Posts tagged ancients

Commands and Colors: Ancients review by Marco Arnaudo [watch @2d6.org] 

   

Mediterranean Empires Preorder

Preorder from Bellica Third Generation. Mediterranean Empires is a strategy game for two to eight players representing the turbulent power struggle between the various powers of the Mediterranean Sea before the emergence of the Roman Empire, which after conquering the lands surrounding this sea called it Mare Nostrum (our sea). Preorder Price: 34.50 € (save 14.50 €). Anticipated release date: October 2012.

 

C&C Ancients Exp #6: The Spartan Army

New from GMT Games. Commands & Colors Ancients Exp. #6: The Spartan Army features over 20 scenarios, which focus on a period of time from 669 BC to 338 BC. In the early battles of Sparta against Argive, we see the development of Hoplite armies. We then move onto the war with the Persian Empire and take a closer look at the battle of Thermopylae, 480 BC. During the Peloponnesian Wars, Sparta takes a leader position among the Peloponnesian states, which would last for almost two centuries. Finally there is a shift in power away from Sparta during the battles of the Theban Era and the rise of Macedon. Price: $55.

   

Red Sand Blue Sky review by Marco Arnaudo [watch @2d6.org]

  

Hegemon of ATO... have someone anything to say about it ?..i'm a poor french wargamer looking for some advice or help before buying this game...or not.. — Asked by Anonymous

Allow me to lead you to our Promised Land…also known as our CSW Forum topic.

   

Lost Battles review by Marco Arnaudo [watch @2d6.org | related story]

   

Punic Island

New from Bellica Third GenerationPunic Island is the third volume in the Campaign Commander series and simulates the campaign for Sicily and North Africa during the First Punic War. Price: 48,00 €.

   

Reiner Knizia on Battle Line Strategy and More


Interview with Dr. Reiner Knizia @ The Boardgaming Life who discusses Battle Line strategy and more.

 

ABD: Way of the Samurai

New from Victory Point Games. Way of the Samurai is an expansion kit for Ancient Battles Deluxe (ownership of this game and Exp Kit 5: Design Your Own is required) that lets you experience the Sengoku Jidai battles (15 new scenarios) of two opposing Eastern and Western foes. Price: $11.95.

   

Spartacus Imperator review by Marco Arnaudo [error? watch @youtube | related story]

   

Queen of the Celts close-out savings

Special close out savings from Avalanche Press. The alternate “pin up” cover for Rome at War: Queen of the Celts which features a stunning Lorenzo Sperlonga painting of Boudicca in action. APL is selling off the remainder of this edition this month only before disposing of any remaining inventory. Get your copy now for only $19.99 (normally $49.99 — save 60%!) before she’s gone forever.