Hardcore strategy games are, for the most part, a delicate mixture of realism and simulation on steroids. Paradox Interactive’s Pride of Nations is no exception, combining the usual intense military strategy with the dictator level of government (public) control, and influence over the private sector. Whilst there is no real…
Read MoreVirtual simulators such as Sim City have eaten away a great deal of time throughout this reviewer’s life, and the recent incarnations/ copycats have, from experience, often failed to match that pink elephant of the simulation room. Cities in Motion is specifically designed towards the transport aspect of city management…
Read MoreVirtual simulators such as Sim City have eaten away a great deal of time throughout this reviewer’s life, and the recent incarnations/ copycats have, from experience, often failed to match that pink elephant of the simulation room. Cities in Motion is specifically designed towards the transport aspect of city management…
Read MoreFantasy buffs are going to lap this up: George R.R. Martin’s modern classic, A Game of Thrones, is not only coming to TV courtesy of HBO, but is also invading PCs with a new strategy game. Strategy is the right pick for A Game of Thrones. The books are, after…
Read MoreFantasy buffs are going to lap this up: George R.R. Martin’s modern classic, A Game of Thrones, is not only coming to TV courtesy of HBO, but is also invading PCs with a new strategy game. Strategy is the right pick for A Game of Thrones. The books are, after…
Read MoreBronze is really, really good value. That the game is available exclusively on PC is a little strange, because it’s basically a Eurogame board game designed for one player, when the the iPad is now much better for this genre. And while we’d love to see a physical board game…
Read MoreBronze is really, really good value. That the game is available exclusively on PC is a little strange, because it’s basically a Eurogame board game designed for one player, when the the iPad is now much better for this genre. And while we’d love to see a physical board game…
Read MoreGarshasp: The Monster Slayer is a really, really unfortunate game. It has so, so much potential, but has been released on a platform that for most people will be completely inappropriate for its gameplay. And as such, it’s probably not going to get the attention it deserves. This game is…
Read MoreGarshasp: The Monster Slayer is a really, really unfortunate game. It has so, so much potential, but has been released on a platform that for most people will be completely inappropriate for its gameplay. And as such, it’s probably not going to get the attention it deserves. This game is…
Read MoreBoard games are great fun, but sometimes it can be difficult getting family and friends into one place to get a game going. Which is where video game consoles come in – for the board game nut, they might not be a superior experience to a ‘real’ board game, but…
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