Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game. It will combine the complexity of a joint-forces wargame with the typical real-time tactics action-packed gameplay. The game's demo will be released tomorrow for all to enjoy.
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Command Modern Operations - Handbrake!
The last "Tiny" update to Command has been massive.
I'm currently working through the changes, trying to unlearn certain habits I had before. The part where you can have ATOs and operations planning has me very intrigued, but one thing at a time.
So to start with a small setup, I gave it a try with an scenario from the new Falklands DLC. This scenario is named Handbrake and simulates the 04MAY1982 Exocet strike by two Argentine Navy Super Étendards.
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Combat Mission Red Thunder Battle Pack 1 - Met by Moonlight - AAR
Another Combat Mission AAR, this one a bit abridged to avoid major spoilers.
This blog entry contains extra commentary and a link to a video report.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Combat Mission Red Thunder Battle Pack 1 - Lesson 1 SPW Scouts - AAR
Battle Pack 1 for Combat Mission Red Thunder was released yesterday. It is always great to see new official content for Combat Mission and this follows a tradition of high quality and value.
Just a clarification, you will require a copy of Combat Mission Red Thunder (the base game) and the Fire and Ruble DLC, to enjoy this battle pack. The Battle Pack 1's main area of operation is eastern Poland (summer 1944).
It is an old tradition for me to start with the smallest scenario when I get new Combat Mission content, so I loaded Lesson 1 (of a series of 3) about SPW squad tactics. These scenario/lessons are inspired in a period document "Combat Instruction for the Panzer Grenadier" (Maj. von Wehren) and canned into this pieces of art scenarios that George MC creates.
A mechanized Panzer Grenadier's platoon is on point and acting as an advance guard for a bigger formation. It must secure a route and a bridge, enemy infantry is expected to be defending the access to the bridge.
So, this is what happened when I played this scenario. Spoilers warning.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Flashpoint Campaigns: Southern Storm, Missions and Campaigns Creation
From On Target Simulations and Slitherine/Matrix Games, this grand tactical wargame is set to be released on 17NOV2022. Today, a new developer's blog has been published and it features the scenario creation process.
Probably nothing is more telling from a wargame than the scenario creation parameters accessible to the end user. It almost provides an x-ray image of what to expect from the gameplay.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Valor & Victory, Arnhem - New DLC Out Very Soon
DLCs are coming out fast for Valor & Victory. I missed most of the fun because of other commitments but this time I wanted to share some screenshots of the upcoming DLC "Arnhem".
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Command Modern Operations - All of Gorbachev's MiGs
A Ship's a Fool to Fight a Fort, Nelson allegedly said. And that's exactly how it feels in this CMO scenario.
The game: Command Modern Operations
The scenario: North Pacific Shootout
Sunday, July 24, 2022
DCS F1 Mirage - First Kill
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Command Modern Operations - Message from SOSUS: Be Quiet or Get Out of the Way
There is a reason why a version of Command is being used by professional wargamers at many armed forces around the world. This powerful, far-reaching wargame/simulation is versatile, educational and (nerdly) entertaining.
Friday, July 1, 2022
Ready or Not - New AI Tricks
I don't know if you are familiar with Ready or Not, a tactical first-person shooter in which you are part of SWAT police units. Remember SWAT 4? That type of shooter!
In beta stage, it's making progress at a steady pace. Clearly inspired on SWAT 4, it is taking all my attention from the all time classic (which I used to play up to last month). Today, I would like to bring your attention to a big AI upgrade that is really very impressive.