The award-winning and Webby-nominated audio drama 'Aberrations' tells the story of four young men experiencing the paranormal as they enter adulthood. At the turn of the millennium, one unassuming house in a quiet neighborhood sees the Eldritch brothers and their two friends facing their deepest fears. Having just learned that only months remain before the sale of the Eldritch Estate, the four young men plan a series of get-togethers. Nights of videogames and Dungeons & Dragons had become ri ...
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Strange creatures, Eldritch mysteries, and a healthy sense that you're being watched. This found footage style horror series listens to pieces on the trail of people who care about answers more than the cost of asking questions.
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KIND is a cinematic audio drama best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. Sujin Baek is a happily married cook and caretaker for the children at Eden Orphanage. He is also the Kind Killer, Silver City's most prolific and terrifying serial killer. When his secret is forced to the surface, the city's dark underbelly threatens the very heart and humanity of all Silverians. Strangekind Studio presents stories that subvert tropes and challenge genre conventions. We spotlight cha ...
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The eXplorminate Podcast brings you great content about 4X, strategy, and tactics games. We feature news, reviews, discussion of gameplay mechanics, and interviews with the genres' top developers. Enjoy, and keep exploring.
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Call it a love-letter to a 20th century that never was; an intrepid, impossible future as envisioned by an imaginary past and presented in a style we call "Curated Actual Play". It's a continuous story universe which pays tribute to all of my favourite fiction from the last 200 years, in a genre best described as 'epic, retrofuturistic science fantasy.' Whatever you call it, it's a story like you won't hear anywhere else. • RAPSCALLIONS is our flagship series; a crime-caper set in a wicked c ...
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Join the eXplorminate gang as we dig deep into the Endless Legend 2 demo, and talk about what we like, and what we think needs some more work.
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Distant Worlds 2 and the Concept of "Awe"
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46:03What is the connection between Distant Worlds 2 and the concept of "awe"? Awe - the feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear and wonder. Awesome -having some awe. Now used to mean something good, cool, interesting. As in it was awesome to get Erik Rutins AND Dastactic on the show. Awe inspiring - bringing about the sense of awe. As in, the co…
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Join Drexy, Ricky and David as they discuss the current state of 4X. Is the genre dead? Are we in a golden age? Too many games? Too little innovation? Can games recover from a "bad" debut? Listen on, and you decide.
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[ANNOUNCEMENT] MERCY: A Queer Eldritch Western
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1:00This trailer is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. A new show by Strangekind Studio, MERCY: A Queer Eldritch Western, is premiering (again) on Tuesday 1 April with the double release of Episode 1: BLISS (remastered) and Episode 2: MERCY. The show is about Wayne Sawyer, a grizzled jack-of-all-trades, who helps the folk of Me…
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Andy (aka BloodyBattleBrain) and Drexy sit down for a brief chat about the eXplorminate handover, and what the future holds for this amazing community.
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Chapter Eleven: THE HUMAN (Part Two)
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1:23:02PART TWO OF TWO KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Misophonia (Part 2, from 9:46 - 10:00), ableist and misogynistic language, non-consensual drugging & restraining, mind control, gun violence, cannibalism, self harm, sexual assault, graphic violence and gore, gun violence, graphic depiction of suicide and suicid…
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Chapter Eleven: THE HUMAN (Part One)
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1:12:39PART ONE OF TWO KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Misophonia (Part 2, from 9:46 - 10:00), ableist and misogynistic language, non-consensual drugging & restraining, mind control, gun violence, cannibalism, self harm, sexual assault, graphic violence and gore, gun violence, graphic depiction of suicide and suicid…
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KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Misophonia (mild chewing sounds 44:56 - 45:06), alcohol abuse, ableist language, misogynistic language, suicidality, gun use, and non-consensual sedation. The party investigates Capernaum Bay. Olivia pursues her white whale. The couples have a date night. This Chapter features …
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KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Misophonia (chip eating from 13:15 - 13:36), emetophobia (from 20:40 - 20:45), mentions of drug use, alcohol use, graphic death scenes (immolation), use of guns and grenades, explosions, violence & gore, choking, misogynistic language, and non-consensual restraining. Kyle confr…
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KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Gun violence & bombings, soundscaping of warfare, hunting, alcohol use, and non-consensual restraining. A story is told. A meal is shared. The past is finally put to rest. This Chapter features the vocal talents of Jay Roussouw (Jay33721), Jiho (KoreHan), GM Hakim, Skye Redden,…
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PART TWO OF TWO KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Gun violence, explosives/bombing, graphic field surgery, mentions of suicide/child abuse/alcoholism, ableist/racist/misogynistic & transphobic language, misophonia (chewing sounds from 1:22:36 - 1:22:45), non-consensual restraint, non-consensual mind control, po…
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Chapter Seven: THE FIREBRAND (Part One)
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1:26:54PART ONE OF TWO KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Gun violence, explosives/bombing, graphic field surgery, mentions of suicide/child abuse/alcoholism, ableist/racist/misogynistic & transphobic language, misophonia (chewing sounds from 1:22:36 - 1:22:45), non-consensual restraint, non-consensual mind control, po…
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Rob, Drexy, and Ricky speak with Jongwoo and Martin of Studio Imugi about their upcoming grand strategy game, Bonaparte: A Mechanized Revolution.
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KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Sexual content, emetophobia (13:51 - 14:17), gun violence, kidnapping, violence & gore, mentions of drug use, and misogynistic language. Eden is scattered. Olivia is on the road. Gabriel has work to do. This Chapter features the vocal talents of Jay Roussouw (Jay33721), Jiho (K…
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KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Gun violence, violence & gore, ableism/ableist language, misogyny/misogynistic language, binge drinking, mentions of self-harming behaviour, mentions of sex trafficking, and a suicide attempt (non-graphic). Judgement comes for Eden. Kind is on the run. Dana loses everything. Th…
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KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Emetophobia (27:50 - 28:00), sexual content, gun violence, violence & gore, mentions of kidnapping, threats against children, and suicidality. Kind is given an ultimatum. Eden burns. A terrible truth is exposed. This Chapter features the vocal talents of Jay Roussouw (Jay33721)…
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KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. CW: Emetophobia (20:17 - 20:34), gun violence, violence & gore, car crashes, pyrophobia, wound care (cauterization), misogynistic language, sexual content, implied sex trafficking, and self-harm. Brother is pitted against brother. Giv becomes suspicious. The Detectives go rogue. Th…
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Chapter Two: THE HUSBAND [Remastered]
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1:15:30KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. 1/02/25: Chapter Two has been remastered for audio quality and better pacing. CW: Gun use, violence & gore, misogynistic and racist language, panic attacks, pyrophobia, and non-consensual sedation. As the noose closes in on Kind, he will have to make drastic decisions that may dest…
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Chapter One: THE KILLER [Remastered]
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1:05:23KIND is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. 31/01/25: Chapter One has been remastered for audio quality and better pacing. CW: Explicit language, gun violence, violence & gore, graphic depictions of panic attacks, and self harm. Sujin Baek and his husband, Giv Hasan, are caretakers for the children at Eden Orphanage. Sujin i…
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Rob, William, and David speak about their experience with ARA: History Untold, as the rest of the gang chimes in with questions and more!Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eXplorminatepodcast
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Civilization 7 Reaction, ARA: History Untold, and More!
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1:05:25The gang got together and spoke about all of the recent news coming out of Gamescom, including initial reactions to Civilization 7 and the new gameplay footage of Ara: History Untold.
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Age of Wonders 4: Eldritch Realms and More!
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1:00:32The new gang sits down to discuss the latest expansion for Age of Wonders 4 and more as they settle into their own new groove.
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In this episode, Rob and Drexy are joined by a menagerie of new hosts, as both Shaun and Ben have to step back. So, listen in as they new roundtable discusses the recent news of Civ 7 and Age of Wonders 4 and more and decide who makes the cut!
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ZEPHON Interview: Exclusive Insights from Proxy Studios
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46:55Rob and Drexy were able to speak with Rok and Lorenz from Proxy Studios about their in-development post-apocalyptic 4X game, ZEPHON, and learn about their future plans, the feedback they’ve received, and much more.
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Best experienced with headphones. CW: Graphic violence, mentions of child abuse, self-harm, gun violence, police brutality, misogyny, transphobia, sexual assault, suicidality, religious trauma, and ableism. Cast The Stranger: KoreHan Clover: Aurora Ave-L Drunk #1, Police Officer #2, Barstaff #1: Austin Sharp Drunk #2, Narrator: Jay Rossouw (Jay3372…
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This teaser is best experienced with headphones. Content Warning: Graphic violence, body horror & gore, torture. KIND: An LGBTQ+ Mythical-Noir Audio Drama is coming in October 2024. Follow & subscribe to keep updated! Narrator: Jay33721 (Find him on Twitch and Discord by the same username) Audio Engineer: Jae-in Hwan Music: The Flux Beneath It All …
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Please enjoy the trailer for our new series, Tallwater: The Tempest, coming this summer from Mad Atom Studios. "A Man, A Story" by Gianni Ferrio appears under license from SOCAN.By Mad Atom Studios
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Rob and Drexy interviewed Alex, the creative director of Songs of Silence by Chimera Entertainment. You should check out if you haven't heard of this one! In fact, here's a link to its website: Songs of Silence (songs-of-silence.com)
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Shadow Empire Interview with Vic Reijkersz in 2024
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1:04:44Once again, the eXplorminate crew speaks with Vic Reijkersz about his fantastic 4X game, Shadow Empire. What's next? Tune in to find out!
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Join Ben, DasTactic, and LucidTactics as they discuss what's new, improved, and otherwise worth discussing with Dominions 6, the newest Illwinter Designs grand strategy game.Music by Whitebat Audio. All rights reserved.
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Episode #52: 2024 - A Banner Year for 4X?
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1:18:29Rob, Ben, Drexy, and Shaun discuss the year that will be 2024X. They also digress a little, but that's not unexpected, is it?Music by WhiteBat Audio. All rights reserved.
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Rob, Ben, Drexy, Shaun, and Jesse discuss the year that was 2023 and then hype up 2024, which we've dubbed 2024X. Read our recent article here all about the year 2024X: 2024X: A Golden Age of 4X - eXplorminateMusic by Whitebat Audio. Used with permission.
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This trailer is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. Sujin Baek is a happily married cook and caretaker for the children at Eden Orphanage. He is also the Kind Killer, Silver City's most prolific and terrifying serial killer. When his secret is forced to the surface, the city's dark underbelly threatens the very heart and hum…
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This trailer is best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. Sujin Baek is a happily married cook and caretaker for the children at Eden Orphanage. He is also the Kind Killer, Silver City's most prolific and terrifying serial killer. When his secret is forced to the surface, the city's dark underbelly threatens the very heart and hum…
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Ben and Drexy sit down with Richard Yorke, a strategy gamer grognard, and discuss strategy and wargames.
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