Songs of Silence Interview with Alex

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Squid Game is back—and this time, the knives are out. In the thrilling Season 3 premiere, Player 456 is spiraling and a brutal round of hide-and-seek forces players to kill or be killed. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please break down Gi-hun’s descent into vengeance, Guard 011’s daring betrayal of the Game, and the shocking moment players are forced to choose between murdering their friends… or dying. Then, Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta from the Jumpers Jump podcast join us to unpack their wild theories for the season. Plus, Phil and Kiera face off in a high-stakes round of “Hot Sweet Potato.” SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 3 Episode 1 before listening on. Play one last time. IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman , Kiera Please @kieraplease and the Jumpers Jump podcast Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.…

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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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Zephon and Eo 1:06:15

8 weeks ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Join the gang as we go over 2 games that got dlc recently. Which do you prefer, Conquest of Eo or Zephon?

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Let's eXplore Endless Legend 2 1:24:40

13 weeks ago1:24:40

1:24:40

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" 46:03

16 weeks ago46:03

46:03

What 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 concept of Distant Worlds 2 is awe inspiring. Awful - meaning, literally, full of awe, yet somehow the exact opposite of awesome. As in, it is awful that I have waited this long to play Distant Worlds 2. Yes, this show is about Distant Worlds 2. We have Erik Rutins, Dastactic, Drexy, David and Andy (who says very little because he is awestruck!) Enjoy, and keep exploring!…

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The Death of 4X? 1:00:21

17 weeks ago1:00:21

1:00:21

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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A New Beginning 14:14

18 weeks ago14:14

14:14

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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Bonaparte Interview with Studio Imugi 56:09

39 weeks ago56:09

56:09

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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ARA: History Untold Deep Dive 1:07:53

44 weeks ago1:07:53

1:07:53

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! 1:05:25

45 weeks ago1:05:25

1:05:25

The 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! 1:00:32

1 year ago1:00:32

1:00:32

The 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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The Great Big Host Episode 1:06:43

1 year ago1:06:43

1:06:43

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 46:55

1 year ago46:55

46:55

Rob 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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Songs of Silence Interview with Alex 50:02

1 year ago50:02

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Shadow Empire Interview with Vic Reijkersz in 2024 1:04:44

1 year ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Once 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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Dominions 6 Discussion 1:26:00

1 year ago1:26:00

1:26:00

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? 1:18:29

1 year ago1:18:29

1:18:29

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2023 in Review and 2024X 1:28:01

2 years ago1:28:01

1:28:01

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 - eXplorminate Music by Whitebat Audio. Used with permission.

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Richard Yorke and the Gang 1:06:59

2 years ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Ben and Drexy sit down with Richard Yorke, a strategy gamer grognard, and discuss strategy and wargames.

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Commonwealth Episode #4 1:09:42

2 years ago1:09:42

1:09:42

The Commonwealth gang, aka Ben, Drexy, and Shaun, discuss 4X, tactics, strategy, and even...RPGs? Tune in to see what they're up to this month!

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eXplorminate After Dark 1:12:21

2 years ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Rob, Ben, Drexy, and Shaun discuss the games industry as a whole and dive into the latest news, releases, and drama. This is the first and only "After Dark" episode that will be released to the public. More episodes in this format are already available, and more are to come if you subscribe to eXplorminate | creating a 4X, Strategy, and Tactics Game Podcast | Patreon *Some explicit language is in this episode, please be warned!*…

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Interview With Triumph Studios on Age of Wonders 4 56:52

2 years ago56:52

56:52

Rob, Ben, and Jesse interview Lennart Sas, the Game Director of Age of Wonders 4, and Tom Bird, the Creative Lead. Learn about what went into the design, what got cut out, and what's in store for Age of Wonders 4! Outro music by Whitebat Audio. All rights reserved. Consider becoming a patron of our podcast so we can continue doing this indefinitely! Click this link!…

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Episode #51: The News and GalCiv 4: Supernova 1:22:57

2 years ago1:22:57

1:22:57

Rob, Drex, and Ben discuss some of the latest 4X news and dive deep into Galactic Civilizations 4: Supernova. Outro music by WhiteBat Audio. Consider becoming a patron on our Patreon, please! Click this link to support what we do!

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2nd Interview With VR Designs on Shadow Empire 1:46:53

2 years ago1:46:53

1:46:53

Ben and DasTactic interview Victor Reijkersz of VR Designs , the developer behind the cult-hit Shadow Empire! Learn about what Victor expects for the future of Shadow Empire and much more! Please consider becoming a patron of the eXplorminate podcast! We really appreciate your support. Outro music by WhiteBat Audio. All rights reserved.…

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Interview with Ail, an eXpert in AI Programming 57:21

2 years ago57:21

57:21

Ben and Dastactic interview Ail, the AI programmer behind some great games, including the lauded Warhammer: 40K - Gladius!

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Age of Wonders 4 Deep Dive 1:41:56

2 years ago1:41:56

1:41:56

Join Rob, DasTactic, Jesse, and Ben for a deep dive into the newest 4X on the block, Age of Wonders 4. It's a good game, but is it great? What can be improved? Tune in to find out! — This show wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Patrons. Please consider supporting what we do through our ⁠eXplorminate Podcast Patreon⁠. For $3 USD, you can help us create the best 4X, strategy, and tactics podcast on the internet and get every episode WITHOUT ADS (and we know that's an incentive!) - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/eXplorminatepodcast⁠ — Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code eXplorminate at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/explorminate/suppor⁠⁠t Music by Karl Casey of Whitebat Audio…

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Interview With Edmon, Strategy Game Extraordinaire 1:27:46

2 years ago1:27:46

1:27:46

Ben and Shaun sit down with Edmon, the Slitherine Games Community Manager, and an ultra-fan of strategy games, who's well known for playing games on their hardest settings. He has a lot of interesting opinions and this interview is a really fun listen! — This show wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Patrons. Please consider supporting what we do through our ⁠eXplorminate Podcast Patreon⁠. For $3 USD, you can help us create the best 4X, strategy, and tactics podcast on the internet and get every episode WITHOUT ADS (and we know that's an incentive!) - https://www.patreon.com/eXplorminatepodcast — Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code eXplorminate at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/explorminate/suppor⁠⁠t Music by Karl Casey of Whitebat Audio…

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Episode #50: Oceania, Supernova, and Why We Play 1:15:42

2 years ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Rob, Ben, and Drexy all sit down to discuss the first paid DLC for Shadow Empire, Oceania, the first eXpansion for Galactic Civilizations 4, Supernova, and why they enjoy strategy games above all other genres. This show wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Patrons. Please consider supporting what we do through our ⁠eXplorminate Podcast Patreon⁠. For $3 USD, you can help us create the best 4X, strategy, and tactics podcast on the internet and get every episode WITHOUT ADS (and we know that's an incentive!) Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code eXplorminate at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message Support this podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/explorminate/suppor⁠⁠t Music by Karl Casey of Whitebat Audio…

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The Commonwealth on Master of Magic and Distant Worlds 2 1:55:02

2 years ago1:55:02

1:55:02

Rob's out. DasTactic is in! Joining your host Ben and the illustrious Drexy, Das and the rest of the Commonwealth Crew discuss the improvements made to "NuMoM" and Distant Worlds 2 since their releases, in this WHOPPER of an episode! This show wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Patrons. Please consider supporting what we do through our ⁠ eXplorminate Podcast Patreon ⁠ . For $3 USD, you can help us create the best 4X, strategy, and tactics podcast on the internet. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code eXplorminate at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message Support this podcast: ⁠ https://anchor.fm/explorminate/suppor ⁠ ⁠t…

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Galactic Civilizations 4 Interview with Brad Wardell (Plus AI Discussion) 1:01:13

2 years ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Rob and Ben sat down with Brad Wardell, the CEO of Stardock, and discussed with him the future of Galactic Civilizations 4, what may have gone wrong in its development, but where it's headed now, and how AI has started to shape game development. Music by White Bat Audio/Karl Casey. Used with permission. This show wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Patrons. Please consider supporting what we do through our eXplorminate Podcast Patreon . For $3 USD, you can help us create the best 4X, strategy, and tactics podcast on the internet. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code eXplorminate at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/explorminate/suppor t…

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Spellforce: Conquest of Eo Interview with Jan Wagner 53:02

2 years ago53:02

53:02

Rob and Jesse sit down with Jan Wagner, the Creative Director at Owned by Gravity, and talk to him about the development process, what got left out, and what might be in store for Conquest of Eo's future! Music by White Bat Audio/Karl Casey. Used with permission. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code eXplorminate at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod…

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Spellforce: Conquest of Eo Review 53:49

2 years ago53:49

53:49

Rob and Jesse sit down to objectively discuss the latest title that every strategy gamer is talking about, Spellforce: Conquest of Eo . Why is it good? What can it do better? Tune in to find out and get caught up on some of the latest news while you're at it! Outro music is the title theme for Spellforce: Conquest of Eo. Support the eXplorminate podcast: Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code eXplorminate at MANSCAPED.com ! #ad #manscapedpod…

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Episode #49: Age of Wonders 4 with DasTactic 1:15:54

3 years ago1:15:54

1:15:54

Rob, Ben, and Drexy are joined by special guest, DasTactic, as they dive in deep into the Age of Wonders 4 reveal! At the end, Rob convinces Das to help him love Distant Worlds 2 like Das does. Outro music by Karl Casey of White Bat Audio. Used with permission.

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Commonwealth 'Cast #3: 2022 Retrospective and Looking to 2023 1:07:39

3 years ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Rob's out. Ben, Drexy, and Shaun are in. The blokes discuss the games that drew their attention most in 2022 and the games they're looking forward to most in 2023. Outro music by White Bat Audio. Used with permission.

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Galactic Civilizations 4 Audible Review 30:41

3 years ago30:41

30:41

Rob narrates his review from the site: Galactic Civilizations 4 Review - eXplorminate - Is GalCiv 4 worth your time, nearly a year after its release?

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Episode #48: GotY and SpellForce: Conquest of Eo 1:09:03

3 years ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Rob, Ben, Drexy, and Jesse sit down and discuss the release of Master of Magic, then Rob and Jesse provide their impressions of SpellForce: Conquest of Eo. Somewhere along the way, Rob and Drexy have it out over Stellaris, then they make nice, and they all talk about their personal games of the year. Fun show. As it's the final show of 2022, we just wanted to take another moment to thank you all for your unwavering support. It means the world to us. We hope that 2023 will be an even better year for you, your families, and eXplorminate. Thank you all! (Outro song by Karl Casey of White Bat Audio. Used with permission.)…

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Interview with Mila of Muha Games (Master of Magic) 47:56

3 years ago47:56

47:56

Rob and Ben sit down with Mila of Muha Games, formerly of Thea 1 and 2 fame, now preparing for the launch of the Master of Magic remake by the time you're listening to this! Get Master of Magic (2022) here: Master of Magic on Steam (steampowered.com)

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The Pegasus Expedition Early Access Review: Audible 18:01

3 years ago18:01

18:01

Friends, we're trying something new with this episode. This is the audible form of our written Early Access review for The Pegasus Expedition, which you can find here: The Pegasus Expedition Early Access eXamination - eXplorminate Is this a format you'd listen to and enjoy? We could start doing this for our reviews and previews if you are interested. Be sure to answer the poll, so we know how to proceed!…

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Episode #47: Is Stellaris Really Good Now? 1:10:53

3 years ago1:10:53

1:10:53

Rob, Ben, Drexy, and Shaun all bring to the table one element of relevant strategy news and then talk about the games they're playing, including Rob's new obsession? with Stellaris. Music by Whitebat Audio. Used with permission.

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Interview with Hooded Horse's CEO, Tim Bender 55:13

3 years ago55:13

55:13

Rob, Drexy, and Ben sit down with the CEO of the upstart publisher signing all the indie strategy games lately, Hooded Horse. Outro music by White Bat Audio. Used with permission. Times are not exact: 00:43 Intro 02:35 Publishing Philosophy 05:14 Tim's interest in strategy games 09:34 Terra Invicta 13:18 Disrupting the publishing industry 24:04 Pushing the strategy game genre 35:23 In search of developers 38:05 Release roadmap 42:14 Why Hooded Horse? 46:12 The Silmarillion and other scenarios 51:20 Wrap up…

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Episode #46: Site Success and Terra InVictoria 3 1:21:52

3 years ago1:21:52

1:21:52

Rob, Drexy, and Ben talk about Terra Invicta, Victoria 3, the success of our reboot, and that of publishing newcomer, Hooded Horse, and much more! Outro by White Bat Audio. Used with permission.

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Terra Invicta Deep Dive with PerunGamingAU, TortugaPower, and Havoc 1:14:46

3 years ago1:14:46

1:14:46

Join Rob as he hosts Havoc, TortugaPower, and PerunGamingAU for a deep dive into the strategy game that everyone is talking about, Terra Invicta . PerunGaming is well known for his extensive knowledge of this gem in his Terra Invicta series, here: Terra Invicta (Humanity First) - YouTube TortugaPower is also showcasing his deep understanding of strategy in his series, here: Terra Invicta (Release) - The Academy - YouTube And while Havoc also has his own series , he brings his experience as Hooded Horse's Influencer Relations guru into the show and provides a bit of inside knowledge about Terra Invicta. Music provided by WhiteBat Audio. Used with permission.…

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Episode #45: BIG News and Our Games of 2022-23 1:07:07

3 years ago1:07:07

1:07:07

Rob, Drexy, Ben, and Shaun talk about the HUGE news in the 4X and strategy world, including the Sins of a Solar Empire 2 announcement and a Vicky 3 release date, then get into the games they're most excited for in late 2022 into 2023! Outro by White Bat Audio. Used with permission.

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Bonus Episode #1: Special Guests and Games 1:54:17

3 years ago1:54:17

1:54:17

Join Ben, Drexy, DasTactic, and Richard Yorke as they discuss strategy games and basically hang out and have fun. More episodes like this will become available as we begin to really promote our podcast's Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/eXplorminatepodcast This episode would not have been recorded without our patrons. Thank you very much to: Steve Rudolph, Riley Gyorf, Joshua Dikun, Tom, André Conde Morais, Ray, JA Robert, Leyla Johnson, Odhrean, Rich Giles, Michael Hoffman, Bob Ruppert, Juan Raigada, Luke Hughes, K Green, Gordon Lipford, SunSoar, FermionAce, and Mark Carroll. We are eternally grateful.…

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Episode #44: Back on the Air! 1:09:34

3 years ago1:09:34

1:09:34

Yeah, it's been a while! But Rob, Ben, and Drexy are back at it in the latest episode of the eXplorminate Podcast! They discuss the site's new direction, the latest news, and game mods and ask: which mods are your "must haves"? Link from episode reference: Ara: History Untold - It's Your World Now (arahistoryuntold.com) Outro music by White Bat Audio…

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Episode #43: Catching Up, News, and a Hooded Horse 1:14:14

3 years ago1:14:14

1:14:14

Rob, Drexy, Ben, and Shaun finally get the band back together again and talk about the latest in the news and catch up with one another and the collective audience! Outro music by Whitebat Audio. Used with permission.

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Episode #42: The "Pressure" of a Good Strategy Game 1:27:22

3 years ago1:27:22

1:27:22

Ben, Drexy, and LucidTactics speak about the element of "pressure" and how it can make a strategy game more interesting and then dive deeper into what makes 4X and strategy games fun to play. Outro song by White Bat Audio

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Episode #20: Our Most Wanted Sequels 1:00:38

4 years ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Rob, Ben, Drexy, and Shaun all gather around to talk about the games they think are most deserving of sequels, whether they be 4X games (hint: most of them are), or strategy games of the past that have left an impression beyond most others. We'd love to hear which games you all think deserve a sequel, too! They also discuss the news of the past week, including the release date for Star Dynasties' Early Access version and Stellaris' Nemesis expansion. Referenced show: Stellaris-2-Wishlist Outro music used with permission: Artist: Evan King, Album: Enchiridion, Song: End This…

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Interview with YouTube's LucidTactics 1:15:16

4 years ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Drexy and Ben sat down with Lucid Tactics, a YouTuber that has a penchant for playing games we love to watch, like Dominions 5. Like, a LOT of Dominions 5! You can find his channel here: LucidTactics - YouTube Song credit: Evan King's "Titan Striker" from the album Enchiridion. All rights purchased by eXplorminate.…

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Interview with Erik Rutins of Matrix Games 1:01:27

4 years ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Rob, Drexy, and Ben sat down with Erik Rutins, the producer of both Distant Worlds: Universe and now, Distant Worlds 2, and asked him everything that they could think of about the upcoming highly-anticipated Distant Worlds 2. The information they mined out of Erik left them even more excited for this upcoming potential hit! If you were a patron of our Patreon , you could have already heard this interview. Please consider supporting what we do and chip in for less than the price of a coffee. If even 1/4 of the people listening to this podcast contributed, we'd never worry about funding the site ever again. Food for thought. A special thank you to Paolo from Slitherine for setting this up, to Erik for being an amazing guest, and to our patrons for making this whole thing possible.…

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Episode #19: Our Top Ten 4X Games of All Time List 1:26:56

4 years ago1:26:56

1:26:56

Look, we know we're messing with people's emotions here, but these are the Top Ten 4X games for US , so we figured we'd share. Really, we're just interested in starting some discussion and there's more to come! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO TALK ABOUT THIS LIST ON OUR DISCORD , but let's keep the discussion there and on our Steam Group Forums , as we have a huge video coming and an article coming next week, so we don't want to spoil it. This is being provided to you guys, our loyal podcast listeners because we appreciate your support and we want to start some discussion on our community channels. And don't take this as the be-all to end all, we just wanted to have some fun. Come disagree with us on our channels ;)…

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Content Creator Interview: TortugaPower 57:03

4 years ago57:03

57:03

Rob, Ben, Drexy, and guest star, Kirkus, pinned down Eric "TortugaPower" and had a great discussion with him on his YouTube origins, the games he enjoys, and much more!

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Episode #18: Our GotY of 2020 and the Games of 2021 1:01:30

4 years ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Join Rob, Ben, and Drexy as they discuss the game of the year 2020, Shadow Empire, the runner-up, Imperiums: Greek Wars, and the exciting things coming our way in 2021, like Humankind, Old World, Remnants of the Precursors, Terra Invicta, Alliance of the Sacred Suns, and more! Sorry, no show notes for this show. They'll return next episode!…

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Second Interview with Vic of VR Designs about Shadow Empire 1:22:21

5 years ago1:22:21

1:22:21

BATTLEMODE, DasTactic and TortugaPower interview Vic Reikersz of VR Designs, developer of this year's outstanding 4x/wargame hybrid Shadow Empire, a game that just won our Game of the Year 2020 award. This interview was recorded for eXplorminate just before Christmas 2020. We discuss the current state of the game after the recent airforces update, the recent release to Steam and the game's overall reception, and Vic kindly shared some of his ideas for upcoming changes to the game. He also briefly discussed his current work on an incoming Decisive Campaigns sequel! Thanks to Das, Eric and Vic for joining us on this one, and to the folks over at Matrix/Slitherine for being legendarily helpful as always! Get the game over at Matrix's store here: https://www.matrixgames.com/game/shadow-empire You can grab the game on Steam now at https://store.steampowered.com/app/1154840/Shadow_Empire/ Find Vic's other content at vrdesigns.com You can find DasTactic here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Das24680 TortugaPower's channel is at: https://www.youtube.com/user/sexyneckbeard Ben's BATTLEMODE channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuLaBw9uuhFnk1WjqQCwVeQ www.explorminate.co…

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Episode #17: Ray Fowler and More 1:04:37

5 years ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Join Rob and Ben as they deliver the latest in 4X news and then reintroduce an old friend in Ray Fowler, the lead developer of the Master of Orion 1 remake, Remnants of the Precursors. Show notes: 02:48 Per Aspera News 04:28 Phoenix Point News 06:25 Humankind News 10:10 Civilization News 13:02 AI War 2 News 15:13 Shadow Empire News 18:16 Ray Fowler Interview about Remnants of the Precursors and what's next! *Outro music is courtesy of Karl Casey of White Bat Audio* This podcast is brought to you in LARGE PART because of our Patreon Supporters . Without them, we couldn’t do what we do. Thank you so much to those of you that support us in that manner. We are forever grateful.…

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Interview with Julian Gollop 42:10

5 years ago42:10

42:10

You have probably heard of him, as he's the mastermind behind the original X-COM/UFO Defense and many other classic tactical games, but Rob and Ben sat down with Julian Gollop, the studio lead at Snapshot Games, about his illustrious history with game development and Phoenix Point. Julian tells us about the development process with Phoenix Point and what we can expect in the future. This episode was brought to you by our amazing patrons. Without them, we wouldn't be able to bring you episodes like this. They received this episode 5 days before anyone else and if you want early access to podcasts like these, please consider supporting us through our Patreon !…

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Episode #16: News, Nominations, and an Interview 1:24:44

5 years ago1:24:44

1:24:44

Join Rob, Drexy, and Shaun as they deliver the latest in 4X news and then go over their Steam Award nominations. Afterward, Rob is joined by Keith Burgun, of Keith Burgun Games, as they discuss his upcoming tactics game, Gem Wizards Tactics! Show notes: 2:12 Stellaris News 05:38 Othercide November Patch News 07:28 Iron Harvest News 09:40 Atlas Rogues News 10:48 AI War 2 News 14:19 Crusader Kings 3 News Rob's Steam Award Nominations Drexy's Steam Award Nominations Shaun's Steam Award Nominations 52:23 Keith Burgun Interview *Intro and Outro music is courtesy of Karl Casey of White Bat Audio* This podcast is brought to you in LARGE PART because of our Patreon Supporters . Without them, we couldn’t do what we do. Thank you so much to those of you that support us in that manner. We are forever grateful.…

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Interview with Vasily about Revival: Recolonization 56:47

5 years ago56:47

56:47

Join Rob as he delivers the latest in 4X news and then meets with Drexy to speak with Vasily, the head of PC Games Publishing at HeroCraft PC and the lead producer of Revival: Recolonization , an incredibly promising post-apocalyptic 4X with heavy influences from Endless Legend and Alpha Centauri. Show notes: 0:28 Civilization VI News - 1:08 Warhammer: 40K Gladius News - 2:11 Stellaris News - 3:14 Phantom Brigade News - 4:04 Interstellar Space: Genesis News - *Outro music is courtesy of Karl Case of White Bat Audio*…

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An Interview with The Pegasus Expedition Developers 38:26

5 years ago38:26

38:26

The Pegasus Expedition is now on Kickstarter , which encouraged Rob to sit down with Jaakko and Adam of Kalla Gameworks, the developers of this promising 4X and Grand Strategy hybrid. Tune in to find out why it might interest you and consider supporting their Kickstarter !

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Interview with Tom (Tombles) of Triumph Studios 1:01:50

5 years ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Join Rob and newcomer Robert as they interview Tom, aka Tombles, of Triumph Studios about Age of Wonders: Planetfall and its upcoming expansion, Star Kings! This podcast was available to Patrons two days ahead of the embargo! Outro music is courtesy of Karl Case of White Bat Audio.

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Interview with Praxis Games on Interstellar Space: Genesis 1:00:15

5 years ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Join Rob, Ben, and Drexy as they interview Adam Solo, the founder, and owner of Praxis Games, and Keith Turner, a designer for their much-anticipated upcoming eXpansion for Interstellar Space: Genesis, Natural Law. They're asked about design decisions related to the base game, but then they give a bunch of details on the new expansion and provide eXclusive news to eXplorminate fans! Outro music courtesy of Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio…

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Episode #15: Imperiums, Interview, and More! 1:18:48

5 years ago1:18:48

1:18:48

Rob and Ben deliver the latest in 4X and strategy news and then dive into their critical thoughts on Imperiums: Greek Wars. In the back half, Rob and Ben bring on Pavel, the lead developer of Imperiums: Greek Wars, as they discuss his game, his design decisions, his developer background, and more! Show Notes: 02:20 - Interstellar Space: Genesis news 06:20 - Imperiums: Greek Wars news 08:00 - Stellaris news 09:28 - Civilization 6 news 11:45 - Humankind news 16:55 - Dominions 5 news 18:54 - Topic Transition 45:20 - Interview with Pavel of Kube Games This podcast is brought to you in LARGE PART because of our Patreon Supporters . Without them, we couldn’t do what we do. Thank you so much to those of you that support us in that manner. We are forever grateful.…

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Fragile Existence Interview with Lee Harris 1:05:25

4 years ago1:05:25

1:05:25

The gang sits down with Lee Harris, the lead/solo developer of Fragile Existence (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672320/Fragile_Existence/), a 4X, RTS, and survival hybrid that has us all VERY intrigued. Music outro by White Bat Audio. Used with permission.

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Interview with Illwinter Game Design 1:35:35

4 years ago1:35:35

1:35:35

Ben, Drexy, and special guest, DasTactic, were afforded the amazing opportunity to speak with the often-elusive team at Illwinter Game Design, Johan Karlsson and Kristoffer Osterman, about their amazing games, particularly their newest release, Conquest of Elysium 5. Outro music by White Bat Audio/Karl Casey. Used with permission.…

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Episode #27: Crow Ben and Humankind 1:19:28

4 years ago1:19:28

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Join Rob, Drexy, Shaun, and the crow, Ben, as they discuss the latest in 4X and strategy game news and then blather on about Humankind. It's just...so close...to being great, but it's still a lot of fun for some of our staff here. ***THIS EPISODE HAS BEEN UPDATED, AS THE UNEDITED VERSION WAS INITIALLY UPLOADED. OUR SINCERE APOLOGIES!*** Outro music by White Bat Audio/Karl Casey. Used with permission.…

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Episode #26: Game News and Catching Up! 1:13:58

4 years ago1:13:58

1:13:58

Rob, Ben, and Drexy talk about the recent 4X and strategy game news and catch up on what's been happening since Rob's return to full-time work

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Interview with Proxy Studios on ZEPHON 48:39

4 years ago48:39

48:39

Rob and Drexy sat down with most/all of Proxy Studios and asked them a bunch of questions regarding their upcoming post-apocalyptic 4X, ZEPHON, learning A LOT about the game in the process. Quite frankly, we both left that interview more excited than ever about Proxy Studio's new project. It simply sounds like it could address some of the long-standing issues with the genre and the gameplay ideas are very promising. Be sure to wishlist it here: ZEPHON on Steam 0:00:35 Intro 0:01:34 What is ZEPHON? 0:02:41 ZEPHON's Setting 0:04:36 In-Game Faction Discussion 0:06:05 Decision to Work on a More Traditional 4X Title 0:07:34 Development Progress on Zephon 0:08:50 How a Game of ZEPHONCould Play Out 0:14:57 Ideology Paths and the Effects They Have on Your Faction 0:15:57 Diplomacy in ZEPHON 0:19:24 What is ZEPHON(the AI Faction)? 0:22:05 Playable Factions and Faction Asymmetry 0:25:22 The Tech Trees 0:27:33 Combat 0:28:43 Economy 0:33:18 Proxy’s Design Philosophy 0:34:33 Boiling it All Down So Far 0:35:56 City Management 0:41:03 Military Management 0:43:34 Closing…

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Episode #25: To Let's Play or to Not Let's Play 1:04:08

4 years ago1:04:08

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Rob, Drexy, Ben, and Shaun discuss some of the latest news in or around E3, among other sources, and then dive deep on whether or not watching Let's Plays can corrupt the gaming experience. 0:00:43- Intro 0:02:22-WH40K Gladius mod and Zephon discussion 0:12:33- Galactic Civilizations IV 0:17:04- Epic exclusivity being used as beta testing, Old World 0:24:41- Hooded Horse E3 interviews 0:29:58- Rumours of Firaxis making a Marvel tactics game, other games being revealed at E3 0:31:36- Interstellar Space: Genesis 1.3 update 0:34:17- Main topic: How watching Let’s Plays affects our own experience with a game 1:00:01- Sign off…

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Interview with Todd D'Arcy, Solo Developer of Falling Frontier 51:50

4 years ago51:50

51:50

If Falling Frontier doesn't ring a bell, it's only because you haven't seen it yet, as once you see it, it'll make a lifelong impression. Part RTS, part 4X, all strategy, Falling Frontier is a highly-anticipated game from developer Todd D'Arcy, the man behind Stutter Fox Studios. Listen here to find out more about this incredibly promising game. Outro music by Carl Kasey of White Bat Audio. Used with permission.…

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Episode #24: eXplorminate News Anchors 1:21:17

4 years ago1:21:17

1:21:17

Rob, Ben, Drexy, and Shaun discuss all the latest news in the 4X and strategy world and there's A LOT of it! From new announcements from Stardock to new footage of Distant Worlds 2 to the unveiling of new games from Slitherine, the eXplorminate gang discuss it all, just like your friendly Galactic News Network anchors ;) Brought to you by our patrons. Want to support us? Head over to https://www.patreon.com/explorminatepodcast. Be sure to join the eXplorminate News Network at https://www.reddit.com/r/eXNN Outro song by Karl Casey of White Bat Audio. Used with permission.…

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Interview with Brad Wardell on Galactic Civilizations 4 1:26:06

4 years ago1:26:06

1:26:06

Rob and Ben had a lengthy conversation with Brad Wardell, CEO of Stardock, and the Creative Director of their upcoming, highly anticipated 4X game, Galactic Civilizations 4. Rob and Ben had a lot of questions and Brad had a lot of answers.

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Episode #23: Huge News and a Planetfall Postmortem 1:34:29

4 years ago1:34:29

1:34:29

Rob, Ben, and DasTactic sit down and discuss Age of Wonders: Planetfall at length after Triumph Studios declared that it would no longer be providing content updates for Planetfall. Before that, Rob delivers the latest in 4X news, and there are some BIG announcements. The eXplorminate News Network: https://www.reddit.com/r/eXNN The eXplorminate Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eXplorminatepodcast News Timestamps: 02:41 Galactic Civilizations 4 Announcement 03:50 Master of Magic Announcement 04:50 Distant Worlds 2 05:15 Shadow Empire: Pymous' Strategem Mod News 05:50 AI War 2 "Zenith Onslaught" News 06:16 Phoenix Point News 06:27 Endless Legend and Endless Space 2 News 07:01 Conquest of Elysium 5 Announcement 07:15 Age of Wonders: Planetfall Patch News Outro music by Karl Casey at White Bat Audio…

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Interview with Chris McElligott Park on AI War 2 and More 1:18:25

4 years ago1:18:25

1:18:25

Rob and Ben spoke with Chris on the huge new update for AI War 2, the upcoming DLCs, the intricacies of developing an AI and multiplayer, and much more. This is a great interview, even if you're not quite sold on AI War 2, yet. YET. Outro music by Kasey at White Bat Audio

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Audible Review: Trials of Fire 11:46

4 years ago11:46

11:46

We're soliciting feedback on a format like this, where we'd narrate our reviews and previews on this podcast, for those that don't have time to read or prefer an audible version. Let us know on our Discord ( https://discord.gg/jqkyyKU ) Our Steam forums: eXplorminate Steam Forums ( https://steamcommunity.com/groups/explorminate/discussions ) Or our email: eXplorminate@gmail.com…

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Episode #22: Multiplayer vs Single-Player Design Conflicts in Strategy Gaming 1:53:45

4 years ago1:53:45

1:53:45

Ben, Drexy, DasTactic, and LucidTactics all sit down to discuss how the single-player and multiplayer aspects of strategy games affect the design of said games and how balance isn't always a good thing.

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Interview with Glen Pawley of Star Dynasties 49:46

4 years ago49:46

49:46

Rob and Ben interview the ever-articulate and polite Glen Pawley, the sole developer of Star Dynasties, as he shares his feelings on the feedback he's received so far, what's surprised him most so far in Early Access, and what the stops on the roadmap will actually look like. A very informative and really interesting look into indie development. *Outro by Kasey @ White Bat Audio*…

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Episode #21: The "Gears Tactics" Treatment 59:03

4 years ago59:03

59:03

Please excuse Rob's voice as he's recovering from cervical spine surgery. Rob, Ben, Drexy, and Shaun discuss the recent news, and there's a bit of it, and then discuss games that they'd like to see get the "Gears Tactics" treatment, aka game universes that are usually seen in a different genre, but are made into 4X, strategy, or tactics games. News Timestamps: 3:33 Humankind News 8:05 Pax Nova News 12:26 Star Dynasties News 14:04 Interstellar Space: Genesis News 16:52 Stellaris News 21:04 Empire in Ruins 22:38 Empire of Sin 23:30 Interviews that Rob has lined up Outro song is "Detox" by White Bat Audio…

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Episode #41: Praxis Games Interview on IS:G Evolving Empires 56:18

3 years ago56:18

56:18

Rob and Drexy sit down with Adam and Keith of Praxis Games and get some exclusive information on their newest expansion for Interstellar Space: Genesis, "Evolving Empires". Listen in and find out what's coming to this highly underrated space 4X! Outro music by White Bat Audio

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Episode #40: The Iron Oath Dev Interview 45:55

3 years ago45:55

45:55

Rob, Drexy, and Jesse sit down with Chris and Nik of Curious Panda Games about their upcoming mercenary management tactics game, The Iron Oath. If you haven't checked The Iron Oath out yet, you might want to start! Outro music by White Bat Audio

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Episode #39: Distant Worlds 2 Release Discussion 1:44:00

3 years ago1:44:00

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Join Ben and Drexy as they're joined by special guests (again), DasTactic and TortugaPower, while they discuss the release version of the highly anticipated Distant Worlds 2. Outro music by White Bat Audio.

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Episode #38: Stardock Interview - Galactic Civilizations 4: Part 2 1:09:32

3 years ago1:09:32

1:09:32

Join Rob and Drexy as they speak with Derek Paxton, the Vice President of Stardock Operations and the Lead Designer of Galactic Civilizations 4, and Henry Pailing, the Community Lead for Stardock. Together they discuss the design philosophy of Galactic Civilizations 4, the lessons learned so far in Early Access, and the content yet to come!…

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Episode #37: Galactic Civilizations 4 - Part 1 1:19:45

3 years ago1:19:45

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Join Rob, Drexy, Ben, and Shaun for the latest news and then their first in-depth discussion on Galactic Civilizations 4. What works? What doesn't? Does the panel agree on anything? Tune in to find out! Outro song by White Bat Audio.

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Episode #36: Alliance of the Sacred Suns Interview 54:55

3 years ago54:55

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Rob and Drexy sit down with Steve Hawkins, the lead developer of Alliance of the Sacred Suns, and get a fantastic update on this promising newly branded "RPG 4X". 23:50 - A synopsis of gameplay, for the uninitiated! Find Alliance of the Sacred Suns on Steam here! Outro music is the theme music for Alliance of the Sacred Suns…

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Episode #35: Distant Worlds 2 Preview and the Rest of 2022 1:54:31

3 years ago1:54:31

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Join Ben, Drexy, and special guests DasTactic and TortugaPower, for their in-depth discussion about Distant Worlds 2 and the games they're most looking forward to in 2022, and the games they enjoyed most in 2021. A great discussion with some of the biggest fans of strategy games on YouTube! Outro music by Kasey of White Bat Audio…

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Episode #34: The Commonwealth 'Cast No. 2 52:11

3 years ago52:11

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It's Drexy, Ben, and Shaun again, this time with updates on the recent 4X news and then they have a great conversation on a variety of 4X and strategy topics, including first impressions on the Distant Worlds 2 preview build, Regiments, and more! Outro music: Evan King, Album: Enchiridion, Track 11: Guardians…

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Episode #33: Interview on Hero's Hour 40:56

4 years ago40:56

40:56

Rob and Shaun sat down with Benjamin Hauer, the solo developer behind the Heroes of Might and Magic-like Hero's Hour , and discuss his excellent "adventure strategy", the development process, and his future plans for it. Outro by Whitebat Audio.

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Episode #33: 2021 Recap and Looking Ahead 1:22:01

4 years ago1:22:01

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Rob, Drexy, Ben, Shaun, and special guest, Jesse, take a look at the games they loved most in 2021 and the games that excited them the most in 2022. News notes: Remnants of the Precursors Released Pax Nova Update Songs of Conquest Coming Q2 of 2022

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Episode #32: News Roundup and Star Ruler 2 1:23:33

4 years ago1:23:33

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Rob, Ben, Drexy, and Shaun deliver the latest in 4X and strategy news, including breaking news hot off the presses, and then dive deep on Star Ruler 2, a 4X game that could have been a huge hit...if it weren't for a few missteps. Outro music by Whitebat Audio Distant Worlds 2 Release Date: https://explorminate.co/distant-worlds-2-release-date-announced/ Revival: Recolonization delayed: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1306770/view/3115924807149905795 Alliance of the Sacred Suns delayed, playtest early 2022: https://allianceofthesacredsuns.com/alliance-of-the-sacred-suns-playtest/ Othercide Update and DLC: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/798490/view/3149702438617600254 Dune: Spice Wars Announced: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605220/Dune_Spice_Wars/ Homeworld 3 gameplay reveal: https://store.steampowered.com/ap p/1840080/Homeworld_3/ Stellaris End of Year Dev Diary: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/281990/view/3102414642529640500 Old World Update and Upcoming Strategy Guide: https://gist.github.com/MohawkGames/8bd275fdad077b187523d6c955a06930 Total War: Warhammer 3 release date set Feb 17th, 2022: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1142710/Total_War_WARHAMMER_III/ Shadow Empire Naval update hint: https://www.vrdesigns.net/?p=2111…

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Episode #31: Neutrals and a Donkey Didgeridoo 1:10:40

4 years ago1:10:40

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Rob, Ben, Drexy, and Shaun all sit down to discuss the latest in 4X, strategy, and tactics news, then in the back half, discuss how neutral units and minor factions have evolved in strategy games and where they could go next! News Summary: Stellaris Aquatics and Herbert released: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/dev-team-3-2-1-herbert-patch-released-checksum-de97.1497944/ Phantom Brigade: https://braceyourselfgames.com/2021/11/22/phantom-brigade-state-of-the-game/ https://braceyourselfgames.com/updates/phantom-brigade/patch-0-13-1-b2894/ Stellar Monarch 2 Releases December 6th into EA: http://www.silverlemurgames.com/2021/11/22/stellar-monarch-2-enters-early-access-6th-december-this-year/ Revival Recolonization: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1306770/view/3115924082398613684 GalCiv 4 Version 0.65: https://forums.galciv4.com/508518/galactic-civilizations-065-changelog WH40K Gladius: Adeptus Mechanicus released: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489630/view/3109168049653514756 Master of Magic reboot Q&A: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1623070/view/3102412650216988075 Terra Invicta and Falling Frontier delayed until 2022 Imperiums: Greek Wars Autumn Patch: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1183470/view/3113671649291172799 IS:G Expansion #2 Delayed: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/984680/view/5202210365131637226 Pax Nova: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/804850/view/5677345196484324007…

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Episode #30: News Brief and Against the Storm Discussion 1:19:16

4 years ago1:19:16

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Rob, Ben, Drexy, and Shaun discuss the latest in 4X and strategy news, then dive in on a unique city builder, Against the Storm, now available on Epic Games Store in Early Access: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/p/against-the-storm **This episode was released early to our patrons at https://www.patreon.com/eXplorminatepodcas t - consider supporting us there, please!** Distant Worlds 2 Dev Diary: https://www.matrixgames.com/news/distant-worlds-2-dev-diary-6…

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Episode #29: The Combat 'Cast 1:19:38

4 years ago1:19:38

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Rob, Ben, Drexy, and Shaun discuss the latest news and then dive into the various different combat systems in the 4X genre. And of course, we find a way to complain about Stellaris, even if some of us are enjoying it quite a bit now. Outro music by White Bat Audio. Used with permission.

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Episode #28: The Commonwealth Cast No. 1 47:04

4 years ago47:04