Minigame: Bite-Sized Video Game Stories

The Last Express is a game all about running against the clock in a period of history that feels like is running out of time. In this episode of Minigame, Michael explores the role that time plays in this mystery-adventure game that just so happens to be his favorite game of all time. 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 and follow Minigame on Twitter.

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In The Outer Worlds everything has a cost. From womb to tomb, your life is dictated by the big business in town. But does this fantasy world have roots in reality?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.Visit Lore Party:Twitter & Instagram: @lore_party & @minigamepodcastWebsite: loreparty.com

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Skyrim is undoubtedly one of the most played games of all time, but in this episode, Michael goes on an adventure through the series' third entry, Morrowind, and despite the archaic presentation, has a more meaningful quest.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.Visit Lore Party:Twitter & Instagram: @lore_party & @minigamepodcastWebsite: loreparty.comMusic Attribution:Adventure by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Nowhere Land by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Check out Gom Jabbar in your favorite podcasting app and let’s explore the universe of the classic Sci-Fi series, Dune

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A health scare causes Mike to go into quarantine. While there, he rediscovers the comfort and power that video games can provide.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.Visit Lore Party:Twitter & Instagram: @lore_party & @minigamepodcastWebsite: loreparty.com

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Death Stranding is an odd game full of mystery and intrigue. However it also shows that sometimes it is the mundane aspects of life that makes things feel the most comfortable in times of need.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.Visit Lore Party:Twitter & Instagram: @lore_party & @minigamepodcastWebsite: loreparty.comB - Somber Ballads by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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All that stuff around you is not just junk, it’s the story of your life. In this episode of MINIGAME, Michael explores the game One Night Stand and learns more about a mysterious companion by using the stuff in her bedroom.Second Nature by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Artist: http://audionautix.com/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.Visit Lore Party:Twitter & Instagram: @lore_party & @minigamepodcastWebsite: loreparty.com

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While Until Dawn is full of gore and kills, the storytelling itself is the scariest part of the game. 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.Visit Lore Party:Twitter & Instagram: @lore_party & @minigamepodcastWebsite: loreparty.com

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With Rise of Skywalker just down the corner, @farristhewheel takes a look at Star Wars games of the past to see where the series has gone right and wrong.Minigame is a bite-sized dive into why we love video game stories. Twice a month, Michael Farris explores how video games are more powerful and more meaningful than ever. These are the stories that stay with us long after the galaxy is saved and the final boss is defeated.

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Executive Producer of Lore Party, Abu Zafar breaks down the end of this season of Lore Party content.