John Boulding
Freelance writer and frequent podcast contributor with expertise in strategy games and game criticism, participating as a primary discussant on Xenonauts 2 in this episode.
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Apr 23, 2026 • 1h 13min
Three Moves Ahead 649: Xenonauts 2
Sin Vega, freelance games writer and critic of tactics games. John Boulding, strategy game critic and frequent commentator. They dig into Xenonauts 2’s old-school XCOM vibes and how it compares to classic UFO Defense and Firaxis reboots. Conversation hits action-economy changes, weapon and upgrade systems, base and squad design, mission pacing, and memorable chaotic combat moments.
