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Wargaming on a Mac in 2026: Practical Advice and My M1 Experience

Wargaming on a Mac in 2026: Apple silicon, Rosetta, CrossOver and Parallels explained, alongside my original M1 MacBook tests.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Computer Wargames (2026)

New to computer wargames? Choose your first tactical, operational or strategic game, with practical starting advice and buying links refreshed for 2026.

Computer Wargame·Review

Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector – Gore and Spore!

Standing eight feet tall, each Primaris unholstered their bolt rifles and decimated the Tyranids below the cliff. Innards and blood sprayed the already crimson armor of the space marines. It wasn't very

Computer Wargame·Review

Gary Grigsby’s War in the East 2 – The Granddaddy is Back!

Christmas might be over, but there is always one grand old man aside from Santa who wargamers will always welcome into our life. That man would be Gary Grigsby and his elves

Review

Panzer Corps 2 – A Wargamer’s Review

An in-depth review of Slitherine/Matrix's Panzer Corp 2 computer wargame. It's a must-read for anyone interested in an entry-level beer and pretzel wargame.

Review

Libertad o Muerte! Review

The Avid Wargamer's review of Libertad o Muerte, a computer wargame, depicting the Americas' 19th-century struggle for freedom against Spain.

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John Tiller Wargames in 2026: A WDS Buying Guide

Seven of my John Tiller wargame picks, with 2026 Wargame Design Studio buying links, demos and current discount guidance.

Review

Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal Review

I've been itching for a carrier-based naval wargame for some time. The options out there aren't exactly plenty either. So I can't get picky with what I want to play. Lucky for

Review

Shadow Empire Review – A True 4X Wargame

Ever since I discovered computer wargames, I could not go back to my previous favorite genre, which is 4X. Often 4X games are too simple and give little attention to warfare if

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Computer Wargame·Featured

Battle of the Iron Hearts: Hearts of Iron 3 vs Hearts of Iron 4 with Black Ice Mods

The beating of the war drums calls for the clash of titans, THE BATTLE OF THE IRON HEARTS! A showdown between Hearts of Iron III and IV using the Black ICE builds

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