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Anna and Marnie explore how the women of Fire Emblem find different ways to be feminists in the patriarchal society of Fódlan. Ingrid and Dorothea may seem ideologically opposed at first glance, but both are reclaiming their power in a man's world. 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. Li...

Conner and Jaden strap into their cockpits and critique the ill-advised tactics in Star Wars: Squadrons. Both Vanguard and Titan Squadron desperately need to do their homework and study iconic space battles in Star Wars canon. 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. Listen to all of our Star Wars epi...

Most roleplaying games let you create a character based only on stats like strength and dexterity. But what if there was a game in which you create a personality? Michael explores how the unique character creator in Disco Elysium lets you do just that. 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 favo...

Bruce and Conner explore new revelations from the Ancient Gods DLC about the Dark Lord Davoth and the shocking origin of Hell. Once a paradise created by The Father, the realm quickly fell to chaos and disarray as its people strove to obtain immortality. 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 spoile...

Anna and Marnie explore the deeply concerning practices of the Church of Seiros, from rewriting history to punishing nonbelievers without mercy. From her seat of power, Lady Rhea operates not only as a religious figurehead but as a cult leader. 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. Listen...

Lawerence and Leo continue their exploration of Ellie's life in this comprehensive deep-dive. Ever since his decision at the end of the first game, Joel and Ellie's relationship has been complicated. But before she's able to forgive him, she has to first learn to forgive herself. This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the g...

Lawerence and Leo explore Ellie in this comprehensive deep-dive of her life. From her early trauma as a child to her harrowing journey in the first game, Ellie's life has been dictated by the choices of other people. In The Last of Us Part II, she finally takes back control. This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game....

Michael is joined by Conner Rush of Fyre Games to discuss being a solo game developer, leveraging a viral TikTok video to find voice actors, and his hit new game Summerland. Summerland is available for free on Steam and itch.io. 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...

Conner and Kevin explore the life of Clovis Bray, a narcissistic genius whose discoveries changed the galaxy forever. Do his selfish intentions tarnish his incredible creations, and can we disconnect the flawed inventor from his inventions? 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. Listen to...

Bhavya and Caleb explore the ways in which manipulation and control are justified in the dystopian cyberpunk world of The Red Strings Club. 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. Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lo...

Conner and Michael explore the core issue at the heart of the Deus Ex games: do augmentations make you less human, and what does it mean to be human in a society divided and controlled by technology? 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. Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs:...

Caleb and Lawerence are joined by Stephen from Geek Elite Media to serve up some drinks and explore the themes of corruption, robotic sentience, and human augmentation in the world of Sukeban Games' hit indie game. 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. Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slid...

December 7-11 is Cyberpunk Week here at the Lore Party Podcast Network! We'll be releasing daily cyberpunk-related videos and episodes all week in anticipation of Cyberpunk 2077. Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wow, it's the end of Season 7 already. Podcasts grow up so fast! Season 8 starts soon. Original music by Lk. Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawerence and Kevin are joined by actor Yuri Lowenthal to peel back the layers of Peter Parker's trauma and explore the tough lessons he learned from his friends and enemies. Yuri has voiced iconic characters across hundreds of TV shows, films, and video games. He plays Peter Parker in Insomniac's Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales games. This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some par...

Having a complete understanding of the lore in Bungie's most popular franchises requires a heavy investment from the player. Michael explores how the universes of Halo and Destiny are vast, but just playing the games is not enough to comprehend them fully. The Complete Story of Destiny! From origins to Shadowkeep [Timeline and Lore explained] by “My name is Byf” on Youtube Minigame is a short essa...

Bruce and Conner explore how the Doom series does not play by the usual rules of western mythology despite being heavily inspired by it. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawerence and Abu are joined by Alex from the Comic Book Club podcast to explore how the comic books and video games take two very different approaches to the origins of Miles Morales. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conner and Lawerence explore the motivations behind Kessler's crackpot plan to train Cole MacGrath. The iconic Infamous villain was actually a tragic character driven by feelings of self-loathing and the guilt of his own failures. 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. Learn more about you...

It's easy to get burned out by the size of many open-world games, especially when those worlds feel empty. The Hitman series is a prime example of how smaller worlds can feel huge and present new opportunites for players to create their own stories. 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 favor...

Bruce and Kevin discuss the questionable decisions Jacob Frye makes in Assassin's Creed Syndicate, and explore why his issues with his father make him act out in ways that seem more Templar than Assassin. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Lawerence is joined by Dan from the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast to jump through the Spiderverse and untangle the relationship between Peter Parker and one of his most iconic villains, Dr. Otto Octavius. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Bruce and Conner explore how multiple characters in the series believe in the utilitarian view that the ends justify the means, making the story of Doom a cautionary tale against overlooking atrocities in the name of the greater good. 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. Learn more abou...

The Last Express is a game all about racing against the clock during a period of history that feels like it's running out of 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. L...

Bhavya and Caleb explore the many responsibilities of the soldiers in the Battle Chef Brigade, from cooking to fighting to research. A world faced with a unique challenge was forced to build a unique force to fight it, but at what cost? 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. Learn more abo...