September 25, 201312 yr You're about to take point. Not in close quarters battle but by virtue of your ability to lead and oversee a vast array of forces across the battlefield in the challenging upcoming turn-based strategy game Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm.https://www.strategycore.co.uk/site/assets/files/6471/news-thumbnail_flshpnt_cmpgns_red_storm_updt_bnr.jpg About the game: From your battalion, regimental or brigade headquarters you will lead the men of the most powerful militaries on the globe at this time, two steps removed from the forward edge of battle. Direct the combined-arms battle across the breadth of a battlefield with day/night cycles and weather effects. Compete with the AI or other players around the world through Play-By-Email or direct connection. Reach into the enemy's depth with air, artillery, chemicals and tactical nuclear weapons. Blow bridges to delay or span rivers with the help of the combat engineers to open a new thrust axis. Seize and maintain the initiative through a unique comparative simulation of the organized chaos inside NATO and Warsaw Pact tactical headquarters. Some of the flashy key features: • Includes 20+ Scenarios featuring the three NATO forces versus the Soviets.• Two Campaign games where you manage your core force through a number of battles.• A crafty AI opponent looking to achieve its mission goals or deny you yours.• You get 20+ game maps based on real world terrain of Central Europe.• Variable length turns based on current Command, Control and Communication state (C3) of forces. Unit losses and the level of electronic warfare impact you and your enemys C3 state.• A new and refined combat engine taking into account many factors with weather, sensors, terrain, and troop capability factored in.• Detailed information before, during and after a scenario to keep you informed and aware of the state of your forces.• Platforms and weapons from the decade of the 80s for US, UK, West German and Soviet forces including aircraft (various types and loadouts), helicopters (various types and loadouts), tanks, APCs, Self-Propelled Systems (Gun, Anti-tank, Flak, and SAMs), towed guns, trucks ,jeeps, and of course the grunts with their vast array of weapons. Additional intel can be found at the game's dedicated site here. To reach condition red on the 8th of October, when it will be unleashed upon the world.
September 30, 201312 yr Author A final Developer's Note can now be perused here. :: Also, an interview with the game's developers is up at The Wargamer.
October 3, 201312 yr Author https://www.wargamer.com/files/articles/3444/20131003060116.jpg :: A strategically deployed Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm AAR has been spotted at The Wargamer.
October 8, 201312 yr Author Update: according to official word the game is now coming out a day later than expected - the 9th of October. Adjust your plans accordingly.
October 9, 201312 yr Author https://www.matrixgames.com/files/spotlight/164_image.jpg :: Now released. Purchase possible via either the Slitherine or Matrix Games online stores.
October 21, 201312 yr Author Matrix Games' Erik Rutins indicates a Google Earth Battlefield Tour of Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm has now been made available as detailed here.
November 8, 201312 yr Author https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/images/13/nov/fl09.png :: RPS's Tim Stone tells us what's on his mind on the subject of Flashpoint Campaings: Red Storm.
November 18, 201312 yr Author Update: Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm's v2.02 update has gone live with important fixes and improvements, of which you can learn of here.
November 27, 201312 yr Author https://www.wargamer.com/files/articles/3480/20131127060759.jpg :: The Wargamer's Vincenzo Beretta both reviews the game and interviews the developers in one fell swoop.
December 13, 201312 yr Author https://www.armchairgeneral.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/X-flashpoint-campaigns-red-storm-cover.jpg :: Armchair General's Patrick Baker reviews Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm.
February 21, 201412 yr Author Update: Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm has been brought up to version 2.03. A detailed list of the changes can be found here. :: Get the patch here (direct link).
August 6, 201411 yr Author Update: Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm has now been majorly updated via a the 2.04 patch as detailed here.
November 14, 201411 yr Author https://www.matrixgames.com/images/3dbox/170x220/FPRSPE_Box_3D_170.gif :: Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm Player's Edition has now been announced, with an expected release date on Steam of November 21st.
December 19, 201411 yr Author https://www.matrixgames.com/images/3dbox/170x220/FPRSPE_Box_3D_170.gif :: Update: Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm has now been updated to version 2.08 as noted here.
May 7, 201511 yr Author An important update has now been made available for Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm as announced here.
May 15, 201511 yr Author https://www.wargamer.com/Files/Articles/NewUploads/AAR/Fulda/pic3.jpg :: Over at The Wargamer, Mr. Michael Capobianco has fielded a Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm AAR.
October 6, 201510 yr Author https://www.matrixgames.com/files/spotlight/431_image.jpg Flashpoint Campaigns: Germany Reforged, has now been announced: Flashpoint Campaigns: Germany Reforged is a new Battle pack for Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm which allows veterans of the series and novices alike to play an advanced version of the all-time classic Flashpoint Germany. This upcoming release is now entering beta and we are looking for testers! Alongside this release, we have a big update for Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm coming as well. :: [Product page]
October 23, 201510 yr Author https://www.matrixgames.com/images/3dbox/170x220/MATR_FC-GR_Materials_Box_3D_170.gif :: A new map for Flashpoint Campaigns: Germany Reforged has now been revealed here.
November 9, 201510 yr Author https://www.matrixgames.com/forums/upfiles/39554/C4DC4672883F46339EC25A8FFF4B344F.jpg :: There's now a Flashpoint Campaigns: Germany Reforged preview AAR to peruse here.
November 12, 201510 yr Author https://www.matrixgames.com/files/spotlight/449_image.jpg This expansion brings 17 scenarios with 43 variants along with the original Flashpoint Germany maps completely redone to new graphical standards (withhexes replacing the old grid), a new map “Eiterfeld” which is the largest to date for the Flashpoint Campaigns system (40 x 30 km versus the previous 20 x 15 km) and an abundance of additional action for American, British, West German and Soviet forces alike! :: Flashpoint Campaigns: Germany Reforged has now been released and is available at Matrix Games and also on Steam 10% off. The base game has also been updated and is enjoying a discount, the details of which can be learned of in the official announcement here.
December 18, 201510 yr Author https://www.matrixgames.com/amazon/Art/FlashpointCampaigns/Early%20Tuesday%20Morning%201P%20(3).png :: Flashpoint Campaigns: Germany Reforged is getting a free scenario as announced here.
October 27, 20169 yr Author https://www.matrixgames.com/images/3dbox/170x220/FPRSPE_Box_3D_170.gif :: Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm has now been updated to version 2.0.11 as announced here.
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