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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/explorminatepodcast" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Please consider becoming a patron of the eXplorminate podcast! We really appreciate your support.</a> Outro music by WhiteBat Audio. All rights reserved. --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

2nd Interview With VR Designs on Shadow Empire

Ben and Dastactic interview Ail, the AI programmer behind some great games, including the lauded Warhammer: 40K - Gladius!    ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

Ben and Dastactic interview Ail, the AI programmer behind some great games, including the lauded Warhammer: 40K - Gladius! --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

Interview with Ail, an eXpert in AI Programming

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  ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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!) - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/eXplorminatepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠https://www.patreon.com/eXplorminatepodcast⁠</a> — Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code eXplorminate at <a href="http://MANSCAPED.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MANSCAPED.com</a>! #ad #manscapedpod  — Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: ⁠<a href="https://anchor.fm/explorminate/suppor⁠⁠t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/explorminate/suppor⁠⁠t</a> Music by Karl Casey of Whitebat Audio --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

Age of Wonders 4 Deep Dive

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   ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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!) - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/eXplorminatepodcast" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/eXplorminatepodcast</a> — Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code eXplorminate at <a href="http://MANSCAPED.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MANSCAPED.com</a>! #ad #manscapedpod  — Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: ⁠<a href="https://anchor.fm/explorminate/suppor⁠⁠t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/explorminate/suppor⁠⁠t</a> Music by Karl Casey of Whitebat Audio --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

Interview With Edmon, Strategy Game Extraordinaire

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/suppor⁠⁠tMusic by Karl Casey of Whitebat Audio--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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 <a href="http://MANSCAPED.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MANSCAPED.com</a>! #ad #manscapedpod — Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: ⁠<a href="https://anchor.fm/explorminate/suppor⁠⁠t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/explorminate/suppor⁠⁠t</a> Music by Karl Casey of Whitebat Audio --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

Episode #50: Oceania, Supernova, and Why We Play

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/suppor⁠⁠t    ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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 <a href="http://www.patreon.com/explorminatepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠eXplorminate Podcast Patreon⁠</a>. 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 <a href="http://MANSCAPED.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MANSCAPED.com</a>! #ad #manscapedpod — Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/explorminate/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠https://anchor.fm/explorminate/suppor⁠</a><a href="https://anchor.fm/explorminate/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠t</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

The Commonwealth on Master of Magic and Distant Worlds 2

Brad Wardell

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/support--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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 <a href="http://www.patreon.com/explorminatepodcast" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">eXplorminate Podcast Patreon</a>. 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 <a href="http://MANSCAPED.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MANSCAPED.com</a>! #ad #manscapedpod — Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/explorminate/support" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/explorminate/suppor</a><a href="https://anchor.fm/explorminate/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">t</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

Galactic Civilizations 4 Interview with Brad Wardell (Plus AI Discussion)

Jan Wagner

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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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 <a href="http://MANSCAPED.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MANSCAPED.com</a>! #ad #manscapedpod--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

Spellforce: Conquest of Eo Interview with Jan Wagner

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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

Rob and Jesse sit down to objectively discuss the latest title that every strategy gamer is talking about, <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1581770/SpellForce_Conquest_of_Eo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spellforce: Conquest of Eo</a>. 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 <a href="//www.manscaped.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MANSCAPED.com</a>! #ad #manscapedpod--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

Spellforce: Conquest of Eo Review

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.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

Episode #49: Age of Wonders 4 with DasTactic

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WeX #199 - Thanks For Trying!

WeX #251 - Humankind.

XX #12 - Top 12 4X Games.

Join Rob and Nate as they discuss the new release of Age of Wonders: Planetfall - Revelations, Astra Exodus, Warhammer 40K: Gladius, Stars in Shadow, and more!Show Outline: Age of Wonders: Planetfall update Endless Legend update WH40K Gladius update Distant Worlds 2 UpdateAstra Exodus update Stellaris update Stars in Shadow update Starpoint Gemini 3 update What is… Command: Modern Operations? Topic #1 - YouTube Topic #2 - Steam UI impressions--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

Join Rob and Nate as they discuss the new release of Age of Wonders: Planetfall - Revelations, Astra Exodus, Warhammer 40K: Gladius, Stars in Shadow, and more!Show Outline: Age of Wonders: Planetfall update Endless Legend update WH40K Gladius update Distant Worlds 2 UpdateAstra Exodus update Stellaris update Stars in Shadow update Starpoint Gemini 3 update What is… Command: Modern Operations? Topic #1 - YouTube Topic #2 - Steam UI impressions --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

WeX #263: Distant Worlds 2 Revelations!

WeX #187 - Let's Change Steam.

This week on the Weekly eXchange, Rob and Nate talk about PDXCon, Stellaris, Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Pax Nova, Crusader Kings 3, and much more, so tune in and let us know what you think!Notes:Before we begin: HUGE Shoutout to Drexy for his website help!Age of Wonders: Planetfall update – 02:26WH40K Gladius update – 05:09Stellar Monarch update – 07:27Astra Exodus update – 09:50Stars in Shadow Steam pagePax Nova Update: – 11:57Stars in Shadow update – 16:43Stellaris update and the Stellaris: Federations expansion – 17:51Endless Space – Disharmony Steam pageMaster of Orion: Conquer the Stars Steam pageStellaris Galaxy Command, a Mobile Game: – 24:17Nova Empire webpageDiablo Immortal webpageEuropa Universalis 4 Steam pageCrusader Kings 2 Steam pageNorthgard Conquest Mode – 31:06Battletech update – 31:56Battletech Flashpoint Steam pageXCOM 2 Steam pagePDXcon news – 35:55Surviving the AftermathWerewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood | Reveal Trailer“Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong” Announced At PDXCONVampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 on SteamCrusader Kings 3 – Announcement Trailer – An Heir is BornWhat is… Rebel Inc.? – 40:19Plague Inc: Evolved Steam pageFriday eXcursion: Plague Inc. EvolvedTopic: The Price of Games – 42:49Stellaris Steam pageCivilization 6 Steam pageMaster of Orion 2 Steam pageCivilization III Complete Steam pageCivilization V Steam pageSimCity 2000 Special Edition page on OriginGames we are playing / Things we are doing – 58:29Build-a-website! Awesome new game! Juicy achievements! Read all about it!!!(Not)Fix-my-driveway! Endeavor on a journey of self-discovery by pounding concrete blocks!!!(Hah!)What Is Bombogenesis?(Ahem, games please!)Thea 2: The Shattering Steam pageeXplorminate Discord servereXplorminate Patreon Support page--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

This week on the Weekly eXchange, Rob and Nate talk about PDXCon, Stellaris, Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Pax Nova, Crusader Kings 3, and much more, so tune in and let us know what you think!Notes:Before we begin: HUGE Shoutout to Drexy for his website help!Age of Wonders: Planetfall update – 02:26WH40K Gladius update – 05:09Stellar Monarch update – 07:27Astra Exodus update – 09:50Stars in Shadow Steam pagePax Nova Update: – 11:57Stars in Shadow update – 16:43Stellaris update and the Stellaris: Federations expansion – 17:51Endless Space – Disharmony Steam pageMaster of Orion: Conquer the Stars Steam pageStellaris Galaxy Command, a Mobile Game: – 24:17Nova Empire webpageDiablo Immortal webpageEuropa Universalis 4 Steam pageCrusader Kings 2 Steam pageNorthgard Conquest Mode – 31:06Battletech update – 31:56Battletech Flashpoint Steam pageXCOM 2 Steam pagePDXcon news – 35:55Surviving the AftermathWerewolf: The Apocalypse – Earthblood | Reveal Trailer“Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong” Announced At PDXCONVampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 on SteamCrusader Kings 3 – Announcement Trailer – An Heir is BornWhat is… Rebel Inc.? – 40:19Plague Inc: Evolved Steam pageFriday eXcursion: Plague Inc. EvolvedTopic: The Price of Games – 42:49Stellaris Steam pageCivilization 6 Steam pageMaster of Orion 2 Steam pageCivilization III Complete Steam pageCivilization V Steam pageSimCity 2000 Special Edition page on OriginGames we are playing / Things we are doing – 58:29Build-a-website! Awesome new game! Juicy achievements! Read all about it!!!(Not)Fix-my-driveway! Endeavor on a journey of self-discovery by pounding concrete blocks!!!(Hah!)What Is Bombogenesis?(Ahem, games please!)Thea 2: The Shattering Steam pageeXplorminate Discord servereXplorminate Patreon Support page --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

WeX #259: PDXCon 2019 and More!

Rob and Nate discuss a multitude of news topics, including the biggest one of the week: Blizzard. There's a lot of 4X and strategy news to discuss before we dive in on that one, though. Notes:Age of Wonders: Planetfall update – 01:02Stellaris Steam pageEndless Space 2 Steam pageCivilization V Steam pageWH40K Gladius update – 03:56Stars in Shadow update – 06:13Stars in Shadow: 2019 – ReeXaminationAstra Exodus update – 07:58Interstellar Space Genesis Steam pageGalCiv 3 Update – 11:09Elemental: War of Magic Steam pageFallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes Steam pageStellaris update – 13:17Total War: Warhammer 2 update – 19:38Total War: Three Kingdoms Steam pageTotal War: Warhammer Steam pageWhat is… Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars – 24:16Let’s eXplore Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars BetaArmello Steam pageTopic #1: How does 5 sound? – 29:38Phoenix Point webpageGrim Dawn Steam pageDominus Galaxia webpageXenonauts Steam pageXenonauts 2 webpageTopic #2: WTF Blizzard?!?!? Are you for real??!?!?! – 43:41Games we are playing / Things we are doing – 58:07Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars Steam pageLet’s eXplore Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars BetaThea 2: The Shattering Steam pageEndless Space 2 Steam pageOriental Empires Steam pageAge of Wonders: Planetfall Steam pageXenoReaver modsXenia’s Ark Steam pageLegend of Keepers: Prologue Steam pageDungeon ArchitectGodhood Steam pageRenowned Explorers: International SocietyReusChildren of Morta – eXcursion by OliverSeals Victory in Age of Wonders 3 – Mechanical Wonders series by OlivereXplorminate Discord servereXplorminate Patreon Support page--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

Rob and Nate discuss a multitude of news topics, including the biggest one of the week: Blizzard. There's a lot of 4X and strategy news to discuss before we dive in on that one, though. Notes:Age of Wonders: Planetfall update – 01:02Stellaris Steam pageEndless Space 2 Steam pageCivilization V Steam pageWH40K Gladius update – 03:56Stars in Shadow update – 06:13Stars in Shadow: 2019 – ReeXaminationAstra Exodus update – 07:58Interstellar Space Genesis Steam pageGalCiv 3 Update – 11:09Elemental: War of Magic Steam pageFallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes Steam pageStellaris update – 13:17Total War: Warhammer 2 update – 19:38Total War: Three Kingdoms Steam pageTotal War: Warhammer Steam pageWhat is… Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars – 24:16Let’s eXplore Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars BetaArmello Steam pageTopic #1: How does 5 sound? – 29:38Phoenix Point webpageGrim Dawn Steam pageDominus Galaxia webpageXenonauts Steam pageXenonauts 2 webpageTopic #2: WTF Blizzard?!?!? Are you for real??!?!?! – 43:41Games we are playing / Things we are doing – 58:07Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars Steam pageLet’s eXplore Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars BetaThea 2: The Shattering Steam pageEndless Space 2 Steam pageOriental Empires Steam pageAge of Wonders: Planetfall Steam pageXenoReaver modsXenia’s Ark Steam pageLegend of Keepers: Prologue Steam pageDungeon ArchitectGodhood Steam pageRenowned Explorers: International SocietyReusChildren of Morta – eXcursion by OliverSeals Victory in Age of Wonders 3 – Mechanical Wonders series by OlivereXplorminate Discord servereXplorminate Patreon Support page --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

WeX #258: News Galore

Steve Hawkins

Join Rob as he speaks with Steve Hawkins, the developer of Alliance of the Sacred Suns, about the origins of the game, its current state, and the direction it's headed in. Then be sure to check out www.eXplorminate.net for even more on this promising title!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

Join Rob as he speaks with Steve Hawkins, the developer of Alliance of the Sacred Suns, about the origins of the game, its current state, and the direction it's headed in. Then be sure to check out <a href="http://www.eXplorminate.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.eXplorminate.net</a> for even more on this promising title! --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

Alliance of the Sacred Suns Interview with Steve Hawkins

Join Rob and Nate as they discuss Stellaris, Astra Exodus, Slitherine's upcoming streaming marathon, and Amplitude Studios' Humankind being front and center at the Game Awards Show! They also discuss some of the site changes and Steam stuff.  Outline:  Driftland: The Magic Revival Update  Humankind Update  Astra Exodus Update  Stellaris Update  Slitherine update - Jingle Bell Marathon on 12/19  Battletech Update  What is...Gears Tactics?  Topic #1 - Steam Ratings  Topic #2 - Our Site Changes, etc.    ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

Join Rob and Nate as they discuss Stellaris, Astra Exodus, Slitherine's upcoming streaming marathon, and Amplitude Studios' Humankind being front and center at the Game Awards Show! They also discuss some of the site changes and Steam stuff.  Outline: <ol> <li><a href="https://steamcommunity.com/games/718650/announcements/detail/1723120578731650338" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Driftland: The Magic Revival Update </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.games2gether.com/amplitude-studios/humankind/blogs/714-humankind-what-s-your-story-custom-leader-reveal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Humankind Update </a></li> <li><a href="https://steamcommunity.com/games/880750/announcements/detail/1707357980030861315" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Astra Exodus Update </a></li> <li><a href="https://steamcommunity.com/games/281990/announcements/detail/3790273541449775799" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stellaris Update </a></li> <li>Slitherine update - Jingle Bell Marathon on 12/19 </li> <li><a href="https://steamcommunity.com/games/637090/announcements/detail/1717491079195607822" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Battletech Update </a></li> <li><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1184050/Gears_Tactics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is...Gears Tactics? </a></li> <li>Topic #1 - Steam Ratings </li> <li>Topic #2 - Our Site Changes, etc. </li> </ol> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

Weekly eXchange #267: Humankind's Spotlight

Join Rob as he updates you on some recent developments with the site and the staff. We will likely be taking a couple weeks to regroup after some setbacks.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

Join Rob as he updates you on some recent developments with the site and the staff. We will likely be taking a couple weeks to regroup after some setbacks. --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

Weekly eXchange Episode #270: Short and Solo

WeX #188 - Valve, What Have You Done?!?!?!

Join Rob, Ben, and Drexy as they deliver this week's 4X and strategy news and expand a bit this week, in a test of a new, more thorough format! Outline:  AI War 2 v1.332 “The Extragalactic War Nears”  Stellaris Dev Diary #170: Performance and Other Technical Issues  Age of Wonders: Planetfall “Tyrannosaurus Rex” Update v1.200  Battlestar Galactica Deadlock Dev Diary #26 “Colonial Day”  Dominus Galaxia v0.7.1.7  Rob’s Astra Exodus Review  Revision on Thea 2 “Wrath of the Sea” Update: It’s Free!  What is Star Valor?    ---   Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

Join Rob, Ben, and Drexy as they deliver this week's 4X and strategy news and expand a bit this week, in a test of a new, more thorough format! Outline: <ol> <li><a href="https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791462173160/announcements/detail/1715246257047219381" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AI War 2 v1.332 “The Extragalactic War Nears” </a></li> <li><a href="https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791439224844/announcements/detail/1719749856669694841" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stellaris Dev Diary #170: Performance and Other Technical Issues </a></li> <li><a href="https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791462333047/announcements/detail/3586491361638412084" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Age of Wonders: Planetfall “Tyrannosaurus Rex” Update v1.200 </a></li> <li><a href="https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791458343938/announcements/detail/1689349290727305557" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Battlestar Galactica Deadlock Dev Diary #26 “Colonial Day” </a></li> <li><a href="https://steamcommunity.com/groups/DominusGalaxiaBeta/discussions/0/2592234299563018969/?ctp=5#c1743393963178594134" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dominus Galaxia v0.7.1.7 </a></li> <li><a href="https://explorminate.co/astra-exodus-review/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rob’s Astra Exodus Review </a></li> <li>Revision on Thea 2 “Wrath of the Sea” Update: It’s Free! </li> <li><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/833360/Star_Valor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is Star Valor? </a></li> </ol> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

Weekly eXchange Episode #276: eXploring eXpositions

Join Nate and Troy as they bring you all the important information on all of your favorite 4X and strategy games! This week they talk about Oriental Empires, Eador: Masters of the Broken World, Total War: Warhammer 2, Pax Nova, Stellaris, Dominus Galaxia and much much more. As well as continued coverage for your other favorite 4X and strategy games.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

Join Nate and Troy as they bring you all the important information on all of your favorite 4X and strategy games! This week they talk about Oriental Empires, Eador: Masters of the Broken World, Total War: Warhammer 2, Pax Nova, Stellaris, Dominus Galaxia and much much more. As well as continued coverage for your other favorite 4X and strategy games. --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

WeX #252 - Troy's Big News

WeX #192 - Rome, Rome, Rome...

WeX #201 - Is That How It Is?

It's time for the new Weekly eXchange, wherein we talk about Astra Exodus, Stellaris, Interstellar Space: Genesis, Alliance of the Sacred Suns and much, much more. Outline in lieu of notes, for now: Interstellar Space: Genesis Update Alliance of the Sacred Suns Story Update Pax Nova Update/Wiki Astra Exodus Update Stellaris Update Galactic Civilizations 3 Update Nate's Pipedream of an XCOM3 Update What is...Nebuchadnezzar? Mod Higlight: Endless Legend Topic #1 - AAA Quality games…. Yea, right!!!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

It's time for the new Weekly eXchange, wherein we talk about Astra Exodus, Stellaris, Interstellar Space: Genesis, Alliance of the Sacred Suns and much, much more. Outline in lieu of notes, for now: Interstellar Space: Genesis Update Alliance of the Sacred Suns Story Update Pax Nova Update/Wiki Astra Exodus Update Stellaris Update Galactic Civilizations 3 Update Nate's Pipedream of an XCOM3 Update What is...Nebuchadnezzar? Mod Higlight: Endless Legend Topic #1 - AAA Quality games…. Yea, right!!! --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

WeX #262: Time For Another Story?

Join Rob as he sits down with Chris Park, the main - and currently ONLY - developer behind Arcen Games, a studio with a rich history of doing things differently. Chris opens up on what's gone wrong in the past and what's going right with AI War 2, their latest release that's been met with a positive reception! Stay tuned to eXplorminate later today, as our full review of AI War 2 will be released!Music is taken from the game AI War 2.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

Join Rob as he sits down with Chris Park, the main - and currently ONLY - developer behind Arcen Games, a studio with a rich history of doing things differently. Chris opens up on what's gone wrong in the past and what's going right with AI War 2, their latest release that's been met with a positive reception! Stay tuned to eXplorminate later today, as our full review of AI War 2 will be released!Music is taken from the game AI War 2. --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

Interview with Chris Park of Arcen Games

This week Rob and Nate bring you the 4X, strategy, and tactics news you expect, but with more audio issues than you'd probably like. Rob blames Nate.Outline: Driftland UpdateStellaris UpdateAstra Exodus Update Predestination Update Total War: Warhammer 2 Update Warlords on GoG What is...GloomhavenTopic #1 - Steam SaleTopic #2 - GotD survey--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

This week Rob and Nate bring you the 4X, strategy, and tactics news you expect, but with more audio issues than you'd probably like. Rob blames Nate.Outline: Driftland UpdateStellaris UpdateAstra Exodus Update Predestination Update Total War: Warhammer 2 Update Warlords on GoG What is...GloomhavenTopic #1 - Steam SaleTopic #2 - GotD survey --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

WeX #265: Predestined for Quality Issues

Join Rob as he speaks with Manuel, a gameplay programmer and original founder of Abbey Games, developers of the hit games Reus, The Renowned Explorers, and now, Godhood. Rob asks him about the direction of the game, the criticism leveled at Godhood, and what comes next!Abbey Games' DiscordGodhood's RoadmapGodhood's Forums--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

Join Rob as he speaks with Manuel, a gameplay programmer and original founder of Abbey Games, developers of the hit games Reus, The Renowned Explorers, and now, Godhood. Rob asks him about the direction of the game, the criticism leveled at Godhood, and what comes next!Abbey Games' DiscordGodhood's RoadmapGodhood's Forums --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

Godhood Interview with Manuel of Abbey Games

Join Rob, Nate, and Oliver as they further discuss Age of Wonders: Planetfall in podcast form. What did Rob leave out in the review? What's changed since the review posted? They talk about that and much more!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

Join Rob, Nate, and Oliver as they further discuss Age of Wonders: Planetfall in podcast form. What did Rob leave out in the review? What's changed since the review posted? They talk about that and much more! --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support</a>

AudiX #36: Age of Wonders Planetfall

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