That took no time at all. The highlights: – 50 playable nations – 280 BCE – 27 BCE (from Pyrrhus’s invasion of Italy to Octavian taking the title Augustus) – No historical events – “Characters” can be given political appointments – National ideas are back – six types of unit (militia, heavy infantry, cavalry, archers, […]
October Strategy Preview
October 1st, 2007 · 6 Comments · Preview
The leaves are turning and the shelves are filling. October 1 – Seven Kingdoms: Conquest (Enlight) October 2 – Democracy (TriSynergy/Positech) October 5 – Strategic Command 2: Weapons and Warfare (Battlefront/Fury), Crusader Kings: Deus Vult (Paradox) October 15 – History Channel: Great Battles of Rome (CDV/Slitherine), Left Behind: Eternal Forces Expansion Pack (Left Behind Games) […]
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All Roads Yada Yada
October 1st, 2007 · 3 Comments · Paradox
Paradox has announced its next historical strategy game, tentatively titled Europa Universalis: Rome. Europa Universalis: Rome will cover the time period from the first Punic War to the start of the true Empire. Players will have thousand of gameplay choices ranging from country, culture, provincial and character options to name but a few, making each […]
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Galactic Assault Review
September 30th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Review, StrZone/XtrGamer
My review of Galactic Assault: Prisoner of Power is now up at Gamesquad. I give this a cautious recommendation. While much better than I thought it would be, I’ll admit to having very low expectations. The campaign missions have really tight restrictions on time and units and the difficulty slope goes vertical toward the end […]
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GFW Debut
September 26th, 2007 · 14 Comments · CGW
My first (and hopefully not final) contribution to Games for Windows Magazine finally arrived today. With Bruce Geryk running around the country saving lives, he asked me to fill in for him for a Tom v Bruce article. So this month, it’s Tom versus Troy playing Beyond the Sword. It’s a great honor to pinch […]
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BAFTA Game Nominees
September 25th, 2007 · 5 Comments · Awards
The BAFTA Nominations for best games in 2007 have been announced. Full list is over here. The strategy and simulation nominees are: Command & Conquer:Tiberium Wars (Xbox 360) – (Electronic Arts LA/Electronic Arts) Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox 360) – (Turn 10/Microsoft Game Studios) Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms (PC) – (The Creative Assembly/SEGA) Tom Clancy’s […]
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