Tank on Tank – Boardgame Review
‘Tank on Tank’ is a quick-playing, easy-to-learn boardgame in which the number of actions a player may perform in a given turn is concealed by the fog of war.
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Articles by Jim Zabek
Flames of War at the Local Game Store
A new convert learns why the Flames of War miniatures games are so wildly popular – even when it’s his Tigers that are burning!
Read MoreDefenders of Ardania – PC Game Preview
Offering an entirely new twist on tower defense games, Defenders of Ardania is about to break the genre wide open.
Read MoreTropico 4 – PC Game Review
Tropico 4’s improvements over Tropico 3 are more than cosmetic – many will significantly contribute to the game – but will gamers think of it as a sequel or a merely an expansion?
Read MoreInterview with Card Hunter Dev Blue Manchu
Retro art meets modern networking in this card-driven RPG being worked on by a new development studio, Blue Manchu.
Read MoreWarhammer 40,000 Space Marine – PC Game First Impressions
Yearning for some Space Marine action? Put down your recaff and pick up Warhammer 40k Space Marine.
Read MoreRed Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad – PC Game Preview
The grognard’s shooter returns. Red Orchestra 2 is about to become the historical FPS game of choice.
Read MoreNational World War One Museum – Museum Visit
The National World War One Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, is an experience not to be missed.
Read MoreDystopian Wars – Miniatures Game First Impressions
A new steampunk miniatures game has hooked our gaming editor. Check out his initial take on Dystopian Wars.
Read MoreWorld of Tanks to Integrate with World of Warplanes
The creators of World of Tanks have released more details on an upcoming MMO of aerial combat, World of Warplanes.
Read MoreSergeants Miniatures Game – Preview
A preview of the ‘Sergeants Miniatures Game’ from Lost Battalion Games, which comes boxed with the rules, miniatures, and cards needed to play.
Read MoreWorld of Tanks Löwe Price Increase Coming
A price increase will soon be coming to the Premium Löwe in World of Tanks, but players can purchase it at the “old” price for a limited time.
Read MoreMoney Makers and Money Takers – The economics of World of Tanks
Top tier tanks can be expensive to maintain in World of Tanks. Armchair General’s Jim Zabek takes a look at how to generate income in the game, both by spending money, and what’s available for free.
Read MoreD-Day Brecourt Manor AAR – Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
As a tribute on the anniversary of D-Day, a gamer and former docent of the National WWII Museum recreates Capt. Dick Winters’ assault on the 88s at Brecourt Manor, using ‘Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy.’
Read MoreStrategy Guide: World of Tanks – Confession of a Priest
Armchair General’s Jim Zabek takes a look at the Priest SPG in World of Tanks.
Read MoreComparing the Osama bin Laden Raid and World War II Raids
Armchair General’s Jim Zabek takes a look at two historical special operations missions during World War II that might compare to the the killing of Osama bin Laden.
Read MoreThe Conspirator – Movie Interview
The history advisor to the movie The Conspirators, Fred Borch, sits down with Armchair General to discuss how he helped ensure the movie was accurate from both an historical and legal perspective.
Read MoreJagdtigers in the West – Steel Panthers AAR Part 2
Armchair General’s Jim Zabek shares his thoughts on the conclusion of this battle between German Jagdtigers and French Shermans.
Read MoreJagdtigers in the West – A Steel Panthers AAR
Armchair General’s Jim Zabek takes us way back to some old school Steel Panthers action.
Read MoreProspero Burns – Book Review
Despite being fragmented, the ‘Warhammer 40,000’–based novel ‘Prospero Burns’ takes the Space Wolves to a new high.
Read MoreDawn of War II: Retribution PC Game Preview
Dawn of War II: Retribution. PC Game Preview. Pubisher: THQ. Developer: Relic Entertainment. $29.99 Like the previous expansion for Dawn of War II, Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising, Dawn of War II: Retribution also promises to bring some new units and game play possibilities to the PC for hungry Warhammer 40k RTS gaming enthusiasts. The last time out, the Chaos-themed expansion pack, Chaos Rising, brought the Chaos Space Marines into the game for some multiplayer mayhem. They also played a role in the single-player campaign as well. This time out the Imperial Guard are being added and given the spotlight. In the way of single-player action the story is said to continue on where it left off in Chaos Rising. So you can still play the role of Blood Ravens chapter Space Marines, if you choose. However they plan to shake things up a little in Retribution, as it promises to allow you to play out a single-player campaign based on the race you select from the start....
Read MoreUS vs. German Equipment – Book Review
If you’re interested in German and US tanks in World War II, you’ve got to own this book.
Read MoreWorld of Tanks – MMO Game Preview
Free, fun, and a world of tanks. What’s not to love? A preview of the World of Tanks free MMO.
Read MoreMindjack – Exclusive Interview with Square Enix
In an exclusive interview, Square Enix Producer Yamagishi Yoshinori discusses Mindjack, the soon-to-be-released game in which players ‘hack into other peoples’ minds.’
Read MoreWorld Supremacy – PC Game Review
Sometimes gaming is about the journey and not the destination, and such is the case in World Supremacy from Shrapnel Games.
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