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7 January 2009

Mosby's Confederacy

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 6 JAN 2009 by Jim Zabek

Classic gameplay with both a turn-based strategic and a real-time tactical game? Sounds pretty good. Find out why we like it so much.

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British Forts in the Age of Arthur

BOOK REVIEW posted on 5 JAN 2009 by Jim Zabek

The quest for historical proof of King Arthur, like the quest for the Holy Grail itself, seems as perennial as it is elusive. But it is also entertaining, and, in the case of Angus Konstam’s latest work, great military history, too.

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World War II: Road To Victory

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 26 DEC 2008 by Allan Berke

And yet another World War II strategy game takes center stage. Can World War 2: Road to Victory set itself apart from its many competitors? Al Berke provides his thoughts.

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Dark Horizon Review

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 22 DEC 2008 by Lance Larka

What might have been a great spiritual successor to Elite turns out to be a disappointment.

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Theatre of War 2 AAR: The Battle of Sidi Bouzid

AFTER ACTION REVIEW posted on 17 DEC 2008 by Jim Zabek

Check out this AAR of Theatre of War 2 where American and German tanks slug it out in the desert.

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King Arthur: The Role-Playing Wargame

DEVELOPER FEATURE posted on 15 DEC 2008 by Jim Zabek

Read up on the details of this fantasy themed RPG/Strategy Game.

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Dante's Inferno Announced

PRESS RELEASE posted on 15 DEC 2008 by Jim Zabek

EA has announced a new original title, Dante's Inferno.

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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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World of Battles Announced

SCREENSHOTS FEATURE posted on 11 DEC 2008 by Jim Zabek

We've got some new screenies and some details on it.

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New Details For Empire: Total War

DEVELOPER FEATURE posted on 11 DEC 2008 by Jim Zabek

New details have been released on Empire: Total War, including details on the Russian faction and a 3D model of the Mamluks.

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US Army Long-Range Patrol Scout in Vietnam 1965-71

BOOK REVIEW posted on 10 DEC 2008 by Jim Zabek

The Vietnam War had many aspects but the role of Long-Range Patrols (LRP) have a mystique all to themselves. These patrols are the stuff of legend: a small squad of men inserted far behind enemy lines. Read up on the history, training, methods, and especially the men.

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Field of Glory

MINIATURES GAME REVIEW posted on 8 DEC 2008 by COL Bill Gray

It’s been a long time since Colonel Bill picked up a pilum or slung a martiobarbouli, but when historical publication giant Osprey and software producer Slitherine entered the ancients miniature wargaming fray, he just couldn’t resist. Here is his review on what he found to be a very surprising set of rules.

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The Witcher: Rise of the White Wolf Announced

INDUSTRY NEWS posted on 2 DEC 2008 by Jim Zabek

A remake of The Witcher is being created for consoles - almost from scratch.

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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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The Yom Kippur War

BOOK REVIEW posted on 28 NOV 2008 by Mike Dorn

At its heart the Yom Kippur War is a tale of one of the most famous and intrepid tank battles in history. Discover why Simon Dunstan’s account is the best there is on the subject.

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Combat Mission: British Forces Announced

PRESS RELEASE posted on 25 NOV 2008 by Jim Zabek

Battlefront has announced a new game in the Combat Mission Shock Force family: British Forces.

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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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Piranha Gaming Communicator Headset

HARDWARE REVIEW posted on 20 NOV 2008 by Jim Zabek

For some of us, high quality audio isn’t just an option, it’s a requirement to boosts our in-game performance.

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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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Harpoon - Commander's Edition

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 17 NOV 2008 by Kent Laukhuf

Last call for a classic! A standard bearer gets one last reconstitution before sailing into the annals of gaming history.

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