Author Archives: Josh Rife
Racism: How Do You Tackle It in Historical Gaming?
Racism in historical gaming is a sensitive subject that many developers may find hard to tackle. The divide between bias and reality is one that centers itself within all historical projects that attempt to cover it. Where would the line … Continue reading
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Historical Game Spotlight: Wars of the Ancients
A new developer, Jonathan Rushing, has recently released a Kickstarter for his upcoming historical action-warfare project Wars of the Ancients. The game will be set during the classical age with multiple nationalities available to play as, including the Greeks, Romans, … Continue reading
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Historical Gaming Challenges: Making the Story Fit
Historical games in the current market are a popular point of interest for many players. While as action-filled, immersive, and thought-provoking as they can be, a deep and rich story seems to be the key to what draws many players … Continue reading
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New ‘Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition’ DLC Adds Two Civilizations
Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, a popular remaster of the 1999 RTS classic, recently received a new expansion. Dawn of the Dukes includes three new fully voiced campaigns and two new civilizations – the Poles and Bohemians. The DLC focuses on central … Continue reading
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‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ Officially Revealed During ‘Warzone’ Event
Call of Duty: Vanguard, the next mainline entry into the popular Call of Duty franchise, is once returning the series to its World War II roots. The game will feature a totally new squad-based multiplayer, a campaign that will include major battles of … Continue reading
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Narrative Lead with “Passion for World History” Needed at Firaxis Games
Developer Firaxis Games appears to be working on the next installment in its historical 4X game series, Civilization. Firaxis posted a job ad seeking a narrative lead to work on an upcoming “AAA strategy title.” The developer is looking for an … Continue reading
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‘Total War: Troy’ Update to Include Game-Balancing Historical Mode
Popular real-time strategy game Total War Saga: Troy is receiving a new expansion complete with a major free update to mark the title’s Steam release. This upcoming expansion will add several new game modes for players to delve into that will explore … Continue reading
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‘Iron Order 1919’ Explores Alternative Post-World War 1 History
Iron Order 1919, a PvP focused strategy game developed by Bytro Labs, officially released earlier this month. The real-time multiplayer title takes place in The Great War era. The twist is that it focuses on a new alternative world within the historical … Continue reading
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‘Company of Heroes 3:’ Player Action Will Influence the Narrative
Company of Heroes 3, the new sequel to the critically acclaimed Company of Heroes 2, is currently in development with a lot of new promising features. In a recent blog post, Relic Entertainment discussed how players will play a crucial role in influencing the direction … Continue reading
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‘Chivalry 2’ Update Info Leaked, Reveals New Map and Game Mode
A new map and game mode have recently been leaked for Chivalry 2, a relatively new medieval action multiplayer. In developer Torn Banner Studios’ post-launch dev diary, it revealed that the new map would be Galencourt, the seat of the Agathian Church. … Continue reading
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