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Critical Moves Podcast
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Paradox Interactive
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Critical Moves is a strategy games podcast that takes RTS, 4X, and tactics seriously. Most gaming podcasts treat strategy games as an afterthought. We don’t. Every week we cover real-time strategy, turn-based tactics, 4X empire builders, indie experiments, and overlooked classics with long-form analysis and no wasted time.

This isn’t quick reviews or recycled talking points. It’s sharp criticism a... more

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Nuno, Al, and Jack talk about how modern real-time strategy has changed — and improved. Dawn of War: Definitive Edition shows the strength of classic design, while new projects like Tempest Rising and Broken Arrow push toward a leaner, more deliberat... more

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Al, Tim and Joe come together to discuss the future of the Total War franchise ahead of Creative Assembly's December announcement on what to anticipate next from the studio. With a look at what games the hosts expect to see and which ones they would ... more

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Asymmetry is one of the defining features of strategy games, but it’s also the source of endless arguments. Giving players different factions, units, or victory conditions creates tension and variety, but it also creates balancing headaches. Designer... more

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In this episode we brought in Ricky and Drexy from eXplorminate to correct the mistakes we made in episode 41 on the state of 4X. The discussion pulls apart what separates 4X from grand strategy, where games like Stellaris, Total War and Victoria 3 s... more

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Recent Guests

Chris McElligott-Park
CEO of Arcen Games
Arcen Games
Episode: Chris McElligott-Park on Game Design, Narrative, and Arcen’s Origins (Ep.42)
Joe Beard
Host of the Example of Play YouTube channel, focused on tutorial videos for strategy games.
Example of Play
Episode: Strategy Games Are Terrible at Teaching You Anything (Ep.37)
Brandon Casteel
Lead Game Designer for Tempest Rising
3D Realms
Episode: Why Tempest Rising Could Be the RTS to Watch in 2025 (Ep. 25)
Dr. Luke Hughes
Main developer of Burden of Command
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Episode: Can You Lead? Luke Hughes on the Emotional Weight of Burden of Command (Ep 22)

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Tim
Co-host of Critical Moves focusing on strategy video games analysis and discussion.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Great and chill podcast!

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    dumbwrench
    a year ago

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#124
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#73
Poland/Leisure/Video Games
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#248
Russia/Leisure/Video Games

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Beyond All Reason – Behind the Scenes of BAR (Ep.46)
Q: What type of game is Beyond All Reason?
It is an over-the-top RTS experience with thousands of units, explosions, and an emphasis on player creativity and engagement.
Beyond All Reason – Behind the Scenes of BAR (Ep.46)
Q: What does that mean for you, PtaQ, as community manager?
It's an insane experience to interact with a community of 60K people on Discord, balancing game design, support, and moderation.
Chris McElligott-Park on AI War, Community, and Running an Indie Studio (Ep.43)
Q: Where can people listening to this episode find and buy Heart of the Machine?
Chris mentions that Heart of the Machine is available on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store, and suggests checking key resellers like Humble Store for discounts.
Chris McElligott-Park on AI War, Community, and Running an Indie Studio (Ep.43)
Q: Can you tell our listeners what is the Arcenverse?
Chris describes the Arcenverse as a shared universe, technically a multiverse, where games fit into different points of time and have consistent physical laws across the universe.
Can a Strategy Game Work Without a Story? (Ep.39)
Q: What do you enjoy more, emergent storytelling or scripted storytelling?
Adam prefers gifted storytelling, feeling more connected to characters and their journeys. Emergent storytelling tends to create varied stories through gameplay mechanics, but he prefers the depth that comes from designed narratives rather than random occurrences.

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