Historical

Rationing, Racketeering, and the Blitz - Home Front!

Hot Off The Press (Gamer News)

Politically Incorrect Games has released Home Front as a downloadable supplement for the genreDiversion i rules -- compatible with the GDi Manual, HardNova 2, and Coyote Trail. Home Front takes place in England, while Hitler and his war-machine attempt to subdue the British people with bombing and V-1 rocket raids, as well as saboteurs and fifth-columnists. Players portray discharged soldiers, policemen, criminals, and even factory workers who are trying to lead "normal" lives with all the uncertainty and devastation occurring around them. To make matters worse, these are the same men charged with protecting their own shores as most of the able-bodied have left for the front-lines in Europe. Character templates are included, as well as a sample town and plenty of story ideas to get you started quickly.

Keep Going

If you're going through hell, keep going.

— Winston Churchill

The Award-Winning Sengoku goes Diceless.

Gold Rush Games' award-winning Sengoku: Chanbara Roleplaying in Feudal Japan continues to thrill gamers, Japanese history buffs and fans of Japanese samurai movies alike! BUT NOW YOU CAN PLAY IT DICELESS! Politically Incorrect Games (PIG) has released the highly-anticipated Sengoku(tm) Diceless. This 146-page PDF download is based on Japanese history and myth, and chanbara (Japanese "swordplay" films) and jidai-geki (Japanese period films). Set in 16th century Japan, the age of civil war, Sengoku Diceless is a setting book for use with Active Exploits(tm) Diceless Roleplaying.

Kill a Man...

Kill a man, and you are an assassin. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill everyone, and you are a god.

— Jean Rostand

Interview with Larry Harris, Game Designer (Axis and Allies)

Behind the Screen (Industry News)

Most gamers are familiar with the Axis & Allies product line, which is having a new addition, A&A Battle of the Bulge, announced for this November. Having the opportunity to speak with Larry Harris, game designer of the original Axis & Allies as well as numerous other games, Wayne Tonjes asked the famous designer about his extensive experience in the industry.

American Indians Call For 'Gun' Boycott

Behind the Screen (Industry News)

Representatives of the Association for American Indian Development (AAID) have announced the launch of a boycotting campaign against Activision for publishing Neversoft's Western title Gun. In a statement on website www.boycottgun.com, they complain that the game contains “very disturbing racist and genocidal elements toward Native Americans”.

d20 Past


James Wyatt, Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel

Rules Supplement

New rules for running a d20 Modern campaign set in the past.

Vintage Global Map Poster


Mary Elizabeth

PC / Console Game

Explore the world with the Vintage Global Map Pictures. Prints are from mixed media originals by artist Mary Elizabeth. Map II features Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica. A compass rose accents the bottom; a Latin phrase, "Typus Orbis Terrarum", which means "Circle of Lands" is across the top.

Rosie the Riveter Poster


J. Howard Miller

PC / Console Game

Over 6 million women from all backgrounds, and from all over the country, worked at industrial jobs that challenged traditional notions of women's capabilities and ensured American productivity that helped to win the war. The sight of women outfitted in overalls and wielding industrial tools became an icon that was popularized in the 1942 song, "Rosie the Riveter," providing a nickname for all women who worked in wartime industries.

Goddess Kali Coming to Game Consoles Next Year

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With multiple limbs and each hand wielding a different weapon, the fearsome Indian warrior-goddess Kali is a natural video-game character. And next year, Kali will be coming to game consoles, PCs, and mobile phones around the globe. Indiagames, a Mumbai (India)-based company, is currently working the goddess into the first original, Indian-themed game for international audiences. Yahoo has the story: http://news.yahoo.com/s/bw/20051214/bs_bw/id20051213158208

Bitin' Off Hedz


James Ernest

Core Rulebook

Second Edition Players: 2-8
Playing Time: 1 hour
Elements: Game Board, Rulebook.
You Need: Pawns for every player, two 6-sided Dice, Counters.

Zero Wing

All your base are belong to us.

— Zero Wing