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Worlds of Magic Review
Review by: Troy Costisick Worlds of Magic is a straightforward sandbox 4X game. There are no racial quests, scenarios, or storylines for you to follow. It is pure 4X goodness. The object of the game is simple: destroy your enemies by either conquering all of their cities or by casting the Spell of Domination. There’s… Read more
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Star Ruler 2 Review
Blind Mind Studios’ Star Ruler 2 is a grand-scale 4X RTS that places players at the helm of building a complex sprawling empire, forged from the metaphorical space fires of rampant expansion, dominating conquest, and cunning diplomacy. Does that description sound appropriately epic enough for a game titled Star Ruler 2? From the game’s outset,… Read more
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Age of Wonders III Review
Age of Wonders III was released in March 2014 after nearly a decade without a new entry in the series. Developed by Triumph Studios, the game presents an interesting mix of 4X elements and a strong tactical combat system. The game takes place in a lush fantasy world where the player is tasked with controlling… Read more
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Europa Universalis IV Review
The date is November 11th in the year of our lord 1444, and Western Europe is on the move. Intrigants run the land and mercenary lords plan their next move behind closed doors. The King of Scotland had annexed Tyrone and Ulster, then summarily captured Munster and turned it into a vassal in 1452. Norway… Read more
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Imagine Earth Preview
Imagine Earth, from two-man indie developers Serious Brothers, is a sandbox-style management sim with a healthy dose of strategy and a smattering of environmental conscientiousness. Yes, a video game that even Al Gore can enjoy. The game is set at some point in the distant future after multi-national corporations, running rampant in the free market,… Read more
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My Lunch with Brad Wardell
When I started this website in September 2014, I had no idea how many great people I’d befriend as a result. First it was great people like Nasarog, Warmacblu, Marlowe, Davey and more that have directly and indirectly helped with the site. I’d soon find that the 4X community was full of wonderful people, too,… Read more
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Why Retro Rules
When you take a swing at the king, use a big stick. This truism is well worth considering when one looks at the 4X genre. In many ways 4X games are one of the “old souls” of computer gaming, the roots of which reach back almost as far as recorded human history. Bold as such… Read more
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DLC | The Good, The Bad and The Downloadable – eXplorminate
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.