The most interesting strategy news out of Leipzig is that AGEod is doing a World War I strategy game. From the press release: “World War One : La Grande Guerre 14-18†(WW1) is an historical grand strategy game, turn based, using an original engine specially developed for AGEOD by Lucas Cammisa (Calvinus) according to a […]
Colonization Screens
August 21st, 2008 · 7 Comments · Firaxis
When you look at this screen, it looks like just another Civilization IV mod. Then you see this one, and it’s Colonization the way it’s supposed to look. I’ve written a lot about my admiration for Colonization as a game, even though it’s not really up there in my favorite Meier, Reynolds or Microprose games. […]
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Trailers Need This Type of Criticism
August 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment · Blogs, Electronic Arts
EA’s cinematic interludes are always ridiculous. So the criticism of their trailers should be equally ridiculous and focus on the important things – war and boobs.
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1404
August 20th, 2008 · Comments Off on 1404 · Preview
More news from Leipzig: 1404 AD has been announced. It’s Asian in theme this time, not Western. So I’m more curious about it than I should be given my mostly apathetic attitude towards this series.
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Hearts of Iron 3
August 20th, 2008 · 8 Comments · Paradox, RTS, WW2
It’s their best selling series, so why not? In other Paradox news, a new trailer for Majesty 2.
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Another Substanceless Trailer – Colonization
August 18th, 2008 · 9 Comments · Firaxis
Once again, some cinematics that do nothing to get me excited about a game I am already looking forward to. Native scouts, chopping trees, and an out take from John Adams.
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