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Monday, 31st December
Computer Games: Grumman F6F Hellcat Released
RealFlight Simulations have released Grumman F6F Hellcat - a WW2 flight sim add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. More details are available on the games webpage at RealFlight.
A promotional video:
Board Games: Strategy & Tactics Issue 254
Decision Games have released Strategy & Tactics #254 featuring the game Hannibal’s War which covers the Second Punic War between ancient Rome and Carthage. Further details are available on the Strategy & Tactics magazine website.
Monday, 22nd December
Computer Games: Squad Battles: Spanish Civil War Review
Gamesquad has published a review of Squad Battles: Spanish Civil War. The reviewer (Jim Cobb) summed up his thoughts as follows: “Pros (+) Fascinating subject; many scenarios, historically accurate; fine replay value. Cons (-) Mediocre terrain graphics; dated interface.” You can read his review here.
Visit the game’s webpage at HPS Simulations to find out more.
Podcasts: Noisemaker Episode 9
Bert has released his 9th podcast (mp3 format). In his Christmas show he again talks about the Iron Brigade miniatures rules and looks at a space combat campaign simulation he stumbled upon. You can download his podcasts from here.
Sunday, 21st December
Computer Games: Strike Fighters 2 Released
Third Wire Productions have released Strike Fighters 2 - an updated version of their best selling jet air combat game Strike Fighters. Player flyable aircraft include some of the most legendary fighters from the early jet age, including the F-100D Super Sabre, A-4 Skyhawk and F-4 Phantom II. Visit the Third Wire website to find out more.
Friday, 19th December
Board Games: Wings of War Review
The Armchair General website has published a review of the Wings of War series of WW1 air combat card games. The reviewers (Paul Glasser and Gerald D. Swick) summed up their thoughts as follows: “Passed Inspection: Easy to learn and play; pre-planned movements create intense play throughout the game. Failed Basic: Some important rules are buried inside paragraphs.” You can read the review here.
Thursday, 18th December
Computer Games: Steel Panthers WW2 Updated
Shrapnel Games have released another upgrade for their excellent – and free – WW2 tactical-level wargame winSPWW2. The upgrade includes various tweaks and improvements, nine new scenarios and improved OOBs. Download the version 3.5 update - or the whole game - from the winSPWW2 webpage at Shrapnel. Find out more about winSPWW2 at this fansite.
Wednesday, 17th December
Computer Games: War Plan Pacific Review
IGN.com has published a review of the WW2 Pacific Theatre grand strategy title War Plan Pacific. The reviewer (Steve Butts) summed up his thoughts as follows: “War Plan Pacific nicely straddles the sometimes contradictory concepts of realism and accessibility. With a simple interface and gameplay that's focused more on basic essentials, the game proves that you don't need reams and reams of technical data in order to be successful.” You can find the review here.
War Plan Pacific was also reviewed a couple of days ago. See my last entry.
Monday, 15th December
Computer Games: War Plan Pacific Released
Shrapnel Games have released their WW2 Pacific Theatre grand strategy title War Plan Pacific. Go to the game’s webpage at Shrapnel Games to find out more or download the demo.
The Out of Eight game reviews blog has published a review of the game. It gave it seven out of eight. You can find the review here.
Podcasts: Noisemaker Episode 8
Bert has released his 8th podcast (mp3 format). In this show, he looks at the Volley and Bayonet: Road to Victory and Iron Brigade miniatures rules and reviews the GMT board game Under the Lily Banners. You can download his podcasts from here.
Sunday, 14th December
Board Games: Web-Grognards’ Game Review Links
Web-Grognards has been updated with numerous new links and files, including eight board game reviews: Against the Reich (WEG), Bismarck (Avalanche), Fast Carriers (SPI), Jena 20 (VPG), Seven Days of 1809 (OSG), Successors: Alexander’s Empire (AH/GMT), Texas Glory (Columbia) and World at War: Eisenbach Gap (LnL). Click here to go to the Web-Grognards home page.
Friday, 12th December
Computer Games: Jutland Released
Storm Eagle Studios have announced that Jutland – their long-awaited sequel to Distant Guns – is now available for download and purchase. Jutland is a 3D naval wargame that covers the North Sea actions between Britain and Germany during WW1. It features 900+ historically accurate, highly detailed 3D ship models and some of the most realistic True Physics Ballistics ever released in a wargame. Go to the Storm Eagle website to download the demo or find out more.
Computer Games: Black Shark Released
The Eagle Dynamics development studio and The Fighter Collection have released Digital Combat Simulator: Black Shark. The game is a combat flight simulator centred upon the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter. DCS: Black Shark is the flagship title of a new DCS series of games which will feature other aircraft – both fixed wing and helicopter. Visit the Digital Combat Simulator website to find out more.
Board Games: Deep into the Bekaa Released
Firefight Games have released Deep into the Bekaa. It is a tactical-level game that covers the last tank battle of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982. Visit the game’s webpage at Firefight Games to find out more.
Wednesday, 10th December
Board Games: Conflict of Heroes Review
The Armchair General website has published a review of the WW2 tactical-level board game Conflict of Heroes: Awakening the Bear! Russia 1941-42. The reviewer (Bill Boden) summed up his thoughts as follows: “Passed Inspection: A solid game design that plays smoothly. Failed Basic: A bit pricey for an introductory-level wargame.” You can read his review here. The game is published by Academy Games who can be found here.
Monday, 8th December
Computer Games: Kharkov 1942 Released
Lighthouse Interactive and developer Discus games have announced that Steel Fury: Kharkov 1942 is now available in shops in the UK. It is also available for download internationally. The game is a 3D tank combat simulator that covers armoured warfare on the Eastern Front in 1942. Visit the Lighthouse Interactive website to find out more.
Board Games: Spanish Eagles Released
Compass Games have released Spanish Eagles. The tactical-level game covers the battles of Albuera and Talavera during the Peninsular War. More details are available on the Compass Games website.
Miniatures: Field of Glory Review
The Wargamer has published a review of Field of Glory - the miniatures rules for ‘Ancients’ published by Osprey Publishing and Slitherine. The reviewer awarded the rules set a “skosh over 9” out of 10. You can read his review here.
The official Field of Glory website can be found here.
Sunday, 7th December
Board Games: Web-Grognards’ Game Review Links
Web-Grognards has been updated with numerous new links and files, including 16 board game reviews: Axis & Allies (Nova/MB/Hasbro), Barbarossa Solitaire (David Kershaw), Battle of Roark’s Drift (HA), Bitter Woods (AH/L2 Design Group), Burnside Takes Command (GMT/The Skirmisher), Frontline General: Italian Campaign Introduction (CEW), Hornet Leader II (DVG), Khyber Rifles (3W), Lock ‘N Load: A Day of Heroes (Matrix Games), Memoir ‘44 - the Hedgerow Hell, Operation Overlord and Mediterranean Theater expansions (DoW), Napoleon at Waterloo - Advanced Game expansion (SPI), Some Poles Apart (ATO), Squad Leader (AH), This Accursed Civil War (Ben Hull/GMT), Triumph of Chaos (Clash of Arms) and Twilight Struggle (GMT). Click here to go to the Web-Grognards home page.
Saturday, 6th December
Podcasts: Noisemaker Episode 7
Bert has released his 7th podcast (mp3 format). His shorter than usual show looks at recent miniatures gaming news and provides a review of the classic Avalon Hill naval board wargame Wooden Ships and Iron Men. You can download his podcasts from here.
Friday, 5th December
Board Games: Battle of Monmouth Review
The Armchair General website has published a review of the American War of Independence tactical-level board game The Battle of Monmouth. The reviewer (Larry Levandowski) summed up his thoughts as follows: “Passed Inspection: Miniature-like game play. Deep historical content. Failed Basic: Requires precise counter placement; players with clumsy fingers, cats and jumping dogs will be challenged.” You can read his review here. The game is published by Clash of Arms who can be found here.
Computer Games: Commander - Napoleon at War Updated
Matrix Games and Slitherine Strategies have released a major update for their Napoleonic grand strategy title Commander - Napoleon at War. The comprehensive update brings the game to version 1.06 and comes with a variety of changes including some balance tweaks on unit pricing and the economic strength of some countries. Moreover, the update comes with significant AI enhancements like an increase in AI British naval prowess and greater Russian AI effectiveness against France. Visit the game’s webpages at Matrix to get the update or find out more.
Tuesday, 2nd December
History Today: The Battle of Austerlitz
Napoleon won his greatest victory on this day in 1805 at the Battle of Austerlitz.
Monday, 1st December
Podcasts: Meeples and Miniatures Episode 42
Neil Shuck has released his 42nd podcast (mp3 format). The show includes an in-depth review of Stargrunt II (SG2) – a science fiction miniatures game produced by Ground Zero Games – and reviews of Battlelore: For Troll or Country and Flashing Blade Miniatures (28mm Crusaders, 40mm Cacadores and 40mm Romano-British). You can download his podcasts from here.
Podcasts: Noisemaker Episode 6
Bert has released his 6th podcast (mp3 format). In this show, he looks at wargaming naval battles during the age of sail and shot. You can download his podcasts from here.
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