Al is joined by Joe and space 4X expert Sid to trace the complete history of the space 4X genre — from its board game roots in 1974 through the golden age of Master of Orion, the dry spell of the late 90s, the modernisation wave of 2010, and what the genre looks like today.Sid also drops his top 5 space 4X games of all time, we debate why space 4X has never cracked the mainstream, and ask whether Star Trek and Star Wars IPs are perfect candidates for the 4X treatment — and why nobody has ever properly done it.https://criticalmovespodcast,com<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.myabandonware.com/game/star-trek-the-next-generation-birth-of-the-federation-bcm">https://www.myabandonware.com/game/star-trek-the-next-generation-birth-of-the-federation-bcm</a>

Al is joined by Joe and space 4X expert Sid to trace the complete history of the space 4X genre — from its board game roots in 1974 through the golden age of Master of Orion, the dry spell of the late 90s, the modernisation wave of 2010, and what the genre looks like today. Sid also drops his top 5 space 4X games of all time, we debate why space 4X has never cracked the mainstream, and ask whether Star Trek and Star Wars IPs are perfect candidates for the 4X treatment — and why nobody has ever properly done it. https://criticalmovespodcast,com https://www.myabandonware.com/game/star-trek-the-next-generation-birth-of-the-federation-bcm

Al is joined by Joe and space 4X expert Sid to trace the complete history of the space 4X genre — from its board game roots in 1974 through the golden age of Master of Orion, the dry spell of the late 90s, the modernisation wave of 2010, and what the genre looks like today.Sid also drops his top 5 space 4X games of all time, we debate why space 4X has never cracked the mainstream, and ask whether Star Trek and Star Wars IPs are perfect candidates for the 4X treatment — and why nobody has ever properly done it.https://criticalmovespodcast,com<a href="https://www.myabandonware.com/game/star-trek-the-next-generation-birth-of-the-federation-bcm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.myabandonware.com/game/star-trek-the-next-generation-birth-of-the-federation-bcm</a>

Space 4X: Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate (Ep.69)

Critical Moves is a strategy games podcast that takes RTS, 4X, and tactics seriously. Most gaming podcasts treat strategy games as an afterthought. We don’t. Every week we cover real-time strategy, turn-based tactics, 4X empire builders, indie experiments, and overlooked classics with long-form analysis and no wasted time.This isn’t quick reviews or recycled talking points. It’s sharp criticism and honest discussion about strategy game design. If a game is shallow or broken, we’ll say so. If it does something clever, we’ll explain why it works. We talk to developers without the marketing filter, getting into the mechanics and design choices that actually shape the games.If you want a RTS podcast, a 4X podcast, or a place for smarter conversations about tactics and strategy gaming, this is it. Critical Moves is made for players who think about systems, mechanics, and design—not just surface impressions.New episodes every Friday.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://criticalmovespodcast.com">https://criticalmovespodcast.com</a>

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Critical Moves is a strategy games podcast that takes RTS, 4X, and tactics seriously. Most gaming podcasts treat strategy games as an afterthought. We don’t. Every week we cover real-time strategy, turn-based tactics, 4X empire builders, indie experiments, and overlooked classics with long-form analysis and no wasted time. This isn’t quick reviews or recycled talking points. It’s sharp criticism and honest discussion about strategy game design. If a game is shallow or broken, we’ll say so. If it does something clever, we’ll explain why it works. We talk to developers without the marketing filter, getting into the mechanics and design choices that actually shape the games. If you want a RTS podcast, a 4X podcast, or a place for smarter conversations about tactics and strategy gaming, this is it. Critical Moves is made for players who think about systems, mechanics, and design—not just surface impressions. New episodes every Friday. https://criticalmovespodcast.com

Critical Moves is a strategy games podcast that takes RTS, 4X, and tactics seriously. Most gaming podcasts treat strategy games as an afterthought. We don’t. Every week we cover real-time strategy, turn-based tactics, 4X empire builders, indie experiments, and overlooked classics with long-form analysis and no wasted time.This isn’t quick reviews or recycled talking points. It’s sharp criticism and honest discussion about strategy game design. If a game is shallow or broken, we’ll say so. If it does something clever, we’ll explain why it works. We talk to developers without the marketing filter, getting into the mechanics and design choices that actually shape the games.If you want a RTS podcast, a 4X podcast, or a place for smarter conversations about tactics and strategy gaming, this is it. Critical Moves is made for players who think about systems, mechanics, and design—not just surface impressions.New episodes every Friday.<a href="https://criticalmovespodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://criticalmovespodcast.com</a>

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