Scare tactics is a timeless way of grabbing attention and making a group of people shift their focus. This is at the heart of many war stories, and that was especially true in the 2011 shooter Homefront. Developed by Kaos Studios, the first-person action game theorized a world in which

While the board game industry is small, Victory Point Games is one of the smallest independent companies within the niche.  You might not have heard of them, but they have produced several unique games.  One of their biggest hits is Darkest Night, and they have headed to Kickstarter to create

Neverending war. The perennial military complex, gears turning to amass conflict after conflict, as generals loom over a table dotted with markings and figures. Much like a Black Sabbath song, the conceit of the eternal struggle is daunting, and yet it’s also one of the most alluring aspects of

If you’ve ever dreamt of indulging in the joys of dictatorship, then Tropico 5 Penultimate Edition might be up your alley. As the all-powerful leader of an island nation, you’ll be tasked with building a city, setting up a society of laws, rules, and regulations, and ensuring the

Doom is a pretty straightforward game, but much like the original game, it’s also full of secrets. Authors Doug Walsh, Michael Owen, and Will Murray have teamed up with Prima Games to unveil those mysteries with a complete guide that covers the extensive campaign to strategies for succeeding in

“Hell is empty, and all of the devils are here.” – William Shakespeare Doom is a pure shooter. It’s an amazing throwback to a time that has long since passed, but with a fresh coat of paint for its nostalgic approach. It brings an unrelentingly violent singleplayer campaign I didn’

Renee isn’t a criminal; she’s a confused and afraid 16-year-old girl who’s struggled with mental illness from a young age. However, even as recent as the early 20th century, the remedy for mental health issues felt more like a punishment: being locked away in an asylum. The

Steampunk, that amalgamation of Victorian-era charm and science fiction concepts inspired by the likes of Jules Verne, produces a certain romanticism. Steam-powered machines and lighter-than-air vehicles are a staple of the genre. Kosmos’ Steam Time uses steampunk as a backdrop for an elaborate worker placement adventure through time. Two to