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Entries from January 12th, 2007
Some thoughts on Medieval II
January 11th, 2007 · 3 Comments · CGM, Creative Assembly, Medieval
If you want a real review, you can go out and buy the latest CGM, but I will take this opportunity to reflect a little more on this game. First, let me make it clear that I stand by my review completely. This is a good game, made even better by the recent patch. It […]
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Februrary CGM Summary
January 10th, 2007 · 3 Comments · CGM
This month’s issue of your favorite magazine has a big feature on the “Most Anticipated Games of 2007”. Usual fare for this point in the publishing cycle, right? Well, no other magazine will have a bus driving simulation on their list, which is one more reason to listen to Steve’s editorial plea to spread the […]
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Help AGEOD pick their next game
January 8th, 2007 · 2 Comments · AGEOD
Register at the AGEOD forums and help them choose what their next mini-game should be. Almost all of the settings have something to offer. Frederick the Great – These are the wars of the various Successions and the Seven Years War, so far only really covered in the very good (but sadly out of print) […]
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Continuing Quest for the Intro Wargame
January 7th, 2007 · 2 Comments · Industry, Wargames
The February issue of Games For Windows has the usual very brief column from wargame guru Bruce Geryk. Along with complaining that all the old hex wargamers would rather play a real time strategy game than Korsun Pocket, Bruce wonders if there are intro computer wargames like Panzer General anymore. As I look through my […]
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On Site Review: Dominions 3: The Awakening
January 5th, 2007 · 9 Comments · Review, Shrapnel
OK, let’s get one thing clear. A lot of people will not appreciate Dominions 3. This makes them neither stupid nor “graphics whores”. You are not smarter or better because you take the time to figure out how all the pieces of this elaborate world fit together. Recognizing the sublime quality of this turn-based fantasy […]
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