Best Megacast Podcasts (2025)

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Three Moves Ahead 639: The Past and Future Dawn of War 1:04:21

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Len, Ian, and Fraser are placed onto the battlefield from strategic reserves to talk about the past and future of Dawn of War. The past: the recent Dawn of War: Definitive Edition and how well it holds up for a 20-plus-year-old game. The future: Dawn of War 4, which Len and Fraser both got some hands-on time with.…

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Three Moves Ahead 638: Timberborn 1:05:32

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Timberborn is one of those Early Access games that we missed covering at its original launch, and we're not sure when it's going to be actually done... so what better time to talk about it than now, honestly? Len, Ian, Mike, and Sin sink their oversized incisors into the beaver city builder to discuss its ecological themes, potential for hydrologic…

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Three Moves Ahead 637: Stormgate: Ashes of Earth Interview 1:01:27

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With Stormgate leaving Early Access alongside the release of its first full single-player campaign, Ashes of Earth, Len chatted with Frost Giant's Top Tims, Tim Morten and Tim Campbell, about what has changed in the last year and what this new chapter means for the RTS.Check out this wild custom map made without triggers: https://www.youtube.com/wa…

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Three Moves Ahead 636: Civil War Midlife Crisis 1:51:04

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Aftermath's Riley MacLeod has developed a sudden interest in the American Civil War, and we've assembled a 3MA all-star team featuring Rob Zacny, Rowan Kaiser, Len Hafer, and Luke Plunkett to walk him through this difficult and confusing time. We use Ultimate General: Civil War as a launching pad to discuss the conflict itself, the games based on i…

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Three Moves Ahead 635: Three Moves Ahead 635 - The Strategy Games of Steam Next Fest 2025 1:06:41

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Len, Mike Williams, and Dominic Tarason run down the most exciting and interesting strategy and tactics games (and a couple from outside our usual wheelhouse) of Steam Next Fest 2025. From squat mechs to Italian vampires, there's a little something for everyone.By Idle Thumbs

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Three Moves Ahead 634: 9 Kings 1:11:47

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Len, Mike Williams, Luke, and Jon roll out the red carpet for 9 Kings, a tile placement base defense game with roguelite elements. It's hard to describe, honestly. But trust us: it's worth a look.By Idle Thumbs

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Three Moves Ahead 633: Even More EU5 1:25:59

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It's Three Moves Ahead Original Flavor as Len, Fraser, and Jon gather for a second panel discussion on the press hands-on for Europa Universalis 5. We discuss how this game made us feel like absolute fools, argue about whether or not Greenland is a good starter nation, and discuss who has the most Troy Energy.…

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Three Moves Ahead 632: We Played Europa Universalis 5! (No CB Megacast 11 Preview) 42:15

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This is a free preview of this month's Patreon episode. Check out the extended version at Patreon.com/3ma!Len, Lambert, and Lorris have gotten some hands-on time with the Actually Really Announced game Europa Universalis 5! We discuss our impressions, our praises, our gripes, and even some of our most precious wishes.…

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Three Moves Ahead 631: Cataclismo 1:08:12

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Len is joined by special guest Casey Explosion to talk about Cataclismo, a horde defense RTS with a unique, LEGO-like base building mechanic. We touch on the aesthetics, the tactics, and the story, as well as Casey's latest indie recommendations for 3MA listeners.Casey's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/caseyexplosionCasey's YouTube: https://www.youtu…

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Three Moves Ahead 630: Two Point Museum 1:06:20

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Len, Mike, and Luke dust off their Indy hats and take a close look at Two Point Museum. We discuss how it's such a great fit for the formula Two Point Studios built over their previous two games, how you make a museum game without presenting a tacit endorsement of grave robbing, and why crime never pays.…

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Three Moves Ahead 629: RTS Shoutcasting and Stormgate 0.3.0 with BeoMulf 1:05:07

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This week, Len sits down with Philip "BeoMulf" Mulford, a professional RTS esports caster. We discuss how you get that gig, how you develop the skills for it, and how it compares to traditional sportscasting. We also dig in a bit to the recent 0.3.0 patch for Stormgate and how the first big graphical refresh, automated control groups, and fully reb…

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Three Moves Ahead 628: Sid Meier's Civilization 7 1:21:27

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Len, Fraser, and Sin gather to try and figure out what the heck happened with Civilization 7. We discuss why it's such a let-down for the legendary series, and whether or not it's just time for civilization to end.By Idle Thumbs

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Three Moves Ahead 627: Look Ahead to 2025 1:09:33

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Len, Mike, and Nerium gaze down the road ahead at the most interesting and promising strategy games coming out (we hope) in 2025, from the heavy-hitters to some indie oddities.By Idle Thumbs

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Three Moves Ahead 626: 2024 Wrap-Up 1:03:16

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Len, Mike, and Sin gather 'round to sing the praises of our favorite strategy and tactics games of the year, as well as trying to identify the ever-elusive narrative throughline.By Idle Thumbs

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Three Moves Ahead 625: Caves of Qud 1:22:21

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Len, Jon, and Mike are joined by Freehold Games' Brian Bucklew and Jason Grinblat to discuss Caves of Qud. In a world where rogue"lites" and rogue-adjacents have blown up, what is the niche of a true, traditional roguelike? We also dig into the procedural generation of its post-multiple-apocalypses world and dreamlike writing style.…

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Three Moves Ahead 624: What Else Are We Playing: November 2024 1:21:48

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Len is joined by Nerium Strom, Mike Williams, and Sin Vega for a round-table of What Else Are We Playing? From weird surreal horror to Factorio and Cities: Skylines 2, it's a chill chat for a chilly month on our production calendar.By Idle Thumbs

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Three Moves Ahead 623: Frostpunk 2 1:14:44

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Len is joined by Father Lorris and Sin Vega to discuss Frostpunk 2, the long-awaited sequel to the quintessential survival city-builder. We discuss where it hits and where it misses, with a particular focus on the strengths of the original that it fails to recapture by zooming out further.By Idle Thumbs

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Three Moves Ahead 622: Tactical Breach Wizards 1:15:38

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Len and Rowan are joined by games writer Kris Lorischild to discuss Tactical Breach Wizards. We discuss how rare it is for a game to be this funny on purposes, as opposed to from the chaotic intersection of procedural systems, how it creates rewarding tactical puzzles with simple ingredients, and... Metal Gear?!…

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Three Moves Ahead 621: The Return of MicroProse 1:06:52

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Len is joined this week by David Lagettie, CEO of the resurrected MicroProse. We share some of our own MicropProse memories, and discuss what makes a MicroProse game, as well as why David chose this brand to bring back from oblivion.By Idle Thumbs

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Three Moves Ahead 620: Fined by the Pope (EU5 Megacast 5 Preview) 30:56

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This is a free preview of this month's Patreon episode. Check out the extended version at Patreon.com/3ma!Len, Lambert, and FatherLorris continue their ongoing beef with the Holy See while discussing Europa Universalis 5 dev diaries primarily focused on warfare. We're not even doing jokes about how long these are anymore. That's so early 2024. It's…

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Three Moves Ahead 619: Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties 1:23:00

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Len is joined by Aftermath's Luke Plunkett and Dr. Bret Devereaux to discuss Total War: Pharaoh's expansive Dynasties glow-up. We dig into the sources that are and aren't available for Bronze Age warfare, how the latest historical Total War feels now with all the bells and whistles, and whether or not Creative Assembly's grand apology tour might be…

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Three Moves Ahead 618: Workers & Resources 1.0 1:29:51

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Len and Jon are joined by Sin Vega and Well There's Your Problem's Justin Roczniak (donoteat01) to revisit Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic for its 1.0 release. We discuss what's changed and been added since we last checked it out in Early Access, why it's so captivating, and who it's actually for.…

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Three Moves Ahead 617: Down the Well (EU5 Megacast 4 Preview) 32:52

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This is a free preview of this month's Patreon episode. Check out the extended version at Patreon.com/3ma!Len, Lambert, and Lorris get in and out of this month's deluge of dev diaries in a downright snappy three hours, despite nitpicking EU5's depiction of the British Isles for long enough to kill a non-map gamer. Please be cautious when listening …

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Three Moves Ahead 616: The Future of Anbennar and EU5 1:30:09

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Len, Lorris, and Lambert sat down with JayBean, the creator of the popular Anbennar fantasy total conversion mods for Europa Universalis 4, Crusader Kings 3, and Victoria 3. We asked him what he's most excited about from what we've seen of EU5 so far, what changes he might make to the mod with these new systems, and how Paradox Tinto can better sup…

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Three Moves Ahead 615: Homeworld 3 1:11:47

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Len, Luke, and Ian warp in to discuss Homeworld 3, a space strategy sequel more than two decades in the making. We discuss its use of space terrain, the more intimate storytelling in the campaign, the co-op Wargames mode, and what it has and hasn't preserved from its pantheonic predecessors.By Idle Thumbs

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Three Moves Ahead 639: The Past and Future Dawn of War 1:04:21

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Three Moves Ahead 638: Timberborn 1:05:32

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Three Moves Ahead 637: Stormgate: Ashes of Earth Interview 1:01:27

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Three Moves Ahead 636: Civil War Midlife Crisis 1:51:04

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Three Moves Ahead 635: Three Moves Ahead 635 - The Strategy Games of Steam Next Fest 2025 1:06:41

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Three Moves Ahead 634: 9 Kings 1:11:47

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Three Moves Ahead 633: Even More EU5 1:25:59

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Three Moves Ahead 632: We Played Europa Universalis 5! (No CB Megacast 11 Preview) 42:15

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Three Moves Ahead 631: Cataclismo 1:08:12

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Three Moves Ahead 630: Two Point Museum 1:06:20

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Three Moves Ahead 629: RTS Shoutcasting and Stormgate 0.3.0 with BeoMulf 1:05:07

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Three Moves Ahead 628: Sid Meier's Civilization 7 1:21:27

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Three Moves Ahead 627: Look Ahead to 2025 1:09:33

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Three Moves Ahead 626: 2024 Wrap-Up 1:03:16

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Three Moves Ahead 625: Caves of Qud 1:22:21

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Three Moves Ahead 624: What Else Are We Playing: November 2024 1:21:48

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Three Moves Ahead 623: Frostpunk 2 1:14:44

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Three Moves Ahead 622: Tactical Breach Wizards 1:15:38

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Three Moves Ahead 621: The Return of MicroProse 1:06:52

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Three Moves Ahead 620: Fined by the Pope (EU5 Megacast 5 Preview) 30:56

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Three Moves Ahead 619: Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties 1:23:00

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Three Moves Ahead 618: Workers & Resources 1.0 1:29:51

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Three Moves Ahead 617: Down the Well (EU5 Megacast 4 Preview) 32:52

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Three Moves Ahead 616: The Future of Anbennar and EU5 1:30:09

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Three Moves Ahead 615: Homeworld 3 1:11:47