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Playing a game with Doug from Battlefield Banter. I think we will go over Vassal and maybe play a turn before going to a PBEM process.

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Italy 43 with Battlefield Banter

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Coffee & Counters

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This game was a nail biter. Colorado wins by running back a kick off return to end the game. Unbelievable!

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Western legends Football League (WLFL) Game Of The Week: Arizona vs colorado

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I decided to do a full game playthrough. Let me know by giving me a thumbs up, if you like these replays. 

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Berlin - Fall Of The Reich 1945 - Playthrough Turns 1 - 3

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The worst dice rolling ever! This is a tough game to begin with and then I can't roll dice... uugh!

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Berlin - The fall of the Reich game - Playthrough Turn 4

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Learn how I drafted the FDF FAC I call the western Legends Football League. Each week I pick a game to record. This week. New Mexico visits Oregon and this was a fantastic finish, you won't want to miss it. 

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Fast Drive Football - WLFL Week 4 Game of the week

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Live Zone Of Control Podcast 46

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Join Moe, Nate, and Kev as we kick off our seventh year with our first live show of 2026! We'll be talking all about the games that we've been playing and what we're looking forwar dot this year. Be sure to join us for the interactive live chat and be part of the show!

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Whiskey Charlie - Episode 91: Year Seven Kickoff

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🎙️ Zone of Control – Episode 45: Ranking the 40 Series Games (Mark Simonitch/GMT)
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This week on the Zone Of Control podcast,  it’s all about Mark Simonitch’s iconic 40 Series games from GMT Games
Which ones rise to the top? Which leave you wanting more?
Cardboard commander gives his official ranking and invites YOU to join the conversation in the live chat.
🎯 Main Topic:
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Zone Of Control Podcast: Episode #45

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  • Thunderbirds at War: Bombing the Reich Review
  • The Kaiser’s High Seas Fleet Review [video]
  • Onoda First Look [video]
  • They Met At Gettysburg Review
  • Second World War at Sea: Bomb Alley Review

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  • Stellar Horizons Review

GAME REPLAYS

  • American Tank Ace: 1944-1945 AAR
  • Commands & Colors: Napoleonics Replay
  • Modern Tactics #1: Afghanistan Replay
  • The Battle of the Little Bighorn Play Session
  • Fatal Alliances AAR
  • Objective Nuremberg Play Session
  • Imperial Elegy AAR
  • The Last Gamble Play Session
  • Imperial Elegy: The Road to the Great War 1850-1920 AAR
  • Tales of the Arabian Nights Replay
  • Conquest & Consequence AAR
  • The Battle of Nations: Leipzig AAR

NEW RELEASES

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    WO Bonus Pack #17 and Playmats (new from Multi-Man Publishing)

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    Depths of Courage 9: Operation Source (new from High Flying Dice Games)

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  • A Gallant and Efficient Fight (new from High Flying Dice Games)
    A Gallant and Efficient Fight (new from High Flying Dice Games)

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  • Centurion Magazine, Issue 1 (new from Accurate Simulations)
    Centurion Magazine, Issue 1 (new from Accurate Simulations)

    A new historical periodical, the Centurion quarterly! Veterans Day Special: 50% 1st Issue Sale! [Forum]

  • Dawn of Battle: Epic Combat (new from Blue Panther)
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  • Plague of Dracula (new from Blue Panther)
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  • One Giant Leap (new from High Flying Dice Games)
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  • Heights of Frustration (new from High Flying Dice Games)
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    [Forum]

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  • Imperial Elegy: The Road to the Great War 1850-1920 (new from VUCA Simulations)
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  • Traces of Victory (new from VUCA Simulations)
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  • Modern Tactics #1 – Afghanistan (new from VUCA Simulations)
    Modern Tactics #1 – Afghanistan (new from VUCA Simulations)

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  • A Useless Fight (new from High Flying Dice Games)
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