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PC Game Reviews
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.


Jagged Alliance: Crossfire – PC Game Review

Jim H. Moreno | Published: January 28, 2013 at 11:52 am

“Jagged Alliance: Crossfire” can be “frustratingly satisfying.” It offers a chance to use a variety of tactics and it has improvements over “JA: Back in Action,” but the player’s mercs sometimes keep bumping into each other like bumper cars.

Panzer Corps: Grand Campaign ’44 West – PC Game Review

Jim Cobb | Published: January 24, 2013 at 12:29 pm

The “Panzer Corps: Grand Campaign ’44 West” computer game offers players 14 linked battles, from Anzio to Eindhoven.

‘Combat Mission’ Video Tutorial 6 – How to Fight

Armchair General | Published: January 17, 2013 at 5:13 pm

The Combat Mission Tactics tutorial series by Lt. Col. (ret) Jeffrey Paulding concludes with “How to Fight.” This sixth video focuses both on key concepts and on the details of how to fight at squad level, using “Combat Mission: Fortress Italy.”

War of the Roses – MMO Game Review

Matt Richardson | Published: January 15, 2013 at 7:04 pm

“War of the Roses” is a multiplayer-only deathmatch that tries to authentically recreate high medieval combat. It has its flaws but is engrossing and fun once it gets going.

Panzer Campaigns: Moscow ’42 – PC Game Review

Rick Martin | Published: January 03, 2013 at 4:39 pm

“Panzer Campaigns: Moscow ’42,” from John Tiller Software, is easy to learn, but offers a complex strategic war game with tons of options and a good A/I.

Squad Battles: First World War – PC Game Review

Jim Cobb | Published: December 17, 2012 at 8:10 pm

John Tiller’s “Squad Battles: First World War” takes the series a step higher. Designer Edward (Volcano) Williams utilized 10 years of research in creating this tactical-level game of action in the Great War.

Alea Jacta Est: Roman Civil Wars – PC Game Review

Jim Cobb | Published: November 30, 2012 at 5:43 pm

‘Alea Jacta Est’ is a big, wonderful game that puts all other Ancient-period games in the shade, but players need to assimilate a great deal of data.

Civil War 1863 – iOS Game Review

Jim Cobb | Published: November 19, 2012 at 9:37 pm

‘Civil War 1863,’ an IOS game from Hunted Cow Studio, while not rivaling many of its PC counterparts, is an enjoyable game and presents players with interesting tactical challenges, at an excellent price.

Eight Tips for Aspiring Commanders in XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Charlie Hall | Published: November 16, 2012 at 10:33 am

Eight game tips for ‘XCOM’ commanders, from using rookies to launching satellites to using stun weapons liberally.

Close Combat: Panthers in the Fog – PC Game Preview

Patrick Baker | Published: November 14, 2012 at 11:49 am

‘Close Combat: Panthers in the Fog’ is a worthy successor to previous games in the series, though newcomers might find it a bit pricey and the AI isn’t all that sharp. New features include the ability to tow heavy weapons and to transport infantry in vechicles.

Eurogamer Expo 2012

Alex Last | Published: November 12, 2012 at 5:42 pm

Eurogamer Expo 2012 gave gamers a sneak peek at ‘Gears of War: Judgment,’ ‘Warface,’ Company of Heroes 2,’
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2,’ and ‘Medal of Honor: Warfighter.’

‘Omerta – City of Gangsters’ PC Game – An Insider Squeals

Jim H. Moreno | Published: November 06, 2012 at 8:54 am

An insider tells what to expect from ‘Omerta – City of Gangster,’ the Kalypso-Haeminmont PC game of competing 1920s mobsters.

Panzer Corps: Afrika Korps – PC Game Review

Neal West | Published: November 01, 2012 at 4:05 pm

‘Panzer Corps: Afrika Korps’ offers PC gamers a new continent to conqueror, over 20 new units and 24 new scenarios, plus a somewhat improved AI.

‘Combat Mission’ Video Tutorial 5 – Conducting a Defense

Armchair General | Published: October 29, 2012 at 8:24 pm

The fifth video tutorial in the Combat Mission Tactics series explores ‘Conducting a Defense,’ including defense in depth, the use of mortars in the direct fire mode, and the purpose of the counterattack.

Mann vs. Machine – 5 Tips for Playing a Soldier

Jim H. Moreno | Published: October 09, 2012 at 4:34 pm

All right, listen up, maggots! If yer going to be a Solider in Mann vs. Machine, giving those robots what-for, you need to read these five tips. They’ll help you accomplish your mission, and they might just save yer butts!

Combat Mission Fortress Italy – PC Game Review

Jim Cobb | Published: October 03, 2012 at 8:25 pm

‘Combat Mission: Fortress Italy’ gives PC gamers a host of options and elements to consider, but this actually aids players by forcing them to focus on tactics, as in ‘real-world tactics.’

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