Bonus Episode #1: Special Guests and Games

Ben and Drexy welcome special guests DasTactic and Richard Yorke to the podcast, as they discuss a whole slew of topics, mainly strategy games. More episodes like this will become available as we begin to really promote our podcast’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eXplorminatepodcast This episode would not have been recorded without our patrons. Thank you very much to: Steve Rudolph, Riley […]

Episode #48: GotY and SpellForce: Conquest of Eo

Rob, Ben, Drexy, and Jesse sit down and discuss the release of Master of Magic, then Rob and Jesse provide their impressions of SpellForce: Conquest of Eo. Somewhere along the way, Rob and Drexy have it out over Stellaris, then they make nice, and they all talk about their personal games of the year. Fun […]

Episode #45: BIG News and Our Games of 2022-23

Summary Rob, Drexy, Ben, and Shaun talk about the HUGE news in the 4X and strategy world, including the Sins of a Solar Empire 2 announcement and a Vicky 3 release date, then get into the games they’re most excited for in late 2022 into 2023! Outro by White Bat Audio. Used with permission.  — […]

Audible eXtension For Stellaris: Megacorp

Join Nate, Troy and Joshua as they discuss the Stellaris: Megacrop ReeXamination. We discuss what was left on the cutting-room floor and where this game is headed. Come and listen to what we think about Stellaris. Music for eXplorminate by Mangadrive Notes:  General discussion Stellaris: Utopia Steam page Stellaris: Apocalypse Steam page Stellaris: MegaCorp Steam page […]

Spellforce: Conquest of Eo Interview with Jan Wagner

Rob and Jesse sat down with Jan Wagner, the Creative Director at Owned by Gravity, the developers of SpellForce: Conquest of Eo, and talked to him about the development process, what got left out, and what might be in store for Conquest of Eo’s future! Music by White Bat Audio/Karl Casey. Used with permission.  This […]

Galactic Civilizations 4 Interview with Brad Wardell

Summary: Rob and Ben sat down with Brad Wardell, the CEO of Stardock, and discussed with him the future of Galactic Civilizations 4, what may have gone wrong in its development, but where it’s headed now, and how AI has started to shape game development. Music by White Bat Audio/Karl Casey. Used with permission.  This […]

The Commonwealth on Master of Magic and Distant Worlds 2

Rob’s out. DasTactic is in! Joining your host Ben and the illustrious Drexy, Das and the rest of the Commonwealth Crew discuss the improvements made to “NuMoM” and Distant Worlds 2 since their releases, in this WHOPPER of an episode! This show wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Patrons. Please consider supporting what we do […]

Podcast Episode #50: Oceania, Supernova, and Why We Play

Summary Rob, Ben, and Drexy all sit down to discuss the first paid DLC for Shadow Empire, Oceania, the first eXpansion for Galactic Civilizations 4, Supernova, and why they enjoy strategy games above all other genres.  This show wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Patrons. Please consider supporting what we do through our ⁠eXplorminate Podcast Patreon⁠. […]

Interview With Triumph Studios on Age of Wonders 4

Rob, Ben, and Jesse interview Lennart Sas, the Studio Head and Game Director of Age of Wonders 4, and Tom Bird, the Creative Lead. Learn about what went into the design, what got cut out, and what’s in store for Age of Wonders 4! Outro music by White Bat Audio. All rights reserved.