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STARCRAFT: The Xel'Naga Prophecy Sucks Oct 28, 2019

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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 played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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HALO: The ODSTs Are Unsung Heroes Oct 23, 2019

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

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LAST OF US: Joel's Bloody Resume Oct 16, 2019

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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 the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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MINIGAME: Mental Health in 'Neo Cab' Oct 07, 2019

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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, we encourage you to seek professional help. You are loved, you are valuable, and you deserve to live your best life.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline: 1-877-726-4727

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HALO: The Case for Grunt Supremacy Sep 25, 2019

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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 the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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STARCRAFT: Kerrigan Never Had a Choice Sep 23, 2019

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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 played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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LAST OF US: David the Cannibal Sep 18, 2019

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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 spoilers.

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MINIGAME: How Bethesda Changed Fallout Forever Sep 16, 2019

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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.

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WITCHER: What to Know Before Watching the TV Show Sep 09, 2019

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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.
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LAST OF US: How Ellie's Tragic Past Defines Her Sep 04, 2019

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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 lots of spoilers.

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