Since the 1970s, a multitude of games have been based on "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings," the novels of J.R.R. Tolkien. This extensive overview covers the good, the bad and the ugly in 40 years of Tolkien-themed games.
Read More"Playing at the World" is a scholar's look at the gaming hobby, a heavy read but well worth the effort for those who want to learn the history of wargaming and roleplaying.
Read More'Dungeon Command' from Wizards of the Coast is sold in warbands - sets of logically matched units - unlike its predecessor, the 'Dungeons and Dragons Miniatures Game.' It plays in about an hour and offers great fantasy-battles fun.
Read MoreVladimir Tortsov talks to Armchair General about the game 'Masters of the Broken World.' A 'non-linear strategy game with karma' it is one of the most tactics- and strategy-focused fantasy games to come along in many years.
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