historical battles Archives

AppWizard

December 29, 2025

Minecraft’s unofficial “WW1 update” uses the spear as artillery and lets you parry TNT

Minecraft players are innovating with new gameplay possibilities following the introduction of the spear in the Mounts of Mayhem update. The spear has been significantly buffed, making it one of the most lethal craftable weapons in the game. Players are using it to enhance TNT cannons, allowing for greater explosive range and effectiveness in combat. Additionally, players are exploring creative projects, including advanced siege engines and concepts reminiscent of World War 1, such as airships and artillery. It is now possible for players to redirect moving TNT blocks, introducing new gameplay mechanics like parrying TNT.

AppWizard

December 7, 2025

The TV show based on Total War was tricking us all along: ‘It’s kind of embarrassing, but it’s television’

In recent years, television adaptations of video games have improved significantly, with successful titles like The Last of Us, Arcane, and Fallout appealing to both gamers and non-gamers. The BBC's Time Commanders, which aired in 2005, used the Rome: Total War engine to allow contestants to command troops in historical battles, providing an entertaining yet limited educational experience. Currently, Total War: Medieval 3 is in pre-production, described as "the rebirth of historical Total War," aiming to combine intricate strategy with immersive storytelling and attract a new generation of players.

AppWizard

November 7, 2025

Hearts of Iron 4 has a fresh challenger in new WW2 game promising “month-long battles” with “unparalleled realism”

Hearts of Iron 4 has been a leading World War II game on Steam, but Slitherine is introducing a new competitor called Battleplan, developed by Foolish Mortals. Battleplan simulates extensive battles with hundreds of thousands of troops, featuring a detailed mission briefing and a daily planning phase for players to strategize troop movements. The main objective is to capture the fortified town of Caen, with players needing to make high-level strategic decisions while managing their forces. The game emphasizes the importance of timing in assaults, with operations planned for both day and night. Players can refine tactics over multiple days, and upon mission completion, they will assess casualties and assign veterancy bonuses. The campaign includes ten missions on the Western Front from 1944, allowing players to assume roles of British, American, or Canadian leaders. A release date has not been announced, but players can add it to their Steam wishlists.