War gaming news. What's your go to?

Old TImer · August 24, 2021, 04:54:38 PM

So I was wondering, with the demise of the Wargamer (which seems to have had a rather interesting dynamic with this board that I can't put my finger on), what is your go to site for wargaming news, besides this one of course ? Are there any hidden gems out there that I should be aware of? Thanks for any replies.

al_infierno · August 24, 2021, 05:08:54 PM

The computer wargames subreddit is kept pretty well up to date by a fellow groggy, Spelk:

https://old.reddit.com/r/computerwargames/

Gusington · August 24, 2021, 06:04:02 PM

This board is a direct descendant of the old Wargamer. A group of us left WG (I wrote and moderated there starting in 2002) and formed these boards about 10 years ago. We lost people over the years and are now down to JH and I who keep the lights on here.

Silent Disapproval Robot · August 24, 2021, 06:31:45 PM

I watch Dan Pancaldi's weekly wargaming roundup show, No Enemies Here, on YouTube. I wish he'd tone down the Sopranos impression a bit but wha'cha gonna do? Reminds me of all the guys I went to high school with.

https://www.youtube.com/c/NoEnemiesHere/videos

Old TImer · August 25, 2021, 08:08:46 PM

Quote from: Gusington on August 24, 2021, 06:04:02 PM
This board is a direct descendant of the old Wargamer. A group of us left WG (I wrote and moderated there starting in 2002) and formed these boards about 10 years ago. We lost people over the years and are now down to JH and I who keep the lights on here.

That would explain why the Wargamer site was once an excellent source. It was on a slow decline
only to completely crash out where now it's mostly board gaming and fantasy stuff. I don't even
go there anymore.

Gusington · August 25, 2021, 08:30:22 PM

Me neither! I went there today after reading your post just to sniff around and although I did find the archive, it is barely navigable.

apoll · August 25, 2021, 08:39:47 PM

Yes, me neither, I have abandoned that site: should not even be called Wargamer. Rather Fantasy and Boardgame Roundup (no offence meant to either of those genres, but it ain't wargaming as I perceive it).

Apoll

al_infierno · August 25, 2021, 08:59:04 PM

Quote from: apoll on August 25, 2021, 08:39:47 PM
Yes, me neither, I have abandoned that site: should not even be called Wargamer. Rather Fantasy and Boardgame Roundup (no offence meant to either of those genres, but it ain't wargaming as I perceive it).

Apoll

100%. It doesn't make any sense at all why they even stuck with the name "Wargamer" instead of just "Strategy Gamer" or something. I don't think most people don't think of "wargames" as an umbrella term for all their cool miniature and fantasy tactics hobbies.

bobarossa · August 25, 2021, 09:40:45 PM

Haven't been to Wargamer in months. The only other site I visit for my game fix is https://www.gamewatcher.com/strategy
It also has buttons for shooter, sim and RPG if you want to focus on those. Currently the 3 games at the top of the strategy page are Humankind, TW: Warhammer 2, and Valor & Victory. Not a bad selection.

Old TImer · August 26, 2021, 01:20:37 AM

Quote from: bobarossa on August 25, 2021, 09:40:45 PM
Haven't been to Wargamer in months. The only other site I visit for my game fix is https://www.gamewatcher.com/strategy
It also has buttons for shooter, sim and RPG if you want to focus on those. Currently the 3 games at the top of the strategy page are Humankind, TW: Warhammer 2, and Valor & Victory. Not a bad selection.

Thanks for the heads up.

Vox · August 26, 2021, 06:23:37 AM

I enjoy reading Tally-Ho-Corner.
https://tallyhocorner.com

glen55 · August 26, 2021, 11:44:08 AM

You said "besides this one," but this forum is really where I go to see what's new and happening. There are a few other sites I look at occasionally, but mostly when I'm trying to look up a particular game. I do go to Matrix occasionally to see what they have new but their games are typically overpriced so it's mostly window-shopping.

I'll check out that reddit site al_infierno mentioned for a bit and see if it's worthwhile.

Jarhead0331 · August 26, 2021, 12:10:08 PM

Quote from: glen55 on August 26, 2021, 11:44:08 AM
You said "besides this one," but this forum is really where I go to see what's new and happening. There are a few other sites I look at occasionally, but mostly when I'm trying to look up a particular game. I do go to Matrix occasionally to see what they have new but their games are typically overpriced so it's mostly window-shopping.

I'll check out that reddit site al_infierno mentioned for a bit and see if it's worthwhile.

^This. When it comes to news about upcoming releases, new DLCs or add-ons, patches and mods, this is my first stop. If I get news from any other source, I will always come here to post it.

Same thing goes for opinions. I'll trust any one of my Grog brothers over the flotsam and jetsam of the internets.

Pete Dero · August 26, 2021, 12:18:06 PM

Quote from: glen55 on August 26, 2021, 11:44:08 AM
You said "besides this one," but this forum is really where I go to see what's new and happening.

+1

I also follow some channels on Twitch for news (Slitherine, Paradox, ..) and for gameplay (Dastactic, StrategyGamingDojo, The Historical Gamer, ...).

For general gaming & hardware news : https://www.bluesnews.com/

steve58 · August 26, 2021, 12:20:31 PM

Quote from: Pete Dero on August 26, 2021, 12:18:06 PM
Quote from: glen55 on August 26, 2021, 11:44:08 AM
You said "besides this one," but this forum is really where I go to see what's new and happening.

+1

I also follow some channels on Twitch for news (Slitherine, Paradox, ..) and for gameplay (Dastactic, StrategyGamingDojo, The Historical Gamer, ...).

For general gaming & hardware news : https://www.bluesnews.com/

+2, also a +1 for bluesnews.