eXplorminate
explorminateThe 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 | 239 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureVideo Games | |||
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Welcome Zeikko, from Null Vector Studios, the creator of Astro Protocol.
Astro Protocol is an intense, short turn based game, set in space. It is very streamlined/distilled/refined, delivering short and intense matches.
It is quite well balanced an... more
Join the eXplorminate crew, and special guest Zeikko (Null Vector Studios, creators of Astro Protocol) as we kickstart our eXamination of the 4X genre.
There is a companion video, and article.
Astro Protocol is available on Steam.
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
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One of few pods focused on 4X and strategy games. And surprisingly good!
Podcast Addict57 months agozpiffy75- It’s a solid strategy!
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.
Apple Podcasts5Norwichfan88
Australia2 years ago Best strategie game podcast! Love the crew, thee have fun but have interesting comments.
Podcast Addict52 years agoTim- Great reviews.
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.
Apple Podcasts5CR119290
United States2 years ago - Great show, but please get rid of the long winded ad start
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
Apple Podcasts3RKraak
Netherlands3 years ago
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What is eXplorminate about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on 4X, strategy, and tactics gaming, with a mix of deep-dive mechanics discussions, industry news, and guest interviews from the strategy genre. Frequent conversations cover exploration, DLC models and monetization, balance between base games and expansions, and previews of upcoming titles, all delivered with humor and a focus on long-term strategic thinking. Notable strengths include thoughtful debates, strong host chemistry, and accessible explanations of complex systems, making it appealing to listeners who want both practical game insights and broader industry context.
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eXplorminate launched 11 years ago and published 239 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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