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In Episode 26 of the Critical Moves Podcast, Al, Nuno, Joe, Tim, Adam, and newcomer Jack gather for a special Q&A session, turning the tables and answering all the burning questions from the community. No debates or themes this time, just unfiltered, honest answers, plenty of banter, and the...

In Episode 25 of Critical Moves, hosts Tim and Al sit down with Brandon Casteel, the lead designer of Tempest Rising, to discuss the game’s long development history, its retro-futuristic aesthetic, and what makes it stand out in the modern RTS landscape. They dive into the mechanics, the...

In Episode 24 of the Critical Moves Podcast, hosts Al, Nuno, and Tim discuss the ongoing debate between real-time strategy (RTS) and turn-based strategy (TBS) games. The team dives into the strengths and weaknesses of both formats, their appeal to different types of players, and where hybrid...

In Episode 23 of the Critical Moves Podcast, hosts Al, Nuno, and Tim delve into Broken Arrow, a large-scale real-time tactics game that blends military simulation ambitions with arcade-style execution. Drawing from their hands-on experiences with the preview build, the team evaluates the game's...

The enhanced version of the classic 4X strategy game Emperor of the Fading Suns has just launched on Steam for PC and Linux, priced at $9.99. Originally released in the late 90s, the game has been given a modest update aimed at improving the overall experience without changing the core gameplay...

Looks like Respawn and Bit Reactor’s turn-based Star Wars game is starting to leak ahead of the official reveal on April 19. Screenshots from a 2023 build just hit the web, giving us an early look at what’s coming. This one’s squad-based, isometric, and clearly built with XCOM fans in mind. The...

In Episode 22 of the Critical Moves Podcast, hosts Al and Nuno sit down with Dr. Luke Hughes, lead designer of Burden of Command, a tactical leadership RPG set during World War II. The conversation delves into the game's extensive development journey, its emphasis on player-driven storytelling...

Steam is running yet another sale fest, this time featuring reductions on a wide selection of - you guessed it - City Builders and Colony sims. https://store.steampowered.com/category/strategy_cities_settlements/ The standout title has to be the excellent Cities Skylines for £2.49. I'm not...

eXplorminate was one of the inspirations behind the creation of Critical Moves and big changes are going down over there. eXplorminate is now under new ownership. The details of which can be found here: A New Chapter: Buying eXplorminate We wish Andy all the luck in the world as he tries to...

Build a city to rule the world in Kaiserpunk, a grand city builder blending production-focused city building with the world conquest of strategy games in an alternate 20th century world. Manage your city, grow industries, build a military, and defeat rivals to become the greatest empire...

Back in 2022, EA and Lucasfilm Games announced three new Star Wars games under Respawn. One was the next instalment of Star Wars Jedi, another was a first-person shooter (which has since been cancelled), and the third was a strategy game. Now, after three years of silence, Respawn and Bit...

Hello Mayors! We have a new Patch for you! Patch 1.2.5f1 arrives with A bunch of new parks that we mentioned briefly in the Anniversary Announcement on the 10th, but it also contains many fixes! Let’s jump in! This patch includes several quality-of-life improvements related to homelessness...

Menace is a turn-based tactical RPG from the developers of Battle Brothers. Answer distress calls across different worlds, train and equip infantry, deploy tanks and mechs, and plan and execute missions in detailed turn-based battles. Dev Diary #13 - Discipline and Morale In modern combat...

Falling Frontier is a revolutionary sci-fi RTS where ship design, recon, and logistics are critical elements. Your expeditionary force has just completed construction of its first space port in orbit of a new world, but you are not alone. Rivals from the old colonial wars between Earth, Titan...

Did you know that Critical Moves has a Patreon? Strategy gaming deserves a podcast that goes deep - breaking down mechanics, analysing design choices, and debating the best (and worst) moves in the genre. That’s exactly what we do at Critical Moves Podcast. If you enjoy interviews with...

There are one or two other strategy gaming podcasts out there. eXplorminate and Three Moves Ahead are the obvious examples. eXplorminate focuses primarily on 4X games, covering deep dives into strategy mechanics, developer interviews, and discussions on the state of the genre. Three Moves Ahead...

Alright, folks, let’s talk strategy – not just in games, but in growing Critical Moves. We put a lot of time into the podcast, and we know some of you enjoy the discussions, the deep dives, and the occasional rant. If you want to see Critical Moves keep going strong (and maybe even expand), the...

From the war-torn battlefields of Ultramar, a new call to arms emerges. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 has been announced, and if the previous two entries in the series are anything to go by, expect blood, bolters, and the relentless wrath of the Emperor’s chosen...

Sanctuary: Shattered Sun is real-time strategy on a grand scale, introducing never before seen mechanics such as earth-cracking superweapons and dynamic, map altering weather control. Freeze the ocean—and then drive your army over it, right into the heart of your enemy’s base! This fight for...

Classic RTS action meets modern production and performance in Tempest Rising. Inspired by RTS greats of the 90s and 2000s, Tempest Rising is a classic, base-building real time strategy game set in a modern day alternative history war scenario. It features 3 unique factions, each with its own...