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Steam NextFest 2026: The Good, The Bad, and The Unfinished (Ep.70)

Timothy, Adam, and Jack wade through Steam NextFest 2026’s overwhelming catalogue of strategy game demos, discovering that most feel like “alpha investor pitches” rather than playable games, debating whether developers understand the difference between a vertical slice and a proof-of-concept, and questioning why a Twilight Imperium demo only lets you...

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Top 10 Free-to-Play RTS Games: Strategy Gaming on a Budget

Free-to-Play is a phrase which has, historically, carried some fairly negative connotations. Here at RTS HQ, 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...

Strategy Games of the 2000s: A Decade of Strategic Masterpieces

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...

Top 10 Forgotten RTS Games: Hidden Gems You Need to Rediscover

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...

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Defcon Zero Devs on $4.5M Funding, Tim Campbell, and Building RTS Without Publishers (Ep.66)

Critical Moves sits down with Almog and Amir from TriArts Games to discuss Defcon Zero: Frontlines of Tomorrow, an ambitious RTS project that’s captured the attention of Westwood legend Tim...

Age of Empires 2: Chronicles Developer Interview – Ben Angell (Ep.58)

Tim and Jack sit down with Ben Angel, narrative lead for Age of Empires 2 Chronicles, to explore how his team approaches story-driven campaign design within RTS constraints, discussing the...

Thomas van den Berg on Kingdom’s Design Philosophy and the Flash Game Era (Ep.56)

Our hosts sit down with Thomas van den Berg, creator of the beloved Kingdom series, for an in-depth conversation about minimal strategy design, the golden age of Flash game development,...

Chris McElligott-Park on AI War, Community, and Running an Indie Studio (Ep.43)

Our strategy gaming veterans continue their in-depth conversation with Arcen Games CEO Chris McElligatt-Park, exploring how narrative emerges from gameplay mechanics, the profound impact of Total Biscuit on indie gaming...

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