Weekly eXchange #207 – Updating Stuff…
Join Nate and Troy as they bring you all the important information on all of your favorite 4X and strategy games! This week they talk about Endless Space 2, Stellaris, Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars, Polaris Sector, Warhammer 40k Gladius: Relics of War, Age of Wonders: Planetfall and At the Gates and much much more. As well […]
Weekly eXchange #196 – Roman Times…
Join Nate and Troy as they bring you all the important information on all of your favorite 4X and strategy games! This week they talk about At the Gates, Aggressors: Ancient Rome, Civilization VI, Eador: Imperium, Endless Legend, Age of Wonders: Planetfall, WH40k Gladius: Relics of War, Endless Space 2, Polaris Sector, Children of the Galaxy, […]
The Core Mechanism of 4X Part 2: An eXposition
In Part 1, we defined the core mechanic for 4X and illustrated how it could be seen in exploration, research, and diplomacy. In part 2, we continue examining how the core mechanism manifests itself in other aspects of play. Unlocking Tools for Victory in eXtermination Combat is a major system that might seem like it […]
Weekly eXchange #133 – Roman Amplitude
Join Nate and Troy as they bring you all the important information on all of your favorite 4X and strategy games! This week they talk about Driftland: the Magic Revival, Thea: the Awakening, Aggressors: Ancient Rome, At the Gates, Endless Space 2, Stellaris, Polaris Sector, Galactic Civilizations 3: Crusade, Stellar Monarch, and much much more. As well […]
A Question (Or Three) Of Strategy
I sat down for my first session of Blizzard’s MOBA Heroes of the Storm. I’d watched some Let’s Plays and completed the tutorial. I’d read up on my hero of choice and studied the game mechanics and map objectives. Then, the match started. The gates opened… I realized I had no idea what to do. […]
2016 End of Year Statistical eXamination Part 1
About a year ago, I wrote a piece that brought together data from SteamSpy and Steamcharts to do an analysis of 4X games launched in 2015. At the time, I didn’t know what to expect from an examination of such data, but in the 12 months since that article was published, I have found myself […]
Weekly eXchange #85 – Space Race
Join Nate and Troy as they bring you all the important information on all of your favorite 4X and strategy games! This week we discuss Stellaris, Gal Civ 3, Polaris Sector, Pocket Space Empires, the Steam Summer Sale and much much more. As well as continued coverage for your other favorite 4X and strategy games! […]
Weekly eXchange #87 – Pardon Our Dust
Join Nate and Troy as they bring you all the important information on all of your favorite 4X and strategy games! This week they fight time as their voice are sped up here and there. They discuss Civilization 6, Stellaris, Sorcerer King, Polaris Sector, GalaCollider, The Thea Community, Dawn of Andromeda,the Steam Summer Sale and much much […]
Weekly eXchange #88 – Oh Amplitude…
Join Nate and Troy as they bring you all the important information on all of your favorite 4X and strategy games! This week they discuss Sega acquiring Amplitude Studios. They discuss Civilization 6, nuMoO, Polaris Sector, Romance of the three Kingdoms, and much much more. As well as continued coverage for your other favorite 4X and strategy games! […]
Audible eXtension for Polaris Sector
Join Nate and Troy as they speak to Ben about his Polaris Sector review. We discuss what was left on the cutting-room floor and where this game is headed. Come and listen to what we think about Polaris Sector! Music by Mangadrive for eXplorminate
