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In 1985, one video game made you telephone for permission to nuke Europe
Theatre Europe, a 1985 wargame by Personal Software Services, is analyzed for its innovative and unsettling approach to nuclear war simulation. The game required players to make a real-world phone call to authorize a nuclear launch, a feature designed to highlight the catastrophic consequences of such actions. Despite controversy and a ban in West Germany, the game was praised for its chilling realism and its message against nuclear conflict, ultimately winning Strategy Game of the Year.
This solo Fallout wargame uses randomized Wastelands to make you a personal "campaign map of locations and…
Modiphius has opened pre-orders for the second edition of Fallout: Wasteland Warfare, a solo-first tabletop wargame featuring randomized campaigns and streamlined rules. The new edition aims to enhance the solo and cooperative experience, with miniatures for various factions also available. It is scheduled to ship in November 2026.
Digital Adaptation of Tabletop Primer Take That Hill Launches on Android
The digital version of the tabletop wargame Take That Hill, developed by Hunted Cow Games and HexWar Games, has launched on Android and PC. This version of the 2022 physical release focuses on platoon-level tactical combat, tasking players with capturing a defended hill using fire and maneuver tactics within a turn-based system.
War in the Desert: Inside the Egyptian Battlefield
Tactical Boar has revealed details about the Egyptian battlefield in their upcoming real-time tactics wargame, Veterans: Napoleonic Wars. The update introduces new factions like the Mamluks and Ottoman Empire, camel-mounted units immune to heat, and a heat fatigue mechanic for campaign units. The game is set for release on PC.
Angels Fall First Released
Angels Fall First has officially launched out of Early Access for Windows PC on Steam. This first-person combined-arms sci-fi wargame is now fully available.
Warhammer: The Old World Core Set is crunchy, complex, and the best introduction to the game you could hope for
The Warhammer: The Old World Core Set is presented as an excellent, albeit complex, introduction to the wargame, offering two manageable armies and in-depth rules. While it provides a satisfyingly crunchy tactical experience with a grand sense of scale, the article notes its high complexity and the need for more player aids to ease the learning curve.
This week in PC games: a new King's Field-like RPG, an American Revolutionary War sim, and a dreaming megacity full of cool architecture
This week's PC game releases include a King's Field-like RPG called Forgotten Blood, an American Revolutionary War simulation, and Lullabies Made of Static, an exploration game set in a megacity. Other notable titles are the puzzler The Message from Deep Space, the fighting game Ninja Masters, and the bullet heaven game Mycofall.
Want to get into Warhammer 40K for the new edition? This box set is the best value you'll find right now
The new 11th Edition of Warhammer 40,000, launching with the Armageddon box set, offers an excellent value and streamlined entry point for new players. This set includes two large armies (Space Marines and Orks), the core rulebook, a lore primer, and mission/campaign cards, providing a comprehensive and cost-effective way to start the hobby.
XCOM miniatures game revealed, with an upgradable base and co-op adventure campaign
A new XCOM miniatures game, XCOM: The Miniatures Game, has been revealed and is set to launch in late 2026. This solo and co-op adventure wargame, based on XCOM: Enemy Unknown, will feature an upgradable base and technology research. Pre-orders begin in July, with a head-to-head mode pitting players against an alien menace also included.
New TIGA Board reinforces commitment to championing the UK games industry
TIGA, the UK video games industry's trade association, has appointed new members to its Board of Directors, including Gemma Brown, Ben Gunstone, Dan Hett, Greg Howson, Marco A. Minoli, Stuart Muckley, Tim Repa-Davies, Sitara Shefta, and John Tearle. These appointments aim to strengthen TIGA's advocacy for games businesses across the country, focusing on growth, skills development, and policy initiatives. The new board members bring diverse expertise from various studios and specialisms within the UK games sector.
LEAD WWII MILITARY POWERS IN GRAND STRATEGY GAME ‘TOTAL VICTORY: WORLD CONFLICT 1939-1945’; NEW DEMO SCENARIO AVAILABLE NOW!
Kraken Studios has released an updated demo for their grand strategy game Total Victory: World Conflict 1939-1945, now available on Steam. The demo allows players to command Germany's Afrika Korps in the Operation Sonnenblume scenario, featuring naval combat and a focus on World War II strategy. The game aims for moderate complexity with historically inspired units and a focus on strategic decision-making.
Settle in with the best Star Wars board games this May 4
This article highlights some of the best Star Wars board games available, catering to various interests and skill levels. Recommendations include strategy games like Star Wars Villainous, card games like Star Wars: Unlimited, wargames such as Star Wars: Legion, and RPGs like Star Wars Edge of the Empire.
This Star Wars board game was one of the most anticipated releases of last year, and it's currently got a great…
The highly anticipated Star Wars board game, Battle of Hoth, is currently available at a significant discount, nearly matching its lowest ever price. This accessible wargame, which allows players to command either the Rebel or Imperial forces in 18 scenarios, is praised as an excellent introduction to tabletop gaming and strategy games.
