eXplorminate

Épisodes

• Cozy chat with DasTactic 16.06.2026 1h 13min

  The beauty of the internet is that people half a world apart can connect over just about anything. In our case, it is having a lovely chat about games with the man, the myth, the legend that is DasTactic, about games in 2026.
• eXplorminate | Developer Interview with Zeikko 18.05.2026 1h 8min

  Welcome Zeikko, from Null Vector Studios, the creator of Astro Protocol.Astro Protocol is an intense, short turn based game, set in space. It is very streamlined/distilled/refined, delivering short and intense matches.It is quite well balanced and the AI is above average for the genre. You can get the game here.There is a video version of this podcast available here.
• eXplorminate | Explore First, Ask Questions Later 08.04.2026 1h 10min

  Join the eXplorminate crew, and special guest Zeikko (Null Vector Studios, creators of Astro Protocol) as we kickstart our eXamination of the 4X genre.There is a companion video, and article.Astro Protocol is available on Steam.
• DLC | The Good, The Bad and The Downloadable 26.02.2026 1h 19min

  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.
• Looking ahead into 2026 09.01.2026 1h 32min

  Hello!In our last podcast, we discussed the games we have enjoyed playing in 2025. In this episode we look ahead to 2026, discussing the games we are looking forward to playing.Please note, that although most of these are getting an official release in 2026, some are already in early access, and we are NOT limiting ourselves just to games with an expected 2026 release date.
• Merry 4Xmas | Our top played games of 2025 26.12.2025 2h 31min

  Merry 4Xmas! I hope the festive season has been thus far enjoyable, and your bellies have eXpanded due to all the good food.Maybe your game collection will too.Join the regular crew and the Baron of Beardness himself, Battlemode, as we talk about the games we have been playing in 2025.There is an accompanying article to the podcast, available here.Note, this is a long podcast. We had great fun talking about the game we have been playing, and our next podcast will be talking about the games we are looking forward to in 2026.
• Olden Era | The resurgence of HoMM ( and competitors!) 24.11.2025 1h 1min

  Join the gang as we discus the renaissance of the HoMM likes, with Olden Era's expansive demo in the vanguard. This podcast was edited by RP Productions - video and audio production made easy.Read our thoughts on Olden Era here.
• Endless Legend 2 - Early Access 29.10.2025 1h 18min

  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.
• AoW4 - flawed or flavourful? 01.09.2025 1h 8min

  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?
• Battle of the Songs 16.08.2025 1h 15min

  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?
• Zephon and Eo 01.06.2025 1h 6min

  Join the gang as we go over 2 games that got dlc recently.Which do you prefer, Conquest of Eo or Zephon?
• Let's eXplore Endless Legend 2 28.04.2025 1h 24min

  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.
• Distant Worlds 2 and the Concept of "Awe" 06.04.2025 46min

  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 that I have waited this long to play Distant Worlds 2.Yes, this show is about Distant Worlds 2. We have Erik Rutins, Dastactic, Drexy, David and Andy (who says very little because he is awestruck!)Enjoy, and keep exploring!
• The Death of 4X? 02.04.2025 1h

  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.
• A New Beginning 26.03.2025 14min

  Andy (aka BloodyBattleBrain) and Drexy sit down for a brief chat about the eXplorminate handover, and what the future holds for this amazing community.
• Bonaparte Interview with Studio Imugi 29.10.2024 56min

  Rob, Drexy, and Ricky speak with Jongwoo and Martin of Studio Imugi about their upcoming grand strategy game, Bonaparte: A Mechanized Revolution.
• ARA: History Untold Deep Dive 24.09.2024 1h 7min

  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
• Civilization 7 Reaction, ARA: History Untold, and More! 16.09.2024 1h 5min

  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.
• Age of Wonders 4: Eldritch Realms and More! 25.07.2024 1h

  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.
• The Great Big Host Episode 28.06.2024 1h 6min

  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!