Lore Party

Caleb and Conner explore the legacy of Borderland's first vault hunter and debate whether his legend lives up to the hype.
They discuss Typhon's early life as a turd farmer on Pandora (1:48), the lucky way his iconic career kicks off (4:34), and whether he's a fortunate fool or a mastermind playing a bit (14:35).
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 Leo discuss the irony of Stardew Valley, where they left their corporate jobs to live the life of a rural farmer but inevitably spent the entire game chasing profits. Games like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing are meant to be played at a leisurely pace, without any real objectives. Yet here we are, grinding away the hours to become the richest, have the most stuff, and be the best.

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Abu and Leo explore the shockingly dark lives of 5 characters in Stardew Valley, and the ways in which the game tackles some heavy themes.
They discuss the heartbreak of Clint's romantic life (4:37), Marnie and Mayor Lewis' abusive relationship (8:50), the tragedy of Pam's addiction (19:48), and the beautiful message of friendship and community that ties all of their stories together (26:55).
Spotify playlist of all our Stardew Valley episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tJGdZpb7QEqfaLMoSE7Bx?si=b181bf21fa5441c0
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 legendary Pokémon affect human society.
They discuss what makes legendary Pokémon different (1:10), how their myths are twisted by groups like Team Magma (10:25), and the types of maniacs who think they can actually capture and control the power of a legendary Pokémon (16:10).
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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Abu and Brett are doing a mailbag episode on Wind's Howling, so ask us your burning questions about the Witcher show and also our favorite ice cream flavors! Tweet at us or slide into our DMs on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit your questions to [email protected].

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Death Stranding is an odd game full of mystery and intrigue. However, it also shows us that sometimes it's the mundane aspects of life that make things feel most comfortable in times of need.
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.
B - Somber Ballads by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

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Conner and Kevin explore how Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order revealed a side of Order 66 we've never seen.
They discuss how the game portrays Order 66 differently than the films (3:06), how the events traumatize Cal for the rest of his life (8:56), and the ways that trauma influences his powers and decisions in the game (16:45).
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 the many responsibilities of being a gym leader in the world of Pokémon. 
They discuss the role gym leaders play in their towns (2:58), the burden of maintaining the respect and reputation of their communities (9:27), and the traits that make a good gym leader (14:19).
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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Caleb, Leo, and Kevin explore the moment in Booker DeWitt's life that changed the course of his future forever...twice.
They discuss the importance of the Battle of Wounded Knee to Booker's life (1:41), his deal with the Lutece twins (7:23), and the ways his violence is a direct reaction to his past (12:23).
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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All that stuff around you is not junk, it’s the story of your life. In this episode, Michael explores the indie game One Night Stand and learns more about a mysterious companion through the objects in her room.
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.
Second Nature by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

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