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A.C.E. 2 version 1.0 released for ArmA II

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 20:39

ArmA II is one of those games that you either love or hate. In fact, to call it a ‘game’ is a mistake as ArmA II is an authentic military simulator with a heritage that stretches all the way back to the original Operation Flashpoint (not to be confused with Codemasters dreadful sequel, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising). It is a ground combat simulator (and decent air sim, for that matter) that is simply unrivaled. Period.

Unfortunately, because it is a true simulator and not a mere game, people who are looking for another CoD: Modern War 2 clone are often infuriated by the game's hardcore and deadly combat model. Try to play Rambo in ArmA II. I dare you. And that is where the hate comes in...well that and the loads of bugs and quirks.

Enter the modders. Bohemia Interactive, unlike Codemasters, has the wisdom to realize that they could never smooth out every last rough edge in such a complex sim. As a result, they are more than willing to allow modders to take their solid mil-sim and attempt to elevate it to something epic.

ArmA II

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 20:20

Simulation

ArmA II is an authentic mil-sim from Bohemia Interactive. It features:

Player-driven story
Role-playing and resource management elements. Command your troops through a branching campaign full of twists and surprises.

Extensive multiplayer
Play the entire solo campaign cooperatively or dive into huge PvP battles for control of the whole map.

Mission Editor
The Intuituive, powerful mission editor lets you design your own missions in minutes or create intricate and unique campaigns. Infinitely extend the game!

Authentic weapon simulation
Bullet ballistics and deflection, material penetration, real-world magazine capacity, tracers, ammunition types and stopping power.

Unique AI
No scripts, no pre defined pathways. AI adapt and use the open environment on the fly. AI share information, flanking and taking cover to surprise and outsmart players.

Ironclads: Schleswig War 1864 Announced

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 21:22

After a lengthy drought, it looks like fans of naval simulators have more than a few titles to choose from. Storm Eagle Studios kicked off the trend with their well-received Distant Guns, Creative Assembly followed suit with the addition of detailed naval combat in Empire: Total War and Nitro Games added themselves to the mix with their East India Company. During this flood (ahem) of naval wargaming, a smaller Russian company, Totem Games, has also been releasing their own take on warfare on the high seas with their equally well-received Ironclads series.

No doubt to the joy of armchair admirals everywhere, today Totem Games announced a new entry to the series, Ironclads: Schleswig War 1864.

The press release reads:

Ironclads

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 21:07

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A steam-ship period naval combat simulation games focusing on fleet-scale battles in real time.

Manage financial and strategic aspects while planning your squadron's structure. Scramble your fleet to gain sea supremacy. The naval combat game allows you to set up battles squadron groups, their formations and management, with realistic ship models and characteristics, as well as advanced ballistisc and weapon models.

Choose your ships, increase the experience of your crews and send your squadron into the high seas. Order a battle formation, and experience power of iron and a steam!

Silent Hunter 5 Available for Pre-Order

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 20:24

Today, Ubisoft announced that salty sea dogs can now place their pre-order for the next installment in the popular WWII submarine simulator franchise, Silent Hunter. The press release reads:

“Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic hails the return of the number one submarine simulation. For the first time, the player will be able to play as a U-boat captain leading his crew from a first-person view in a true dynamic campaign. Operate against Allied shipping across the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea and participate in famous encounters with strong enemy warships.

The Gold Edition will be available for download only and will contain seven unique submarines and enemy ship skins. The Gold Edition will also include the Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic Official Guide containing 110 pages of crew details, submarines, ships and weapons as a pdf on the build.”

Miner Wars Update

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 22:43

One of the games we at GameSquad are keenly following is a new sci-fi indie effort called Miner Wars. It is described as a “6DOF underground and space shooter played in a fully destructible environment” that will be “a combination of single player story game and MMO.” Sounds cool, especially when you realize that “6DOF” means “six degrees of freedom of movement”, i.e., Miners Wars will feature a realistic depiction of rigid body movement in space. Hey! You got your space physics in my peanut butter! When it arrives, Miner Wars should bring some fresh ideas to a genre that often is dominated by unrealistic ‘fighter planes in space’ clones.

Recently, Keen Software House posted an update on Miner Wars. Here are the space facts:

Silent Hunter 5: Battle of the Atlantic

Submitted by Administrator on Sun, 02/14/2010 - 00:45

Simulation

Silent Hunter 5 ventures into uncharted territory and takes players behind the periscope of a German U-boat to take on the Allied Forces in famous battles across the vast Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.

Silent Hunter V Pics

Submitted by Scott Tortorice on Thu, 01/21/2010 - 01:23

Ubisoft has released some new screenshots from Silent Hunter V. If Ubisoft can keep the bugs under control, I will be playing this game quite a bit!

For more information, please visit the official Silent Hunter V site.

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