Three Moves Ahead 372: Chris Park and Arcen Games

Three Moves Ahead

Idle Thumbs

Strategy, Strategy Games, War, Games & Hobbies, War Games, Games, Video Games

4.8 • 532 Ratings

🗓️ 20 October 2016

⏱️ 90 minutes

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Summary

This week, Michael and Troy "Benevolent Dictator for Life" Goodfellow welcome Chris Park of Arcen Games back to the show. Arcen has recently posted their Kickstarter for AI War 2, followup to the original cult hit from 2009. Featuring asymmetric gameplay and unique strategy, AI War: Fleet Command was the first game to highlight Park's unique vision for gaming. Chris talks about the challenges Arcen has faced, the evolving game market, and what it means to make games with integrity. Also, be sure to stick around after the show for some brief announcements from the gang.

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0:00.0	Hey, everyone, just a quick note to tell you to stick around after we say farewell to our guest
0:04.8	to hear some announcements from Rob, Troy, and myself.
0:08.3	We just have a few notes about the intermittent schedule, some of the things we have planned,
0:13.0	and Troy really wanted to talk about how much he loves the Chicago Cubs.
0:16.4	But first, here's Chris Park from Arkham Games.
0:45.3	Music First, here's Chris Park from Arkin Games. Good evening. You're listening to Three Moves Ahead, and I am tonight's host Michael Hermes Infor-Rabhap, who is on assignment in Tehran.
0:51.0	Joining me is Three Moves Ahead founder and a benevolent dictator for life, Troy Goodfellow.
0:51.8	Troy, hello.
0:57.6	Is that the epithet or the eponym you're going to give me when you do the summary this week,
0:58.5	dictator for life?
1:01.9	Benevolent dictator for life. The modifier is important.
1:03.1	Great.
1:09.7	Also joining us on this night's show is from Arkham Games founder, programmer, lead developer, Chris Park.
1:11.2	Hey, thanks for having me back.
1:13.1	Yeah, it's been a while.
1:15.2	We've had you on a few times.
1:20.1	You're going to be the Tom Hanks of three moves ahead with multiple appearances.
1:26.0	And we were going to have you on tonight to catch up with what Arkon Games has been doing.
1:30.3	Obviously, to talk about your Kickstarter that's going on for AI War II,
1:34.0	a sequel to one of my favorite games, which I am excited to talk about.
1:39.8	But, you know, before that, I think you've had a pretty interesting year or two behind you.
1:45.6	And we thought it would be fun to talk about some of the games that we didn't get a chance to cover in a fall along the way.
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