Bargain Bulletin - Sins of a Solar Empire: Trinity

If you've never played Sins of a Solar Empire, there's no better time than now to start.  Steam is offering the game and it's two expansion packs for the bargain basement price of $14.99!  The game is an award winner, both literally and figuratively.  I stand by this recommendation.  It's one of the most entertaining and engrossing strategy games that I've ever played.  The offer is only good until the 23rd of November, so download it now. I promise that you won't be dissapointed, and for the price, you can't go wrong.  Also remember, keep your eye on Stardock, Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion isn't far away.

My Triumphal Return to Rome

It's been years since I even so much as looked at my copy of Rome: Total War.  I've been meaning to get back into it again, and now I've found both excuse and inspiration.

The Dawn of Prussia II: The Hand You're Dealt

When we last looked in on my Prussians, they had quickly nabbed the provinces of Saxony and West Prussia, a severe blow to the Polish war effort.  Sharing a mutual enemy, Austria and myself hammered out an alliance, joining our fortunes.  With Saxony in Prussian hands, I could rest easier.  I now had a heartland that could supply the growing needs of the war in the east.  After the shelling that it had endured, it was going to need at least a turn to repair the city and get basic government functioning again.  My western army was ordered to remain garrisoned there for fear of the citizenry rioting if left to their own devices.  Law and order was established with legendary Prussian efficiency, and after the militia was organized the army departed for the eastern front.  On their way east, the officers made certain that there was ample time for a triumphal parade through Berlin.  After a raucous hero's welcome, they resumed hoofing it east, hugging the Baltic Sea coast-road.