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Let's eXplore Endless Legend 2
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.
2025-04-28
1h 24
eXplorminate
A New Beginning
Andy (aka BloodyBattleBrain) and Drexy sit down for a brief chat about the eXplorminate handover, and what the future holds for this amazing community.
2025-03-26
14 min
eXplorminate
Shadow Empire Interview with Vic Reijkersz in 2024
Once again, the eXplorminate crew speaks with Vic Reijkersz about his fantastic 4X game, Shadow Empire. What's next? Tune in to find out!
2024-03-01
1h 04
eXplorminate
2023 in Review and 2024X
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.
2024-01-06
1h 28
eXplorminate
Episode #51: GalCiv4, Age of Wonders 4, and More!
Rob, Ben, and Drexy sit down to discuss the latest news about newcomers like Millennia, the newly-announcned Age of Wonders 4 expansion, the release of Galactic Civilizations 4, and much more! Outro music by White Bat Audio. All rights reserved. Consider joining the eXplorminate Podcast Patreon and support what we do: www.patreon.com/explorminatepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support
2023-10-24
1h 13
eXplorminate
eXplorminate After Dark
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!*
2023-09-30
1h 12
eXplorminate
2nd Interview With VR Designs on Shadow Empire
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.
2023-07-31
1h 46
eXplorminate
Age of Wonders 4 Deep Dive
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 p...
2023-05-22
1h 41
eXplorminate
Interview With Edmon, Strategy Game Extraordinaire
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...
2023-04-25
1h 27
eXplorminate
Episode #50: Oceania, Supernova, and Why We Play
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 messag...
2023-04-06
1h 15
eXplorminate
The Commonwealth on Master of Magic and Distant Worlds 2
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...
2023-03-21
1h 55
eXplorminate
Galactic Civilizations 4 Interview with Brad Wardell (Plus AI Discussion)
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 @ma...
2023-03-06
1h 01
eXplorminate
Spellforce: Conquest of Eo Interview with 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
2023-02-19
53 min
eXplorminate
Spellforce: Conquest of Eo Review
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
2023-02-08
53 min
eXplorminate
Galactic Civilizations 4 Audible Review
Rob narrates his review from the site: Galactic Civilizations 4 Review - eXplorminate - Is GalCiv 4 worth your time, nearly a year after its release?
2023-01-03
30 min
eXplorminate
Episode #48: GotY and SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
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...
2022-12-22
1h 09
eXplorminate
The Pegasus Expedition Early Access Review: Audible
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!
2022-11-28
18 min
eXplorminate
Episode #44: Back on the Air!
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
2022-09-01
1h 09
eXplorminate
Episode #32: News Roundup and Star Ruler 2
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...
2021-12-18
1h 23
PCMR Podcast
Episode 91: Big brain mode activate - Ft. Shaun of eXplorminate.co on 4x, strategy and tactics games
This episode we have a Shaun from eXplorminate to talk about 4x, strategy and tactics games and how to tackle this niche genre. Checkout eXplorminate for more strategy game goodness! Intro - 00:00:17 Community Events - 00:04:12 Games we've played - 00:05:20 Main Topic - 00:21:56 Contact us here: Patreon Website Twitter Email Discord Music used: Intro: Almost Evil (Cyberpunk) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeAK6P7Gl7w https://inaudio.org/track/almost-evil/ Outro: FORCE GHOSTED ヲちご Star Wars "Force Theme" Remix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qanlzXvpHDc https://soundcloud.com/f-u-s-i-o-n-4-2
2021-10-04
1h 49
eXplorminate
Episode #24: eXplorminate News Anchors
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...
2021-05-28
1h 21
eXplorminate
Episode #23: Huge News and a Planetfall Postmortem
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 W...
2021-05-13
1h 34
eXplorminate
Audible Review: Trials of Fire
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
2021-04-26
11 min
eXplorminate
Interview with YouTube's LucidTactics
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.
2021-03-12
1h 15
eXplorminate
Second Interview with Vic of VR Designs about Shadow Empire
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 Vi...
2021-01-09
1h 22
eXplorminate
Interview with Praxis Games on Interstellar Space: Genesis
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
2020-11-06
1h 00
eXplorminate
Episode #13: What We're Playing
Join Rob, Drexy, and Shaun as they discuss the recent 4X, strategy, and tactics news and then have a deeper discussion on the games currently occupying their free time. Coming soon on the eXplorminate Podcast: Stellaris 2 Wishlist, Imperium: Greek Wars Review, Interview with Brace Yourself Games about Phantom Brigade, and much more! SHOW NOTES: 5:39 Interstellar Space Genesis News 7:57 eXplorminate Contest Discussion 8:48 Stellaris News 9:51 Gears Tactics News 11:53 Phoenix Point News 14:30 Battlestar Galactica News 16:32 Godking: Master of Rituals News 16:53 Iron Harvest News 19:55 Wasteland 3 Discussion 28:18 Hardspace: Shipbreaker Discussion 28:46 Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Discussion 32:25 Early Access Burnout 33:12 Divinity...
2020-09-23
1h 12
eXplorminate
Episode #12: Our Dark Closets
Join Rob, Ben, Drexy, and guest, DasTactic, as they deliver the news on many relevant 4X, strategy, and tactics games and then dive into their Steam "Most Played" lists, revealing secrets about themselves and their gaming habits for all to know!
2020-09-15
1h 08
eXplorminate
Slitherine Games Giveaway!
Want a chance to win one of Slitherine's fantastic games? Listen to this short podcast to learn how to earn your chance!
2020-09-10
02 min
eXplorminate
Review: Crusader Kings 3
Join Rob, (the!) DasTactic, Ben, and Drexy for a discussion on what they all think of Crusader Kings 3, its user interface, its potential future, and what needs some developer love. Are you playing CK3? Let us on our site, here: www.eXplorminate.co/review-crusader-kings-3
2020-09-08
56 min
eXplorminate
Episode #11: Of Mechs and Men
Rob is joined by Brandon Casteel, the "Wayward Strategist" from RTS game supersite, WaywardStrategy.com, as they bring you the recent strategy game news and then dive deep into thoughts on the upcoming Iron Harvest.
2020-08-31
1h 03
eXplorminate
Humankind Interview with Romain of Amplitude Studios
Rob was able to nail down the ever-busy Creative Director of Humankind and Studio Head at Amplitude Studios, Romain De Waubert, and ask him about the upcoming and highly-anticipated 4X game, Humankind, and also get an update on the status of Endless Space 2 and the possibility of returning to the Endless Universe down the road. Outro music is from the announcement trailer for Humankind and is owned by Amplitude Studios.
2020-08-19
48 min
eXplorminate
Episode #10: Tactics Talk
Ben, Drexy, Shaun, and Rob sit down and discuss a variety of Tactics Games topics, including some of their favorite games, favorite mechanics, and more. 02:52 - Phoenix Point News 07:17 - Rob's Son in Old World 08:40 - Humankind OpenDev News 12:32 - Godking Update 13:49 - Othercide News 15:03 - Civilization 6 Frontier Pass News 15:33 - Interstellar Space: Genesis Sale News 16:35 - Topic Start: Tactics Games Discussion Transition music by Flybyno for Amplitude Studios. Outro music by Firaxis Games for XCOM 2.
2020-08-05
1h 27
eXplorminate
Episode #9: I'm a Mechanical Man
A full house of 4X game fans discuss their favorite game mechanics from the 4X genre and get into the details of why they were so great. This episode was brought to you in part by our wonderful patrons, in particular this week, Eerie Forest Studios, who, as our first Master-of-Orion tier patron, requested that we do this episode. Thank you all! ***ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE DUE TO THE EDITING PROCESS*** 02:16 Battle of Polytopia 03:15 At the Gates 09:22 Civilization VI 11:27 Stars in Shadow 12:04 Topic Start 12:43 Rob: Sword of the Stars and its Research Tree 16:49 Stellaris: How it...
2020-07-29
1h 13
eXplorminate
Interlude #1: A Humble Plea
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2020-07-22
01 min
eXplorminate
Episode #8: Behind the Scenes
Rob, Drexy, and Ben talk about all of the things that have been going on behind the scenes to cause Rob to formerly shut eXplorminate's site down, what is next for the community, and catch up on some of the news that's occurred since the last episode. Please feel free to offer up topics on what you'd like to hear from the podcast moving forward!
2020-07-17
1h 04
eXplorminate
Episode #7: Enchanted with Legendary Heroes
Rob, Ben, and Drexy speak about Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes and why it was way better than it had any right to be and why it's easily among the most underrated 4X gems out there. We also go over some recent relevant news, too!
2020-06-18
54 min
eXplorminate
Content Creator Interview with DasTactic
Rob and Ben sat down with THE DasTactic and had a great discussion with him on his YouTube origins, 4X games, and much more!
2020-06-09
1h 17
eXplorminate
Interview with Vic of VR Designs about Shadow Empire
Shadow Empire is a post-apocalyptic hybrid sci-fi strategy game mixing the 4X genre with military wargaming and role-playing games. It features a highly detailed procedurally generated planet creation system that creates a wide variety of believable worlds to play on each with their own simulated economies and populations, a sophisticated logistics and supply system, procedural generation of units and one of the most detailed combat systems we've ever seen in the 4X genre. Join Rob and Ben as they speak with Vic from VR Designs about Shadow Empire in light of its upcoming June 4th release date.
2020-06-01
52 min
eXplorminate
Episode #6: Whatcha Playin?
Rob takes a break this week, as Ben hosts Kirk and Eric as they talk about the recent 4X news and what they've been playing recently. OUTLINE: 00:46 - Alliance of the Sacred Suns 02:52 - Field of Glory: Empires Persia 550BCE- 330BCE 11:30 - Do people still read game manuals? 12:12 - What is "TortugaPower Game" category as coined by Drexy? 12:57 - AI War 2 17:46 - Total War: Warhammer 2 Greenskins update and The Warden & The Paunch DLC 24:52 - Shadow Empire 48:35 - Aurora 4X C# 55:55 - Armageddon Empires 57:28 - Solium Infernum 59:26 - Pax Nova and its Steam Reviews 1:00:51 - Emperor of t...
2020-05-29
1h 08
eXplorminate
Old World Interview with Soren & Leyla Johnson of Mohawk Games
Rob and Ben had the awesome opportunity to sit down with Soren and Leyla Johnson of Mohawk Games and pick their brains about their newest 4X hit, Old World. Please consider supporting this channel and our site, www.eXplorminate.co, by using the "Creator Tag" EXPLORMINATE on Epic Games Store, or by contributing here: https://www.patreon.com/eXplorminate. if you plan to purchase Old World, please do so here: https://store.epicgames.com/explormin... For a general layout of the interview, see our outline here: OUTLINE: For those that don’t know, can yo...
2020-05-17
1h 14
eXplorminate
Episode #5: Old World Early Access
Join Rob, Ben, and Drexy as they discuss the news of the past couple weeks and then launch into a deep discussion of Soren Johnson's new 4X game, Old World. ----The 4Xchange #5 Outline---- Old World, Formerly "10 Crowns", Out!: A game that we're clearly a bit enamored with here at eXplorminate, Old World is set to release into Early Access at 11a EDT tomorrow, May 5th! As a gentle reminder, we'd love for those of you who plan to purchase Old World to use the creator tag "EXPLORMINATE" at checkout in the Epic Games Store or you can use THIS LINK...
2020-05-13
1h 15
eXplorminate
Episode #4: A Deep Dive into eXploration
Join the boys as they dive deep on the eXploration mechanic of 4X games and try to figure out what works, what doesn't, and what could be improved! Outline: The Newsworthy Stuff: Old World, Formerly “10 Crowns”, Formally Announced: Huge news out of Mohawk Games was the announcement of Old World, which was formerly introduced as 10 Crowns. While it plays eXtremely well and has a huge amount of potential, some players have been very open in their dislike for Old World‘s Epic Games Store eXclusivity. Early Access coming SOON! Age of Wonders: Planetfall – Invasions Announced...
2020-04-24
1h 12
eXplorminate
Episode #3: Is Master of Orion 1 Still the Master?
The Weekly eXchange is dead. Long live The Weekly eXchange! In its place is a new, non-scheduled 4X gaming podcast, "The 4Xchange". This podcast is already seeing a total revamp of its format. Instead of just news, each week we'll have a topic we dive deep in to. This week, we bring on special guest Ray Fowler as we discuss why Master of Orion 1 is the space 4X to beat and what makes it so special. Outline The Newsworthy Stuff: Interstellar Space: Genesis released v1.1 in “unstable be...
2020-04-09
1h 11
eXplorminate
Episode #2: A Frankenstein 4X
This 4Xchange podcast thing is already seeing a total revamp of its format. Instead of just news, each week we'll have a topic that we dive deep in to. First up, the boys discuss how'd they'd create the perfect 4X and soon realize how in over their heads they truly are. Recent 4X news items: Stellaris Federations is out. Met with mostly favorable reviews on Steam. Our review was unfortunately taken down due to plagiarism. Imperiums: Greek Wars looking for beta testers. Inquire within. We featured the first-ever...
2020-03-26
1h 04
eXplorminate
Podcast Reboot! Episode #1: A New Beginning
The Weekly eXchange is dead. Long live The Weekly eXchange! In its place is a new, non-scheduled 4X gaming podcast, "The 4Xchange". This podcast will be very similar to "The Weekly eXchange", only it will be recorded as time permits and when there's enough to discuss, instead of forced into a weekly format. The change to “The 4Xchange Show”: fortnightly? whenever? Alliance of the Sacred Suns received its "biggest update evah" Arcen Games released "The Spire Rises", AI War 2's first expansion, then shortly thereafter, released v2.007, titled "Speed Boost". Total Warhammer 2 Major Reformation The Battle of Pol...
2020-03-12
1h 10
eXplorminate
Weekly eXchange Episode #277: On My Own Again
Join Rob as he delivers the week's 4X news, which entails much more than expected! This episode was brought to you by Remnants of the Precursors. Download the free public beta on April 12th, 2020 (Easter) at www.RemnantsofthePrecursors.com, or search ROTP on Reddit. Outline: AI War II: The Spire eXpansion is out! Warhammer 40K: Gladius - Tau DLC is out! Master of Magic on Steam, Along with Caster of Magic Stellaris “Federations” Gets a March 17th Release Date Driftland: The Magic Revival New DLC: Nomads Interstellar Space: Genesis Molt...
2020-03-01
17 min
eXplorminate
Interview With Derek Paxton of Stardock
Rob was lucky enough to sit down with Derek Paxton, now of Stardock, but formerly of Fall From Heaven 1/2 fame. If you're unfamiliar with Fall From Heaven, it was an incredibly detailed and well-received mod for Civilization 4 and is still considered one of the best mods for any game, ever. Rob and Derek talk about Derek's move into game development, the games he's worked on, and some hints at what's to come. This episode was brought to you by Remnants of the Precursors. Download the free public beta on April 12th, 2020 (Easter) at www.RemnantsofthePrecursors...
2020-02-26
53 min
eXplorminate
Weekly eXchange Episode #276: eXploring eXpositions
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?
2020-02-23
1h 05
eXplorminate
Weekly eXchange Episode #275: British Tyrannosaurs
Rob is outnumbered in this week's episode, but that doesn't matter, because he just joins in on the fun and Rob, Drexy, and Ben all update you on games like Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Interstellar Space: Genesis, Warhammer: 40K - Gladius, and much more. Outline: Interstellar Space: Genesis Graphics Overhaul Dev Diary and eXplorminate Article Stellaris Dev Diary #169: Origins Q&A Age of Wonders: Planetfall Tyrannosaurus Rex Update Thea 2: Wrath of the Sea DLC Released Warhammer: 40K - Gladius Update Outscape V1.07 Released AI War 2 V.1328 Released “Light and Shadow” ...
2020-02-15
1h 03
eXplorminate
Weekly eXchange Episode #274: International Diplomacy
Join Rob and the British Ben as they discuss updates to many of your favorite 4X games, including Stellaris, Alliance of the Sacred Suns, Remnants of the Precursors and more! Outline: Stellaris Dev Diary #168: Diplomacy Q&A Humankind Developer’s Diary Video Alliance of the Sacred Suns Military System Outlined Stellar Monarch Update Astra Exodus Update and Future Plans Pax Nova Update Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars Beta Update AI War 2 Beta Update Remnants of the Precursors Teasers Age of Wonders: Planetfall Update? What is...Corruption 2029?
2020-02-08
1h 05
eXplorminate
Weekly eXchange Episode #273: An Army of One
Join Rob as he lays out the 4X news and presents your ears with a short and sweet roundup of what is to come at eXplorminate! Outline: Astra Exodus Released, to Not-So-Favorable Reviews: https://store.steampowered.com/app/880750/Astra_Exodus/#app_reviews_hash Warhammer 40K: Gladius v1.4.6 Update: https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791460800057/announcements/detail/1710740767936096465 Stellaris Update: https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791439224844/announcements/detail/1718622067688821157 Alliance of the Sacred Suns Update: https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791464890585/announcements/detail/1700607019312481679 AI War 2 Update: https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791462173160/announcements/detail/1714118468062456980 Battlestar Galactica DLC Update: https://steamcommunity.com/gid/103582791458343938/a...
2020-02-01
19 min
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Weekly eXchange Episode #272: English and X's
Join Rob and special guest, Drexy, as they deliver the 4X gaming news you're looking for! Imperium: Greek Wars update: (https://steamcommunity.com/games/1183470/announcements/detail/2977376900608183931) Astra Exodus update: (https://steamcommunity.com/games/880750/announcements/detail/1692724456740783658) Alliance of the Sacred Suns update: (https://steamcommunity.com/games/1113400/announcements/detail/3093344592956041626) GalaCollider update: (https://store.steampowered.com/app/970370) Stellaris update: (https://steamcommunity.com/games/281990/announcements/detail/2977376900604273208) and - (https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/stellaris-dev-diary-166-federation-q-a.1313491/&utm_source=launch-steam&utm_medium=launcher&utm_content=post&utm_campaign=fede_stpc_20200123_for_dd) Stellaris: Galaxy Command is...
2020-01-25
54 min
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Weekly eXchange Episode #271: Nate-less, but Rob-full
Rob does his best to bring you the news that you want to hear about and also speaks about the return to eXplorminate's roots: 4X games. WH40K Gladius: RoW update: (https://steamcommunity.com/games/489630/announcements/detail/1705107447329605579) Interstellar Space: Genesis update: (https://steamcommunity.com/games/984680/announcements/detail/1711864755137525664) Endless Day 2020: (https://www.games2gether.com/amplitude-studios/games2gether/blogs/716-meet-us-at-the-endless-day-2020-beer2gether) Astra Exodus update: (https://steamcommunity.com/games/880750/announcements/detail/1692724456723223277) Total War Warhammer 2 update: (https://steamcommunity.com/games/594570/announcements/detail/1711864755144547044) Iceberg's space-themed giveaway: (https://steamcommunity.com/groups/Iceberg/announcements/detail/1693850356628804154) Frostpunk update: (h...
2020-01-17
15 min
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Weekly eXchange Episode #270: Short and Solo
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.
2020-01-08
04 min
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Weekly eXchange Episode #269: Happy New Year!
Join Rob and Nate as they cover the small amount of news that popped up this past week and talk about the FREE release of Remnants of the Precursors, a Master of Orion 1 modernization. Outline: Lord of Rigel Update Master of Orion Steam Thread Remnants of the Precursors Steam Thread Stellaris Steam Thread What is…Secret Government? Topic #1 - Steam Tags Topic #2 - Most Anticipated Games of 2020
2020-01-01
34 min
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Weekly eXchange #268: Ho Ho Ho! Happy Holidays!
Join Rob and Nate as they discuss the newest information about At the Gates, Thea 2, Fantasy General 2, a game called Distant Worlds 2, and much more! Outline: At the Gates Update Thea 2 Update Humankind Game Awards Trailer Warhammer 40K Gladius Update Fantasy General 2 DLC Announced Distant Worlds 2 Update Astra Exodus Update/Releasing Jan 23rd Interstellar Space: Genesis Update Predestination Update Pax Nova Update/Patch AI War 2 Updates Crying Suns Update Fort Triumph Update Fantasy General 2 Update What is...Endzone: A World Apart? Topic #1 - Steam Winter Sale! Topic #2 - Cats: The Movie...Patched Topic #3 - The Witcher on Netflix
2019-12-26
46 min
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Content Creator Interview with Sabouts
Matt, aka Sabouts, is a content creator that publishes Let's Plays and other video content related to 4X and strategy games. He's recently reached 20,000 subscribers on his journey to take YouTube by storm and so we sat down with him as part of our new interview series, where we will speak with successful content creators and ask them all sorts of juicy questions related to our favorite genre. You can check out his growing channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE4jGykiynTSb0--B9mPG8g Or follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/sabouts
2019-12-24
42 min
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Weekly eXchange #267: Humankind's Spotlight
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.
2019-12-18
59 min
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Weekly eXchange #266: Ch Ch Ch Changes
Join Rob and Nate as they publish the first Weekly eXchange on Anchor.FM and talk about Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Alliance of the Sacred Suns, Astra Exodus, and more. They also discuss the recent Steam sale, if you can call it that. Outline: Age of Wonders: Planetfall Update Alliance of the Sacred Suns Update Astra Exodus Update Interstellar Space: Genesis Update Remnants of the Precursors Update Stellaris Update What is...Chaos Galaxy? Topic #1 - Steam sale…
2019-12-13
45 min
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WeX #265: Predestined for Quality Issues
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
2019-12-04
49 min
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WeX #264: Humankind and Elon Musk
Join Rob and Nate as they discuss Humankind, At the Gates, Civilization 6, Dominions 5, the great news about Star Dynasties, and much more!Show Outline:Humankind update Civilization 6 updateAt the Gates update Dominions 5 update Age of Wonders: Planetfall update Star Dynasties update Astra Exodus update Stellaris update Stellar Monarch update Battletech update What is… Spire of Sorcery? Topic #1 - Google StadiaTopic #2 - Elon Musk’s “Truck”
2019-11-27
52 min
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WeX #263: Distant Worlds 2 Revelations!
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
2019-11-20
55 min
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Interview with Chris Park of Arcen Games
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.
2019-11-14
1h 20
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WeX #262: Time For Another Story?
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!!!
2019-11-13
42 min
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WeX #261: Copyright That!
Join Rob and Nate as they discuss a new 4X game announcement, Thea 2, an update to a game that is somehow - and thankfully - still being updated, and much more! Outline Provided Until Notes Arrive: Imperium: Greek Wars Announced! Thea 2 Update Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes UpdateDriftland Update Gladius UpdateStellaris UpdateAstra Exodus UpdateImmortal Realms: Vampire Wars Now On SteamWhat is...Terra Invicta? and Official Site Discussion Topic: Copyrights
2019-11-06
47 min
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Wildermyth Interview with Nate and Annie
Join Rob as he speaks with the married duo behind the extremely promising Wildermyth, Nate and Annie, of Worldwalker Games. Wildermyth is what you'd probably get if you mixed fantasy with XCOM tactics and threw in some seriously great character development. It'd appeal to just about anyone with a love for strategy RPGs or fantasy strategy games. The intro and outro song is from Wildermyth, titled "Something in the Woods". Wildermyth on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/763890/Wildermyth/Wildermyth on itch.io: https://wildermyth.itch.io/wildermythWidermyth's Website: https://wildermyth.com/
2019-10-31
39 min
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WeX #260: The Night Before Fright
Join Rob and Nate on All Hallow's Eve Eve as they discuss the updates to Interstellar Space: Genesis, Galactic Civilizations 3, Stellaris, and then go in to detail about some of the games they've been playing of late! Show outline, until notes are provided: Thea 2 update - (https://mailchi.mp/f5ff08d96802/muha-games-newsletter-issue-783333) Age of Wonders: Planetfall update - (https://steamcommunity.com/games/718850/announcements/detail/1652185077929206167) Stellaris update - (https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/stellaris-dev-diary-157-things-that-rock.1264500/&utm_source=twitter-owned&utm_medium=social-owned&utm_content=post&utm_campaign=lith_stpc_20191024_for_dd) Astra Exodus update - (https://steamcommunity.com/games...
2019-10-30
48 min
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Remnants of the Precursors Interview with Ray Fowler
Remember that remake of Master of Orion 1 made in Java? The free one? It's been a while since we've heard anything from Ray Fowler, the solo developer of that project, so Rob pinned him down for an update. Rob finally managed to wrench some good news out of him and learned a lot about the project in the process. You can download the Alpha here: https://rayfowler.itch.io/remnants-of-the-precursors
2019-10-28
56 min
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WeX #259: PDXCon 2019 and More!
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...
2019-10-23
1h 02
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Alliance of the Sacred Suns Interview with 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!
2019-10-21
49 min
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Godhood Interview with Manuel of Abbey Games
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
2019-10-17
37 min
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WeX #258: News Galore
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...
2019-10-16
1h 08
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WeX #257: There He Goes Again
Join Rob and Nate as they discuss a slow news week and dive into some other topics, too. Oh, and then there's this rant by Nate. Who saw that coming?Music by Mangadrive for eXplorminate Notes:Thea 2 update – 01:29Thea: The Awakening Steam pageWH40K Gladius update – 09:57Astra Exodus update – 12:56Let’s eXplore Astra ExodusStars in Shadow Steam pageTotal War: Three Kingdoms – 15:40Total War: Rome 2 Steam pageTotal War Saga: Thrones of Britannia Steam pageTotal War: Shogun 2 Steam pageTotal War: Attila Steam pageFantasy General II Steam page – 17:46AI War 2 Steam page – 19:23What is… Trial by Fire? –Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind Steam pageKing of Dragon P...
2019-10-09
51 min
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AudiX #36: Age of Wonders Planetfall
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!
2019-10-08
49 min
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WeX #256: What the Eff is 4X?
Join Rob, Nate and a special guest as they discuss the news on Civilization 6, Birth of Civilization, Stellaris, Dominus Galaxia, and then try to tackle the whole "What is a 4X Game" question. Notes:Civilization 6 update – 01:24Birth of Civilization update – 03:12Stellaris Dev Diary – 05:17Astra Exodus Dev Diary – 07:34Astra Exodus with Atomic KaiserAtomic Kaiser Youtube channelDominus Galaxia update – 09:12The Less eXplored – Dominus GalaxiaInterview with Jeff Graw, Developer of Dominus GalaxiaLet’s eXplore Dominus Galaxia Beta (Youtube)What is… Project Haven? – 11:24XCOM 2 Steam pageTopic: The evolving nature of 4X games and what it means for its definition – 14:16Crossing the Rubicon: Defining the 4X like GenreRevisions to th...
2019-10-02
57 min
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Interview with Dominus Galaxia's Jeff Graw
Join Rob as he grills Jeff Graw of StarChart Interactive about his game-in-development, Dominus Galaxia. Why did Jeff model it after Master of Orion 1? What makes Dominus Galaxia special? What does Jeff think of the current 4X market? Tune in to find out!https://dominusgalaxia.com/
2019-09-26
1h 09
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WeX #255: Into the Breach
Join Rob and Nate as they try this new format on for size and discuss topics ranging from Driftland: The Magic Revival all the way to the recent French courts' decision on Valve's Steam practices. Music by Mangadrive for eXplorminateShow NotesDriftland update – 02:05Age of Wonders: Planetfall Steam pageStellaris Steam pageCivilization 6 Steam pageAudible eXtension For Civilization VICrossing The Rubicon: Defining The 4X-like Genre (by Oliver)Stellar Monarch update – 07:49Endless Space 2 update – 09:59Endless Space 2 – Awakening Steam pageCivilization: Beyond Earth Steam pagePhoenix Point webpageInterstellar Space: Genesis update – 16:48Alliance of the Sacred Suns update – 22:04Total War: Three Kingdoms Steam pageJon Shafer’s At the Gates Steam pageTota...
2019-09-25
1h 03
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WeX #254: The Calm Before the Storm
Join Rob and Nate as they discuss updates to Thea 2, Dominions 5, Civilization 6 and the changes coming to both the website and the Weekly eXchange podcast!Music by Mangadrive for eXplorminateShow Notes: Thea 2 update - Pangea is Coming - 01:13Thea: The Awakening Steam pageDominions 5 update - 03:33Ascendancy pageWarlords III: Reign of Heroes on MobyGamesBurned Land’s Saeculis Obscuris B10 update is live - 06:04Civilization 6 update for Battle Royale type gaming - 08:08Blood Bowl 2 Steam pageEndless Space 2 update - 14:26Stellaris update - 17:50Galactic Civilization 4 update - 19:37Siege of Centauri Steam pageAshes of the Singularity: Escalation Steam pageStellaris Steam pageEndless Space 2 Steam pageEndless Space Stea...
2019-09-18
55 min
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WeX #253: Trying New Things
Join Rob and Nate as they bring you all the important information on all of your favorite 4X and strategy games! This week they talk about Civilization 6, Age of Wonders: Planetfall, Alliance of the Sacred Suns, Endless Space 2, Pax Nova, Thea 2: the Shattering and much much more. As well as continued coverage for your other favorite 4X and strategy games.Music for eXplorminate by MangadriveNotes:Civilization 6 update – 01:25Age of Wonders: Planetfall update – 06:21Endless Legend Steam pageAge of Wonders 3 Steam pageAlliance of the Sacred Suns update – 13.30Crusader Kings 2 Steam pageEuropa Universalis 4 Steam pageEndless Space 2 update and The Nakalim of Endless Space 2: Awakening –...
2019-09-13
52 min
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Interview with Glen Pawley of Star Dynasties
Join Rob as he speaks with Glen Pawley, the developer of the super promising Star Dynasties, "a Crusader Kings 2 in space" with amazing potential and a rock-solid foundation. Rob picks his brain a bit about Glen's previous experience, where he sees Star Dynasties going, and what he's working on now.
2019-09-05
40 min
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WeX #252 - Troy's Big News
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.
2019-09-04
44 min
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Looking Back on 5 Years of eXplorminate
Join Rob, Nate, and OG Ben as they reminisce about the past five years of eXplorminate. They discuss the games that have made the biggest impact on them and what can be expected from eXplorminate for the NEXT five years.
2019-09-03
1h 11
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WeX #251 - Humankind.
2019-08-28
1h 01
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AudiX #35 - Thea 2: The Shattering
2019-08-27
2h 35
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WeX #250 - That's A Lot!
2019-08-23
45 min
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WeX #249 - MoM?!?!
2019-08-14
48 min
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AudiX #34 - Interstellar Space: Genesis
2019-08-13
48 min
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WeX #248 - Planetfall...
2019-08-07
55 min
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AudiX #33 - Civilization 6: Gathering Storm
2019-08-06
38 min
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WeX #247 - Glorious Notes Return!
2019-07-31
43 min
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WeX #246 - Show Note Vacation.
2019-07-24
51 min
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WeX #245 - New
2019-07-17
53 min
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WeX #244 - Back From The War...
2019-07-10
53 min
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WeX #243 - The War Correspondent
2019-07-03
38 min
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WeX #242 - "Surprise Mechanics"
2019-06-26
48 min
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WeX #241 - Post E3 Blues...
2019-06-19
1h 15
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WeX #240 - Heyoo!!!
2019-06-12
1h 22
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WeX #239 - The Follow-Up.
2019-06-05
59 min
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2018-06-05
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