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LAST OF US: The Tragedy of Ish Jul 01, 2019

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Lawerence and Leo explore one man's doomed community, and the stark reality of surviving a deadly outbreak.
They recap the timeline of the CBI epidemic (2:18), compare the various groups trying to survive in the post-apocalypse (13:09), and discuss Ish's failed settlement (20:51).
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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The 100 Best Video Game Stories Jun 19, 2019

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This is our 100th episode!
In celebration of this incredible milestone, the team here at Lore Party put their heads together and compiled an epic 100-game list of the best story-focused video games. In this special episode, the team discusses their favorites.
We definitely don’t get through all 100 games, so check out the full list on loreparty.com.

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ZELDA: Breath of the Wild 2 Speculation Jun 17, 2019

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At E3 2019, Nintendo announced that the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is in development. Neil and Lawerence break down the teaser trailer and speculate about how the story will continue.
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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Introducing the Minigame podcast Jun 14, 2019

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The Minigame series is becoming a podcast!
Michael Farris has produced and hosted the series since the very beginning of Lore Party, and now he’s evolving it into a brand new podcast. Future episodes of Minigame will still be posted here on the Lore Party feed, but Michael will be producing some amazing bonus episodes that you won’t find here. So be sure to subscribe to Minigame on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
To learn more about all the shows on the Lore Party Podcast Network, visit loreparty.com.

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MINIGAME: The Cinematic Inspirations of Hideo Kojima [Part 1] Jun 10, 2019

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It’s no secret that Hideo Kojima has always had ambitions to become a film director, and it becomes even more obvious when you look at the evolution of the Metal Gear Solid franchise. Michael explores Kojima’s cinematic inspirations, and how Death Stranding is the continued evolution of Kojima’s ambitions.
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 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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End of Season 4 May 15, 2019

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The show is only a year old and we’ve come so far. Thank you to every single one of our listeners and collaborators. Season 5 starts soon.
Original music by Lk.

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BORDERLANDS: The Business of Vault Hunting May 08, 2019

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Caleb (@ScifiSpeedster) is joined by Shivnit from the Esports Business Podcast to explore what it takes to run a business in the Borderlands universe.
They discuss the business models of Atlas, Dahl, and Hyperion (4:52), how massively influential Dahl was on the universe (7:59), and how these fictional corporations mirror real-world companies (14:17).
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 Politics of ‘Prison Architect’ Apr 29, 2019

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Video games do not have to be apolitcal pieces of art. While some developers might actively avoid overt political messaging in their games, developer Introversion Software did the opposite with Prison Architect.
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 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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NIGHT IN THE WOODS: Nuke Possum Springs Apr 24, 2019

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Neil (@neilbigdeal) and Lawerence (@Producedby_Lk) are joined by Elizabeth to explore the dying small town of Possum Springs in Night in the Woods.
They discuss Mae’s decision to drop out of college (1:53), how all of her old friends have grown up and moved on (4:12), and the slow painful death of Possum Springs (14:10).
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 Escapist Fantasy of ‘Stardew Valley’ Apr 10, 2019

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The slow quiet life in a small town can seem like the perfect escape for anyone stuck at a dead-end corporate job in a bustling city. That’s the fantasy Stardew Valley presents to its players, and in doing so, the game itself becomes a refuge for anyone yearning for a simpler life where their every day anxieties don’t matter.
Minigame is a short essay series produced and hosted by Michael Farris (@farristhewheel). Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less.

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