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Armchair General sits down with some of the latest and greatest titles (and some not so good) to share our findings with our readers. Our focus is on military and strategy themed games, though we also wander from time to time into more mainstream titles of many genres.


Victorian Admirals: Anthology – PC Game Review

Jim Cobb | Published: January 17, 2012 at 5:42 pm

With a canny AI and streamlined UI, Victorian Admirals: Anthology is an intriguing addition to the catalog of Totem Games’ late-19th-century naval wargames, but it lacks the customization features of earlier titles in the series.

Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy – New Tactics Tutorial Video

Armchair General | Published: January 03, 2012 at 2:09 pm

The second video tutorial by Lt. Col. (ret) Jeffrey Paulding for successful tactics in the “Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy” game tackles one of the most gut-wrenching types of missions: assaulting a fortified position.

Unity of Command – PC Game Review

Jim Cobb | Published: December 23, 2011 at 9:34 am

The graphics in the “Unity of Command” PC game of the Eastern Front won’t win any beauty contests, but the game provides a great historical feel, good campaigns and a brutal AI to challenge players.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 – PC Game Review

Rod White | Published: December 18, 2011 at 12:33 am

There’s not a lot that’s new in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, but it is an excellent sequel that doesn’t stray from a formula that works.

Skyrim – PC Game Review

Rod White | Published: December 07, 2011 at 4:28 pm

Skyrim, the latest game in the Elder Scrolls series, offers a mind-boggling degree of interaction with NPCs and objects, and even movie dragons don’t look as good as the ones in this PC game.

Battlefield 3 – PC Game Review

Rod White | Published: December 06, 2011 at 1:16 pm

The Battlefield franchise returns with a vengeance. Battlefield 3 is the best game of the series yet.

Suggested Mods for World of Tanks

Paul Glasser | Published: November 28, 2011 at 6:50 pm

Playing World of Tanks but want more sizzle in the game? Check out some of these suggested mods. They range from soundpacks to new skins to aids for gamers who are color blind.

Logitech G300 Gaming Mouse – PC Hardware Review

James Pikover | Published: November 15, 2011 at 6:21 pm

Gamers who are seeking an economical gaming-grade mouse should check out Logitech’s G300, which offers a lot of bang for the buck.

Battle Academy Expansions – PC Game Review

Jim Cobb | Published: November 08, 2011 at 9:15 am

Jim Cobb takes a look at the two expansions for Battle Academy (previously Battlefield Academy) and likes what he sees.

Orcs Must Die – PC Game Review

Jim Zabek | Published: November 02, 2011 at 11:19 am

The name implies the greatness within: Orcs Must Die!

Crusader Kings II – PC Game Preview

Jim Cobb | Published: October 31, 2011 at 3:16 pm

A preview of Crusader Kings II says the new game should be a worthy successor to Paradox’s 2004 surprise hit, with improved graphics, a greatly refined military element and more.

Panzer Campaigns: Tunisia ’43 – PC Game Review

Richard Martin | Published: October 28, 2011 at 2:55 pm

Tunisia was a unique battlefield during the Second World War, and John Tiller captures the spirit of it perfectly in Tunisia ’43.

Battlefield 3: Xbox 360 Impressions

Alex Last | Published: October 25, 2011 at 9:45 pm

DICE and EA are back with Battlefield 3 and have a real chance at grabbing the title of best FPS of the year.

Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

Curtis Szmania | Published: October 24, 2011 at 12:07 pm

The long-awaited sequel has arrived and Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad has already outsold the previous game’s volume in just a few short weeks. Even better? It looks like it’s destined to become another classic.

Take On Helicopters – PC Game Preview

Rod White | Published: October 18, 2011 at 9:57 am

Hard-core flight sims will want to take a look at this preview of Take On Helicopters – due to be released in the next couple of weeks, it’s looking to be a great addition to fans of civilian helo sims.

Defenders of Ardania – PC Game Preview

Jim Zabek | Published: October 14, 2011 at 12:33 pm

Offering an entirely new twist on tower defense games, Defenders of Ardania is about to break the genre wide open.

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