harley9699, Author at Big Boss Battle (B3) https://www.bigbossbattle.com/author/harley9699/ Gaming News, Reviews & Opinions Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:11:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://s3-b3bucket.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/29090054/cropped-B3-Fav-32x32.jpg harley9699, Author at Big Boss Battle (B3) https://www.bigbossbattle.com/author/harley9699/ 32 32 Battlefield Commander WWII: Best to pay attention or they’ll stomp you. https://bigbossbattle.com/battlefield-commander-wwii-early-access-review/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:00:55 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89339 Battlefield Commander WWII, although it’s still in early access, it is still a brain twister. Hardcore strategy, man.

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]]> Armored Brigade II: Great Cold War Strategy https://bigbossbattle.com/armored-brigade-ii-great-cold-war-strategy/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:00:30 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89717 What they’ve done with Armored Brigade II is introduce some major improvements. Way too many to list here in this tiny slot.

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]]> Combat Mission: Cold War — An extremely long and drawn-out war with multiple countries involved. https://bigbossbattle.com/combat-mission-cold-war-review/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89034 Although you know I prefer WW II, this is the first of three Cold War games I'm reviewing. And, this one's damn good.

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]]> Axis Football 2026 is a massive step forward for the series https://bigbossbattle.com/axis-football-2026-review/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:47 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=88290 This is, by far, the best football game they’ve ever produced. Period.

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]]> Foundry takes automation to the Nth degree https://bigbossbattle.com/foundry-review/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:00:12 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=88449 FOUNDRY is the epitome of automation and a factory simulation.

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]]> Yield! Fall of Rome has you pick apart the collapsing Imperium https://bigbossbattle.com/yield-fall-of-rome-review/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:00:13 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=87607 As the world crumbles, rebuild civilization and shape your people’s destiny.

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]]> Panzer Corps 2: Frontlines — Westwall takes you to the Seigfried Line with a surprising start https://bigbossbattle.com/panzer-corps-2-frontlines-westwall-review/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:00:56 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=87165 The campaign spans from the summer of 1944, after the liberation of Paris, to December of the same year.

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]]> AutoForge is an automation twist on the 2D sandbox formula https://bigbossbattle.com/autoforge-early-access-review/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:00:27 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=86993 While you’re progressing through the steps, even those become progressively more difficult.

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]]> All Quiet in the Trenches is a noisy WW1 experience https://bigbossbattle.com/all-quiet-in-the-trenches-preview/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:00:52 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=86648 Until recently, there's never been a huge commitment by game developers for a good WWI game.

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]]> Ground of Aces is already a promising military base management experience https://bigbossbattle.com/ground-of-aces-preview/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:00:33 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=86456 You start WAY behind the eight-ball here, and pray you can survive to make it out alive.

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]]> Panzer Corps 2: Elite – Ghost Division kicks off the Elite section with a rush https://bigbossbattle.com/panzer-corps-2-elite-ghost-division-review/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:00:38 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=86323 The beginning, and building, of one of the most terrifying German Panzer Divisions of WWII.

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]]> Panzer Corps 2: War Stories — Fall of Poland brings the battle to you https://bigbossbattle.com/panzer-corps-2-war-stories-fall-of-poland-review/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:00:14 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=86071 There’s a large difference between being outnumbered and overwhelmed. 

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]]> Panzer Corps 2: Frontlines – Cyrenaica https://bigbossbattle.com/panzer-corps-2-frontlines-cyrenaica-review/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:00:53 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=85762 You have the option of playing either Great Britain OR Italy.
M'kay?

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]]> Panzer Corps 2: Frontlines – Bulge is a great place to start your PC2 journey https://bigbossbattle.com/panzer-corps-2-frontlines-bulge-review/ Tue, 27 May 2025 13:00:42 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=85554 It's odd to instantly go from the German Blitzkrieg to the American (defense [next review]). All new equipment troops, and strategies, but, "Hey... let's just throw you into the deep end".

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]]> Panzer Corps 2: Axis Operations — Spanish Civil War: the Precursor to WWII https://bigbossbattle.com/panzer-corps-2-axis-operations-spanish-civil-war-the-precursor-to-wwii/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:00:47 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=70344 Panzer Corps 2: Axis Operations - Spanish Civil War is the first Panzer Corps 2 DLC in which you play as the Axis side, and from 1936-1939.

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]]> Imperiums: Greek Wars is much grander than other 4x titles https://bigbossbattle.com/imperiums-greek-wars-is-much-grander-than-other-4x-titles/ https://bigbossbattle.com/imperiums-greek-wars-is-much-grander-than-other-4x-titles/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2020 18:00:55 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=69683 Imperiums: Greek Wars is an engaging 4X, grand strategy monster. With seemingly endless decisions, your 'perfect plan' can abruptly change.

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]]> https://bigbossbattle.com/imperiums-greek-wars-is-much-grander-than-other-4x-titles/feed/ 1 Panzer Corps 2: Correctly Improving a Classic https://bigbossbattle.com/panzer-corps-2-correctly-improving-a-classic/ https://bigbossbattle.com/panzer-corps-2-correctly-improving-a-classic/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2020 13:00:38 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=68633 Whether in charge of a Campaign, Scenario, or a Random Scenario, it's your mission to defeat one of the many enemies during WWII. Lead your side to victory!

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]]> https://bigbossbattle.com/panzer-corps-2-correctly-improving-a-classic/feed/ 2 Huge hauls with American Truck Simulator: Special Transport https://bigbossbattle.com/american-truck-simulator-special-transport/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 19:00:38 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=58591 In the latest American Truck Simulator DLC: Special Transport, you are tasked with moving some of the largest loads across America. Great pay, but be extra vigilant.

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]]> BSG Deadlock: Anabasis — Can you save humanity? https://bigbossbattle.com/bsg-deadlock-anabasis-can-you-save-humanity/ Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:00:20 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=58263 Although Anabasis adds a ton of new exciting content, the new Operation Anabasis mode is where You are in charge of Humanity's existence.

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]]> Sunless Skies — Soaring terror https://bigbossbattle.com/sunless-skies-soaring-terror/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 12:00:24 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=58544 In Sunless Skies, you command a crew aboard a trackless locomotive trying to reach destinations in a dark, eerie, haunting sky. Terror is everywhere. Survival is brutal.

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]]> The Colonists: Self-replicating robots trying to become Human https://bigbossbattle.com/the-colonists-self-replicating-robots-trying-to-become-human/ Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:00:23 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=57952 As The Colonists, our ultimate goal is to become Human. Through hard work and creating a self-sufficient society, we will turn ourselves into Humanity.

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]]> Surviving Mars: Space Race — You’re not alone on Mars anymore https://bigbossbattle.com/surviving-mars-space-race-youre-not-alone-on-mars-anymore/ Tue, 22 Jan 2019 19:00:47 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=57514 Now, there's a Space Race to settle Mars. You not only have to survive, but you also have to contend with other, rival companies trying to do the exact same thing.

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]]> Field of Glory II — A massive game just got gigantic https://bigbossbattle.com/field-of-glory-ii-a-massive-game-just-got-gigantic/ https://bigbossbattle.com/field-of-glory-ii-a-massive-game-just-got-gigantic/#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:00:50 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=56894 Field of Glory II has added three DLCs since I last visited it. The army list is now at 191, all usable for Custom Battles, Campaigns and Sandbox creations.

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]]> https://bigbossbattle.com/field-of-glory-ii-a-massive-game-just-got-gigantic/feed/ 3 Armored Brigade — When the Cold War gets hot https://bigbossbattle.com/armored-brigade-when-the-cold-war-gets-hot/ Tue, 01 Jan 2019 19:00:56 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=56892 Armored Brigade is a real-time-with-pause (RTWP) hardcore wargame set between 1965 and 1991. It represents a fictitious Cold War that led to real war.

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]]> Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Reinforcement Pack makes valuable, tactical changes https://bigbossbattle.com/warhammer-40000-gladius-reinforcement-pack-makes-valuable-tactical-changes/ Tue, 11 Dec 2018 14:00:25 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=56439 The Reinforcement Pack is just that: a new unit to reinforce each faction. However, they've also thrown in new bad guys... so you're going to need the help.

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]]> Euro Truck Simulator 2 — Krone Trailer Pack — Pull more immersion with you now https://bigbossbattle.com/euro-truck-simulator-2-krone-trailer-pack-pull-more-immersion-with-you-now/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 19:00:44 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=56443 The Krone Trailer Pack adds a litany of new items which both help your hauls and gives you some new bling. Most importantly, you can have your own trailers!

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]]> Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics — Lovecraft-meets-WWII weirdness and Nazis https://bigbossbattle.com/achtung-cthulhu-tactics-lovecraft-meets-wwii-weirdness-and-nazis/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:00:03 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=56357 Set in the ‘Achtung! Cthulhu’ universe, you’ll have to fight immortal evil, your own gang’s sanity, plus Nazi terrors in turn-based combat.

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]]> Epicinium preview — Victory, at what price though? https://bigbossbattle.com/epicinium-preview-victory-at-what-price-though/ Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:00:04 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=56730 Epicinium is about waging war. However, as the struggle continues and global warming increases, is the land that's left worth the fight?

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]]> Pro Strategy Football 2019 — Visual PC pro football, finally https://bigbossbattle.com/pro-strategy-football-2019-visual-pc-pro-football-finally/ https://bigbossbattle.com/pro-strategy-football-2019-visual-pc-pro-football-finally/#comments Fri, 16 Nov 2018 19:00:59 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=55033 Pro Strategy Football 2019 is an in-depth, visual representation of American Football. The customization options, in all aspects, are just crazy.

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]]> https://bigbossbattle.com/pro-strategy-football-2019-visual-pc-pro-football-finally/feed/ 6 Depth of Extinction: a turn-based, violent underwater world https://bigbossbattle.com/depth-of-extinction-a-turn-based-violent-underwater-world/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 19:00:46 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=55167 In the watery Depth of Extinction, you're tasked with preventing another apocalypse. Various violent groups want to kill you to cause your failure.

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]]> NASCAR Heat 3 — Let’s get fast and dirty https://bigbossbattle.com/nascar-heat-3-lets-get-fast-and-dirty/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:00:38 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=54568 If you’re a NASCAR fan of any caliber, NASCAR Heat 3 is the simulation to be driving in. They outdid themselves this year by adding the Xtreme Dirt Tour Series.

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]]> Panzer Strategy — 3D WWII warfare done right https://bigbossbattle.com/panzer-strategy-3d-wwii-warfare-done-right/ Tue, 23 Oct 2018 13:00:14 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=54520 Panzer Strategy is a three-dimensional variation of classic games like Panzer General and Panzer Corps. Its differences make it quite unique in comparison.

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]]> Oligopoly: Industrial Revolution is a delightfully deep industry sim https://bigbossbattle.com/oligopoly-industrial-revolution-is-a-delightfully-deep-industry-sim/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:00:02 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=53810 Oligopoly: Industrial Revolution, which is being developed by Viny Game Studio is a complex strategy title of production, transportation and trading.

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]]> Out of the Park Baseball 19 takes the series to new heights https://bigbossbattle.com/out-of-the-park-baseball-19-takes-the-series-to-new-heights/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:00:01 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=53379 OOTP 19 looks and feels like a different game than its predecessors. Improvements to the graphics, AI and UI make this a must-have.

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]]> Afghanistan ‘11: Royal Marines review — Queen and country https://bigbossbattle.com/afghanistan-11-royal-marines-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/afghanistan-11-royal-marines-review/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:00:55 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=53320 Squad-based counterinsurgency has never been better than in Afghanistan '11s new DLC: Royal Marines.

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]]> https://bigbossbattle.com/afghanistan-11-royal-marines-review/feed/ 2 Tigers on the Hunt: Normandy review https://bigbossbattle.com/tigers-on-the-hunt-normandy-review/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=52313 Just as in history, if you play as the Americans in Tigers on the Hunt: Normandy, you will be outnumbered and outgunned. Quick setup for paratroops makes everything more intense.

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]]> Aggressors: Ancient Rome review https://bigbossbattle.com/aggressors-ancient-rome-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/aggressors-ancient-rome-review/#comments Sun, 02 Sep 2018 08:56:00 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=52676 Aggressors: Ancient Rome is a turn-based strategy 4X which is both extremely deep and exceedingly approachable.

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]]> https://bigbossbattle.com/aggressors-ancient-rome-review/feed/ 2 Pirate Code review — Seafaring strategies https://bigbossbattle.com/pirate-code-review-seafaring-strategies/ Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:00:11 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=52030 For Pirate Code, ya better put down yer rum 'cuz you'll need all your senses so ya don't end up on yer own plank. I've pegged this game as one to get hooked on.

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]]> Sea Explorer review — There and back again https://bigbossbattle.com/sea-explorer-review-there-and-back-again/ Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:00:43 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=50631 Sail the open seas hunting for new cultures to trade with while avoiding, or fighting,  pirates and dealing with the other mysteries that await in the ocean.

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]]> Wrongworld review — Head-bangingly tough, but fun https://bigbossbattle.com/wrongworld-review/ Thu, 12 Jul 2018 18:00:21 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=50465 Although Wrongworld is head-bangingly tough, it's fun once you start to figure out its intricacies. If you go in expecting to die a lot, it'll soften the headache of its brutality.

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]]> On Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War https://bigbossbattle.com/warhammer-40000-gladius-relics-of-war-2/ https://bigbossbattle.com/warhammer-40000-gladius-relics-of-war-2/#comments Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:02:40 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=50789 The very first 4X, turn-based strategy ever set in the Warhammer 40,000 Universe: Gladius - Relics of War, is a deep, tough, merciless — and immeasurably enjoyable (while infinitely replayable) non-diplomatic, pure and utter hostility. It’s unadulterated war.

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]]> https://bigbossbattle.com/warhammer-40000-gladius-relics-of-war-2/feed/ 2 Battlestar Galactica Deadlock: The Broken Alliance review https://bigbossbattle.com/battlestar-galactica-deadlock-the-broken-alliance-review/ Mon, 18 Jun 2018 18:00:07 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=49575 Battlestar Galactica Deadlock's new DLC, The Broken Alliance, adds both more story depth as well as a variety of ships for both the Colonial Fleet and the Cylons.

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]]> Starship Corporation Review — Complete Starship Design Contracts to the Finest Detail https://bigbossbattle.com/starship-corporation-review/ Mon, 04 Jun 2018 16:00:58 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=49153 With dedication and determination, you can turn a fledgling Starship Corporation into an extremely profitable conglomerate which rules the entire star system.

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]]> Battle Fleet: Ground Assault — Intense Tank Command Decisions https://bigbossbattle.com/battle-fleet-ground-assault/ Wed, 23 May 2018 16:00:07 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=48323 All's not quiet on the Western Front in Battle Fleet: Ground Assault. Your wit and armored tactics will decide if you live to fight another day.

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]]> Review | Surviving Mars https://bigbossbattle.com/review-surviving-mars/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:00:57 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=45741 Prepare the red planet for a bright future.

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]]> Stellaris: Apocalypse | Machine Thoughts in Progress https://bigbossbattle.com/stellaris-apocalypse-machine-thoughts-in-progress/ Thu, 08 Mar 2018 21:17:04 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=45459 The stars are a welcome place for cold and efficient calculation.

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]]> First Impressions | Warriors: Rise to Glory! https://bigbossbattle.com/warriors-rise-glory-first-impressions/ Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:00:27 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=45054 The emperor demands blood: a simple gladiator must battle to the top in this turn-based, gladiatorial strategy game.

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]]> Review | Judgment: Apocalypse Survival Simulation https://bigbossbattle.com/review-judgment-apocalypse-survival-simulation/ Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:00:04 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=44718 Battle the demon apocalypse while trying to maintain a growing colony of survivors in Suncrash's Judgment: Apocalypse Survival Simulation.

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]]> Review | Wars of Succession https://bigbossbattle.com/review-wars-succession/ Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:00:14 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=44505 AGEod has developed an excellent wargame for a time period that most other companies do not cover.

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]]> Review | Nantucket https://bigbossbattle.com/nantucket-review/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:00:05 +0000 http://18.134.249.59/?p=44156 Haul your sea dogs on deck and get sailing — there's a whale to catch.

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