Mark H. Walker

Mark H. Walker is a writer and board wargame designer. He has written articles about Information Technology and computer and video games for publications including AutoWeek, PC Gamer, Computer Gaming World and Playboy and websites such as GameSpy and Science Fiction Weekly.

Background

Walker spent over 17 years in the U.S. Navy, reaching the rank of Commander. He has a Masters degree in Warfighting and International Relations from the Naval War College.

Writing

Walker has written or co-authored dozens of computer-related books, including the official game guides for several computer games.

His first novel, A Craving for Blood (ISBN 1-60145-008-7), was published on October 2, 2006.[1]

Game Designs

Walker designed an award-winning series of board wargames called Lock 'n Load. The games are squad-level wargames in which a counter can represent a squad, a vehicle or a person such as a sniper or a commanding officer. The first of these games, Lock 'n Load: Forgotten Heroes: Vietnam was published by Shrapnel Games in 2003. Lock 'n Load: ANZAC Attack, an expansion pack was released in 2004. Lock ’n Load: Band of Heroes, published in 2006 by Matrix Games, is set during World War II. Both Forgotten Heroes and Band of Heroes were voted best boardgame of the year by readers of The Wargamer.

Walker also designed several smaller board wargames for free publication in Armchair General Magazine.

External links

• Walker's personal web site
• Website for the Lock 'n Load games

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