Lore Party

In this bonus clip, Ty from the In The Keep podcast joins Bruce and Conner to explore the interconnected universe of id Software’s franchises, including the theory that Doomguy is descended from B.J. Blazkowicz and Commander Keen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Conner are joined by Ty from the In The Keep podcast to untangle the messy and inconsistent lore of the Doom franchise. The series was never meant to have deep lore, but a passionate fanbase took it upon themselves to flesh out a lot of the world and backstory. This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expe...

Lawerence and Conner explore the long and complicated relationship between Norman Osborn and Dr. Otto Octavius, two brilliant scientists who brought out the best and worst in each other. 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

In The Outer Worlds, everything has a cost. From womb to tomb, your life is dictated by the big business in town. In this episode, Michael explores how this dystopian sci-fi world actually has roots in reality. 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. Subscrib...

Conner and Lawerence explore how Brooke Augustine's manipulative and hardline policies as the director of the Department of Unified Protection might actually be her way of trying to help her fellow Conduits. 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 meg...

Bhavya and Caleb are joined by Michael from the Minigame podcast to explore how Coffee Talk uses its mundane barista gameplay to create safe spaces for difficult conversations. 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

Skyrim is undoubtedly one of the most played games of all time. But in this episode, Michael revisits the third entry in the franchise and finds that his time spent in Morrowind was much more rewarding. 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 Mi...

Lawerence and Abu explore why Martin Li and Yuri Watanabe became evil. Yuri is a cop with a strong sense of justice and Martin is a self-made billionaire running a massive homeless shelter. What pushed them toward murder and violence? 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...

Bruce and Conner explore how the Slayer in Doom Eternal disrupted the endless cycle of violence and cooperation between Heaven and Hell by simply getting caught in the middle. 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

We're so excited to finally unveil our newest podcast! Join Abu and Leo every other Friday as they explore the vast lore of the Dune universe on Gom Jabbar. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: https://anchor.fm/gom-jabbar Follow us on Twitter and visit our site to learn more about the Lore Party Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like Community, we don't have a movie deal yet. Unlike Community, we aren't canceled. Season 7 starts soon. Original music by Lk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A coronavirus-related health scare causes Michael to quarantine himself for two weeks. In his self-imposed isolation, he plays everything from DOOM to Coffee Talk and rediscovers the comfort that video games can provide. 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...

Lawerence and Neil are joined by David from Another Zelda Podcast to explore the few times a Zelda game takes place outside the Kingdom of Hyrule. It's been 19 years since Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons released, and they're still some of the most unique and interesting Zelda games. This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve pla...

Caleb and Conner make the case for why the divisive Calypso twins don't deserve the hate they received from many fans. Troy and Tyreen are amazing villains once you understand their history and motivations. 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 mega...

Conner, Lawerence, and Jaden revisit Star Wars Republic Commando and explore how the unique personalities of each clone soldier in Delta Squad make them such an effective team. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Lawerence are joined by lost Pokémon expert Dr. Lava to explore the pocket monsters that could have been. 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

Caleb and Conner explore the legacy of Borderland's first vault hunter and debate whether his legend lives up to the hype. They discuss Typhon's early life as a turd farmer on Pandora (1:48), the lucky way his iconic career kicks off (4:34), and whether he's a fortunate fool or a mastermind playing a bit (14:35). This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not mak...

Abu and Leo discuss the irony of Stardew Valley, where they left their corporate jobs to live the life of a rural farmer but inevitably spent the entire game chasing profits. Games like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing are meant to be played at a leisurely pace, without any real objectives. Yet here we are, grinding away the hours to become the richest, have the most stuff, and be the best. Lear...

Abu and Leo explore the shockingly dark lives of 5 characters in Stardew Valley, and the ways in which the game tackles some heavy themes. They discuss the heartbreak of Clint's romantic life (4:37), Marnie and Mayor Lewis' abusive relationship (8:50), the tragedy of Pam's addiction (19:48), and the beautiful message of friendship and community that ties all of their stories together (26:55). Spot...

Bruce and Lawerence explore how legendary Pokémon affect human society. They discuss what makes legendary Pokémon different (1:10), how their myths are twisted by groups like Team Magma (10:25), and the types of maniacs who think they can actually capture and control the power of a legendary Pokémon (16:10). This is an EASY level episode, which means you will be able to follow the discussion even...

Abu and Brett are doing a mailbag episode on Wind's Howling, so ask us your burning questions about the Witcher show and also our favorite ice cream flavors! Tweet at us or slide into our DMs on Twitter or Instagram. You can also submit your questions to lorepartypodcast@gmail.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Death Stranding is an odd game full of mystery and intrigue. However, it also shows us that sometimes it's the mundane aspects of life that make things feel most comfortable in times of need. 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 whe...

Conner and Kevin explore how Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order revealed a side of Order 66 we've never seen. They discuss how the game portrays Order 66 differently than the films (3:06), how the events traumatize Cal for the rest of his life (8:56), and the ways that trauma influences his powers and decisions in the game (16:45). This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussio...

Bruce and Lawerence explore the many responsibilities of being a gym leader in the world of Pokémon.  They discuss the role gym leaders play in their towns (2:58), the burden of maintaining the respect and reputation of their communities (9:27), and the traits that make a good gym leader (14:19). This is an EASY level episode, which means you will be able to follow the discussion even if you haven...

Caleb, Leo, and Kevin explore the moment in Booker DeWitt's life that changed the course of his future forever...twice. They discuss the importance of the Battle of Wounded Knee to Booker's life (1:41), his deal with the Lutece twins (7:23), and the ways his violence is a direct reaction to his past (12:23). This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sen...