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Three Moves Ahead

Idle Thumbs
Caves Of Qud
Against the Storm
Victoria 3
City Building
Cities: Skylines 2
Micro-Management
Total War
Total War Pharaoh
Frostpunk 2
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Microprose
Tactical Breach Wizards
Warfare Mechanics
Paradox Interactive
Indie Games
Simulation Games
Civil Wars
Political Systems
Warhammer 40K
Nostalgia

Three Moves Ahead is the leading strategy game themed podcast on the internet. Every week a panel of knowledgeable gamers with strong opinions meets to talk about the strategy and war games of the day, design issues and games in the wider world.

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Brian Bucklew
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Episode: Three Moves Ahead 625: Caves of Qud
Jason Grinblat
Co-founder of Freehold Games
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Episode: Three Moves Ahead 625: Caves of Qud
Kris Lorischild
Games writer, former editor and publisher of Critical Distance
Episode: Three Moves Ahead 622: Tactical Breach Wizards
Michele Pirovano
Solo developer of DotAge, a strategy game
Independent Developer
Episode: Three Moves Ahead 602: Patreon Preview: An Interview with Michele Pirovano (dotAGE)

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Len
Host and co-host with substantial experience in strategy games and game development discussions.
FatherLorris
Co-host contributing to diverse discussions about strategy gaming and community involvement.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 864 ratings
  • Disappointing

    It starts out well, until they reveal their crappy political agenda. Apparently, games with historical fictional settings are not allowed to portray slavery. It must be fun living in denial of historical facts...

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    Joker1491
    United States10 months ago
  • What gaming podcasts should be

    Informed experienced strategy game fans talking about what they know. Unlike nearly every games podcast this isn’t the exact same discussion every week about the same 3 big budget games stating the same boring viewpoints over and over. These are genuine, informed, experienced fans and professionals discussing games they love in a genre they love. It’s detailed, interesting, and exactly what games podcasts should be.

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    5
    realnerdsdontkill
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great gamer podcast

    I’ve been a fan of Rob Zacny and his reviews and opinions of strategy games for years, in print and other podcasts. Although he isn’t on every cast the crew, Len/Ian/Rowan, are doing an excellent job. I’ve only recently rediscovered my love of RTS and strategy games and I’ve been binging on older episodes. Highly recommend this cast

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    5
    josmak
    United Statesa year ago
  • Like your podcast, dont like this episode

    came here to listen to some guys talking about 40k.

    listened to some guys that where talking 15 minutes about how political correct they are. boooring.

    had to turn it off. yeah. you are good people. got it. but that was not what i wanted to hear when i clicked your podcast.

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    Zaubberer
    Germanya year ago
  • Older episodes were decent.

    If you want to talk politics then be a political podcast (but first please learn to think for yourselves).

    If you want to be a gaming podcast then leave your whiny hive mind political opinions out of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    kevin9793
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and detailed discussions about strategy games, highlighting the expertise of hosts and guests.
Some critiques mention a perceived increase in political commentary that diverged from gaming, which disappointed sections of the audience.
Many claim it offers a unique insight into the gaming community, with mature discussions that avoid typical gaming podcast tropes.

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Three Moves Ahead 599: Cities: Skylines 2
Q: Would you recommend Cities: Skylines 2 and who would you recommend it to?
Justin suggests that while the game has issues, it has the potential to be the next city builder and would appeal to those willing to wait for bugs to be worked out. Jon expresses hesitance in recommending it to nitpicky players but acknowledges its fun factors. Sin feels it's worth playing in the future but not currently due to bugs and costs.
Three Moves Ahead 621: The Return of MicroProse
Q: What kind of influences go into your development approach?
It's about giving developers space to explore their creativity.
Three Moves Ahead 621: The Return of MicroProse
Q: How do you hold the line against commercial impulses?
We will always stay pretty true to our roots with these games.
Three Moves Ahead 621: The Return of MicroProse
Q: How do you go about like, putting the band back together?
Getting the right people who believe in the vision of MicroProse.

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Content focuses on strategy games, with episodes featuring enthusiastic discussions about current and upcoming titles, game design principles, and community engagement in both traditional and eSports contexts. Noteworthy topics include detailed analyses of games like 'Sid Meier's Civilization', 'Total War', and indie titles, along with critical discussions on gaming trends and industry expectations. Unique elements include insightful commentary from experienced gamers and guest professionals, making it a valuable resource for both casual players and dedicated enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of strategy gaming.

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