Lore Party

The multiplayer update for Stardew Valley will officially release on PC, Mac, and Linux on August 1, 2018 (and consoles soon after).
In anticipation, Leo (@LeoWigginsVO) and Abu (@abu_zafar) share the features and DLC they wish could have been added to expand on the lore.
They discuss the possibility of new drinks to brew (3:57), more specialized buildings (5:50), cosmetic customization (7:58), traveling to new areas (10:58), and opening up your own shop (15:50). We know there won’t be any more updates to Stardew Valley, but hey, a farmer can dream.
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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A wishlist of features we know can never come true.

Jaden (@MrJadJay) and Caleb (@ScifiSpeedster) aren’t convinced Vault 76 is as innocent as it seems.
They put on their speculation hats and discuss what a ghoul-infested wasteland might be like (2:48), how factions will be introduced (4:19), and the similarities between Bethesda and Vault-Tec (8:25).
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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We’re recruiting!
If we haven’t talked about a game you think you’re an expert on, consider joining the team. We’re always looking to bring on new voices and perspectives.
Please reach out to our executive producer Abu Zafar on Twitter (@abu_zafar) or via email ([email protected]) and let’s geek out about some games together!

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Michael discusses how Dontnod Entertainment, the developers of Life is Strange, explore the imagination of a young child in their latest demo.
Minigame is a short essay series produced and hosted by Michael Farris (@farristhewheel ). Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less.
Music: Acoustic Meditation 2 by Audionautix

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How children use their imaginations as coping mechanisms.

Bruce (@BruceWalton) and Lawerence explain the timeline and origin of the Omnic Crisis (2:11), how different countries reacted to the uprising (9:44), and humanity’s decision to band together and form Overwatch (15:27).
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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Michael (@farristhewheel) is taking a break from his MINIGAME series this week to take care of a baby Metroid in Super Metroid.
He joins Neil (@neilbigdeal) to discuss the incredible mood and atmosphere of the game (2:14), explore why humanity wants to study the Metroids (6:09), and answer why Samus chooses to return to Zebes (10:05).
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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The Metroid series is not a sci-fi action adventure. It's a horror film.

Lawerence and Kevin (@In_the_Lupe) explore how an Operator’s personality is reflected in their NetNavi.
They discuss why Guts Man always acts so tough (2:34), the reason Mr. Match goes through three NetNavis (4:34) and worry about the social implications of your digital replica running around the internet (11:03).
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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