- Hunt for Blackbeard Preview [video]
- Commands & Colors: Medieval (GMT Games Preorder)
Commands & Colors: Medieval is based on the highly successful Commands & Colors game system and by design is not overly complex. The Medieval game introduces many new game concepts to the Commands & Colors system, which add historical depth and flavor. The medieval battles showcased in the scenario book focus on the historical confrontations between the Byzantine Empire and Sassanid Persians (530 to 627 AD) with a slight detour to battle the Moors and their rebel allies (645 - 648 AD). [Forum]
- Hill 262: Chambois, 19-21 August 1944 (new from Strategemata)
this game presents the Allied fights during closing and defending the Falaise Pocket. The main hero is the 1st Armored Division of general Stanislaw Maczek. In addition, there are American and Canadian units. There are 6 scenarios in the game. 4 of them are short clashes to familiarize yourself with the procedures of the system "Great Battles of Small Units." [Forum | available through Noble Night Games]
- Space Infantry Resurgence (Lock ‘n Load Publishing @ Kickstarter)
Space Infantry Resurgence is a robust gaming system that features a unique solitaire game, and has been further expanded to provide both co-op and two-player modes of play. In Space Infantry Resurgence you command an elite squad of veteran Space Infantry soldiers taking on the daunting task of fighting against unknown alien foes, through challenging environments, using only the weapons and tools on hand, or whatever can be scrounged along the way in order to achieve victory. [Forum]
- GMT Games Company Update
- 878 Vikings: Invasions of England Replay
- Antony and Cleopatra (new from Hollandspiele)
John Theissen’s streamlined approach to operational warfare in the nineteenth century in games such as Hood’s Last Gamble and Campaign of Nations has won him a number of admirers. Now he turns his attention to the last war of the Roman Republic, to the marching of Legions and the sailing of fleets, to the rise of Augustus and the fall of Mark Antony and the savvy Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra. [Forum]
- Hearts and Minds, Third Edition (new from Compass Games)
Hearts and Minds, Third Edition is an uncomplicated approach to a very complicated conflict. Eight scenarios introduce players to U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia including a scenario after the US withdrew from Vietnam, a full campaign scenario as well as high solitaire capability. Players appreciate the ability to start in any year of the war they wish and fight to the end of any other year of the war. The game provides a comprehensive historical approach using mechanics that include guerrilla warfare, faction differentiation, political turmoil, and veteran advantages. Features deluxe components including mounted game map. [Forum]
- World at War, Issue 66: Cruise of the Graf Spee (new from Decision Games)
features the insert game, Cruise of the Graf Spee, an operational-tactical solitaire game that puts you in command of the KMS Graf Spee, the German battlecruiser that made a historic epic voyage through the South Atlantic during the opening days of World War II. The player must accomplish a specific “objective” to win the game that will be generated at random at the start of each scenario or the campaign game. You must manage the various out fittings and functions of the KMS Graf Spee. As you fight your way throughout the South Atlantic and potentially the Indian Ocean, you will encounter various Allied warships, merchantmen, and unexpected opportunities and objectives. [Forum]
- Modern War, Issue 41: Sixth Fleet (new from Decision Games)
features the insert game, Sixth Fleet, a two-player, strategic-level wargame of the struggle for the Mediterranean set during a hypothetical Warsaw Pact versus NATO war during the 1970s and 1980s. It is primarily a naval-air conflict, with some elements of power projection using ground forces. The game map represents various sea zones (or zones) within the Mediterranean, as well as adjoining land areas. Critical bases for both sides, including neutral nations are also depicted. [Forum]