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Send us your Witcher questions Apr 06, 2020

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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.

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MINIGAME: Mundane Comforts in 'Death Stranding' Mar 23, 2020

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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 wherever you listen to podcasts.
B - Somber Ballads by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

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STAR WARS: Order 66 Through the Eyes of a Child Mar 16, 2020

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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 discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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POKÉMON: What It Means to Be a Gym Leader Mar 09, 2020

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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’t played the game. Expect spoilers.

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BIOSHOCK: The Two Lives of Booker DeWitt Mar 04, 2020

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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 sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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MINIGAME: The Story of Our Stuff in 'One Night Stand' Feb 24, 2020

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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. Subscribe to Minigame wherever you listen to podcasts.
Second Nature by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

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STAR WARS: Jedi Indoctrination and Sith Exploitation Feb 17, 2020

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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 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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BIOSHOCK: How Brigid Tenenbaum Discovered Morality Feb 10, 2020

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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 some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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POKÉMON: The Secret Pokémon Wars Feb 04, 2020

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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 might have on the modern battlefield.
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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MINIGAME: Fearful Choices in 'Until Dawn' Jan 27, 2020

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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.

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