Lore Party

Lawerence and Leo explore David's life before and after the CBI infection.
They speculate about David's life before the infection (3:40), how David's cult following mirrors that of real-life killers (19:10), and the traumatic effect he had on Ellie (27:43).
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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Bethesda may have launched the Fallout franchise to stardom, but what did they sacrifice to do it?
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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New to the world of the Witcher? This episode is for you. Abu goes over everything about the Witcher novels, games, and universe that newcomers need to know before watching the upcoming Netflix show. Don't worry, this episode contains no spoilers for anything that happens in the books or games.
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Lawerence and Leo explore Ellie's childhood, and how the tragedies of her past have come to define her.
They discuss Ellie's upbringing (6:50), the horrible way she learned about her CBI immunity (18:07), and speculate about her growth in The Last of Us 2 (28:20).
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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Conner and Jaden are joined by Dan from The Greatest Story Ever Played to explore how both the Uncharted franchise and Nathan Drake grew up and matured.
They discuss how the series became more grounded in reality over time (2:29),  whether that improved the stories of each game (8:26), and the possibility of real explanations for the mythical artifacts found in the earlier titles (14:06).
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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Bhavya and Caleb attempt to jump inside the head of Handsome Jack and find the source of his insanity.
They discuss whether Jack has always been insane (1:25), the effect the Vault of the Sentinel had on him (7:25), and the possibility that Jack is self-aware enough to know that he is a villain (15:09).
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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The original ending of Mass Effect 3 disappointed many longtime fans. The final piece of DLC for the game, titled Citadel, may have redeemed the trilogy.
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 is joined by Tom, host of the Fallout Lorecast and creator of the Robots Radio Podcast Network, to explore why someone would decide to settle down in Appalachia.
They discuss how the area is nearly untouched by nuclear fallout (1:55), Appalachia's viability as a place for permanent settlement (12:11), and whether a nomadic lifestyle is the best way to survive in a nuclear wasteland (16:30).
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 concludes his exploration of legendary video game developer Hideo Kojima's cinematic inspirations. He examines Metal Gear Solid V's odd place in the franchise, and the cinematic techniques Kojima borrowed from filmmakers like Alfonso Cuarón and Nicolas Winding Refn.
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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Conner and Jaden explore the dual legacy of the Master Chief: a hero and a demon.
They discuss humanity's desperate fight against the Covenant (2:45), the mythological status of the Master Chief (10:44), and the fear he strikes into the hearts of the Covenant (15:37).
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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