Cube Engineers Episode 48: No Counters? No Tokens? No Problem!

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   6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 38 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 52: By God Alone for Crusader Kings 3 Review: A Masterclass in Game System Redesigns

   We are back on the rails again for another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In this episode, TrainmasterGT reviews the new By God Alone expansion for Crusader Kings III from a game-design standpoint, through the lens of two full campaigns he completed. By God Alone reworks the religion system in CK3, allowing faiths to evolve dynamically over time. Characters can also cultivate a personal relationship with their respective faiths through the new personal tenets system, creating new opportunities for roleplay and historically inspired gameplay. Learn how this expansion successfully…

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   E51 · 29 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 15 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 51: Reality Fracture Cube Review!

   We are back on the rails again for another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In this episode, TrainmasterGT once again invites the legendary Usman Jamil to review the Reality Fracture Set for Cube! Together, the pair traverse the planar chaos brought about by the creation of Jace’s echoverse. Find out what mirror-universe cards are hot, and which are not! Will this new reality empower Jace and fracture the way we view Cube, or will we fail to overwrite the multiverse in favor of more enlightened pursuits? These questions and more, answered today! All Aboard! Did you know First Class ticket…

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   8 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 50: Using Science to Build The Ultimate Cube!

   We are back on the rails again with the season 2 finale of Cube Engineers! What if we could combine science and game design theory to build a scientifically proven ultimate Cube? It’s more achievable than you might think! In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites the creator of the Data Generated Vintage Cube, Daniel Smith (also known as l0gr1thm1k), to attempt to build the ultimate Cube using data science. The pair discuss the origins and function of the Cube generation algorithm, then use it to create a Cube using designs previously discussed on Cube Engineers! Finally, TrainmasterGT takes…

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   1 Sep 2026 · 56 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 49: Transport Fever 3 and Increasing Player Agency in Game Design

   We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Nico Heini, Publishing Manager for Urban Games, to discuss the upcoming title Transport Fever 3 . This game promises to offer more player agency than practically any other game in the genre and can serve as a tool for teaching game designers how to build higher-agency games. Learn how the new Node-Based Map Generation, Traffic Management, Light Rail, and Cargo Distribution Systems all provide players with a wealth of interesting gameplay decisions without overloading…

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   E47 · 18 Aug 2026 · 57 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 47: A Colossal Discourse on Evolutionary Biology with Dr. Nick Longrich

   We are back on the rails again for another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Dr. Nick Longrich, Visiting Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Bath and founder of the Deep Time Foundation to discuss the philosophy of scientific discourse and evolutionary biology. Dr. Longrich has made many cool discoveries and played a role in resolving major controversies in the field of paleontology, including the description of Titanoceratops and the confirmation of Nanotyrannus as a distinct species. Find out how…

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   S46 · 11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 37 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 46: An Unexpected "The Hobbit" Cube Review

   We are back on the rails again for another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In the episode, TrainmasterGT once again invites the legendary Usman Jamil to review the new Hobbit Magic: The Gathering Set for Cube! Together, the pair go there and back again to discuss all of the coolest cards in The Hobbit. Are there any new cards that we can call our precious, or will this set be relegated to the dustbins of history like the lost cities of the Second Age? Can Middle-earth manage to draw our attention away from Minnesota and Clacton? These questions and more, answered today! All Aboard! Cube…

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   S2 · E45 · 4 Aug 2026 · 55 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 45: Educating Future Dental Professionals with Dr. Karl Self

   We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites the legendary Dr. Karl Self from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry to discuss his contributions to the field of dentistry and dental education in the state of Minnesota. As the former Director of the Division of Dental Therapy and Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Dr. Self has helped educate thousands of dentists who now practice around the world! Learn about Dr. Self’s role in the introduction of…

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   S2 · E44 · 28 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 44: Bar Cubes: Disruption and Exhibition with Magic featuring Derek Gallen!

   We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! Grab a seat at the bar and order another round of your favorite deck; we’re in for a real treat! In this episode, TrainmasterGT invites Derek Gallen to discuss the origins and evolution of Bar Cube! Discover how one man’s quest to design a Cube that could fit in his pocket sparked a community movement that popularized an entire subgenre of Cubes. See what lessons Derek learned in order to facilitate his design goals and desired play patterns, and how it impacted his views on Magic as a social experience. All…

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   21 Jul 2026 · 58 min

   Cube Engineers Episode 43: Pride and Glory: Preserving Railroad History with Trevor Lombardi

   Priiiiiiide and Glor-ay! We are back on the rails again with another exciting episode of Cube Engineers! In this edition, TrainmasterGT invites Trevor Lombardi, Railroad Operations Manager at the Colorado Railroad Museum and co-author of Pride and Glory: The Cimarron and Northwestern Railway Company, to discuss railway preservation and historiography. We discuss how Trevor’s origins as a camp director at Philmont Scout Ranch led to a career as a real railroader! Learn how railroad preservationists and historians conduct research, maintain track, and even restore locomotives! All Aboard! Cube…