19 June 2013

Combat Mission: Fortress Italy

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 22 OCT 2012 by Russell Sakne

New writer Russell Sakne reports about his experience on the ground in Sicily in the latest iteration to the Combat Mission series. Does it produce results? Or is it a stalemate reminiscent of the fighting that took place on the Italian Peninsula during World War 2?

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Hearts of Iron III: Their Finest Hour

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 20 OCT 2012 by Chris Cole

New writer Chris Cole gets his hands on the third expansion of HOI3, showing us what about it is and is not attractive to wargamers. Does it pass inspection?

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Mass Effect 3

PLAYSTATION 3 GAME REVIEW posted on 10 OCT 2012 by Tristan Hall

The battle with the Reapers continues in this third addition to the renowned Mass Effect series. New writer Tristan Hall dissects this game with a wargamer's perspective, informing us if whether or not this is as good as it's predecessors.

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Field Commander: Rommel - Deluxe

VIDEO BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 6 OCT 2012 by Alex Berry

Alex Berry shares with us the Deluxe edition of this solitaire board game featuring Field Marshall Erwin Rommel's tank actions during World War 2.

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Panzer Corps: Afrika Korps

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 3 OCT 2012 by Chris Reichl

Chris Reichl tells us about his experiences in the North African desert with the latest expansion to the Panzer Corps series. Does it portray the warfare of the "Desert Fox" accurately, or is it overly ambitious?

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Strategic Command World War 1: Breakthrough! - After Action Report: Part 2

STRAIGHT FROM THE BETA TESTERS posted on 30 SEP 2012 by Michael Kollmann

Fury Software's beta tester Michael Kollmann shares with us his exclusive play-through with the expansion to Strategic Command World War 1. Is he able to change the outcome of the First World War, or will the Central Powers again submit because of internal and external pressures? This is Part 2.

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Strategic Command World War 1: Breakthrough! - After Action Report: Part 1

STRAIGHT FROM THE BETA TESTERS posted on 29 SEP 2012 by Michael Kollmann

Fury Software's beta tester Michael Kollmann shares with us his exclusive play-through with the expansion to Strategic Command World War 1. Is he able to change the outcome of the First World War, or will the Central Powers again submit because of internal and external pressures? This is Part 1.

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U-Boat Leader

BOARD GAME REVIEW posted on 27 SEP 2012 by Scott Udell

Scott Udell dissects Dan Verssen Games' solitaire portrayal of the battle for the North Atlantic. Does it inflict the "just one more turn" syndrome, or does it sink to the bottom?

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Scourge of War: Gettysburg - Battle of Antietam

VIDEO AAR posted on 18 SEP 2012 by Matthew Flanigan

Matthew Flanigan gets in Robert E. Lee's saddle and commands the Confederate forces that congregated near Antietam Creek on September 17th, against a more robust Union army. Is he able to maneuver his forces adequately enough to counter thee attacks of his enemy?

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Napoleon: Total War - Battle of Borodino

VIDEO AAR posted on 8 SEP 2012 by Neil Sangster

In celebration of its 200th Anniversary, Neil Sangster puts on Napoleon's bicorne and faces off against Russian General Mikhail Kutuzov.

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Take Command: 2nd Manassas - Battle of Chantilly (Ox Hill)

VIDEO AAR posted on 5 SEP 2012 by Matthew Flanigan

New writer Matthew Flanigan attempts to hold off a superior Confederate force using a Union rearguard contingent, 150 years after the historical battle took place.

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Achtung Panzer: Operation Star

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 27 APR 2012 by Curtis Szmania

Curtis Szmania draws the line in the snow on the Eastern Front in Matrix Game's release of this tactical tank combat/combined arms strategy game.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 17 NOV 2011 by Curtis Szmania

Curtis Szmania gets boots on the ground on Activision's latest and most-anticipated title that wraps up a trilogy of war, deceit and sacrifice.

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Dungeon Defenders

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 15 NOV 2011 by James Allen

James Allen from outofeight.info stands his ground and takes on another tower defense strategy title. Does it hold the line or crumble in the face of swarming enemies?

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Battlefield 3

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 1 NOV 2011 by James Allen and Scott Parrino

James Allen and Scott Parrino team up to check out the latest entry in the Battlefield series to see how it stacks up online and off.

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Orcs Must Die!

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 14 OCT 2011 by James Allen

James Allen from outofeight.info sets up his defenses and readies his troops in a uniquely titled tower defense strategy game that combines with third-person action.

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Tropico 4

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 25 AUG 2011 by Lloyd Sabin

Lloyd Sabin travels to the island of Tropico to give the Wargamer a first look at upcoming Tropico 4.

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King Arthur: Fallen Champions

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 17 AUG 2011 by James Allen

James Allen from outofeight.info becomes party leader as he reviews King Arthur: Fallen Champions, the real-time role-playing strategy that takes place between King Arthur and the upcoming sequel King Arthur II.

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Infested Planet

PC GAME PREVIEW posted on 28 JUL 2011 by Craig Handler

Brave the alien tide and deploy planetside with Craig Handler as he attempts to gather intelligence on the upcoming action strategy title, Infested Planet, by independent developer Rocket Bear Games.

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Field of Glory - Swords and Scimitars - The Pewter Perspective

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 22 DEC 2010 by COL Bill Gray

Colonel Bill dons mail and helm to check out the latest Field of Glory expansion module and finds the PC game has a very distinctive miniatures pedigree, to the ultimate benefit of all.

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