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Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight Multiplayer Hands-On Preview
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-20 18:46:51 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
We played Tiberian Twilight's multiplayer campaign with a five-versus-five match and chatted to the game's producer.
By Luke Anderson, GameSpot UK
"Command & Conquer" fans will finally learn the truth behind the Brotherhood of Nod and its mysterious leader, Kane, when the epic conclusion to the Tiberium saga wraps up in Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight. In addition to glorious new visuals and gameplay that focuses more on combat than resource gathering, the game has introduced three different classes with a focus on offense, defence, or teammate support. We were delighted to finally get the chance to play Tiberian Twilight's multiplayer mode at an EA preview event and spoke to the team responsible for bringing this saga to its final conclusion. (Video included)
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Making History II: The War of the World - First Look
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-20 18:41:31 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Redefining the World War II strategy experience.
By Jeff Haynes, IGN
Two years ago, Muzzy Lane and Strategy First released a classroom tool designed to educate students about the motivations of various countries during World War II. The tool eventually evolved into a commercial game known as "Making History", and the turn-based strategy title provided a decent set of "What if" scenarios for history fans to explore. Seeking to improve on the formula, Muzzy Lane has been hard at work on a sequel, Making History II: The War of the World. I recently had a chance to check out the latest build of the upcoming strategy game, which has been redesigned to accommodate a variety of offline and online play sessions.
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Field of Glory Released - Patch v1.01 Follows
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-20 18:11:51 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Slitherine Strategies now offers online sales of a digital version of the Field of Glory gaming system for Windows PCs, offering a computerized version of the Field of Glory tabletop gaming system.
A new patch for Field of Glory updates the just-released wargame system to version 1.01 (Thx:Blue'sNews). A large number of changes and fixes are included in the 12 MB patch.
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Theatre of War 2: Centauro Now Available
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-20 17:46:40 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
The Theatre of War 2: Centauro add-on has just been released today! Grab it while it's hot! And we have a surprise for you, too*
CENTAURO is available immediately for download and costs just $25. An attractive new bundle of the base game "Theatre of War 2" plus the CENTAURO add-on is available as well at the reduced price of just $50!
Hardgoods will be available for shipping within 14 days. Downloads are available immediately.
Click here to buy your copy now at the Battlefront.com store.
*In addition to the new Centauro Division campaign and the standalone missions, a suprise bonus US campaign is included as well! Follow Stuart tank commander Sergeant Alan Mitchell through a number of missions at the Kasserine Pass!
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Men of War: Red Tide Demo Available
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-20 17:29:19 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
1C Company has released a playable demo of Men of War: Red Tide (Thx:Gamers Hell), allowing you to try out this "Men of War" stand-alone expansion which introduces a new story driven campaign based on the writings of Soviet scribe Alexander Zorich and dozens of new or upgraded units and weapons. (960 MB)
The demo presents one mission, which reveals the first steps of the Soviet army in order to save Sevastopol from the German 11th Army. The player should command marine assault forces and organize the lodgment in the port of Theodosia for main forces.
The game is available for purchase via GamersGate.com and Steam.
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Napoleon: Total War Impressions - First Look
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-18 19:03:19 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
We get our first look at the next Total War game, which will put the glorious career of Napoleon under a microscope.
By Andrew Park, GameSpot
For years, the "Total War" series has offered enormous, epic strategy on a scale that has only become greater over time. That's about to change. The next game in the series, Napoleon: Total War will, in the words of developer Creative Assembly, "put Total War under the microscope" because it will focus on the somewhat shorter, but legendary, career of one Napoleon Bonaparte instead of offering lengthy campaigns that last through decades of time. We recently had a chance to take a first look at the game and see some of its new features in action.
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Officers – The Matrix Edition Now Available for Purchase from Matrix Games
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-18 18:02:43 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Defeat the Axis Menace! Epic battles across massive maps are now rolling onto hard drives everywhere!
Matrix Games and GFI are thrilled to announce that Officers – The Matrix Edition is now available for purchase!
Officers – The Matrix Edition puts you in command of the Allied forces in the largest conflict of our time. Take control of the US and British armies in order to strike back and defeat the Axis menace on the Western front of Europe. With over 1500 units on maps up to 10 square miles, Officers is the first WWII real time strategy game to let you fight on a truly massive scale. Historical battles like Operation Overlord, Millennium, and Cobra will put your tactical skills to the test using combined forces from infantry and engineers to tanks, artillery and bombers. Recommended for all gamers, the fun historical gameplay of Officers – The Matrix Edition will bring a smile to new strategy gamers and veteran wargamers alike.
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VIP Beta for R.U.S.E. Starts on November 30, 2009
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-18 17:44:02 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Today Ubisoft announces that on November 30, 2009, the R.U.S.E. extended multiplayer VIP beta for PC will be available for installation to selected participants worldwide.
VIP beta content, which will initially include two factions (US and Germany), three maps and a chance for players to experience multiplayer features, will be updated on an ongoing basis throughout the beta time-frame with new content including four additional factions (USSR, France, Italy and UK), more maps and more game modes.
The VIP beta, designed for a limited number of players to get the full R.U.S.E. gameplay experience, will be available for download and installation on Steam. A limited number of codes are being distributed on different partner websites worldwide.
R.U.S.E., a one-of-a-kind real-time strategy game developed by Eugen Systems that allows players to bluff their enemies to lead their nation to victory, is scheduled for release during Q1 2010 on PC and home consoles. Putting a spin on the real-time strategy genre in a variety of ways, R.U.S.E.’s World War II scenarios with fast-paced, unpredictable battle situations and multiplayer features, creates a thrilling gaming environment that select VIP players will soon get a chance to enjoy and experience.
For information about R.U.S.E., please visit www.rusegame.com.
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Supreme Commander 2 Available Across PAL Territories Spring 2010
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-18 17:02:38 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
New Screens & Graphics & Units Walkthrough Trailer Available.
Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces Supreme Commander 2, created by critically-acclaimed developer Gas Powered Games, will be available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC-DVD in Spring 2010.
Supreme Commander 2 is the next installment in the award-winning Supreme Commander franchise, set 25 years further into the future. Featuring numerous game enhancements, an in-depth campaign mode, online multiplayer and a unique storyline, the game represents a new dimension in RTS gaming.
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Theatre of War 2: CENTAURO Add-on Goes Gold
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-18 16:50:45 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Battlefront.com and 1C Company are thrilled to announce that the CENTAURO add-on to the epic World War Two tactical wargame Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 has just gone gold!
Theatre of War 2: Centauro is going to go on sale this week, and will be available for $25 plus S&H, for immediate download as well as mail delivery, and only directly from www.battlefront.com. An attractive bundle of the base game and the add-on is going to be available as well, at the reduced price of just $50.
Theatre of War 2: Centauro is not a standalone game, it requires ownership of the original english language Battlefront.com version of Theatre of War 2.
Theatre of War 2: Centauro is an expansion to the WW2 tactical ground combat simulation Theatre of War 2: Africa 1943 and is dedicated to the Italian 131st Armored Division "Centauro" and the battles it took part in North Africa, starting from December 1942 until mid-May 1943. Some of the exciting new features include new desert and mountain landscapes of North Africa on ten brand new maps accurately reconstructed according to historical documents, ten new military vehicles such as the Semovente M40 tank destroyer, the Carro Armato M13/40 medium tank or the Autoblinda AB 40 armored car, and much more.
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A New Armada 2526 Trailer Now Available
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-13 17:52:20 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
A new trailer has come out of hyperspace and is headed for battle
Matrix Games, Tri Synergy and Ntronium Games are thrilled to release another gameplay trailer for their highly anticipated turn-based/real time strategy blend, Armada 2526!
David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said “This new trailer exhibits both the strategic and tactical aspects of Armada 2526. Gamers can really get the best of both worlds: addictive turn-based strategy and action-packed space battles. Both RTS and turn-based strategy fans will find a lot of entertainment in Armada 2526.”
Shane Nestler of Tri Synergy added “We’re very excited to see the fan reaction to this fantastic game. A vibrant community is already growing around Armada 2526 and this should only increase once the game is available.”
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Commander & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight Coming in March
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-12 18:33:56 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Source: ShackNews
EA Los Angeles has today announced that its story-concluding PC real-time strategy Commander & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight will be released for PC on March 16, 2010.
The pre-order bonuses of early beta access, a copy of the orchestral soundtrack, and an exclusive bonus prequel campaign mission were also unveiled. GameStop pre-orders will not include beta access but to make up for the loss, online pre-orders from the retailer pack an autographed photo of Kane himself, the actor Joe Kucan.
Rumours suggest that much of the EA Los Angeles team will be laid off after launch as part of the EA cost-reduction plan which includes letting 1,500 employees go.
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Combat Mission Shock Force v1.21 Patch Released (Battlefront)
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-12 17:56:54 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
The latest version 1.21 patch for COMBAT MISSION SHOCK FORCE, CMSF MARINES and CMSF BRITISH FORCES is available for download. This free patch offers more than 60 improvements and a number of new features, such as:
- an all new "Scenario Author Test" play mode
- improved roads rendering on rough ground and steep slopes
- improved calculations for tree damage from artillery and projectiles
- dust being kicked up from firing small arms
- additional Equipment Quality options and other TO&E changes...
- ...and much more!
Additionally, the v1.21 patch now includes updates for the base game and all the modules in one single "intelligent" patch. No need to download several patches - just one patch will present you with the option to update your base game, base game + Marines, base game + British, or base game + both Modules at the same time, depending on which games you own.
Click here to jump directly to the CMSF Patches page. 133.07 MB (Multiple Mirror Links Available)
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For the Glory & Demo Released
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-10 16:53:40 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
For the Glory: A Europa Universalis Game, the latest evolution of Paradox’s grand-scale strategy opus, is now available for $19.99 via all major digital download portals.
Developed by Crystal Empire Games, a team formed within Paradox’s Europa Universalis fan community, For the Glory is built upon the Europa Engine as the developers’ vision of the ultimate historical strategy game. Players take the reins of a country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical events, engage in various struggles and lead their country to prosperity – all in the name of glory!
Watch the release trailer via YouTube HERE. (01:37)
Read the full press release HERE.
DEMO LINKS: 140.53 MB
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Hearts of Iron 3 v1.3 Patch Released
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-10 16:39:54 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Today Paradox Interactive announced a new patch for the third installment of the award winning Grand Strategy game Hearts of Iron III. Featuring in-depth simulations of World War II battles, veteran soldiers and new recruits alike will find much to satisfy their appetite for strategic planning in Hearts of Iron III. The patch includes:
- Improved interface, including new alerts and tool tips, all to improve playability.
- Reworked supply system, where supply flows from different points in the logistical network.
- AI is now better at fighting battles and researching technology, creating a greater challenge for the player.
- New mobilization system and improved ways of handling unit reorganization.
- Improved hardware optimization, ensuring smoother running on a wider array of PC’s.
The patch can be accessed by clicking on “Check for Updates” in the game launcher.
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King Arthur Shows Off Its Strongholds - Screens
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-06 17:55:53 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
The majestic Strongholds of King Arthur – The Role-playing Wargame are the magic castles of the legends, now reborn in Britannia; the cities of wonders that wizards used to summon out of thin air during one night.
There are only a handful of locations where it is possible to build a Stronghold. They used to be the palaces of gods and kings in the ancient times, but they had been destroyed. But now, as the tides of wonder sweep over Britannia again, the time is right to restore these colossal keeps… because in a Stronghold everything is possible.
In King Arthur, Strongholds are the centers for development and research – and also huge, beautiful battlegrounds. These mythical medieval cities offer almost unrestricted construction possibilities and a diversified tech tree. The first of the Strongholds will be the legendary Camelot.
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PC Game Preview: Armada 2526
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-05 18:22:50 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
By Jim Zabek @ The Wargamer
If Jeopardy’s Alex Trebek were to turn his interest to wargames, things might go something like this:
Contestant A: Alex, I’ll take Wargames for $500
Alex: Armada 2526
Contestant A: What do you get when the developer of the Total War series meets Sci-fi?
Alex: Right you are!
I seriously doubt Alex Trebek is a wargamer so I don’t expect to see that question any time soon. However, Armada 2526 looks like it will become the spiritual successor to the "Total War" series in Sci-fi form. Make no mistake, Bob Smith is a true wargamer at heart. Checking out his bio, he has some solid credentials as both a wargamer and mainstream developer. That experience gets translated favorably into his latest creation, Armada 2526.
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Close Combat: The Longest Day is Updated to v5.50.07
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-05 17:10:17 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
A Major new update has made it to the beach!
Matrix Games and Strategy 3 Tactics are pleased to announce the release of the new comprehensive v5.50.07 update for Close Combat: The Longest Day, the newest release in the "Close Combat" series. This major update comes with dozens of bug fixes, map line of sight tweaks, data file changes for increased historical accuracy of equipment performance, and much more.
David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said “Close Combat: The Longest Day has earned many well-deserved accolades from gamers and reviewers alike as it recreates the full scope and incredible challenge of the first day of the Allied landings in Normandy. We’re thrilled to continue to support this fantastic game series and Close Combat fans should expect more updates for existing releases as well as additional new releases!” 97.02 MB
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Once Again Rise to Power with Europa Universalis III: Heir to the Throne
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-05 16:43:51 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Today, Paradox Interactive is proud to reveal more details on the third expansion for the widely-acclaimed grand strategy title "Europa Universalis III". Requested by the loyal "Europa Universalis" community, fans will soon have the chance to delve into the "Europa Universalis" world once more, as Europa Universalis III: Heir to the Throne will be available on all major digital distribution outlets on December 15th.
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Grand-scale Historical Strategy Game 'For the Glory' Goes Gold - Screens
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-03 16:21:11 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Paradox Interactive’s upcoming historical strategy title, For the Glory: A Europa Universalis Game, has gone gold and will be released via digital download at all major digital download portals on November 10th.
Developed by Crystal Empire Games, a team formed within Paradox’s "Europa Universalis II" fan community, For the Glory is built upon the Europa Engine. The title is a product of the developers’ vision for the ultimate historical strategy game. Players take the reins of a country, guide domestic and foreign policy, navigate thousands of historical events, engage in various struggles and lead their country to prosperity – all in the name of glory.
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Strategic Command WWII Global Conflict - New Features and Screens
Posted by Donster on: 2009-11-02 18:07:50 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
As development on the upcoming Global Conflict game in the Strategic Command series progresses, new exciting features are being added and refined. Interesting for new and old players alike, below is a list of some of them, complete together with a set of 6 new screenshots.
Visit the official Strategic Command WWII Global Conflict Website for the latest features and to view the new screenshots.
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Armada 2526 - 12 New Screens
Posted by Donster on: 2009-10-29 17:41:28 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
New screenshots for this turn-based and real-time strategy blend from a lead designer of the Total War series!
Matrix Games, Tri Synergy and Ntronium Games announce the release of a new pack of screenshots for their highly anticipated turn-based/real time strategy blend, Armada 2526.
Matrix Games is particularly excited to be working with founder and director of Ntronium Games, R.T. Smith. Mr. Smith has been creating strategy games for more than 20 years, including the original 4x space classic "Armada 2525". Most recently he was the project director and lead designer for "Medieval 2: Total War", having earlier served as designer and programmer on the previous "Total War" games.
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Company of Heroes Patched to v2.601
Posted by Donster on: 2009-10-28 17:08:58 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
The Company of Heroes Website announces the new version 2.601 is now live to automatically update Company of Heroes, Opposing Fronts, or Tales of Valor, and they also offer a link to this page where a manual patch can be acquired via bit torrent (Thx:Blue'sNews). English, French and Spanish manual patches are also available via the AtomicGamer link below. There are also patches for the Chinese, Czech, German, Italian, Japanese, Koran, Polish, and Russian editions of the game, which are all mirrored on The Patches Scrolls, which you can access using the following listed link. 26 MB
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Empires of Steel - Pre-orders Open, New Beta Demo Released
Posted by Donster on: 2009-10-28 16:29:57 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Battlefront.com and Atomicboy Software are thrilled to announce that pre-orders are now open for the upcoming strategy game of global domination, Empires of Steel! And after you pre-order your copy today you won't need to wait around bored until it's released next month: the free beta demo has just been extended to December 1!
If you pre-order your copy today, you will be able to download the full version of the game as one of the first on release day AND you will receive a hardcopy in the mail a couple of weeks later as well. The special pre-order offer costs $45 plus S&H, a $10 savings over what it will cost after the release. The release of the full version is scheduled for the end of November.
The extended free public beta demo is available for download immediately to anyone. If you already have the demo, simply run the in-game updater to have your trial period extended.
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Matrix Games To Publish Armada 2526! - Screens & Video
Posted by Donster on: 2009-10-23 17:59:27 in category: Strategy and Wargaming News [ Print ]
Matrix Games to bring gamers a blend of turn-based and real-time strategy from a lead designer of the Total War series!
Matrix Games and Ntronium Games are thrilled to announce that they have reached a publishing agreement for Armada 2526, a space-based blend of addictive turn-based strategy and intense real time space battles. Matrix Games is particularly excited to be working with founder and director of Ntronium Games, R.T. Smith. Mr. Smith has been creating strategy games for more than 20 years, including the original 4x space classic "Armada 2525". Most recently he was the project director and lead designer for "Medieval 2: Total War", having earlier served as designer and programmer on the previous "Total War" games.
The official Armada 2526 Website has details on the game and a link to a first trailer on YouTube (02:53).
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