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A sneak-peak of Friday's episode where we discuss the games we're most excited for in 2026. #strategygames

A week into 2026 and already planning the next month of content. Coming on Friday, a preview of the #strategygames to watch out for in 2026 with Al, Sid and Jack. Look out for it on your favourite podcast app. criticalmovespodcast.com/listen

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Nobody really gets cricket. Except for the Indians and Pakistanis. Everyone else just makes up the rules as they go on.

That’s Italian food! You cannot appropriate Italian food, bung it in the deep fry, and call it British food. It’s just not cricket.

Had a very busy weekend trying to get up to date with the podcast. Episode which was recorded by the team was not useable due to terrible audio. Had to do a down and dirty recording yesterday morning for this Friday. Recorded, edited and scheduled already!

Back in the game.

My favourite game of all time. Really pulled me into the EU too.

I actually appreciate games that don’t need a thick manual but instead teach you whilst you play.

At least it tells you where you need to Wii.

Technology has moved on. I bet you’d struggle to fit a 2025 era save game on a PS2 memory card. What was the storage on those anyway?

The new Ubisoft+ and getting gamers comfortable with not owning their games Ubisoft has rebranded its subscription offering and introduced a new service for PC players.

Everything is a subscription these days. I miss the big box days. www.gamesindustry.biz/the-new-ubis...

Today, once I’ve got the kids to school, I’ll mostly be playing #burdenofcommand

It is a travesty. I loved Star Wars Supremacy (as it was in the UK) and played it for longer than was healthy. Easily in my top two Star Wars games. The other is TIE Fighter.