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Three Moves Ahead Episode 10 – Multiplayer Rambling

April 28th, 2009 · 30 Comments · Podcast, Three Moves Ahead

A disorganized and rambling panel deals with multiplayer gaming in general and some war stories is specific. Bruce and Tom give the not-so-secret history of Tom vs Bruce. Julian sings the praises of the Gamers With Jobs community. Troy explains how he and Bruce used to spend lazy Sunday mornings. And Tom outs himself as […]

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Three Moves Ahead: Episode 9 – Brad Wardell, Demigod, Elemental and a Prize

April 21st, 2009 · 8 Comments · Gas Powered Games, Podcast, Stardock, Three Moves Ahead

This week, the panel has a special guest. Stardock’s Brad Wardell joins Troy, Tom, Bruce and Julian to explain just what was up with Demigod‘s botched multiplayer launch. We also get a little bit of information on Stardock’s upcoming fantasy turn based strategy game, Elemental: War of Magic. And stay tuned to the end, where […]

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Three Moves Ahead: Episode 8 — Symmetry and Asymmetry

April 14th, 2009 · 14 Comments · Podcast, Three Moves Ahead

A full panel today as the experts ramble about symmetry and asymmetry in strategy game design. What do we even mean by an asymmetrical game? When is asymmetry just a cheat to hide poor game design? Listen as Julian Murdoch poses hypothetical questions, Tom Chick praise the King of Asymmetry, Troy Goodfellow challenges Tom’s logic […]

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Three Moves Ahead Episode 7 – Collectible Card Games

April 7th, 2009 · 21 Comments · Design, Podcast, Three Moves Ahead

The full panel is on hand this week and Troy is way out of his element as they talk about Collectible Card Games as strategy games, starting with Battleforge and moving through Star Chamber, Culdcept Saga and Magic. Should Bruce by a PSP? Who uses the phrase “synergy of modalities of gameplay”? Why does Julian […]

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Three Moves Ahead Episode 6

March 31st, 2009 · 9 Comments · Podcast, Three Moves Ahead

This week, Troy, Tom and Bruce devote the entire show to Demigod, the upcoming RTS from Gas Powered Games and Stardock. Bruce reaches into the past for a boardgame comparison, Tom is annoyed by everyone and Troy likes most of what he sees. Titan Listen to the podcast Here RSS here Have a question for […]

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Three Moves Ahead Episode 5

March 24th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Podcast, Three Moves Ahead

This week, Troy Goodfellow, Tom Chick and Julian Murdoch discuss what a strategy game is. In a world of genre blending titles, what is core nature of strategy gaming? They also work out their issues with seasons in games. Listen as Tom sells the panel on his new Japanese child game, Julian dismisses Settlers of […]

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