
The eXplorminate Podcast brings you great content about 4X, strategy, and tactics games. We feature news, reviews, discussion of gameplay mechanics, and interviews with the genres' top developers. Enjoy, and keep exploring.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 237 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureVideo Games | |||

Join the team along with special guest Al from Critical Moves as we jump into the deep and ever expanding world of DLC.
This podcast has a companion article available here, as well as a companion video, available here.
Hello!
In our last podcast, we discussed the games we have enjoyed playing in 2025. In this episode we look ahead to 2026, discussing the games we are looking forward to playing.
Please note, that although most of these are getting an official rele... more
Merry 4Xmas!
I hope the festive season has been thus far enjoyable, and your bellies have eXpanded due to all the good food.
Maybe your game collection will too.
Join the regular crew and the Baron of Beardness himself, Battlemode, as we talk abo... more
Join the gang as we discus the renaissance of the HoMM likes, with Olden Era's expansive demo in the vanguard.
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Read our thoughts on Olden Era here.
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One of few pods focused on 4X and strategy games. And surprisingly good!
I discovered this podcast during COVID and it has quickly become my favourite games related podcast. The hosts have commonly invested significant amount of time into the games they discuss which gives a much more interesting listen than a rushed out “review”.
Shout out to Rob’s voice, and all of the ‘Rob’ impressions from Drexy / Battlemode always get a laugh from me.
Best strategie game podcast! Love the crew, thee have fun but have interesting comments.
I love the way the hosts interact. They make well-reasoned, well-articulated points and even when they have opposing and passionate hot takes, they disagree respectfully with little to no overtalk. A true accomplishment in the modern media landscape.
Dear guys,
First and foremost, keep up the great work on the overall excellent content of every podcast!
Please get rid of the long winded 3 minute long ad intro before getting to the content, however.
Its far too long, its always the same message and gets really annoying, especially if you listen to a few shows in one go.
Fully understand you guys needs to mention the sponsors, but for the sake of sanity, do think about something of a more creative format! :)
Preferably at the end of the sho... more
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Content primarily revolves around strategy and 4X gaming, covering recent trends, game reviews, and insights into gameplay mechanics. Frequent discussions feature both anticipated titles like 'Dawn of War 4' and nostalgic favorites such as 'Heroes of Might and Magic.' Hosts tend to evaluate games through the lens of personal experiences and industry developments, integrating humor and lighthearted banter into their commentary. Additionally, interviews with game developers bring unique perspectives and in-depth exploration of game design elements. Notably, the podcast emphasizes community interaction and adaptation to listener feedback, showcasing an evolving approach to content delivery.
The blend of informative discussions and personal st... more
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1. Critical Moves - Strategy Gaming
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eXplorminate launched 11 years ago and published 237 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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