Monthly Archives: July 2021
Review of ‘Claws of the Bear’
By Brian Moynahan Published in July 1989 by Houghton Mifflin 476pp 3.5 out of 5 stars Overview Claws of the Bear is one of those books that is something of a snapshot in time. July 1989 was on the cusp of … Continue reading
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‘Company of Heroes 3’ Announced
Earlier this week, Sega dropped a bombshell by unveiling the long-awaited third installment in the Company of Heroes series. Revealed via an announcement trailer, Company of Heroes 3 is scheduled to launch on PC in late 2022. Though it may be a beloved historical … Continue reading
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‘Medieval Dynasty’ Updates Adds Relationships, Vendors, and More!
Medieval Dynasty recently released its fifth roadmap update. The new update contains new immersive features for players to explore within the game’s medieval world. These new features consist of relationships, shops and vendors, and additions to the vast wilderness and arsenal … Continue reading
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The Future of the Printing Revolution in Wargaming?
The graphic quality of hex and counter wargames has come a long way from the days of 1958 and the release of Tactics. The utilitarian and almost soulless graphics found in that game have given way to a color palette and imagery … Continue reading
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‘Ad Infinitum:’ World War 1 Serves as Crossroads for History & Horror
Ad Infinitum, a new historical horror game, brings players to the trenches of the Great War and pits them toe-to-toe with the many horrors associated with the war. Players take the role of a German soldier haunted by the horrors of … Continue reading
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How ‘Assassin’s Creed: Unity’ Celebrated Bastille Day
During their live E3 presentation way back in 2014, Ubisoft released the debut trailer for Assassin’s Creed Unity. The trailer was met with overwhelmingly positive reactions by both longtime fans of the series and newbies alike for its impressive presentation, visuals, … Continue reading
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New ‘Conqueror’s Blade’ Season Inspired by Ancient Chinese History
Developer Booming Tech recently launched the eighth season for its tactical action MMO Conqueror’s Blade. The new season, Dynasty, ushers in a new golden age of warfare inspired by ancient Chinese history. Dynasty brings new units, a wide and expansive map to play on, and a … Continue reading
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The Middle Ages: Is It Gaming’s Most Influential Time Period?
Video games have taken players across vast landscapes and expansive worlds filled with fantastical creatures and imaginative stories. And while many games feature entirely original and often abstract worlds, many of them take inspiration from history and real-world places and … Continue reading
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Hypotheticals – Gaming Wars that Could Happen or Never Did.
Hypothetical conflicts and wargaming have gone together like cookies and cream for as long as there has been a hobby. Often, these games range the gamut of more fanciful or science fiction subjects, but many times, they’re grounded in some … Continue reading
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Thoughts About Logistics in Board Wargaming
Wargaming logistics is a tricky subject on the hobby side. As the old saying goes, “Amateurs study tactics; professionals study logistics.” But the truth is, nobody wants to play a game that’s true to life on the logistics side. We … Continue reading
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