My brief preview of Panzer Tactics is up at Gameshark. I never quite know what to write in previews, and I’m not sure this one is any exception. Anyway, the parallels to ye olde Panzer General are obvious and not original with me. The tiny tanks take some getting used to, but it will probably […]
Entries from October 29th, 2007
Be Careful What You Say
October 28th, 2007 · 7 Comments · CGW, Electronic Arts, Maxis
A few months ago I wrote a piece on games journalism for The Escapist. Not a bad little article, though it didn’t turn out as well as I would have liked. In it, I had a throwaway line about how the success of The Sims is still a story but no one seems to be […]
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Did I mention I hate the console wars?
October 26th, 2007 · 3 Comments · Maxis
Will Wright has to be one of the best interviews on the planet. He’s open about what he thinks, is always thought-provoking and has the appearance of a man who effortlessly walks the line between genius and madness. The Guardian has recently published a brief interview with the Man from Maxis and it doesn’t disappoint. […]
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In the meantime…
October 25th, 2007 · 5 Comments · Blogs, Indie Games
I’m waiting for my review of Armageddon Empires to be uploaded before I say any more about what is probably the most surprising game of the year. But until then, please use the interim to read developer Vic Davis’s blog. It has the usual indie developer stuff (here’s what we’re working on, here’s a patch […]
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EU: Rome Beta Open
October 25th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Ancients, Paradox
If you want to help guide the design of Paradox’s upcoming Europa Universalis: Rome (please change that title…), you have three weeks to register for the closed beta test. I will not be applying because, a) I will find it impossible to stay silent if they resist my calls to reduce the importance of religion, […]
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Budgetary Decisions
October 24th, 2007 · 3 Comments · Me
I’m faced with the Kingdoms expansion to Medieval 2, Opposing Fronts for Company of Heroes and Asian Dynasties for Age of Empires III on the strategy front. Then I have Mask of the Betrayer and Witcher on the RPG side. What is a man to do? Limited money to spend so how should I spend […]
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