Lore Party

Conner and Lawerence explore how Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order tackles the eerie similarities between Jedi indoctrination and Sith exploitation.
They discuss Cal's mission to track down and recruit force-sensitive children (3:13), how that mirrors the way Inquisitors were reprogrammed by the Empire (10:24), and the shocking decision made at the end of the game (21:20).
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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Caleb, Leo, and Kevin explore the life of Brigid Tenenbaum, the woman who discovered ADAM and changed Rapture forever.
They discuss how her early years in a Nazi concentration camp shaped her worldview (0:42), her groundbreaking discoveries in Rapture (6:52), and why her change of heart disproves Andrew Ryan's entire philosophy behind Rapture (10:29).
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 theories surrounding a historic and catastrophic war that once took place in the seemingly peaceful world of Pokémon.
They discuss the subtle hints found in Red and Blue that indicate a war that took place recently (1:54), how the films confirm Pokémon have been used as soldiers in mass conflict (8:40), and the ramifications modern technology like Poké Balls might have on the modern battlefield.
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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Michael explores how Until Dawn put life and death in his hands, and made him feel like a horror movie director.
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.

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Jaden, Conner, and Lawerence explore the tumultuous life of Jaden Korr, from his upbringing on Coruscant to his years training under the legendary Kyle Katarn and Luke Skywalker.
They discuss how Korr's powerful Force-sensitivity helped him build his own lightsaber (5:09), his defining moment during the Disciples of Ragnos incident (8:03), and the many parallels between Korr's life and the lives of iconic characters like Anakin and Kylo (16:09).
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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Caleb, Leo, and Kevin explore the iconic Big Daddies and their secret connection to Songbird.
They discuss the history and creation of Big Daddies (1:11), their evolution into the protectors of Little Sisters (9:10), and the Songbird's parallels to the Big Daddies (18:13).
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 dive into the Pokédex and explore some of the weirdest and creepiest Pokémon in existence.
They discuss Drowzee's dream-eating habit (2:13), Cubone's morbid attachment to its mother (5:57), Mimikyu's dangerous obsession with Pikachu (8:34), Shedinja's real-world inspirations (15:20), Porygon's unique creation (19:31), and Rotom's ability to destroy our world (26:02).
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 break down the first episode of Netflix's The Witcher.
They'll be diving deep into every episode of the TV show on our podcast Wind's Howling. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Jaden, Conner, and Kevin explore the role of clones in the Star Wars franchise, and the different types of clones we see in the universe.
They discuss the motivations of the Kaminoans in making the clone army (3:37), the history of clones in Star Wars video games (6:58), and the ethics of copying and creating human life (21:36).
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 takes a look at Star Wars games of the past to explore why some told memorable stories and others failed to make an impact.
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.

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