Archive for November 15, 2008

New Releases from Pulp Figures

As I announced a while back, we’re not going to cover new miniatures on this site as a general topic anymore.  However, I will cover sales on miniatures when I uncover them, or if a new release happens to pique my curiosity or looks really “neat” to me I will cover it here.  Such is the case with two of the newest releases from Pulp Figures in their “Radon Zombies of the Ionosphere” line.

Recently, Pulp Figures released packs number 2 and number 3 in this line, and while I don’t play any games for which they’d be useful to me, I do think they’re neat to look at:

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pulpfigurespwm18.jpgThese have a very 1950′s sort of “Forbidden Planet” kind of feel to them, which may be what I enjoy about looking at them.  They make me think of the old pulp sci-fi films.

Shrapnel Games Holiday Sale

The Shrapnel Games web site has announced their holiday sale event.  Here are some of the details (see their site for more):

Save $4.00 on these Popular Titles:

Weird Worlds:
Return to Infinite Space

The award-winning game
of galactic destiny,
conquest, love, and redemption
in twenty minutes or
less.

winSPMBT
Enhanced CD Edition

Classic tactical turn based
hex wargaming
in the post-WW2 world.

winSPWW2
Enhanced CD Edition

More tactical goodness but
set in everyone’s
favorite European war, the
Second World War.

Save $5.00 on these Goodies:

Air Assault Task
Force

Modern day airmobile operations

showcasing their evolution from
Vietnam to
Afghanistan.

BCT
Commander

Combined arms warfare at a

brigade/regimental level.

The Star and
the Crescent

Arab-Israeli conflicts, both

historical and hypothetical.

Save $6.00 on these Must Own Titles:

Air Command
3.0

A strategy game that offers tense,

exciting gameplay in a world that
isn’t fantasy, WW2, or the
ACW.

Dominions 3:
The Awakening

One of THE most talked
about fantasy turn-based
strategy titles ever released, praised
by
critics and fans alike.

Salvo!
From single ship duels to entire fleet
actions, this game has
plenty
to offer the virtual admiral.

Save $7.00 on these Games:

ATF:
Armored Task Force

Detailed real world maps and
extensively
modeled weapon platforms brings
this digital battlefield to
life.

The Falklands War:
1982

Modeling combat down to bayonet charges,
this
entry features exciting scenarios using real
world maps and
equipment.

Raging Tiger: The
Second Korean War

The next potential war in
Korea featuring an exciting
mixture of scenarios providing players
with
numerous challenges.

Remote
Assault

A tactical RTS set in the near future
that boasts
three-dimensional terrain, realistic combat
modeling, and a
killer AI.

Space
HoRSE

Inspired by the all-time classic,
M.U.L.E., this is a non-
violent game of space economics playable with
up
to four players at one computer.

Scallywag:
In the Lair of the Medusa

Part single-player
dungeoncrawl, part dungeon
creation kit, this is a lot of gaming
for a
little money.

Save Even More!

In addition to the savings found for the individual
titles if your order subtotal is $49.00 or more you will receive an additional
discount of 2% off your total order! And if your order subtotal is $99.00 or
more you will receive a discount of 5% off your order total!

New Wargamedownloads.com Releases

Our friends over at Wargamedownloads.com have released some new titles recently:

Maria
Teresa: War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748)

Solitaire game on the
War of the Austrian Succession
$7.00
Sale
Song of
Drums and Shakos

Napoleonic skirmish game based on the popular *Song of
Blades and Heroes* mechanics
$8.00

Troll and Toad Cyber Monday Sale

From the Troll and Toad web site comes the following news:

You might have missed the Black Knight Friday sale over the weekend but Troll
and Toad loves to give you, our most loyal customers a second chance to cash in
on these great savings! This Monday Troll and Toad is offering 10% off on all
products! We know cash is tight, but this holiday season we give you discount
after discount so you can get that special someone, a buddy or hey even yourself
a great gift!

This sale starts at 12am Monday morning and will end at 12pm,
only 24 hours to grab some great games and save some cash, don’t miss out and
remember no matter your game, from Clix to Board Games its all 10% off! Just use
Coupon Code “CYBERM” (All caps! All together! ) when you check out
and your all set! Thank you in advance and remember to have a safe and happy
holiday!

Steve Jackson Games Warehouse 23 10% Off Sale

For the remainder of the Thanksgiving weekend, the Steve Jackson Games Warehouse 23 web site is making everything down by 10%.  They also add the following:

…that’s not good enough for our customers – nope; to add a little icing to that
delicious discount cake we will be including free gifts for customers who go the
extra mile and spend the extra dollars!  We are offering free gifts for
purchases of $50, $100, $250, and $500.  Spend $500 and you get a free copy of
the popular Munchkin Quest signed by Steve Jackson.  Take a look at the other gifts, details, and
restrictions
.

Precis Intermedia Games Free Book Offer

From the Precis Intermedia Games (PIG) web site comes the following announcement:

FREE Book!
For a limited time, when you purchase the Two-Fisted Tales
softcover from the Precis Intermedia online store, you’ll also get a printed
copy of the Pulp Villains add-on for FREE. That’s a selection of 12 ready-to-use
villains for your game. Don’t pass up this incredible bargain — makes the
perfect gift for friends and family.

Click here for more
info.

Matrix Games Holiday Sale

Matrix Games has announced its 2008 Holiday Sale:

With a bundle of discounts on strategy games, Matrix Games is spreading
holiday joy by announcing their 2008 Holiday Sale Event!  This is set to be the
largest Holiday sale Matrix Games has ever had, with more games on sale than
ever and the largest discounts to date!  Starting on the morning of November
26th through midnight on January 7th, gamers around the
globe will be able to purchase almost every title in the Matrix Games catalog at
up to 30% off!
  Only games released in the past six months or those already
priced at $19.99 and below are excluded.  Every other game is part of the 2008
Holiday Sale!

Here’s a full list of the games on sale this year, with discounts listed
based on the digital download price:

 

Title

Original Price

Sale Price (Savings)

Advanced Tactics: WW II

$39.99

$27.99 – 30% Off!

American Civil War

$49.99

$34.99 – 30% Off!

Battlefront

$49.99

$34.99 – 30% Off!

Battles in Italy

$49.99

$34.99 – 30% Off!

Battles in Normandy

$49.99

$34.99 – 30% Off!

Birth of America

$22.99

$19.99 – 13% Off!

Carriers at War

$49.99

$34.99 – 30% Off!

Close Combat: Modern Tactics

$29.99

$19.99 – 30% Off!

Close Combat: Cross of Iron

$39.99

$27.99 – 30% Off!

Commander: Europe at War

$49.99

$34.99 – 30% Off!

Conquest of the Aegean

$59.99

$41.99 – 30% Off!

Crown of Glory

$39.99

$27.99 – 30% Off!

Empires in Arms

$59.99

$41.99 – 30% Off!

Flashpoint Germany

$34.99

$24.99 – 29% Off!

Flyboys Squadron

$29.99

$19.99 – 33% Off!

For Liberty!

$34.99

$24.99 – 29% Off!

Forge of Freedom

$49.99

$34.99 – 30% Off!

Gary Grigsby’s A World Divided

$39.99

$27.99 – 30% Off!

Guns of August

$34.99

$24.99 – 29% Off!

Highway to the Reich

$49.99

$34.99 – 30% Off!

Hornet Leader PC

$29.99

$19.99 – 33% Off!

John Tiller’s Battleground Civil War

$29.99

$19.99 – 33% Off!

John Tiller’s Battleground Napoleonic Wars

$29.99

$19.99 – 33% Off!

John Tiller’s Campaign Series

$34.99

$24.99 – 33% Off!

Korsun Pocket

$29.99

$19.99 – 33% Off!

Larry Bond’s Harpoon – Commander’s Edition

$39.99

$27.99 – 30% Off!

Larry Bond’s Harpoon 3 – Advanced Naval Warfare

$49.99

$34.99 – 30% Off!

Legion Arena Gold

$39.99

$27.99 – 30% Off!

Maximum Football v2

$39.99

$27.99 – 30% Off!

Napoleon in Italy

$39.99

$27.99 – 30% Off!

Panzer Command: Kharkov

$39.99

$27.99 – 30% Off!

Panzer Command: Winterstorm

$39.99

$27.99 – 30% Off!

Puresim Baseball 2007

$29.99

$19.99 – 33% Off!

Starshatter: The Gathering Storm

$39.99

$27.99 – 30% Off!

Starships Unlimited v3

$24.99

$19.99 – 20% Off!

Steel Panthers: World at War General’s Edition

$69.99

$48.99 – 30% Off!

Norm Koger’s Operational Art of War III

$39.99

$27.99 – 30% Off!

Tin Soldiers: Alexander the Great

$29.99

$19.99 – 33% Off!

Tin Soldiers: Julius Caesar

$29.99

$19.99 – 33% Off!

UFO: Extraterrestrials

$39.99

$27.99 – 30% Off!

Uncommon Valor

$29.99

$19.99 – 33% Off!

War in the Pacific

$69.99

$48.99 – 30% Off!

War Plan Orange

$44.99

$31.99 – 29% Off!

 

New Mayfair Games Titles

The Mayfair Games web site lists several new titles:

Catan: Traders & Barbarians 5-6 Player Expansion

Hey! That’s My Fish Deluxe

Tigris & Euprhates New Edition

Sutter’s Mill: The California Gold Rush 1849

Monuments

The Dutch Golden Age

New RPG Products from Goodman Games

The Goodman Games web site says two new RPG products have hit the stores: DCC #56: Scions of Punjar and Forgotten Heroes: Fang, Fist, and Song.

Fair Play Games Thanksgiving Sale

The Fair Play Games web site lists several Thanksgiving specials, available at these prices until November 30, 2008:

Gift Trap $14.95
Killer Bunnies $15.45
Talisman $14.95
What’s It To Ya? $7.45
Apples to Apples Party Box Expansion $11.95
Wits and Wagers $18.95

Dragonblood Miniatures Christmas Sale – 20% Off

From the Dragonblood Miniatures web site comes the following notice:

Dragonblood Christmas Sale – 20% off
Eric, 11/21/2008
Christmas is right around the corner and as an extra incentive, there is now a discount of 20% off all items until the end of December! Now is the time to stock up on those troglodytes, which are ready for shipping.

Battletech Strategic Operations Rules Preview Posted

The Classic Battletech site posted the following notice recently:

Two pages from
the General Rules section of Strategic Operations
have been posted as a preview; see Strategic Operations: Part 2 blog for
additional details.

Black Week Wargame Sale at Avalanche Press

Avalanche Press is currently running its “Black Week” promotion.  They have 18 games at reduced prices, combined with a “buy two, get one free” promotion, Gold Club discounts, and a present for $100+ orders – the free download of the Panzer Division PDF.  This exclusive PDF will only be available as part of the Black Week promotion and “will never, ever be seen again”.  The list of wargames included in the sale includes (as of this writing):

Panzer Grenadier: Afrika Korps
Panzer Grenadier: Desert Rats
Panzer Grenadier: Road to Berlin
Panzer Grenadier: Eastern Front
Panzer Grenadier: Battle of the Bulge
Panzer Grenadier: Guadalcanal
Great War at Sea: Cruiser Warfare
Second World War at Sea: Midway
Great War at Sea: Mediterranean
Second World War at Sea: Eastern Fleet
Second World War at Sea: Strike South
Great War at Sea: US Navy Plan Gold
Tiger of Malaya
Great Pacific War
Third Reich
Soldier Kings
Austerlitz
Red God of War

For availability, pricing, and ordering, see their web site.

New Christmas Miniatures and More at Armorcast

The Armorcast site is featuring a number of new Christmas and other miniatures, including the “Kandy Kane” Christmas elf pictured below.  The list of new miniatures includes:

XMAS002 Kandy Kane the Xmas Elf $5.00
XMAS001 Ginfritter the Gift Giving Gnome $5.00
(00204) Archangel Michael $6.99
(00205) Guardian Angel $6.99
(00206) Angel Gabriel $6.99
(00202) Pegasus Mare & Foal $14.99
(00203) Unicorn Mare & Foal $8.99
WARN006 Atomic Symbol in Black $5.50
WARN007 Atomic Symbol in White $5.50
90201 Zephyr Gothic – White $6.50
90202 Zephyr Gothic – Black $6.50
90203 Zephyr Gothic – Metallic Gold $6.50
90204 Zephyr Gothic – Metallic Silver $6.50
90206 Zephyr Gothic – Yellow $6.50
90208 Zephyr Gothic – Golden Dulux $6.50

For more information, see their web site.

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Old Glory 15s Sale

The Old Glory 15s site says that their sale from September has been extended through November 30, 2008.  As they describe the sale on their web site:

From now until the end of November, you may receive the following on all products that we manufacture on our website:

Orders of $101-399 will receive 30% off
Orders of $400 or more will receive 40% off

Regular shipping charges apply. Shipping for orders over $100 after the discount is applied is always free in the continental US.

For more details or to place an order, see their web site.

New Terrain Items at JR Miniatures

The folks at JR Miniatures have added a number of new terrain pieces to their catalog recently, including:

Impressive $1 Sale at Adamant Entertainment

The folks over at Adamant Entertainment are celebrating their fifth anniversary and doing their part to help with recession recovery by offering their entire catalog of products for the “recession-friendly” price of $1 each.  This price is good for the remainder of Thanksgiving weekend.  In addition, every customer who buys one of these products will be registered in a drawing to take place on Monday, December 1, 2008, to receive a subscription for every PDF product Adamant releases in 2009.  (You can also enter free of charge. See the link above for details.)

0One Games Releases Caverns Pack #1 PDF

The 0One Games web site currently lists a new PDF product, Cavern Tile Designer: Caverns Pack #1.  This PDF allows you to print out 6×6 inch tiles depicting underground cavern features to allow you to create custom caverns for adventuring games.  The $6.00 set includes 33 tile that add objects, chasms, slopes, and features not included in the base Cavern Tile Designer.  For more information, see the 0One Games web site.

Several Holiday Game Sales and Deals

The following game companies are having holiday related sales as of this writing.  Each
link below takes you to the page that details that organization’s sale:

Ground Zero Games

Game Figures, Inc.

Hex Games (Herland: Perfect Genetic Utopia PDF)
Noble Knight Games
Black Orc Games
Iron Crown Enterprises
Old Glory 15s
Renegade Miniatures

Birds of Prey: Air Combat in the Jet Age is Shipping

According to the Ad Astra Games web site, their title “Birds of Prey: Air Combat in the Jet Age” is now shipping.  Priced (as of this writing) at $74.95 for the basic edition, plus $15.00 for the Expanded Edition, or $45 for the Deluxe Edition, this game uses the latest unclassified sources for fighter combat data.  The game reportedly uses innovative techniques to put “true aerodynamic modeling” into table top air combat gaming.