# Three Moves Ahead 651 - Age of Empires II in 2026 feat. Hera

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Podcast: [Idle Thumbs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/idle-thumbs-1634120)
Published: 2026-06-12T19:40:41+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3639

## Resource

Len and DM are joined by the current Age of Empires II world champion, Hera, to discuss the state of the game in 2026. We try to explain its longevity, examine what it takes to be a top-level esports player, and discuss Hera's streamer invitational tournament, The King's Gauntlet.

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