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Episode #4: A Deep Dive into eXploration

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Join the boys as they dive deep on the eXploration mechanic of 4X games and try to figure out what works, what doesn't, and what could be improved! 

Outline:

The Newsworthy Stuff:
  • Old World, Formerly “10 Crowns”, Formally Announced: Huge news out of Mohawk Games was the announcement of Old World, which was formerly introduced as 10 Crowns. While it plays eXtremely well and has a huge amount of potential, some players have been very open in their dislike for Old World‘s Epic Games Store eXclusivity. Early Access coming SOON!
  • Age of Wonders: Planetfall – Invasions Announced: A full-sized expansion is coming to Planetfall, featuring world events, invasions, and a new race, the Shakarn, a lizard-like alien race bent on revenge! Expect more as we’re able to reveal more!
  • Galactic Civilizations 3 v4.0 Dev Diary: We’re finally getting information on what v4.0 has in store for us Galactic Civilizations 3 fans! Lots of changes to how the early game will work, planet management, and more! Check the notes!
  • Interstellar: Space Genesis Patched to v1.1.2: Some quality of life improvements and other bug fixes have made it into this quickly-improving game.
  • Speaking of Let’s Plays, we’ve recently got our hands on the upcoming Shadow Empire, a pseudo-4X/Grand Strategy hybrid, and “Battlemode” Ben has been giving it the tutorial series!
  • Alliance of the Sacred Suns v.9.1.2 has dropped: A pretty good summary of the additions can be found right here:

    • Fairly large patch uploaded – .9.1.2. Fixes a bunch of military-related UI and logic issues, and adds some additional functionality. Also rebalances the economy so it doesn’t crash so hard early. Check it out! #indiegame#games #gamedev #indiegamedev #unity #gamedevelopment

    This Episode’s Topic: eXploration

    Why is it so important?

    Why is it so fun?

    Good eXamples:

    • Distant Worlds
    • Galactic Civilizations 3
    • Stellaris
    • Interstellar Space: Genesis
      • ...more
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