Strategy Gaming Analysis, Interviews & Reviews

Welcome to Critical Moves. What started as a podcast covering strategy games has evolved into something much more. Every Friday we release an episode of the podcast covering RTS, 4X, turn-based tactics, and grand strategy. Every Monday we present the latest news in strategy gaming. Design analysis, developer interviews, and reviews of new releases.

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Ep.28: Currently Playing - Space Bureaucracy and Giant Killer Robots

12 May, 2025 - Al | 0 Comments

In Episode 28 of Critical Moves, we take a break from themes and deep dives to talk about what we’re actually playing right now. From sprawling sci-fi micromanagement to chaotic mech-powered destruction, it’s a mix of old favourites, recent updates, and a few new obsessions.

We talk about:

• Why these games are holding our attention.
• What’s keeping the gameplay fresh (or not).
• How they stack up against what we’ve played before.

It’s a more casual episode, but packed with thoughts on mechanics, design, and why these particular games are still worth playing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGampaIb6nY

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Ep.27: The Star Wars Strategy Game You’ve Been Waiting For!

4 May, 2025 - Al | 0 Comments

In Episode 27 of Critical Moves, we dig into the upcoming Star Wars: Zero Company—a strategy game set during the Clone Wars that promises to finally give fans the tactical Star Wars experience they've been craving.

Key topics include:

• What sets Zero Company apart from previous Star Wars strategy titles.
•Early details on gameplay, mechanics, and story structure based on previews and official reveals.
•Why this game has the potential to become a standout in both Star Wars and strategy gaming circles.

If you’ve been waiting years for a proper Star Wars strategy game, this episode lays out why Zero Company might be the one to watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vl2RxvqxC8

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