World At War

[Fritz]

Just noticed this: http://www.worldatwaronline.com/main.asp

[Calis]

Heard about that a while back, sounds very interesting.

I did hear some rumors though that it was sounding very simplified, almost like it was becoming Axis & Allies, not like a Grigsby game at all. I'll have to see if I can't hunt down where I read that again.

Definitely be watching this. I'm a sucker for the big scope games like this.

[WussGawd]

I find it very doubtful that Grigsby would ever go for designing an Axis & Allies clone on WW2 in Europe. This is the guy who was trying to use C-64's to calculate combat down to squad level with games in 1984. If I know his style, this will be a monster that will make World in Flames look like Chutes and Ladders in terms of complexity.

I'm looking forward to this one, as well as War in the Pacific.

[WSUCougar]

Gone gold!

World at War (http://www.wargamer.com/news/news.asp?nid=1760)

[sachmo71]

ahhhhh

[Peregrine]

Chutes and Ladders online? I'm there!

[Galaril]

I read the units are the same So Japnaese Zero is the same as a ally fighter same attributes which is very disappointing.

[Fritz]

I read the units are the same So Japnaese Zero is the same as a ally fighter same attributes which is very disappointing.

it isnt supposed to be very high level. More like A&A than HOI

[Mike D]

I will be curious to see reviews of this one when people start digging into it.

[VPI97]

The rumor is that release day is 3/16...I'm eagerly awaiting this one.

[Mike D]

VPI,

Did you play HOI or HOI2?

[VPI97]

VPI,

Did you play HOI or HOI2? HOI2...very good game...extremely time consuming, though.

[Buccaneer]

I will be curious to see reviews of this one when people start digging into it.
Me too. I am not a grognard and the level of details in HOI2 is too much for me.

[Cydney]

Review has been posted at IGN.... sounds very good....

http://pc.ign.com/articles/594/594915p1.html

[Mike D]

I just picked up HOI2 on an impulse buy today. But I will definately be checking out World at War also. Best of both worlds!

[WSUCougar]

Wargamers.com:
A post to the Matrix Games official forums by head honcho David Heath announced on Tuesday the planned release of Gary Grisby's World at War (preview) in two weeks. Although it's a slight delay from previous projections, Matrix now expects to ship out copies of the game to distributors and retail stores beginning Monday, March 28th. World at War's release to retail shelves is significant, as it marks Matrix's first retail release in almost two years. Matrix will also release the game for Digital Download through its web store sometime around the retail release.

In World at War, players command their forces across the entire scope of World War II, from Japan to Germany, from 1939 to 1945. Research and development play a significant role in strategic development, but making the right moves in battle is also necessary. Not as detailed their recently-released War in the Pacific or Paradox's Hearts of Iron 2, World at War is a turn-based, grand strategic wargame of the Second World War most closely resembling classic boardgames such as Axis & Allies.

For more information on World at War, please visit its official web site.

[Buccaneer]

Sounds like a perfect game for me, as long as I don't have to spend 45 minutes each turn moving units.

[Buccaneer]

I'm actually anticipating this Grisby game. Do I look for it in stores or download? When?

[Mike D]

From MatrixGames website. Almost there. I'm still playing HOI2 on the weekends, so I may not get to it for a while.

Hello Everyone

We know there has been long delays in us getting this title out but we wanted to bring you the best possible game. Gary Grigsby's World At War has already started winning awards and now you will be able to see why. Gary Grigsby's World At War will be available starting the week of March 28th. You will be able to find Gary Grigsby's World At War at the following retailers

Walmart Canada
EB World
GameStop
Sam's Club Canada
Staples
Zedellers
CompuSmart
CompuCentre
Best Buy
Futureshop
Fry's
CompUSA
Circuit City
J & R
Microcenter

Some retailers may have the game in their shops over the weekend so please check with you local stores first before running out. The MSRP is $39.99 and comes with a printed manual. Our Digital Download version will be available on Monday March 28th for $39.99 and will come with a PDF manual. There will be no Game On Demand option at this time.

Once again we thank you for your support and we look forward to hearing what you think.

[Buccaneer]

Thanks Mike. I stopped by EB Games on the way home today and they said they could have it in tomorrow.

[Mike D]

Sweet! Of course, we expect a full review when you get the time.

[Galaril]

It has been released on matrix game site as a digital download.

[WSUCougar]

Patch released, version 1.033 at Matrix (http://www.matrixgames.com/)