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Gen Con Indy The Best Four Days in Gaming Latest News April 30, 2013

May 1, 2013

Gen Con Indy The Best Four Days in Gaming Sun King Brewing and Gen Con Partner for Official Beer in 2013 Based on the success of last year’s official beer partnership, Sun King Brewing and Gen Con LLC have announced a partnership to create an all-new beer for Gen Con Indy 2013. In addition, for the first time in Gen Con Indy history, the event will feature a 21-and-over beer garden located on Georgia St. The official beer also will be available for purchase at numerous participating local restaurants and bars. “Gen Con is an incredible experience, and we’re...
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Osprey Publishing’s 5 New Releases April 2013 (2 of 2) Men-at-Arms 488 – American Indian Tribes of the Southwest, Warrior 166 – Roman Legionary AD 69–161, Air Vanguard #7 – USAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, Elite 193- WWII Winter and Mountain Warfare Tactics, and a Hardcover book from the General Military Category titled Vietnam A View From the Frontlines

April 30, 2013

Osprey Publishing’s 5 New Releases April 2013 (2 of 2) Tell them you saw it on MATAKA.ORG American Indian Tribes of the Southwest Men-at-Arms 488 By Michael G Johnson Illustrated by: Jonathan Smith This 48 page paperback is book number 488 in Osprey Publishing’s Men-at-Arms series of books. This focuses on the history, costume, and material culture of the native peoples of North America. It was in the Southwest – modern Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of California and other neighboring states – that the first major clashes took place between 16th-century Spanish conquistadors and the indigenous peoples...
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Osprey Publishing’s New Releases April 2013 New Vanguard 199, Tanks of Hitler’s Eastern Allies 1939 – 1945, Aircraft of the Aces 111 Russian Aces of World War I, Aircraft of the Aces 112 Fokker D.XXI Aces of World War 2 and Campaign 254 Kharkov 1942

April 30, 2013

Osprey Publishing’s New Releases April 2013 (1 of 2) Tell them you saw it on MATAKA.ORG Tanks of Hitler’s Eastern Allies 1939 – 1945 New Vanguard #199 by Steven J. Zaloga Illustrated by Henry Moreshead This book is number 199 from the New Vanguard Series and is 48 pages in length. The titanic armor battles of the Russian Front are widely known, but the role of Germany’s eastern allies is not as well known. Two of these countries, Romania and Hungary, manufactured their own tanks as well as purchasing tanks from Germany. These ranged from older, obsolete types such...
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Matrix Games offers you the Deal of the Week

April 29, 2013

Matrix offers you the Deal of the Week! A special promo to wet your wargaming appetite Tell them you saw it on MATAKA.ORG Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) is happy to announce a special promotion dedicated to all those who want to satisfy their hunger for wargaming. Starting this week, there will be a weekly deal of the week offering selected games at a special price. From 29th of April to 5th of May, Forge of Freedom and John Tiller’s Battleground Civil War will be sold at $19,99/$29,99 (Digital/Boxed version), which is a discount of up to 60 %! To take...
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Andrea Press Publications New Release April 2013 Plastic Toy Figures Made in Spain, 1948-1978 (English) by Juan Hermida

April 28, 2013

Andrea Press Publications New Release April 2013 Plastic Toy Figures Made in Spain, 1948-1978 (English) by Juan Hermida Book Features • Hardback deluxe edition • Size 300mm x 300mm • Available languages: English and Spanish • 636 pages. • More than 7.000 figures from Reamsa, Jecsan to premium plastic figures, Box Art, original ads, etc… Catalog Number AP-047I MSRP $190.00 Sales Tax and shipping fares are not included. Share Tweet
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Upper Deck and Marvel Releases Iron Man 3™ Movie Trading Cards

April 28, 2013

Iron Man 3™ Movie Trading Cards Summer Blockbuster Season Starts as Upper Deck Releases Iron Man 3™ Movie Trading Cards Fans of MARVEL’S Iron Man franchise can get a sneak peek of the new movie with Upper Deck’s trading card release The first major blockbuster of the summer is upon us with Marvel’s Iron Man 3 opening on May 3. Fans can start preparing for the much anticipated release by collecting cards and stickers from Iron Man 3 starting today! The 60-card base set chronicles the exciting events of Tony Stark after the events in last summer’s blockbuster film...
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Matrix Games – Slitherine Panzer Corps Grand Campaign Mega Pack Arrives

April 27, 2013

Panzer Corps The Grand Campaign Mega Pack is here! Panzer Corps Grand Campaign DLC’s get bundled with a great promotion Slitherine (www.slitherine.com), Flashback Games Studio and the Lordz Games Studio (www.thelordzgamesstudio.com) are proud to announce the release of the Panzer Corps Grand Campaign Mega Pack ’39-’45 and a patch for Panzer Corps. We know that a lot of people already have at least some of the Grand Campaign and rather than have you pay for the same thing twice we’ve found a way to offer you great discounts. For each of the 10 DLC’s you already own you will...
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Modiphius Entertainment Latest News Announcement for April 2013 – Achtung! Cthulhu Miniature Design Competition, Mutant Chronicles RPG Survey Is Live and The Goblet of Cthulhu Is Here

April 27, 2013

Modiphius Entertainment News Announcement for April 2013 Achtung! Cthulhu Miniature Design Competition Mutant Chronicles RPG Survey Is Live and The Goblet of Cthulhu Is Here As the dust settles from our Kickstarter we have some exciting things to announce! If you are able to help spread word of this it would be a great help! - Achtung! Cthulhu Miniature Design Competition - - Mutant Chronicles RPG Survey Is Live! - - The Goblet of Cthulhu Is Here! - Firstly YOU can help us dream up the next Achtung! Cthulhu Investigator, Villain or Mythos Monster 28mm miniature! Entries by 18th...
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Beneito Miniatures New Releases April 2013 Durban mounted rifles & Frontier light horse, Zulu War,1879 and Nuke Raider Science Fiction Figure

April 27, 2013

Beneito Miniatures New Releases April 2013 For Additional Information CLICK HERE and tell them you saw it on MATAKA.ORG Durban mounted rifles & Frontier light horse, Zulu War,1879 The kit includes two figures, both of the Zulu War, 1879 Reference Number BE 03 Scale 54mm white metal Science Fiction figure Reference Number SCF 03 Scale 54mm White metal.Nuke Raider Share Tweet
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Strategic & Tactics Press Briefing Room World at War 30 Hinge of Fate Poland & France 1939

April 27, 2013

Strategic & Tactics Press Briefing Room World at War 30 Hinge of Fate Poland & France 1939 Did you know? On 1 September 1939, Hitler invaded Poland from the west; two days later, France and Britain declared war on Germany, beginning World War II. WORLD AT WAR #30 HINGE OF FATE – POLAND AND FRANCE 1939 Hinge of Fate is an examination of the strategic alternative history possibilities inherent in the campaign that could’ve occurred within Poland and the Rhineland in September 1939 if the French had resolved to keep their promise to launch a "major offensive" into...
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Archer Fine Transfers New Releases Late April 2013 BRITISH INVASION (Part 1 of 3) – UK Armoured Division Unit Signs, UK Infantry Division Unit Signs , UK Royal Artillery Tactical Markings, UK and Commonwealth AOS Signs #1, UK and Commonwealth AOS Signs #2, Video Tutorials

April 26, 2013

Archer Fine Transfers New Releases Late April 2013 For Additional Information CLICK HERE and tell them you saw it on MATAKA.ORG New Releases – Late April, 2013 IN THIS ISSUE UK ARMOURED DIVISION UNIT SIGNS UK INFANTRY DIVISION UNIT SIGNS UK ROYAL ARTILLERY TACTICAL MARKINGS UK and COMMONWEALTH AOS SIGNS #1 UK and COMMONWEALTH AOS SIGNS #2 FREE ON-LINE VIDEO TUTORIALS HUMAN EYE TUTORIAL BRITISH INVASION! (Part 1 of 3) Big news this month is five sheets of Cartograf-printed decals for British vehicles serving in Europe between Summer 1943 and Spring of 1945....
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MosquitoCon 2013

April 22, 2013

MosquitoCon 22 April 6th 2013 MosquitoCon 22 was held on Saturday, April 6th 2013. This was the first IPMS model expo of the new year in the northeast that we attended. There were a total of 122 entries in the model exhibition which accounted for over 550 model entries. As you can see from the pictures, the quality of entries was excellent and keeps improving from year-to-year. As always, hints and tips were exchanged and a good time was had by all. Anyone wishing to support this site by purchasing a high quality DVD of this or any of...
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Osprey Publishing’s Campaign 246 Borodino 1812, Napoleon’s Great Gamble Review

May 9, 2013

Borodino 1812 Napoleon’s Great Gamble Written by Philip Haythornthwaite Illustrated by Peter Dennis This is a 96 page book from Osprey Publishing’s Campaign series that is number 246. This Campaigns Book takes a look at Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812. This was one of the largest invasions of its time and pitted the armies of Russian Tsar Alexander I against Napoleon’s Grande Armee. This book takes a look at this event in 1812 and provides the reader with...
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Decision Games Modern War #5 Drive on Pyongyang

May 6, 2013

Drive On Pyongyang Modern War #5 Designed by Ty Bomba Updated by Joseph Miranda MSRP $29.99 Note: The review of Modern War Issue #5 was originally scheduled for the sometime in May. However, with the current situation of high tensions between North and South Korea it seemed more appropriate to move this review ahead of schedule. We will look at the entire issue of MW #5, however more emphasis will be placed on the articles and game devoted to...
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Lord Zsezse Works Announces New Maps for The Witch of Wydfield

May 5, 2013

Lord Zsezse Works Announces New Maps Our new map set for a Level 0 adventure, The Witch of Wydfield released by Brave Halfling Publishing is arrived! This set includes two maps with many options for that adventure, you will find more pictures and information clicking by below on the link or the cover: Tell them you saw it on MATAKA.ORG Share Tweet
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Victory Point Games Napoleonic 20 #18 Fuentes de Oñoro 20

May 5, 2013

Fuentes de Oñoro 20 Napoleonic 20 #18 Following his failed invasion of Portugal in 1810, French Marshal André Masséna fell back into Spain with Wellington’s Anglo-Portuguese Army in cautious pursuit. Assuming the wretched state of the French would allow him time to capture the key border fortress of Almeida, Wellington settled in for a leisurely siege. But Masséna quickly reorganized his forces and advanced on the British positions in an effort to resupply the beleaguered fortress. Advancing on Almeida...
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Andrea Miniatures May 2013 Warlord Saga New Releases 54mm Beelphegor, Fire Wings

May 5, 2013

Andrea Miniatures Warlord Saga New Releases May 2013 Beelphegor, Fire Wings For additional information click here. Tell them you saw it on MATAKA.ORG Andreas New Fantasy Series Beelphegor, Fire Wings WSS-03 54 mm 1/32 PRODUCT INFORMATION 23 white metal casting parts. 10 resin casting parts. Photoetch reins included. Kit for assembly and painting. Kit: $257.89 High Quality Painting Painting by skilled Andrea painters including full lighting and shadowing processes. Painted HQ: $1.254.80 Share Tweet
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Gen Con The Best Four Days of Gaming May 2013 Updates

May 4, 2013

Gen Con The Best Four Days of Gaming May 2013 Updates May Updates Happy weekend, Gen Con Indy fans! Tell them you saw it on MATAKA.ORG Gen Con Event Registration is just about two weeks away, and the team is working eagerly to make this year’s show the best Gen Con Indy ever! With more than 9500 events in the system, we’re sure that there will be many of interest to you. To register for events, attendees...
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Andrea Miniatures New Releases May 2013 Non Metallic Metal (NMM) Paint Set

May 4, 2013

Andrea Miniatures New Releases May 2013 NMM Paint Set Non Metallic Metal (NMM) Paint Set MSRP $26.52 For additional information click here Tell them you saw it on MATAKA.ORG Share Tweet
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Muse Games Guns of Icarus Online Update: Version 1.2

May 3, 2013

Guns of Icarus Online Update: Version 1.2 New Map, New Tutorials, New Achievements, & More Costumes! Guns of Icaurs Online is pleased to announce yet another major free content update to its post apocalyptic airship combat game. This update includes a new 2v2 King of the Hill map set in the burned out shell of a once great metropolis, scripted tutorials for new players, a new commendation system to award players for their sportsmanship, skill, and tutoring, and a...
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Andrea Press Publications Luxury Book Deutsche Luftwaffe, 1935-1945, Uniforms and Equipment of the German Air Force

May 3, 2013

Andrea Press Publications Deutsche Luftwaffe, 1935-1945 Uniforms and Equipment of the German Air Force Luxury Edition Book MSRP $75.00 For additional information click here Tell them you saw it on MATAKA.ORG Share Tweet
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True Earth Weathering Worn Patina 1 Transparent Filter

May 2, 2013

True-Earth Weathering For additional information click here Tell them you saw it on MATAKA.ORG WORN PATINA 1 Transparent Filter Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Per visualizzare correttamente Fai Click qui. NEW ! Multi-Purpose Transparent Filter You already know True Earth Transparent Filters ? You know they are suitable as overall filters, as overall washes, as selective washes, for leaks and streaks with a naturally feathered effect. And perfect...
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Matrix Games – Slitherine Napoleon’s Campaigns follows the lead

May 2, 2013

Napoleon’s Campaigns follows the lead! Another turn-based strategy masterpiece from AGEOD available on Matrix and Slitherine Stores Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and AGEOD (www.ageod.com) are proud to announce the release of the turn-based historical grand strategy game Napoleon’s Campaigns on the Slitherine Group Online Stores. As we announced on the 10th of April, Pride of Nations was just the first in a series of AGEOD games to be made available on the Group stores. Now it is the turn of...
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Matrix Games – Slitherine Conquest! Medieval Realms Lite Now Available for iOS

May 2, 2013

Conquest! Medieval Realms Lite Now Available for iOS The demo version of this addictive turn-based strategy game is now available for iOS Slitherine (www.slitherine.com) is happy to announce the release of the Free Lite version of the addictive and absorbing strategy game set in the medieval era Conquest! Medieval Realms. The full game is already available on iTunes, but we wanted to give everybody a chance to have a taste of it before letting you dive in (you can...
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