Matrix Games is a publisher of PC games , specifically strategy games and wargames . It is based in Ohio, US, and Surrey, UK.
6-475: Their focus is primarily but not exclusively on wargames and turn-based strategy . The product line-up also includes space sims ( Starshatter: The Gathering Storm ), sports management sims ( Maximum-Football ), and real-time strategy titles ( Close Combat: Cross of Iron ). Matrix Games publishes games from a variety of developers, including SSG , 2by3 Games, Panther Games , Koios Works, Destroyer Studios, Western-Civilization and AGEOD . Matrix Games
12-533: A period of converting board and historic TBS games to computer games, companies began basing computer turn-based strategy games on completely original properties or concepts. The presence of a computer to calculate and arbitrate allows game complexity which is not feasible in a traditional board game. Some well known turn-based strategy games are Sid Meier 's Civilization series, Heroes of Might and Magic series, Panzer General series, Warlords series, and Age of Wonders series. A further market trend
18-585: Is characterized by the expectation of players to complete their tasks by using the combat forces provided to them, and usually by the provision of a realistic (or at least believable) representation of military tactics and operations. Tactical role-playing games are a part of this genre. Examples include Fire Emblem , The Battle for Wesnoth , Poxnora , Silent Storm , Steel Panthers: World at War! , King's Bounty , Great Big War Game , Nintendo Wars , UniWar , XCOM 2 , The Battle of Polytopia and Chessaria: The Tactical Adventure . After
24-656: Is the rise of "Indie" TBS games (games produced by small groups, independent or only somewhat affiliated with the major elements in the computer games industry). These games often extend or refine already existing TBS games. Examples include Freeciv or Golden Age of Civilizations . Since turn-based strategy games do not typically require vast amounts of art or modeling, developers willing to volunteer their time can focus on gameplay. Directories like Freecode provide large lists of open-source , turn-based strategy projects. Online browser-based games do not require users to install files and are often free. The Hex Empire set of games
30-705: The two companies making it the largest wargaming specialist publisher. Matrix Games also publishes wargames for the US defense industry. Awards won for Matrix Games products include: Turn-based strategy A turn-based strategy ( TBS ) game is a strategy game (usually some type of wargame , especially a strategic-level wargame) where players take turns when playing. This is distinguished from real-time strategy (RTS) , in which all players play simultaneously. Many board games are turn based, such as chess , Reversi , checkers , Hare games , and Go , as well as many modern board games . Turn-based tactical game-play
36-463: Was founded by David Heath and Shaun Wallace in 1999 in Staten Island , New York City. As of January 2010, Matrix Games has published over 75 titles. Matrix has in-house artists, programmers, and producers which all take active roles in projects of smaller wargame developers who lack the resources to hire full-time staff otherwise. In May 2010, Matrix Games and Slitherine announced a merger of
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