News You Can Use (Vol. 1, Issue 4)

NEXT GAME DAY INFORMATION

Game Day 4
Date: 8 March 2008
Location: Jeff W’s House


Free Stuff

Unfortunately nothing free this week....



Latest Industry News
1. GMT recently annouced there latest, revised, production schedule. Check it out here --> http://www.gmtgames.com/news.aspx?showarticle=36

2. StrikeNet Games has just released a very interesting 2D tabletop wargame. Check it out here --> http://strikenet-games.com/Panzer_Extras.html

3. Pacific Rim has their prepublication (read pre-order) page. Check these games out. They are doing a remake (yet enhanced) version of the The Peoples Wargames: Korsun Pocket as well as a few others. --> http://www.justplain.com/news.html

4. ATO annouced they are working on thier newest campaign study, States of Conflict.

5. Days of Wonder has just raised the MSRP on several of thier most popular games.

6. Udo Grebe Gamedesign has just released History of the Roman Empire. The game is multi-player. --> http://www.ugg.de/

7. Avalanche Press is now shipping thier newest game Cone of Fire. This game has two versions, one expands Great War at Sea and the other expands Second World War at Sea.

Bargains
1. Bunker Hill Games (www.bunkerhillgames.com) offers a 5% discount to everyone in CAWS. Consider placing an order with them as they are our sponsor and their customer service is outstanding. After placing your order, you will need to email John (the owner) and let him know you are a member of our group and he will adjust your total.

2. Tanga (www.tanga.com) They regularly list games at steep discounts. On occasion they do have war games. The way Tanga worksis, they post a product/game at a certain price point and theyreplace it when it is sold out. Sometimes you can get really greatdeals. I have seen Tide of Iron for as little as $42.00.

3. Plano 3701 boxes 3.99 (http://www.amazon.com/Plano-3701-Prolatch-Adjustable-Dividers/dp/B000E39T5K) and qualifies for free shipping: This is the slim line version of the Plano 3700 box. It can be divided into 5-34 separate compartments. For those that have seen my Panzer Grenadier collection, this is the same box that I am using. (Thanks Orion for the tip)




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News You Can Use (Vol. 1, Issue 3)

NEXT GAME DAY INFORMATION

Game Day 4
Date: 8 March 2008
Location: Jeff W’s House


Free Stuff
1. Target Arnhem (MMP): Actually, the game is free, you payshipping ($5.25). http://www.multimanpublishing.com/IGS/prodta.php

2. Avalanche Press Daily content offers great articles, variants, andnew DIY counters for there most popular games. Check it out.(http://www.avalanchepress.com/Site.ph)

3. Against the Odds magazine is once again offering its free postcardgame Stand at Mortain. The only catch is you have to buy somethingfrom them to get the game for free. If you’re wanting a subscription orneed to renew yours this seems to be a nice little incentive.

4. A free V-card sized DTP game titled Unternehmung 25: V-Mail Postcard Game #2 (http://wargamedownloads.com/item.php?item=528&pics=) 5. Honey Springs is a free DTP game from LDP Games. This game simulates the largest Civil War battle in the Indian Nations. This is an introductory game for their BACW system. The game also has a Cyberboard module as well. (http://www.lpdgames.com/gamehsbacw.html)

6. Caldiero 1796, a free DTP wargame that accompanies the No Turkeys! Fanzine. The game can be downloaded from he à http://www.valgame.eu/noturkey/gameCaldiero.pdf


Latest Industry News
1. Kyber Pass Games (http://mysite.verizon.net/rjlein/khyberpass/)has begun invoicing their new solitaire game B-29 Superfortress.Tentative shipping date is 10 March. (Update: they are now positively charging).

2. Fantasy Flight Games (FFG) has just released Days of the Fox, an expansion for Tide of Iron.

3. Lock n’ Load just released, World at War Player Guide. 40 glossy pages of information, sneak peeks, and additional scenarios for the game system.

4. S&T 248: First Blood, Second Marne. Has a great article on the Second battle of Marne by Ty Bomba. Well worth getting. I do not have the game version of the magazine.

5. Combat Commander (GMT) has just released an update FAQ for the series. (Posted in the Files area of the CAWS site)

6. The Bulge: Fast Action Battles is now beginning to hitting retailer shelves.


Bargains
1. Bunker Hill Games (www.bunkerhillgames.com) offers a 5% discount to everyone in CAWS. Consider placing an order with them asthey are our sponsor and their customer service is outstanding. Afterplacing your order, you will need to email John (the owner) and lethim know you are a member of our group and he will adjust your total.

2. Tanga (www.tanga.com) They regularly list games at steepdiscounts. On occasion they do have war games. The way Tanga worksis, they post a product/game at a certain price point and theyreplace it when it is sold out. Sometimes you can get really greatdeals. I have seen Tide of Iron for as little as $42.00.

3. Plano 3701 boxes 3.99 (http://www.amazon.com/Plano-3701-Prolatch-Adjustable-Dividers/dp/B000E39T5K) and qualifies for free shipping: This is the slim line version of the Plano 3700 box. It can be divided into 5-34 separate compartments. For those that have seen my Panzer Grenadier collection, this is the same box that I am using. (Thanks Orion for the tip)




If you would like to see anything added to this weekly newletter please email modoc31@gmail.com