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The Hot Seat - Episode 1

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Published on July 17, 2025

If you're into strategy games – whether digital or tabletop – and love hearing straight talk from the people behind them, then you have to mark your calendar.

On Tuesday, July 23rd at 6 PM (CEST), both on Twitch and Youtubewe will be live with the first episode of The Hot Seat, Slitherine’s brand-new monthly show dedicated to everything that makes strategy gaming so unique and exciting.

What is The Hot Seat?

Every month, Marco Minoli, Slitherine’s Director of Publishing, will sit down with guests from across the industry for open, honest, and thought-provoking conversations. No scripts, no fluff – just real insights on the topics that matter most to gamers, developers, and the broader strategy community.

We'll talk about new releases, trends, challenges, and everything in between – with a focus on what’s shaping the future of strategic and indie gaming.

What’s in store for Episode 1?

We’re kicking things off strong with a special guest: Jakub Dzierżykraj-Stokalski, Game Director & Design Director at 11 bit studios and the creative mind behind Frostpunk, The Last Autumn, and more. He’ll share insights into game design, storytelling, and what it takes to create a genre-defining strategy title.

We will have also other guests: Iain McNeil, Development Director at Slitherine and 2DKiri, a popular content creator in the strategy scene, that will bring her Top 3 strategy games of the month. This will set the stage for a lively discussion full of fresh recommendations and hot takes.

We will also introduce you to Paolo’s Corner: A short but sweet segment for our beloved tabletop fans. Expect quick-fire updates on the latest wargaming miniatures and board game releases.

Why you should tune in

Because The Hot Seat isn’t just another gaming talk show. It’s a place where the strategy community can gather, learn, debate, and feel a little more connected to the people behind the games.

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