Strategy gaming meets good vibes once again on the Critical Moves Podcast, and this episode brings some heavy-hitting discussions for fans of deep, immersive gameplay. Whether you’re managing vast interstellar empires, leading armies in large-scale battles, or just hunting for your next great strategy fix, there’s plenty to dig into this time around.
Episode 13 takes a deep dive into the massive Stellaris 4.0 Phoenix update, breaking down the changes that could finally fix some of the game’s biggest long-standing issues. Performance upgrades, balance tweaks, and quality-of-life improvements are all on the table, along with speculation about the upcoming DLC launching alongside the update.
But that’s not all. The team also highlights the best deals and hidden gems from the Steam RTS Fest. From classic base-building strategy games to modern titles reinventing the genre, this event is packed with must-play games at steep discounts. If you’re into grand strategy, real-time tactics, or anything in between, this episode has something for you.
Stellaris 4.0 – The Phoenix Update: The hosts break down major performance upgrades, including planetary pop consolidation to address late-game slowdown, a long-requested fix for many players. The new anomaly notification system is also up for debate—will it improve immersion or just shift the same old pop-ups somewhere else? Plus, speculation on the upcoming DLC launching alongside the update.
Steam RTS Fest – The Best Strategy Deals: Looking for great strategy games on sale? The team highlights must-play RTS titles, from classics to modern releases:
RTS Multiplayer vs. Single-Player Debate: The team discusses why multiplayer RTS games can feel intimidating for casual players. Should Critical Moves host a multiplayer RTS challenge live on stream?
This episode is packed with discussions on the future of Stellaris, the best RTS deals, and what makes a great strategy experience. What are your thoughts on the Phoenix update? Did you grab any games from the RTS Fest? Join the discussion below!
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. Or search Critical Moves Podcast on your preferred podcast platform.
Episode 13 takes a deep dive into the massive Stellaris 4.0 Phoenix update, breaking down the changes that could finally fix some of the game’s biggest long-standing issues. Performance upgrades, balance tweaks, and quality-of-life improvements are all on the table, along with speculation about the upcoming DLC launching alongside the update.
But that’s not all. The team also highlights the best deals and hidden gems from the Steam RTS Fest. From classic base-building strategy games to modern titles reinventing the genre, this event is packed with must-play games at steep discounts. If you’re into grand strategy, real-time tactics, or anything in between, this episode has something for you.
Stellaris 4.0 – The Phoenix Update: The hosts break down major performance upgrades, including planetary pop consolidation to address late-game slowdown, a long-requested fix for many players. The new anomaly notification system is also up for debate—will it improve immersion or just shift the same old pop-ups somewhere else? Plus, speculation on the upcoming DLC launching alongside the update. Steam RTS Fest – The Best Strategy Deals: Looking for great strategy games on sale? The team highlights must-play RTS titles, from classics to modern releases:- Tempest Rising – A spiritual successor to Command & Conquer with deep tactical gameplay.
- Beyond All Reason (BAR) – A free-to-play large-scale RTS in the vein of Total Annihilation.
- DORF – A mix of Majesty and They Are Billions, combining settlement management with defense.
- Dune: Spice Wars – A 4X-RTS hybrid set in the Dune universe.
- Frostpunk – A brutal survival city-builder that forces you to make tough moral choices.
- Defcon – A minimalist yet intense nuclear war simulator where "everybody dies."
RTS Multiplayer vs. Single-Player Debate: The team discusses why multiplayer RTS games can feel intimidating for casual players. Should Critical Moves host a multiplayer RTS challenge live on stream?This episode is packed with discussions on the future of Stellaris, the best RTS deals, and what makes a great strategy experience. What are your thoughts on the Phoenix update? Did you grab any games from the RTS Fest? Join the discussion below!
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon Music. Or search Critical Moves Podcast on your preferred podcast platform.