In 2003 Shrapnel Games published the first Lock 'n Load Tactical games. Titled Forgotten Heroes, the game became an instant hit, selling out within the first year of publication. The next Lock 'n Load Tactical game quickly followed the module with the ANZAC Attack expansion, which also rapidly sold out. Following the release of the original games, the next title, Band of Heroes, was published through Matrix Games. The game subsequently won the historical game of the year at the 2005 Origins Awards. In 2006 game designer Mark Walker founded Lock 'n Load Publishing. In July 2014, entered a new stage with David Heath becoming LnLP new principal owner and business manager. David Heath was the previous CEO/founder of Matrix Games, The Wargamer, and The Gamer's Network before leaving those companies and becoming the CEO of Lock 'n Load Publishing. David Heath expanded the design and development team expanding the game titles and broadening its product lines. The new product lines included writing a series of paperback stories, accompanied by audiobooks editions. A new sci-fi roleplayer game series, streamlining their popular game series and releasing Starter Kits allowing players to try their game series quickly and cheaply. Lock 'n Load Publishing games are even or accessible being available for free on virtual gaming platforms such as Vassal and Tabletop simulators and with the release of the game Companion books allowing players to play virtually without needing to own the tabletop board game. In April 2020 Lock 'n Load Publishing was released via Steam, its digital computer game line. Tank On Tank, Nations At War, and Lock 'n Load Tactical series games for Windows, Mac, and iPad platforms. World At War 85 series is currently in development. In edition Victory and Glory the American Civil War was released for Windows PC.