One of my favorite historical PC strategy games over the years has been the Europa Universalis series from Paradox Interactive. The latest incarnation, the fourth in the series, Europa Universalis IV will arrive on August 14th. Plenty of new options and units will be included and the update to the graphics (the map especially) looks great! You can now preorder the special digital extreme edition for $44.95 or the regular ... Read More »
Game Name: Iron & Oak Publisher: GMT Games Designer: James M. Day Year: 2013 Players: Two or more Ages: 13+ Playing Time: 60 to 90 minutes Retail Price: $59.00 Genre: Tactical American Civil War Naval Wargame Contents: 22″x34″ Full Color Map 2 countersheets 50 Action Cards 78 Ship and Fort Cards Rulebook Playbook 16 Order Cards 16 Navy Yard Cards 2 Player Aid Cards 10 dice Very rarely do I come across a GMT title which ... Read More »
The follow up to one of my favorite strategy card games is now looking for funding on Kickstarter. Frontline General: Spearpoint 1943 – Eastern Front, from our pal Byron at Collins Epic Wargames, moves the action to the Russian theater as the Nazis and Soviets continue the death struggle begun with Operation Barbarossa. The project runs through July 1st. By all means check out our reviews for the previous Frontline General: Spearpoint ... Read More »
A very interesting looking collectible trading card game, aimed at wargamers, is on the horizon from Fadescape Studios. Strategy of War is a game of modern warfare where the latest tactics and material are simulated in campaigns across the globe. Following a successful Kickstarter project, Strategy of War is currently shipping to backers and will be available for order in the near future. From Fadescape: The CORE Starter Set is the ... Read More »
The second in the Bloody Civil War series from designer Paul Koenig has arrived from Victory Point Games. The title tackles the famed battle of Chancellorsville which saw the Confederates under Robert E. Lee run rings around Joseph Hooker’s Union army. Chancellorsville: Bloody May, 1863 is for two players and can be had for an MSRP of $42.00. From VPG: Following the debacle at Fredericksburg in December of 1862, President Lincoln ... Read More »
Catalyst Game Labs has the latest technical release for Battle Tech available as a PDF download through our pals at DriveThruRPG. 3145 Capellan Confederation contains plenty of new units to take with you into the fray for your Dark Age era action! The new TRO is priced at $14.99. From Catalyst: The great experiment that was the Republic of the Sphere has failed. Withdrawn behind the Fortress walls, the once-great ... Read More »
Justin Tonna has released his introductory book Wargaming World War Two and it’s now available from Amazon. Clocking in at over 150 pages the book promises to not only be an introduction to new gamers to the wargaming hobby – although it looks like the focus is on miniatures games while leaving the hex and counter brethren in the dust – and provide exercises to raise your tactical awareness to ... Read More »
Our pals over at GMT just started their own Twitter feed and by way of celebrating are providing you the opportunity to save 50% off any two titles currently in stock. That is a seriously awesome deal and if you haven’t gotten your hands on a copy of Twilight Struggle, Space Empires, or any number of our other favorites from GMT the time is now to get some fantastic games ... Read More »
Here’s what you’ll find inside the box of Rebel Raiders on the High Seas from GMT Games. Rebel Raiders is a strategic level wargame pitting the Union and Confederates in a struggle for control over the seas and rivers throughout the American Civil War. Read More »
I pop the box to see what you’ll find in the all new edition of Star Borders Volume One: Humanity from Victory Point Games. Star Borders Humanity is fast paced two player science fiction game, designed by Lance McMillan, with a nice handful of interesting twists. Read More »
A look at what you can expect from Volume VIII of the Battles of the American Revolution: Newtown from GMT Games. The title includes not only the battle of Newtown but a bonus scenario for Oriskany as well. Read More »
Here’s a look at what you’ll find inside the box of The Last King of Scotland from Victory Point Games. The Last King of Scotland is the first in the new African Wars series from VPG and covers the Ugandan-Tanzanian War of 1978-79. Read More »
Ars Victor has made the jump from convention favorite to a full fledged Kickstarter project looking for backing. The game comes loaded with goodies and is a light tactical level science fiction strategy game for two players. You can receive a copy at the $50 funding level and the project runs through June 1st. About the Project: Ars Victor is a fast-paced, tense, two-player boardgame of tactical combat. You command ... Read More »
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