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MASS EFFECT: Kaiden, Jack, and the Origins of Human Biotics Dec 13, 2021

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Conner, Jaden, and Kevin explore the complicated and messy history of human biotics in the Mass Effect universe. They unpack Kaiden and Jack's experiences with their biotic abilities and discuss the mistakes humanity made in trying to understand these incredible powers.

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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HALO: Everything You Need To Know About the Banished Dec 08, 2021

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Conner, Jaden, and Kevin go over everything you need to know about the Banished, a faction within the Covenant that became disillusioned with the Prophets' beliefs.

This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the games. Expect lots of spoilers.

Listen to all of our Halo episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2J02hrTarP0Y546gojEapb?si=a7f3996e89ed4689

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POKÉMON: What Is up With These Kids? Dec 06, 2021

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Bruce and Maya try to unpack one of the most confusing parts of the Pokémon universe: why in the world are kids as young as ten years old out here surviving on their own? They discuss the many roles children take on in Pokémon society and explore how incredibly independent they are.

This is an EASY level episode, which means you will be able to follow the discussion even if you haven’t played the games. Expect spoilers.

Listen to all of our Pokémon episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5AWzZtb1nhqYFdsBejDRxG?si=38293549aba0437c

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Help us raise money for children’s hospitals Nov 05, 2021

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The Lore Party team is participating in Extra Life 2021 and raising money for children's hospitals alongside gamers and content creators across the internet. We'll be streaming all day on November 6, 2021, so come hang out with us and help raise money for a great cause!

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MASS EFFECT: Understanding the Appeal of Cerberus Nov 01, 2021

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Conner, Jaden, and Kevin unpack the origins of Cerberus and try to understand how the history of humanity's first contact with aliens shaped this radical group's idealogy and goals. They also explore what makes Cerberus attractive to its members and why it was always doomed to fail.

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 all of our Mass Effect episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6OeWVz5sWy2LjsSQMnWi4v?si=5da478dbef454078

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Introducing Those Who Play Create! Oct 14, 2021

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Join host and producer Lawerence Kelly on Those Who Play Create!, a monthly podcast that explores the inspirations for some of the gaming industry's best. In each episode, Lawerence will interview video game artists, designers, developers, and writers about their motivations, influences, and creative processes to unpack the true stories behind making the video games we love.
Listen and subscribe to Those Who Play Create! wherever you get your podcasts: https://pod.link/1588659864
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MINIGAME: Introducing the Minigame Jukebox Oct 11, 2021

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This season on Minigame, Michael is setting out to explore how music plays a central role in video game storytelling. From the sci-fi soundtrack of Mass Effect inspired by films from the 60s and 70s to the bombastic score of Assassin's Creed, he'll unpack the many ways music can tell stories in our favorite games.

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.

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POKÉMON: Why Cynthia Is the Greatest Champion Oct 04, 2021

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Bruce and Caleb make the case for why Cynthia, the champion of the Sinnoh region in Pokêmon Diamond and Pearl, is the greatest of all champions in the entire franchise. Yes, even better than Lance and Leon.

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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MASS EFFECT: In Defense of Ashley Williams Sep 27, 2021

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Conner and Jaden unpack the discourse around Ashley Williams' seemingly xenophobic views in Mass Effect. They explore humanity's rocky relationship with other races and dig into the fraught history of galactic race relations. It turns out, Ashley's views are not so uncommon in this universe.

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 all of our Mass Effect episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6OeWVz5sWy2LjsSQMnWi4v?si=5da478dbef454078

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POKÉMON: Team Plasma's N and the Human-Pokémon Relationship Jul 21, 2021

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Bruce, Lawerence, and Maya explore the life and philosophies of Team Plasma's iconic puppet leader Natural Harmonia Gropius. Known simply as N, his dream was to create separate worlds for Pokémon and humans after witnessing the atrocities committed by humanity. Maybe he had a point...

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 all of our Pokémon episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5AWzZtb1nhqYFdsBejDRxG?si=38293549aba0437c

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