Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Join us for an exciting stream where I’ll be interviewing designer Alex Knight, joined by friend of the show and developer Joe Dewhurst, as we dive into Alex's latest game, Hammer and Sickle. Known for his innovative approach in Land and Freedom, a unique co-op game about the Spanish Civil War, Alex has now crafted a fast-paced, asymmetric game that brings the intense struggle of the Russian Civil War.

In Hammer and Sickle, players will represent competing ideologies vying for control over the former Russian Empire, navigating everything from political Agitation to resource gathering and territorial offensives. We’ll discuss the game’s dynamic mechanics, its historical backdrop, and the inspiration behind Alex’s design choices.

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