Personal computers have had a profound impact on wargaming

As in all aspects of modern life, personal computers have had a profound impact on wargaming. Computers allow gamers separated by many miles to play a game. They also handle many of the tedious aspects of wargaming, such as highly technical rules and record keeping. Finally, with the development of artificial intelligence, computers can actually serve as opponents, and thus provide opportunities for solitaire gaming.

In the video game industry, "wargames" are considered a subgenre of strategy game that emphasizes strategic or tactical warfare on a map. These wargames generally take one of four archetypal forms, depending on whether the game is turn-based or real-time and whether the game's focus is upon military strategy or tactics.

On the right is a small vertical panel witch icons and a small map. The remaining three quarters of the screen is a digital depiction of grass plain, with black and grey areas to represent unexplored regions. Three metallic looking buildings are placed on the plain, surrounded by military vehicles and personnel. Certain units have gauges above them, representing their state of damage.

Game Empire Tiger Knight is a game that combines authentic history with rich, rewarding gameplay. The developers express their vision through the game modes and map designs, with different gameplay styles featured in different locations. In order to ensure both fun and realism, every battlefield in the war of empires is based on a genuine counterpart, following real-life site visits and research of historical literature. These battlefields also exhibit complex terrain and elemental weather change.