Matrix Games, Slitherine Strategies, and Illustrious Studios have announced that Conquest! Medieval Realms is now available for purchase from Matrix Games for only $19.99.
Conquest! is described as having “just the right mix of wargaming flare and brain teasing challenge” according to David Heath of Matrix Games. Matrix says the game combines the pure strategic play [...]
Matrix Games Now Offers “Conquest! Medieval Realms”
Matrix Games “Victory at Sea” Sale
Matrix Games has announced a “Victory at Sea” sale to commemorate the launch of War in the Pacific: Admiral’s Edition. The sale will last for three months after the release of the title. Owners of War in the Pacific are entitled to a $20 discount on the Admiral’s Edition. The “Victory at Sea” sale offers [...]
“WW2: Time of Wrath” Now Available for Purchase at Matrix Games
According to the press release posted on the Matrix Games web site, Matrix Games and Wastelands Interactive have announced the release of WW2: Time of Wrath. This release is a sequel to the WW2: Road to Victory game, and comes with turn-based, grand strategy gameplay, including the ability to play any of the minor countries [...]
How to Become a Game Programmer
On the Firaxis web site, programmers Mark Vojtko and Eric Jordan discuss how you can start a career in video game programming. They talk about the programming languages you should learn, what you may want to know about prototyping, getting a programming degree, and more. If you’re interested in becoming a game programmer, it’s worth [...]
Matrix Games Announces WW2: Time of Wrath PC Game
From the Matrix Games web site comes the following press release/announcement:
Coming soon, a greatly improved sequel to WW2: Road to Victory!
Matrix Games and Wastelands Interactive are thrilled to announce WW2: Time of Wrath, a beautifully crafted World War II grand strategy game and sequel to the 2008 release WW2: Road to Victory! Customers who already [...]
Three New Titles from HPS Simulations
According the “What’s New” page on the HPS Simulations web site, three new titles have been released:
Squad Battles: Dien Bien Phu This game covers the period of 1946-1954 when a force of Moroccans, Senegalese, Algerians, Legionnaires, Vietnamese, Those, and others sought to retain France’s hold on Indochina and were opposed by the nationalist communist forces [...]
Matrix Games Releases “Commander – Europe at War Gold”
From the press release posted on the Matrix Games web site:
Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Slitherine (www.slitherine.com) are thrilled to announce the release of Commander – Europe at War Gold! This is a fully updated version of the acclaimed WWII grand strategy game Commander – Europe at War and owners of the original release can download [...]
The War in Europe Windows Edition Shipping Soon
According to the Decision Games web site, The War in Europe Windows Edition “wraps, boxes, and CDs are in production.” Orders will be accepted at the pledge price until, well, today March 20, 2009. They expect to begin processing payments the week of March 23 and shipping the week of March 30. Click here for [...]
Elven Legacy Web Site Online
According to the Paradox Interactive web site, on March 5, 2009, they debuted the official web site for Elven Legacy, their upcoming fantasy strategy game (developed by 1C:Ino-Co). The site offers in-depth profiles on the heroes of Elven Legacy, and descriptions of the wide variety of battle units used in the game. Developer diaries and [...]
Distance Simulations Beta Testing Civil War Online
According to the Distance Simulations web site, their Civil War Online game is being engineered and undergoing beta testing. Gamers who are interested in participating in their beta testing should see their web site for details on how to enter the program. At the end of the announcement, they say “Check this URL again in [...]
Shrapnel Releases Brainpipe for the Mac
Shrapnel Games has announced the availability of Brainpipe for the Macintosh. This single-player arcade-style game reportedly allows you to “relive the 60’s and 70’s without getting hassled by The Man”. It offers 10 levels of “ramping perlexity and oddness” with “eight distracting obstacles to avoid”. It’s described as “a plunge into unhumanity”. It requires Mac [...]
Matrix Releases Crown of Glory: Emperor’s Edition
On Friday, Matrix Games announced the release of Crown of Glory: Emperor’s Edition, in cooperation with Western Civilization Software. This game is a sequel to the critically-acclaimed Crown of Glory wargame. Crown of Glory: Emperor’s Edition, a Napoleon era wargame, is described as “a major step up from the original” with new detailed naval combat, [...]
Shrapnel Announces Battle Group Commander
Shrapnel Games announced a new episodic series of modern warfare simulations for the PC, Battle Group Commander. Battle Group Commander: Episode One comes from ProSIM Company, and focuses pits a battle group (consisting of armor, infantry, artillery, and other assets) against a Soviet-style enemy in the Salisbury Plain Training Area of England. The game uses [...]
War In Europe Windows Edition is Being Printed
According to the Decision Games web site, The War in Europe Windows Edition manual has been sent to the printer. The wraps, boxes, and CDs will be printed next. Decision Games encourages pledge customers to get their confirmation and checks in quickly so their shipment isn’t delayed. Orders will reportedly continue to be accepted at [...]
Stimulus Sale at Shrapnel Games
The Shrapnel Games site is having a “Shrapnel Stimulus Plan” sale on a variety of their PC games. As of this writing, the sale includes the following titles and prices (and others not listed here):
Air Assault Task Force ($38.95, 13% off)
Air Command 3.0 Download Version ($33.95, 15% off)
Air Command 3.0 Airport Expansion Pack ($14.95, 25% [...]
Updates to 4th Street Software’s Sports Games
If you’re into sports-themed games, you may want to check out the latest happenings at the 4th Street Software web site. Since late December, they’ve made a number of improvements and releases for their hockey game. They also offer a football computer game, football board game, and a baseball board game, in addition to the [...]
Shrapnel Games Extends Holiday Sale
The Shrapnel Games web site says that they’ve extended their sale until December 14, 2008.
A playable demo for War Plan Pacific is available, too.
Paradox Publishes Hearts of Iron and Majesty News
From the Paradox Interactive web site comes the following news:
NEW YORK–December 4, 2008– Paradox Interactive today announced
that the company is developing mobile versions of the well known franchises
Hearts of Iron and Majesty. The games will be fully playable across all mobile
platforms, including the iPhone. This marks the first time Paradox Interactive
has developed games for the [...]
Matrix Releases Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge
From the press release on the Matrix Games web site:
The hotly awaited tactical turn-based game is now available for purchase
from Matrix!
Matrix Games is excited to announce that Hired Guns: The Jagged Edge
is now available for purchase via the Matrix Games Online Store. Now gamers can
enjoy the intense tactical action and intriguing strategic gameplay all while
criss-crossing [...]
Shrapnel Games Holiday Sale
The Shrapnel Games web site has announced their holiday sale event. Here are some of the details (see their site for more):
Save $4.00 on these Popular Titles:
Weird Worlds:
Return to Infinite SpaceThe award-winning game
of galactic destiny, conquest, love, and redemption in twenty minutes or
less.
winSPMBT
Enhanced CD EditionClassic tactical turn based
hex wargaming in the post-WW2 world.
winSPWW2
Enhanced CD EditionMore [...]
Matrix Games Holiday Sale
Matrix Games has announced its 2008 Holiday Sale:
With a bundle of discounts on strategy games, Matrix Games is spreading
holiday joy by announcing their 2008 Holiday Sale Event! This is set to be the
largest Holiday sale Matrix Games has ever had, with more games on sale than
ever and the largest discounts to date! Starting on the [...]
Matrix Releases WWI – La Grande Guerre
From Matrix Games comes the following press release:
Matrix Games and AGEOD (www.ageod.com)
are thrilled to announce that the new grand strategy game, World War One – La
Grande Guerre, is now available for purchase via the Matrix Games Online
Store! Players who have asked for a deep and detailed game of WWI have had
their wishes fulfilled. Use all the [...]