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 [...]
Wargamedownloads.com Latest Releases
Below are the latest releases at wargamedownloads.com:
Ill met in Flanders: Fleurus The battle of Fleurus of the 30 Years War
$5.00
Paper Armies – Ancients (Classic Indian) Top down full color view of Ancients (Classic Indian) figures
$5.95
Paper Armies – Ancients (Gallic) Top down full color view of Ancients (Gallic) figures
$5.95
Paper Armies – Ancients (Greek) [...]
“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 [...]
Grenier Games Taking “In The Trenches: The Lost Generation” Pre-orders
According to the Grenier Games web site:
IN THE TRENCHES: THE LOST GENERATION
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER (SAVINGS OF 20%) !
Starting today and until July 19, In the Trenches: The Lost Generation is available for pre-order at the lowest price ever to be listed on this web site. On July 20, ITT:TLG will begin shipping and will [...]
Wargamedownloads.com New Releases
Our former advertisers at wargamedownloads.com have released a few new titles:
1871: The Battle of Dorking A game simulating the fictional Anglo-German war described in G.T. Chesney’s Battle of Dorking
$5.95
And they cried ‘Sancta Maria!’: White Mountain, 8th November 1620 First decisive battle of the Thirty years war
$4.00
Haven – Scenario Book for ATZ Campaign system [...]
Decision Games Needs Magazine Game Play Testers
According to a post on their web site, Decision Games needs some play testers for the magazine games that will appear in upcoming S&T issues. These would be pre-production games, and play testers would be expected to play the game at least six times to completion over a three month period and report in at [...]
New Titles at Wargamedownloads.com
The following titles were recently added to the catalog at www.wargamedownloads.com:
Battle of Ayrene’s Woods Little fantasy game is another free introduction to the world of TCS games
$0.00
Fear & Faith – Horror Skirmish Rules Fast-playing horror miniature rules
$8.00
Fear & Faith – Horror Skirmish Rules (+ $1 donation) Fast-playing horror miniature rules
$9.00
Somewhere far beyond: [...]
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 [...]
Decision Games Needs Play Testers
The Decision Games web site announced today that they are looking for play testers for some new games they’re working on. Testers will receive pre-production copies of the games and will be required to provide feedback to improve the game play and rules clarity. Play testers will be expected to play the game at least [...]
Avalanche Press Wargame Deals
Avalanche Press is trying to clear the final games out of its storage facility to “cauterize that massive financial bleeding” so it’s offering deals on a number of its titles (as of this writing on 06/22/2009):
Alamein Retail Price: $199.99 YOUR Price: $140 Gold Club Price: $126
Second World War at Sea: Leyte Gulf Retail Price: [...]
Red Sash Games Two-for-One Deal
According to the Red Sash Games web site: “For a limited time only, RSG is offering a two-for-one special: buy a copy of Heirs of the Golden Horde and receive the additional components needed to play Turkenkrieg for FREE. The HGH box contains everything necessary to play TK except for the counters and maps. For [...]
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 [...]
Omega Games 25th Anniversary Sale
Omega Games, publishers of Ranger, Paper Wars, Eastern Front Solitaire, 1864, and Line of Battle (among others) is having a 25th anniversary sale. Those customers who order an “OMEGAPak” of any six games will save 30-35% off the normal prices and be eligible to pick two free gifts. These savings even apply to as-yet-unreleased games [...]
More Game Deals at Avalanche Press
According to the Avalanche Press web site, more unboxed copies of some of their games have surfaced during an inventory check. These games, lacking their original boxes, are being offered at a significant discount while supplies last. Offers of free or reduced shipping, buy two get one free, and other discounts apply. Items and discounts [...]
Battlegroup Panzer Grenadier 2nd Edition Released
According to the General de Brigade blog, Battlegroup Panzer Grenadier 2nd Edition is available. This new edition is “firmly based on the original fire and movement mechanisms however there are differences in several areas, especially command and control.” The new command and control rules allow players to attempt wider activation of units and combat groups [...]
ZombieSmith Releases “This Quar’s War”
ZombieSmith has announced the release of This Quar’s War, a 108-page softcover book providing a primer for proper behavior on the field of battle, allowing players to recreate the valiant deeds of their ancestors. Designed for casual play, the book offers straightforward yet challenging rules for the veteran miniatures player. It uses an open orders [...]
Crocodile Games’ Aten Heresy 2009 World Campaign Underway
The Crocodile Games web site has announced the beginning of its 2009 summer campaign, The Aten Heresy. This campaign is set during the time of the Akhenaten Heresy, and the events will help tell the story of this period in the history of Aegyptus. The outcomes of the games will have an impact on the [...]
Buy Two, Get One Free Deal at Avalanche Press
The Avalanche Press web site has announced its Memorial Day sale running now through June 5, 2009. As part of the sale, you can buy two games and get a third free. Plus, with the coupon code “memorial” you can take an extra 10% off your order! See their online store for more details and [...]
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 [...]
Dan Verssen Games Experiments with Releasing Rulebook Drafts
Dan Verssen Games is engaging in an interesting experiment for their upcoming Frontline game. As they develop the rulebook for the game, they’re posting information about it on their web site. Right now, you can see a partial outline of the rulebook in PDF form on their web site.
Your experience may vary relative to mine, [...]
Avalanche Press Increases Gold Club Discount
According to a new post on the Avalanche Press web site, members of its Gold Club have “shown great support during the many changed we’ve seen this year” and in return for their support, Avalanche is increasing the Gold Club discount from 10 to 40 percent temporarily. The discount doesn’t apply to pre-orders, seasonal specials, [...]
Avalanche Press Wargame Deals
The Avalanche Press web site lists a number of deals today, including the following Seasonal Specials:
Western Special (May 2009)
Panzer Grenadier: Elsenborn Ridge Panzer Grenadier: Beyond Normandy Panzer Grenadier: North Wind Panzer Grenadier: North of Elsenborn Panzer Grenadier: Winter Wonderland map set
Retail Price: $144.95 YOUR Price: $90 Gold Club Price: $81
Southern Special (May 2009)
Panzer Grenadier: Cassino [...]
Decision Games Looking for Magazine Game Play Testers
According to an April 17, 2009, post on the Decision Games web site, magazine games intended for future Strategy & Tactics and World at War magazine issues will be available for play testing. “Near-term games will have printed maps and counters while games further out on the schedule will be pre-production, i.e., maps and counter [...]
Sale on “Crushed” Wargames at Avalanche Press
The folks at Avalanche Press have recently moved from Virginia to Alabama. While most of their stock made the move safely, some of the games on the bottom of the stacks “did not do so well” and have boxes that are now in “slightly bent” to “did someone fire a shotgun at it?” condition. Avalanche [...]