Mike Williams
Strategy game commentator and contributor who appears regularly on Three Moves Ahead to discuss strategy titles, reviews, and annual game roundups.
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Jan 1, 2026 • 1h 49min
Three Moves Ahead 644: 2025 Strategy Games of the Year
Joining the discussion, Mike Williams is a regular strategy game commentator, while Luke Plunkett writes for Aftermath and shares his strong opinions on game design. They dive into the major disappointments of 2025 releases, with Civilization 7 paving the way for critique. Positive notes arise about indie titles and expansions like Crusader Kings 3's improvements and the charm of Two Point Museum. They also explore the challenges of modern 4X games, public testing priorities, and innovative titles like Burden of Command, concluding with excitement for the upcoming year.
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Aug 16, 2025 • 1h 6min
Three Moves Ahead 638: Timberborn
Ian Boudreaux, a savvy games PR professional, joins strategy experts Mike Williams and Sin Vega to explore the city-building game, Timberborn. They delve into its unique lumberpunk theme where players cultivate beaver colonies and tackle ecological challenges. The conversation highlights the game's strategic depth, focusing on water management and sustainability. They also compare Timberborn's intuitive mechanics to other complex games, offering insights into its development journey and the whimsical notion of building beaver utopias.
