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“Informed experienced strategy game fans talking about what they know. Unlike nearly every games podcast this isn’t the exact same discussion every week about the same 3 big budget games stating the same boring viewpoints over and over. These are genuine, informed, experienced fans and...”Read full review »
realnerdsdontkill via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/24
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“I’ve been a fan of Rob Zacny and his reviews and opinions of strategy games for years, in print and other podcasts. Although he isn’t on every cast the crew, Len/Ian/Rowan, are doing an excellent job. I’ve only recently rediscovered my love of RTS and strategy games and I’ve been binging on...”Read full review »
josmak via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/24
“came here to listen to some guys talking about 40k.
listened to some guys that where talking 15 minutes about how political correct they are. boooring.
had to turn it off. yeah. you are good people. got it. but that was not what i wanted to hear when i clicked your podcast.”
Zaubberer via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/22/24
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“If you want to talk politics then be a political podcast (but first please learn to think for yourselves).
If you want to be a gaming podcast then leave your whiny hive mind political opinions out of it.”
kevin9793 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/23
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“Holy cow the dude typing violently in my headphones during the discussion is so distracting and unprofessional.”
Gzolo2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/23
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“Keep your evil politics out of discussing strategy games (ep. 549 was insufferable).”
Aducknamedjoe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/22
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“I really appreciate the insightful views of the attendees!”
timothy Smith 1 via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
01/21/22
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“This is a long running podcast covering strategy games. The subject matter is fantastic, and you're not likely to find another podcast offering as deep a dive into this type of gaming anywhere online. However, the hosts are hit and miss. Some of them seem to over-reach with their use of...”Read full review »
Julio Scissors via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/21
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“But I can't really find insightful game podcasts other than this and they sometimes cover stuff I care about.”Read full review »
Amityville64 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/20
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“The dysphoria and confusion set in. The only reason to ever listen is because of Dr Bruce but he hardly shows at all anymore.”
SlapBone via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/20
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“Been listening to 3MA for years, great mix of regular and guest panelists. I’ve learned about history, strategy games, game design. Well rounded, to the point and no annoying adds!”
FXPaaat via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
09/21/20
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“I’m going through the oldest episodes available (circa 2009) and I’m loving it. So much nostalgia hitting me.
Please don’t burn yourselves out guys. Just play what you want when you want.”
PolyDoob via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/20
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“They review new strategy games and dive deep on discussions of what makes a strategy game great. Their is a sort of genuine banter between friends discussing their favourite games that's hard to come by. You can tell they put effort into producing the podcast but it doesn't feel like a...”Read full review »
The_Frostweaver via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/12/20
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“Best strategy-centric pod I’ve come across by a considerable margin. Only complaint is there’s not another fifty or so more Civ eps.
- Josh, Imperial Scrolls of Honor Podcast Dude”
MYSHIFTKEYISBROKE via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/20
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“If you’re looking for in depth, mature and thoughtful discussion about strategy games, this is the best place to look. Each podcast typically has two or three guests and the host, Rob Zacny, is a pleasure to listen to and is really good at leading the discussion into interesting areas. Each...”Read full review »
Haohmaru79 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/10/20
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“This show easily became one of my favorite podcasts of all time, because it reignited my interest in strategy games and helped me understand many of the layers built into these complex games. This show also makes me listen to it differently than other podcasts. The extensive archive of episodes...”Read full review »
Daniel of DC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/20
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“Top shelf strategy games content.”
sw3dge via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/20
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“Two episodes in and I am hooked. Mature guys talking about strategy games, clearly know what they are talking about and it's just.. It's just exactly what I was looking for. Civilized discussions! Absolutely loving this, and I am glad there is so much content to catch up on. Please keep...”Read full review »
TheElbs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/19
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“Absolutely love this podcast!! I wish there were episodes released more frequently. From EU to Stellaris to Total War, TMA hits all the bases from grand strategy to more tactically nuanced games. Keep killing it!”
______zoso_______ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/19
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“Rob is a top notch host, and the guests are always insightful. Absolutely one of my favourite podcasts!”
Lundgrenn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/19
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“I've tried a few different podcasts devoted to strategy games on the computer or the table. This one by far outshines them all. If you like strategy and have time for a podcast, you should absolutely subscribe (and listen to their back catelog!).”Read full review »
whitemageciv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/18
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“There aren’t too many podcasts (or even websites for that matter) devoted to the topics of historical gaming and war gaming. But even if there were, I can guaranty that 3MA would be the best.
This is simply phenomenal as a podcast, and I eagerly await new episodes every month. They always seem...”Read full review »
1L via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/18
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“Your friends don’t want to discuss the best game of 1997 for two hours, but these folks certainly do”
adnanamous via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/18
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“I actually really liked the podcast. Unfortunately there has been a slow shift away from the gaming/entertainment side of things; towards a more social and political focus in gaming. Like some other gamers I use gaming as an escape from the politically charged and divisive nature of our...”Read full review »
Ashensol via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/18
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“Sure, try might be wrong about all things RTS ;) but every discussion feels carefully considered, with deep dives into fascinating topics. On top of that it’s a well edited show, so it feels tight too and won’t be wasting your time with waffle.”
Quitchy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/09/18
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“I really enjoy this podcast. It’s focused on strategy games, which is awesome. And it is quite often funny. But it is the intelligent and mature analysis that draws me in more than any other games podcast. Rob Zacny is particularly good as host, as are his regular guests, Rowan Kaiser, TJ Hafer...”Read full review »
syntax180180 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/06/18
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“Great to have a gaming podcast that takes itself and its subject matter seriously. There's always a variety of opinions and mature discussion without friction between participants.
I love that they occassionally revisit games that have been previously reviewed. Games change and mature and...”Read full review »
Bonkaboy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/17
“This is probably the best and most relevant game design podcast on the net. I've listened to probably around 50 of these and every single one has offered great insight on why the game they are playing does or does not succeed. I think anyone who is interested in games or game design as a...”Read full review »
Whoopnacker via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/13/17
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“These guys love so say "like" way too much. They also make statements, but pitch their voice up at the end as if the statement was a question. I found the game challenging? I installed the dlc? That speaking habit is very annoying? Also, the hosts try too hard to sound smart, using long...”Read full review »
Tornadic66 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/17
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“These guys talk about games because they love them, and really go in depth for each game.”
Skakktafl via Apple Podcasts ·
Norway ·
08/28/17
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“Very well done - in-depth & intelligent discussions.”
Nr1PodcastSuperfan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/17
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“Not a fan of one of the voices, but the discussions are usually great.”
ZebadiahM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/17
“I regret profoundly not knowing about Three Moves Ahead years ago, their thoughtful and well-informed review and analysis of games would have literally saved me hundreds of hours and dollars! Further, the production values are very sound and the hosts have clearly put attention to the craft of...”Read full review »
Gollwyn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/17
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“Focused on strategy PC video games, with the occasional strategy board game thrown in.
Really tight podcast too: no fat, no banal chitchat, no intro/outro filler, they prepare ahead of time...just lots of strategy game content. Certainly for a game designer it's a required listen.
Even the...”Read full review »
Yikesx3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/17
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“The content is great. However, the host sounds like he is in a tin can. Usually most podcasts have their audio issues worked out by episode 300.”
xKoshx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/17
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“If the game they are talking on does not interest you the show will only be quite interesting, but when they talk on a game you love..... it's just the best!”Read full review »
Jacob McAllen via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/17/17
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“If you like strategy games, you should be listening to 3MA. It's a great place to get deep discussion on games both new and old. Great guests, excellent hosts.”Read full review »
Chris_McKeever via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/16
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“Excellent podcast for any strategy gamer. Only slightly marred by some of the hosts insitance to constantly use upspeak, although this wasn't an issue in earlier episodes.”Read full review »
JDSkeens via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/19/16
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“I really like this show. The panelists treat a fairly niche interest with respect and knowledge, and the various guests speak well. I wish the show featured more women as guests, but it's a male-dominated field and the discussions are always interesting in themselves. Well worth a listen if...”Read full review »
TrillDamascusLion via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/16
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“Always great gaming discussions on strategy gaming.”
MonkeyGhoti via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/16/16
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“This is the best podcast on the planet for strategy gaming. No question. Well spoken, informed hosts delve into every aspect of the games, the industry and more. Don't miss it.”Read full review »
Captain Koloth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/16
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“Listening to the more recent episodes of this podcast, I'm very pleased to find that games are discussed intelligently and in-depth with little nonsense, so even though I don't have much interest in video games, a board game fan intrigued by design considerations might find much to...”Read full review »
Dice All Day via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/16
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“Board game, video game, strategy game”
Parallaxion via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/16
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“Got me back into the strategy of my childhoold. I'm only 19 (didn't fight in Vietnam though), so that means the golden age of RTS games that all played the same - Age of X, Warcraft, etc. They don't really recommend those but got me back into them regardless. RPS poked me their way....”Read full review »
LordPBS via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/15/16
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“They cover PC games, they cover board games, they cover mobile games, they cover wargames, and they have a crew, anchored by Rob, that knows more about strategy games than anyone I know.
"Hello gamers" gets me every time!”Read full review »
Fresno Bob 16 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/16
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“When determining some objective merit, ratings are inefficient. Given my own fondness for this podcast, I ought to award it the highest rating and be done with it. However, high production and decorum amongst the regular hosts are factors which lamentably need to be offset by the simple...”Read full review »
Plainsnailing via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/15/15
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“Thoughtful, fun discussion of various strategy games. I hear about some great (and not so great) games on the podcast and the frank appraisals of games by Rob, Troy, Bruce, and others is a pleasure to listen to. Keep it up!”
Bretty W. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/15
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“Very deep and entertaining show, love it.”
AchubaNanoia via Apple Podcasts ·
Brazil ·
10/10/15
“If you enjoy strategy games and are looking for detailed, intelligent conversation that dives in deep about a game or sub-genre one at a time; this is the show for you.
Good audio quality (some smacking at times though), 'timeless topics' most episodes can are still relevant years after...”Read full review »
RC AV via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/15
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