Jack, Tim, and Joe gather around the metaphorical campfire to share their most memorable strategy gaming moments. https://criticalmovespodcast.com/listen The episode explores memorable gaming experiences ranging from tournament upsets to bizarre sandbox outcomes. Tim recounts defeating the reigning Beyond All Reason champion through calculated map selection and unconventional starting positions. Joe...
Free-to-Play is a phrase which has, historically, carried some fairly negative connotations. Here at Critical Moves, we aim to highlight the best strategy games across the board, and today we’re focusing on free-to-play real-time strategy games. These titles offer a great way to dive into RTS games without the upfront...
The 2000s were a remarkable era for strategy games, a period when developers significantly advanced the genre by creating some of the most iconic and enduring titles in gaming history. These games not only defined a decade but also set the standards for future generations of strategy enthusiasts. From real-time...
From commanding vast armies to managing intricate economies, real-time strategy games have provided some of the most cerebral experiences in gaming history. With the ability to command vast armies from the past, modern day and the future, RTS games have captivated players for decades. Some classic titles, like StarCraft and...
Elemental Games did not begin as a professional studio with a publishing deal and a production timeline. It started in 1999 as NewGame Software, a small division of a company...
This week’s strategy gaming news includes a full launch, a major re-release, a pair of upcoming dates, a World War II grand strategy announcement, and a couple of smaller items...
When THQ collapsed in April 2013 and its assets went to auction, the Homeworld intellectual property attracted several serious bidders. Paradox Interactive was among them. Aspyr Media made an offer....