Lore Party

All that stuff around you is not junk, it’s the story of your life. In this episode, Michael explores the indie game One Night Stand and learns more about a mysterious companion through the objects in her room. 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. Subscr...

Conner and Lawerence explore how Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order tackles the eerie similarities between Jedi indoctrination and Sith exploitation. They discuss Cal's mission to track down and recruit force-sensitive children (3:13), how that mirrors the way Inquisitors were reprogrammed by the Empire (10:24), and the shocking decision made at the end of the game (21:20). This is an [Expert] level epi...

Caleb, Leo, and Kevin explore the life of Brigid Tenenbaum, the woman who discovered ADAM and changed Rapture forever. They discuss how her early years in a Nazi concentration camp shaped her worldview (0:42), her groundbreaking discoveries in Rapture (6:52), and why her change of heart disproves Andrew Ryan's entire philosophy behind Rapture (10:29). This is an [Expert] level episode, which means...

Bruce and Lawerence explore the many theories surrounding a historic and catastrophic war that once took place in the seemingly peaceful world of Pokémon. They discuss the subtle hints found in Red and Blue that indicate a war that took place recently (1:54), how the films confirm Pokémon have been used as soldiers in mass conflict (8:40), and the ramifications modern technology like Poké Balls mi...

Michael explores how Until Dawn put life and death in his hands, and made him feel like a horror movie director. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Jaden, Conner, and Lawerence explore the tumultuous life of Jaden Korr, from his upbringing on Coruscant to his years training under the legendary Kyle Katarn and Luke Skywalker. They discuss how Korr's powerful Force-sensitivity helped him build his own lightsaber (5:09), his defining moment during the Disciples of Ragnos incident (8:03), and the many parallels between Korr's life and the lives o...

Caleb, Leo, and Kevin explore the iconic Big Daddies and their secret connection to Songbird. They discuss the history and creation of Big Daddies (1:11), their evolution into the protectors of Little Sisters (9:10), and the Songbird's parallels to the Big Daddies (18:13). This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game....

Bruce and Lawerence dive into the Pokédex and explore some of the weirdest and creepiest Pokémon in existence. They discuss Drowzee's dream-eating habit (2:13), Cubone's morbid attachment to its mother (5:57), Mimikyu's dangerous obsession with Pikachu (8:34), Shedinja's real-world inspirations (15:20), Porygon's unique creation (19:31), and Rotom's ability to destroy our world (26:02). This is an...

Abu and Brett break down the first episode of Netflix's The Witcher. They'll be diving deep into every episode of the TV show on our podcast Wind's Howling. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaden, Conner, and Kevin explore the role of clones in the Star Wars franchise, and the different types of clones we see in the universe. They discuss the motivations of the Kaminoans in making the clone army (3:37), the history of clones in Star Wars video games (6:58), and the ethics of copying and creating human life (21:36). This is an [Easy] level episode, which means you will be able to foll...

Michael takes a look at Star Wars games of the past to explore why some told memorable stories and others failed to make an impact. 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. Learn more about your ad choice...

It feels like forever ago that we were launching the show. Thank you to everyone who's been along for the ride. Season 6 starts soon. Original music by Lk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawerence and Leo explore the implications of the final decision in the game. They discuss the role of the Fireflies (1:40), the case for and against killing Ellie (7:07), and what they would do in Joel's shoes (21:50). 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 choi...

The team here at the Lore Party Podcast Network will once again be participating in Extra Life! Join us on November 2 at 10am EST for our 24-hour livestream and help us raise money for children's hospitals across 4 states. Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lore_party Donate here: https://www.extra-life.org/team/48334 The hospitals we've chosen to support are: Cook Children's (Texas) Akron Children's H...

Lawerence and Leo explore the implications of the final decision in the game. They discuss the events that led to Ellie's abduction (2:45), Marlene's connection with Ellie's mother (9:00), and the brutal finality of Joel's decision (17:35). 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 mo...

Abu and Kevin explore why the Xel'Naga Prophecy is arguably the worst part of the Starcraft franchise. They discuss the role of prophecy in storytelling (1:44), the history of the xel'naga and their struggle with Amon (10:22), and how the prophecy weakens the story of Starcraft II (25:00). This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve...

Jaden and Conner explore the most underrated group of heroes in the entire Halo franchise: the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers. They discuss the origins of the elite ODST soldiers (3:27), how they live in the shadow of the SPARTAN super soldiers (8:43), and why the Halo series needs vulnerable characters like the ODSTs (15:16). This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussio...

Lawerence and Leo explore the choices that defined Joel, from his time as a single father to becoming a ruthless hunter and smuggler. They discuss Joel's life before the CBI infection (2:31), how the death of Sarah affects him (9:06), and his astronomically high kill count (16:04). This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played t...

In the capitalist dystopian future of Neo Cab, mental health is a resource that has to be managed. 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. If you or someone you know are dealing with mental health issues...

Jaden tries to convince Conner that the Grunts are the greatest threat to humanity. They discuss the advantages Grunts have due to their unique physiology (1:13), their role and place within the Covenant (14:26), and why the Grunts are a more fearsome threat than the Flood (23:15). This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played t...

Abu and Kevin explore how Sarah Kerrigan was never truly given the choice to decide her own destiny. They discuss her tragic childhood and initiation into the Ghost program (3:28), her motivations as the Queen of Blades (18:15), and her final and most important choice for the Zerg (30:45). This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve...

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 s...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscibe to Wind's Howling on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

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 l...