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Monday, 30th July
Military History: Win a Set of Osprey Guides
I’ve updated my competitions page with a great new competition at Osprey Publishing.
Computer Games: DOSBox Updated
DOSBox - the popular DOS emulator that allows gamers to play old DOS-based games (such as Age of Rifles) on newer operating systems - has been updated to version 0.71. DOSBox is OpenSource and completely free to use. For more information or to download the update visit the official DOSBox site.
Sunday, 29th July
Computer Games: HPS Civil War Game Updates
HPS Simulations have released updates for five of their American Civil War Series Campaign titles: Corinth, Franklin, Ozark, Peninsula and Shiloh. Visit the HPS website for more details.
Board Games: Web-Grognards’ Game Review Links
Web-Grognards has been updated with a variety of new links and files, including 11 board game reviews: Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit #1 (AH/MMP), Bitter End (Compass Games), Cowboys (Worthington), Fighting Sail, S&T #85 (SPI), Invincible Armada, Vae Victis #75 (HC), Lock ‘n Load: Island War, The Great War at Sea (Avalanche), Pax Romana (GMT), Tide of Iron (FFG), Viktory II (Morrison) and War between the States (SPI/DG). Click here to go to the Web-Grognards home page.
Friday, 27th July
Computer Games: AGEOD’s American Civil War Reviewed
The Armchair General website has published a review – with screenshots - of AGEOD’s American Civil War - The Blue and the Gray. The reviewer (Larry Levandowski) summarized his thoughts as follows: “Passed Inspection: The sweep, pageantry and magnitude of the American Civil War in one game. Failed Basic: PBEM implementation is clumsy. Turn processing takes a very long time. Organization of units can be confusing.” You can read the review here.
Computer Games: For Liberty! Updated
Matrix Games and Hussar Games have released another update for their strategy title For Liberty! The latest update adds a new feature - a ‘Retreat all units’ button - and fixes a serious issue with tactical battles that appeared in the 1.80 update.
For Liberty! is a turn-based strategy game – with tactical battles – which covers the American War of Independence (1775 – 1783) and the Hungarian Rakoczi Independence War (1703 to 1711). To find out more about the game – and see some screenshots - visit its official web pages at Matrix.
Computer Games: Combat Mission: Shock Force Released
Battlefront have announced the release of Combat Mission: Shock Force (CMSF). CMSF is a tactical-level military simulation that depicts a hypothetical near-future conflict in Syria. The game’s official web page is here. Battlefront have a Combat Mission: Shock Force gallery at YouTube with 20+ gameplay videos. You can find it here.
Thursday, 26th July
Board Games: Talavera Released
Multi-Man Publishing (MMP) has released the fourth game in their Napoleonic Battles Series: Talavera. As an added bonus it comes with a free mini-game which covers the small but decisive battle of Vimeiro. Visit the MMP website for more information.
Podcasts: Meeples and Miniatures Episode 16
Neil Shuck has released his 16th podcast (mp3 format). In this show he talks about his visit to Manorcon - where he played the board games Colosseum and Fire & Fury: A Viking Saga for the first time. He also reviews the sci-fi miniatures rules Combat Zone - and looks at the figures available for the game. You can download his podcasts from here.
Computer Games: PT Boats Website
Akella have launched a new website to showcase their upcoming naval game, PT Boats: Knights of the Sea. It can be found here. PT Boats is a naval simulator that places gamers in charge of an Allied, Russian or German torpedo boat or ‘mosquito’ fleet during WW2. It is due to be released in the fourth quarter of this year.
Wednesday, 25th July
Computer Games: Combat Mission: Shock Force Review
Quarter to Three have published a review of Battlefront’s Combat Mission: Shock Force (CMSF). The reviewer wrote: “Here’s one for the game of the year list: Combat Mission: Shock Force is, at this point, a shoo-in for Most Disappointing Game of 2007. Battlefront’s presentation of modern combat is a serious letdown, partly for its design, but largely for the state of its release.” You can read the review here.
The Out of Eight PC Game Reviews blog published a review of CMSF on 16th July. See below for more details.
Computer Games: Commander – Europe at War Hotfix
Matrix Games and Slitherine have announced the release of a small – but important - update for Commander – Europe at War. It improves an AI issue. Get the update – or more information about the WW2 grand strategy title – from its official web pages at Matrix.
Computer Games: John Tiller’s Campaign Series Updated
Matrix Games and Campaign Series Legion have announced the release of an update for John Tiller’s Campaign Series. The update adds many improvements and tweaks to the game in addition to several new dynamic campaigns for East Front and 16 new scenarios for West Front. To download the update – or find out more about the WW2 tactical-level game – visit the official Campaign Series web pages at Matrix.
Tuesday, 24th July
Computer Games: Guns of August Released
Matrix Games and Adanac Command Studies have announced the release of their WW1 grand strategy game Guns of August 1914 -1918. For more information about the game – and screenshots – visit the Guns of August web pages at Matrix.
If you’re interested in the First World War you should check out the WW1 links on my History Links page.
Computer Games: Squad Battles Vietnam Updated
HPS Simulations have released an update for Squad Battles: Vietnam. Visit the HPS website for more details.
Sunday, 22nd July
Board Games: Web-Grognards’ Game Review Links
Web-Grognards has been updated with a variety of new links and files, including three board game reviews: By Force of Arms (Triumph), Napoleon’s Triumph (Simmons) and Tannenberg 1410 (Battle Market). Click here to go to the Web-Grognards home page.
Saturday, 21st July
Computer Games: Medieval Total War II Expansion Trailer
Sega have released another trailer to show off their first expansion to Medieval Total War II: Medieval Total War Kingdoms. This video shows off the Crusades campaign in the game.
(YouTube video tip: To see a full-screen video double-click on the video image to open its page at YouTube. Then select the full-screen button)
Friday, 20th July
Computer Games: HPS Game Updates
HPS Simulations have released updates for four of their Squad Battles titles (Korean War, Pacific War, Tour of Duty and Vietnam) and their American Civil War title Campaign Chickamauga. Visit the HPS website for more details.
Computer Games: Commander – Europe at War Patched
Slitherine have announced that their WW2 grand strategy title Commander – Europe at War has been updated to version 1.02. The patch fixes bugs, adds new features, adjusts game balance and tweaks the AI. Please note that you must download your patch from the publisher you purchased it from. You can get it from Matrix Games (website here) or Slitherine (site here).
Computer Games: Field of Strategy Updated
Field of Strategy (FoS) has been updated to version 2.1. FoS is a freeware game system which can be used to play operational and tactical level wargames from a wide variety of historical periods (Ancient, Medieval, 18th Century, Napoleonic, WW2, Modern etc). To download the update – or to find out more - visit the game’s official website.
Thursday, 19th July
Computer Games: For Liberty! Updated
Matrix Games and Hussar Games have released an update for their American War of Independence title For Liberty! The comprehensive update makes several tweaks to the game and updates the way that the AI handles tactical battles. It brings the game up to version 1.80. The update and further information can be obtained from the game’s official web pages at Matrix.
Tuesday, 17th July
Podcasts: Meeples and Miniatures Episode 15
Neil Shuck has released his 15th podcast (mp3 format). This show has a Roman theme – or more accurately a Roman Arena theme. He reviews the board game Ave Caesar, which is about chariot racing and the miniatures game Red Sand, Blue Sky, which is about gladiators. He also looks at the figures available for gladiator games. You can download his podcasts from here.
Computer Games: AGEOD’s American Civil War Updated
AGEOD have released another update for American Civil War – The Blue and the Gray, bringing the Civil War strategy game up to version 1.06. The comprehensive patch is compatible with previously saved games. It is available from the game’s official website.
Monday, 16th July
Computer Games: Combat Mission: Shock Force Review
The Out of Eight PC Game Reviews blog has published a review of Battlefront’s Combat Mission: Shock Force (CMSF). You can find it here (under July 16, 2007).
Note: The writer has connections with the game. He was one of the scenario designers.
Sunday, 15th July
Board Games: Web-Grognards’ Game Review Links
Web-Grognards has been updated with a variety of new links and files, including four board game reviews: Napoleon at Waterloo (SPI), Patrol! (SPI), Red Storm over the Reich (Compass) and A Victory Lost (MMP). Click here to go to the Web-Grognards home page.
Podcasts: The Peninsular War
The History Network website has been updated with a podcast about the Peninsular War. You can find it here (under Season 03). If you’re interested in the Napoleonic Wars you should check out the Napoleonic links on my History Links page.
Saturday, 14th July
Board Games: ZunTzu Updated
ZunTzu has been updated to version 1.1. It is an online gaming platform and audio-conferencing tool that allows players to enjoy board games live over the internet. To find out more about it – or download the program – visit the ZunTzu website here.
A demonstration video.
Friday, 13th July
Computer Games: Gary Grigsby’s World at War Updated
Matrix Games have released an update for Gary Grigsby’s World at War: A World Divided, bringing the WW2 grand strategy game up to version 1.011. The latest update brings several rule changes, a few interface improvements and lots of mod-ability improvements. To get the download or find out more about the game visit its official web pages at Matrix.
Thursday, 12th July
History Today: The Battle of Passchendaele
The Queen has attended a commemoration service to mark the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele. It was held at Tyne Cot cemetery near the Belgian town of Ypres – which is the largest Commonwealth military burial site in the world. It is a couple of miles from the village of Passchendaele - which gave its name to one of the most horrific battles of WWI.
To find out more about the battle - and the Great War in general - take a look at the WW1 links on my History Links page.
Computer Games: Silent Hunter 4 Patched
Ubisoft have released a patch for their WW2 sub sim Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific, which updates the game to version 1.3. The patch download mirrors can be found on the game’s official website.
Wednesday, 11th July
Computer Games: Great Invasions Review
The Armchair General website has published a review of Philippe Thibaut’s Great Invasions:The Dark Ages, 350-1066 AD. The reviewer (Larry Levandowski) concluded: “When the day is done, and the barbarians return to their lodges, to sharpen their axes and await the next day’s sacking, GI is a hard game to recommend for most gamers. History buffs interested in the period, and hard core strategy gamers will no doubt find something to like in Invasions. For most gamers however, the game as is, is probably best left unpillaged.” You can read the review here.
Great Invasions is a turn-based grand strategy game set in Europe during the Dark Ages. It’s a complex game, with over 80 playable nations, 22 different ethnic groups and numerous religious, political, economic and territorial entities. The game’s official website is hosted by AGEOD. You can find it here.
Tuesday, 10th July
Computer Games: Making History: The Calm & The Storm Review
The Wargamer has published a review of the WW2 grand strategy game Making History: The Calm and the Storm. The reviewer (Jim Cobb) concluded: “Making History: The Calm and the Storm’s counterfactual approach to World War II certainly allows gamers and students to try out the myriad of ‘what ifs’ available during this period. As such, the game fulfills its academic purpose well. However, hardcore wargamers will be disappointed with the simple combat model and country builders may find the flaws in the geographic, economic and diplomatic system disturbing.” You can read the review here. The game’s official website can be found here.
Sunday, 8th July
Podcasts: Blitzkrieg
The Military History Podcast blog has been updated with an episode about ‘Blitzkrieg’ warfare. You can find it here. If you’re interested in the Second World War you should check out the WW2 links on my History Links page.
Saturday, 7th July
Computer Games: John Tiller’s Campaign Series Review
The Out of Eight PC Game Reviews blog has published a review of John Tiller’s Campaign Series. You can find it here (under July 07, 2007).
This compilation pack combines the WW2 turn-based tactical level games from Talonsoft’s Campaign Series (West Front, East Front, East Front 2 and Rising Sun) with all of the official add-ons and expansion packs in one package. You can see some screenshots and find out more about the game on the Campaign Series web pages at Matrix.
Thursday, 5th July
Computer Games: Punic Wars Updated
HPS Simulations have released an update for their Ancient Warfare title Punic Wars. It brings the game version up to 1.02. The file can be downloaded from the HPS website here.
Tuesday, 3rd July
Computer Games: Harpoon 3 Review
Gamesquad have published a review of the modern naval warfare simulation Harpoon 3 – Advanced Naval Combat. The reviewer (Scott Tortorice) concluded: “In short, H3:ANW is the virtual equivalent of four years at Annapolis [Naval Academy]. If that sounds like fun to you, then, by all means, have at it. Or, as Admiral Farragut declared, ‘Damn the torpedoes, Full speed ahead!’” You can read the review here. The games official web pages are at Matrix Games.
Computer Games: Lost Empire Review
The Out of Eight PC Game Reviews blog has published a review of the Pollux Gamelabs’ recently released space strategy game Lost Empire. You can find it here (under July 03, 2007).
Lost Empire is a turn-based game set in the 47th century featuring a story line about the struggle for survival of seven galactic civilizations and their battle with a mad goddess. Visit the game’s official website to find out more.
Computer Games: Carriers at War Review
The Wargamer has published a review of Carriers at War (CAW). You can read it here.
CAW is a WW2 naval combat and strategy game set in the Pacific Theatre which focuses heavily on carrier fleet command. There are seven basic scenarios for the game (with several variants for each): Pearl Harbor, Wake Island, Coral Sea, Midway, East Solomons, Santa Cruz and Philippine Sea. Find out more about it at the game’s official web pages at Matrix.
Board Games: Lock ‘n Load: Not One Step Back Released
Mark H. Walker’s Lock ‘n Load Publishing have released an Eastern Front expansion pack for Band of Heroes called Lock ‘n Load: Not One Step Back. You can find out more about it and see some screenshots on the Lock ‘n Load website.
History Today: Gettysburg
The third and last day of the Battle of Gettysburg was fought on this day in 1863. The most famous incident of the day’s fighting was ‘Pickett’s charge’ – when the Confederate attack on Cemetery Ridge was repulsed with heavy losses.
If you’re interested in the American Civil War you should check out some of the sites on my History Links page
Monday, 2nd July
Computer Games: Mediterranean Air War Updated
Mediterranean Air War (MAW) has been updated to version 1.10.
MAW is a free standalone campaign and theatre of operations mod for the Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 3.1 engine. It features new aircraft with new flight dynamics modelling, new damage modelling, new scenery, new buildings, new weather conditions, new visual effects, new sound effects and new ground units. For further information or to download the mod visit the MAW website.
Sunday, 1st July
Computer Games: Commander: Europe at War Review
The Out of Eight PC Game Reviews blog has published a review of Commander: Europe at War. You can find it here (under July 01, 2007). To find out more about the WW2 grand strategy game – and see some screenshots - visit its official web pages at Matrix.
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