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eXplorminate

The eXplorminate Podcast brings you great content about 4X, strategy, and tactics games. We feature news, reviews, discussion of gameplay mechanics, and interviews with the genres" top developers. Enjoy, and keep exploring.

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01:18:52

Endless Legend 2 - Early Access

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2025/10/29

So, from demo to early access, another look at Endless Legend 2.What's changed? What's better, what's worse?Is this a diamond in the rough, or a lump of coal?Aspects, Broken Lords, Necrophage, Kin of Sheredyn or Tahuks, who shall rule supreme?Is the monsoon-tidefall fun?How is the combat?Join the intrepid crew as we answer all these questions and more.This podcast was edited by RP-Productions - your one stop shop for video and audio work.

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01:08:16

AoW4 - flawed or flavourful?

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2025/09/01

Is this a battle of people with "battle" in their name?Welcome BattleMode, well known for his uncompromising opinions on modern game design(don't mention "gameplay loop!)Welcome BloodyBattleBrain, well known for his somewhat unhealthy obsession with Age of Wonders.And welcome rickyP, neutral observer with fresh eyes.Enjoy this conversation about the behemoth Age of Wonders, and you decided - is it flawed, or flavourful, or both?

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01:15:47

Battle of the Songs

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2025/08/16

Whose music reigns supreme?Whose chant echoes through the ages?Who shall triumph, in the battle of the Songs?Join BBB, Drexy, Ricky and David as they discuss Songs of Conquest and Songs of Silence.Two songs enter, one song leaves?

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01:06:15

Zephon and Eo

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2025/06/01

Join the gang as we go over 2 games that got dlc recently.Which do you prefer, Conquest of Eo or Zephon?

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01:24:40

Let's eXplore Endless Legend 2

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2025/04/28

Join the eXplorminate gang as we dig deep into the Endless Legend 2 demo, and talk about what we like, and what we think needs some more work.

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00:46:03

Distant Worlds 2 and the Concept of "Awe"

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2025/04/06

What is the connection between Distant Worlds 2 and the concept of "awe"?Awe - the feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear and wonder.Awesome -having some awe. Now used to mean something good, cool, interesting. As in it was awesome to get Erik Rutins AND Dastactic on the show.Awe inspiring - bringing about the sense of awe. As in, the concept of Distant Worlds 2 is awe inspiring.Awful - meaning, literally, full of awe, yet somehow the exact opposite of awesome. As in, it is awful

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01:00:21

The Death of 4X?

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2025/04/02

Join Drexy, Ricky and David as they discuss the current state of 4X. Is the genre dead? Are we in a golden age? Too many games? Too little innovation? Can games recover from a "bad" debut?Listen on, and you decide.

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00:14:14

A new beginning

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2025/03/26

Andy (aka BloodyBattleBrain) and Drexy sit down for a brief chat about the eXplorminate handover, and what the future holds for this amazing community.

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00:56:09

Bonaparte Interview with Studio Imugi

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2024/10/29

Rob, Drexy, and Ricky speak with Jongwoo and Martin of Studio Imugi about their upcoming grand strategy game, Bonaparte: A Mechanized Revolution.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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01:07:53

ARA: History Untold Deep Dive

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2024/09/24

Rob, William, and David speak about their experience with ARA: History Untold, as the rest of the gang chimes in with questions and more!Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eXplorminatepodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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01:05:25

Civilization 7 Reaction, ARA: History Untold, and More!

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2024/09/16

The gang got together and spoke about all of the recent news coming out of Gamescom, including initial reactions to Civilization 7 and the new gameplay footage of Ara: History Untold. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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01:00:32

Age of Wonders 4: Eldritch Realms and More!

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2024/07/25

The new gang sits down to discuss the latest expansion for Age of Wonders 4 and more as they settle into their own new groove.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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01:06:43

The Great Big Host Episode

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2024/06/28

In this episode, Rob and Drexy are joined by a menagerie of new hosts, as both Shaun and Ben have to step back. So, listen in as they new roundtable discusses the recent news of Civ 7 and Age of Wonders 4 and more and decide who makes the cut!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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00:46:55

ZEPHON Interview: Exclusive Insights from Proxy Studios

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2024/06/16

Rob and Drexy were able to speak with Rok and Lorenz from Proxy Studios about their in-development post-apocalyptic 4X game, ZEPHON, and learn about their future plans, the feedback they’ve received, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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00:50:02

Songs of Silence Interview with Alex

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2024/03/12

Rob and Drexy interviewed Alex, the creative director of Songs of Silence by Chimera Entertainment. You should check out if you haven't heard of this one! In fact, here's a link to its website: Songs of Silence (songs-of-silence.com)--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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01:04:44

Shadow Empire Interview with Vic Reijkersz in 2024

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2024/03/01

Once again, the eXplorminate crew speaks with Vic Reijkersz about his fantastic 4X game, Shadow Empire. What's next? Tune in to find out!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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01:26:00

Dominions 6 Discussion

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2024/02/22

Join Ben, DasTactic, and LucidTactics as they discuss what's new, improved, and otherwise worth discussing with Dominions 6, the newest Illwinter Designs grand strategy game.Music by Whitebat Audio. All rights reserved. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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01:18:29

Episode #52: 2024 - A Banner Year for 4X?

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2024/02/02

Rob, Ben, Drexy, and Shaun discuss the year that will be 2024X. They also digress a little, but that's not unexpected, is it? Music by WhiteBat Audio. All rights reserved. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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01:28:01

2023 in Review and 2024X

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2024/01/06

Rob, Ben, Drexy, Shaun, and Jesse discuss the year that was 2023 and then hype up 2024, which we've dubbed 2024X. Read our recent article here all about the year 2024X: 2024X: A Golden Age of 4X - eXplorminate Music by Whitebat Audio. Used with permission. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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01:06:59

Richard Yorke and the Gang

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2023/12/27

Ben and Drexy sit down with Richard Yorke, a strategy gamer grognard, and discuss strategy and wargames. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/explorminate/support

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