Lawerence sits down with Neil Jones, creator of the upcoming indie game Aerial Knight's Never Yield, to discuss how the game came to life, the challenges indie titles face, and what it means to be a black video game developer.

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Aerial Knight's Never Yield releases on May 19. Learn more about the game and Neil's other work here: https://www.aerialknight.com

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A lot has been said about Cyberpunk 2077's technical shortcomings and overhyped release, but what about its merits as a cyberpunk game? In this episode, Michael explores how the game doesn't even live up to the genre in its title.

Minigame is a short essay podcast produced and hosted by Michael Farris. Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less.

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Bruce and Conner compare two competitive mercenary groups in Cyrodil: The Fighters Guild and The Blackwood Company. One follows a strict code of honor while the other chases the highest bidder, but at the end of the day, they're both only loyal to one thing: coin.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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Abu and Caleb unpack the hidden darkness behind Elysium and Theseus in Supergiant Games' hit rouge-lite Hades. Turns out, paradise isn't all it's cracked up to be, and being a hero in Greek myth comes with a lot of baggage.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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Bruce and Conner explore what happens to a soul when it's trapped in a soul gem and discuss the questionable ethics of powering magical items with the souls of living beings.

This is an EASY level episode, which means you will be able to follow the discussion even if you haven’t played the game. Expect spoilers.

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Bruce, Lawerence, and Maya explore the legend of the all-powerful deity Arceus, a mythical creature said to have created the entire Pokémon universe. But it's not the only one responsible for creating Pokémon and reshaping reality...

This is an EASY level episode, which means you will be able to follow the discussion even if you haven’t played the game. Expect spoilers.

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Every game is political. Simulation games like The Sims and Rollercoaster Tycoon are clear examples: there is no way to "win" these games, but there are definitely "right" and "wrong" ways to play. Michael explores how the perspectives and worldviews of its creators seep into every game, no matter how apolitical it may seem.

Minigame is a short essay podcast produced and hosted by Michael Farris. Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe to Minigame wherever you listen to podcasts and follow Minigame on Twitter.

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Conner and Kevin explore the tragic history of The Fallen, from their Golden Age to their fall during the Whirlwind and their eventual abandonment by the Traveler. What happens to a once-powerful race when its god deserts them?

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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Bruce and Lawerence explore how Miles Morales' multicultural identity makes him a different (and maybe "better") Spider-Man than Peter Parker. Miles and Peter approach being superheroes in very different ways because of their race, communities, and origin stories.

This is an EASY level episode, which means you will be able to follow the discussion even if you haven’t played the game. Expect spoilers.

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Anna and Marnie explore how the women of Fire Emblem find different ways to be feminists in the patriarchal society of Fódlan. Ingrid and Dorothea may seem ideologically opposed at first glance, but both are reclaiming their power in a man's world.

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