Lore Party

Abu and Kevin compare the lives and legacies of Arcturus Mengsk and James Raynor.
They discuss the similarities and differences of their upbringings (2:10), the tragic events that turned them into rebels (14:47), and how the influence of their parents led them down their unique life paths (31:56).
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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Bhavya and Caleb explore what makes some people's lives more valuable than other's in the brutal and deadly world of Borderlands.
They discuss the nuance of life and death on Pandora (1:48), the emotional resonance of the deaths of major characters (10:43), and how the camaraderie of Vault hunting brings people together (17:43).
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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Michael continues his exploration of iconic video game developer Hideo Kojima's cinematic ambitions.
In this episode, he dives into the campy adventures of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and its similarities to the James Bond films of the '60s. He also breaks down why its sequel, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, ended up being so disappointing.
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 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Jaden and Conner explore the horrific secrets of the Spartan-II and Spartan-III programs.
They discuss the history of the iconic Spartan II super soldiers (1:33), the cheaper and more expendable Spartan-III soldiers (13:39), and the indefensible morality of fighting a war with child soldiers (19:40).
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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Lawerence and Leo explore one man's doomed community, and the stark reality of surviving a deadly outbreak.
They recap the timeline of the CBI epidemic (2:18), compare the various groups trying to survive in the post-apocalypse (13:09), and discuss Ish's failed settlement (20:51).
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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This is our 100th episode!
In celebration of this incredible milestone, the team here at Lore Party put their heads together and compiled an epic 100-game list of the best story-focused video games. In this special episode, the team discusses their favorites.
We definitely don’t get through all 100 games, so check out the full list on loreparty.com.

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At E3 2019, Nintendo announced that the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is in development. Neil and Lawerence break down the teaser trailer and speculate about how the story will continue.
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 Minigame series is becoming a podcast!
Michael Farris has produced and hosted the series since the very beginning of Lore Party, and now he’s evolving it into a brand new podcast. Future episodes of Minigame will still be posted here on the Lore Party feed, but Michael will be producing some amazing bonus episodes that you won’t find here. So be sure to subscribe to Minigame on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
To learn more about all the shows on the Lore Party Podcast Network, visit loreparty.com.

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It’s no secret that Hideo Kojima has always had ambitions to become a film director, and it becomes even more obvious when you look at the evolution of the Metal Gear Solid franchise. Michael explores Kojima’s cinematic inspirations, and how Death Stranding is the continued evolution of Kojima’s ambitions.
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 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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The show is only a year old and we’ve come so far. Thank you to every single one of our listeners and collaborators. Season 5 starts soon.
Original music by Lk.

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