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XCOM: Enemy Unknown

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 1 NOV 2012 by Martin Lampon

Martin Lampon braves the frontline against the alien threat in this reworking of the classic tactical strategy game series. See how it ranks in this review!

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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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GamePlan

MOBILE APP REVIEW posted on 12 OCT 2012 by James Tanaleon

James Tanaleon gets his hands on a mobile application that allows wargamers to plan, produce and communicate strategies and tactics for various types of wargames. Is it a worthy commander's analyzing and leadership tool?

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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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The Wargamer and Kalypso Media Contest Winner's Report and Omerta - City of Gangsters Press Event

COMMUNITY NEWS posted on 8 OCT 2012 by Scott Servant

The winner of the Wargamer and Kalypso Media contest, Scott Servant, describes for us his stay in San Francisco and the Omerta - City of Gangsters press event.

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The Wargamer's Tournament: Phase One Championship

COMMUNITY NEWS posted on 2 OCT 2012 by Curtis Szmania

Two men took the challenge, and only one took the title. The Non-Staff and Staff conferences have met on the field of battle. Who was victorious? Who will have the honor of being the greatest general among us?

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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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Team Assault: Baptism of Fire

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 1 MAY 2012 by Curtis Szmania

Curtis Szmania assumes command in this tactical wargame set during World War II in Italy.

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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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Steam and Iron: A Second Look

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 21 APR 2012 by Vincenzo Beretta

Vincenzo Beretta lends Wargamer's his take on the World War I tactical naval strategy game developed by Fredrik Wallin.

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Wargame: European Escalation

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 27 MAR 2012 by Curtis Szmania

The hypothetical question of what would happen if NATO and the Warsaw Pact decided to take their words to the battlefield could possibly be answered in Wargame: European Escalation.

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Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! - German Offensive

AFTER ACTION REPORT posted on 21 MAR 2012 by Angelo Ricci

Angelo Ricci takes on the Russian in a classic German offensive attack, but will he overcome the staunch "Not One Step Back" order that Stalin has given his troops?

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Jagged Alliance: Back in Action

PC GAME REVIEW posted on 15 MAR 2012 by John Thompson

John Thompson gets 'back in action' with the latest release of the revamped classic that puts players in control of mercenaries to free an island from tyranny. Is it a job worth of the A-Team?

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Battle Academy Preview

MOBILE GAMING posted on 13 MAR 2012 by Scott Parrino

Scott Parrino literally gets his hands on the iPad version of the upcoming Battle Academy. Soon to be released, does it remain faithful to the original?

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Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! - The Bunker

AFTER ACTION REPORT posted on 6 MAR 2012 by Angelo Ricci

Angelo Ricci brings Wargamer a nice AAR that delves into the gameplay of the upcoming strategy game Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear!

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John Tiller's Squad Battles: Falklands

AFTER ACTION REPORT posted on 20 FEB 2012 by Michael Eckenfels

Michael Eckenfels commands the British troops as they strike against the Argentine position and to reach a downed Sea King helicopter. Can he make it?

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Roman Civil Wars - Battle of Ruspina

AFTER ACTION REPORT posted on 24 JAN 2012 by John Thompson

John Thompson takes on the role of Julius Caesar as he faces one of his former subordinates in an attempted ambush in North Africa. Does Labienus succeed in destroying his former commander?

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