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‘Company of Heroes 2′: Historical Game Review

When bringing up the subject of World War II video games, many gamers may think of first-person shooters like Call of Duty, Battlefield, and Medal of Honor. However, there also happens to be a few World War II real-time strategy games that … Continue reading

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Epoch XP Explores Gaming and the Past with Interview Series

A Epoch XP, we aim to bridge the gap between historical game development and information. We want to simplify the creation of immersive games of the past to create an ever-expanding library of authentic experiences that immortalize the world’s history. … Continue reading

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Odds or Not? What Works Best for Combat Results?

Author’s Note: My math skills are not great. It’s why I became a writer, but this is a math-heavy subject and one I will do my best to do justice to. Any errors of math are thus, mine and mine … Continue reading

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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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