so he spoke with The Creative Assembly's Mark Southerns. Find out what's up with Barbarian Invasion and what might be next for the series.

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Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 25 SEP 2005 by Sean Drummy

The expansion pack to last year's epic strategy game is right around the corner. Sean Drummy squashes Goths, spears Romans, and spills this preview.

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Legion Arena Beta Impressions

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 29 AUG 2005 by Sean Drummy

Fresh from a round of beta testing, Sean Drummy files this report on the progress of Legion Arena, Slitherine's latest historical strategy offering.

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RTW - Barbarian Invasion Demo

FEATURED DOWNLOAD posted on 9 AUG 2005 by Sean Drummy

SEGA released today the demo for the upcoming expansion pack to Rome: Total War, Creative Assembly's epic strategy game released last fall. This new demo for Barbarian Invasion includes battles among the Romans, Saxons, and Huns set during the waning years of the Empire.

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E3 2005: Rise & Fall

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 27 MAY 2005 by Chris Abele

Can history be merged into a fast-paced RTS? The Wargamer's Chris Abele previews an ambitious attempt from Rick Goodman and team at Stainless Steel Studios.

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E3 2005: RTW Barbarian Invasion

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 27 MAY 2005 by Sean Butler

Not surprisingly, one of the best strategy games of 2004 is getting an expansion pack. Sean Butler had hands on time with the latest Total War game and explains what he saw.

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Legion Arena

SCREENSHOTS FEATURE posted on 11 NOV 2004 by Chris Abele

In its fourth strategy game, Slitherine Studios is creating a unique title in Legion Arena. Chris Abele introduces this new title from the independent British wargames developer.

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Rome: Total War

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 5 NOV 2004 by Jim Zabek

The third installment to the award-winning Total War series has arrived amidst a blitz of hype. Does it live up to its expectations, or are the barbarians at the gate? The Wargamer’s Jim Zabek dons his toga and shares his thoughts.

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Rome: Total War First Impressions

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 24 SEP 2004 by Jim Zabek

It's finally here. The Creative Assembly's Roman masterpiece has reached store shelves, and Jim Zabek delves straight into his first impressions of this excellent new strategy game.

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