MicroProse Announces Upcoming Naval Warfare Simulation Harpoon Classic 97

MicroProse, the iconic publisher renowned for its deep portfolio of strategy and simulation titles, announces the return of one of the most revered naval warfare simulations of all time—Harpoon Classic ’97. The game builds on the legacy of the original Harpoon, offering modern players a fresh opportunity to command naval forces across some of the most challenging and dynamic theatres of war in history. Originally released in the late 1980s, Harpoon set the gold standard for naval warfare simulations, and now, Harpoon Classic ’97 carries that torch forward. With meticulously redesigned features, new missions, and improved gameplay mechanics, this version … Continue reading MicroProse Announces Upcoming Naval Warfare Simulation Harpoon Classic 97

Mech Engineer Released on Steam

Publisher MicroProse Software announced the launch of Mech Engineer 1.0 on Steam. Mech Engineer is a mech lover’s dream come true: players will oversee every aspect of their squad’s operation, from optimizing the reactors to fine-tuning weapons systems. The balance of weight, energy, and heat must be carefully monitored to ensure maximum efficiency. The skills and emotional state of each pilot also plays an important role, along with the effective management of your base and resources. Players will deploy their finely calibrated and tuned machines onto missions, where their split-second decisions during semi-auto battles against a mutating alien bio-weapon will … Continue reading Mech Engineer Released on Steam

B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th Redux Debuts in Early Access

Publisher MicroProse Software has announced their remastered classic combat flight simulation adventure B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th Redux is in Early Access on Steam and GOG. In B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th Redux, players can feel the power of flying a 10-men crew on a B-17 over occupied Europe in WWII. Plan the mission, choose your men and take action in every post onboard, from pilot to bombardier and machine gunners. Get ready for a high-flying adventure in this all-time classic remake. Players can unleash the might of the B-17 Flying Fortress. Experience the adrenaline rush of flying … Continue reading B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th Redux Debuts in Early Access

MicroProse Announces Upcoming DLC For Second Front

MicroProse and Hexdraw have announced that the new DLC for Second Front, Bully Beef and Biscuits, will be coming soon to Steam. Editor’s Note: Check out the GiN Review of the main Second Front game. The DLC will include a new faction, the Commonwealth forces, two new campaigns, and 24 brand-new scenarios. There will also be a free upgrade for everybody owning the base game including the new desert tile set. New Features Included in the DLC: Campaign: Attack on Dier el Shein Campaign: Battle for Caen 45 Tanks 8 Jeeps and Trucks 1 Brent Carrier 9 Guns 24 new … Continue reading MicroProse Announces Upcoming DLC For Second Front

MicroProse’s Second Front WWII Tactical Strategy Game Deploys to Steam

Editor’s Note: Check out our full review of Second Front! Second Front is a profoundly deep strategy game, born from the developers’ passion and experience with realistic and tabletop tactical board games. Second Front delivers the tactical depth and breadth that genre enthusiasts have been dreaming of for years. One of the standout features of Second Front is its authentic depiction of World War II tactics and strategy. Second Front released on January 31 to the Steam platform. Every objective presents its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. For example, if players need to take a bridge to advance … Continue reading MicroProse’s Second Front WWII Tactical Strategy Game Deploys to Steam

Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim

Majesty is a solid realtime strategy [RTS] game wrapped in the cloak of a simulation. I’m not really sure why Cyberlore decided to call their game a simulation, because other than sort of designing the overall look of your medieval village, the game is focused on warfare. I approached this game as if it were a RTS game, and I think most consumers should do so as well if they want to be happy with their purchase. This is not SimCity, but oddly enough it’s not Command and Conquer either. Majesty is a refreshing twist on the somewhat overdone RTS … Continue reading Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim

Roller Coaster Tycoon is an E-ticket

I was walking through Staples a few weeks ago and I saw a demo running of what looked like a really cool game, and I was thinking to myself that it looked like something I would like to try out. A couple days later the Corkscrew Follies expansion pack and the original Rollercoaster Tycoon were plopped onto my desk. This tells me never to go shopping for office supplies with my editor ever again. Since GiN never reviewed the original game, I thought I would try something a little bit different with this review. I am going to review the … Continue reading Roller Coaster Tycoon is an E-ticket