Welcome travelers, to the Lost Cantina's special coverage of The Acolyte - now streaming on Disney Plus. In this episode, Kevin, Jaden and Conner react to and break down Episode 8: "The Acolyte." In the season one finale, paths collide in a decisive confrontation on Brendok - Sol faces his past, Vernestra makes a difficult decision and sisters reunite, if only temporarily. This is an EXPERT level episode, which means many parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve watched the show. Expect lots of spoilers. Email us: TheLostCantinapod@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://www.instagram.com/thelostcantinapod/ For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome travelers, to the Lost Cantina's special coverage of The Acolyte - now streaming on Disney Plus. In this episode, Kevin, Jaden and Conner react to and break down Episode 7: "Choice." The clock is wound back to 16 years ago on Brendok, where we see a new perspective on the fateful decisions made that day. This is an EXPERT level episode, which means many parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve watched the show. Expect lots of spoilers. Email us: TheLostCantinapod@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://www.instagram.com/thelostcantinapod/ For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome Travelers, to the Lost Cantina's special coverage of Ahsoka - now streaming on Disney Plus. In this episode, Kevin and Jaden discuss the events of Part Seven: The Jedi, the Witch and the Warlord, in which our heroes face down the renewed threat of Grand Admiral Thrawn and prepare themselves for what comes next. This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve watched the show. Expect lots of spoilers. Email us: TheLostCantinapod@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://www.instagram.com/thelostcantinapod/ For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe to Minigame: https://pod.link/1468424336 Follow Minigame on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MinigamePodcast For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Listen to all of our Pokémon episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5AWzZtb1nhqYFdsBejDRxG?si=38293549aba0437c Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Marnie are joined by Petrana Radulovic, entertainment reporter at Polygon, to dish out the spiciest takes on the hottest romanceable characters in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. How do their picks stack up against yours? 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 Fire Emblem episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0FdomZFplbbAcAw2IDecGn?si=30e58b3a6efb4733 Follow Petrana on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pet_rana Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Conner unpack the incredibly dense lore of religions in Elder Scrolls, from the history of the Aedra and Daedra to the various pantheons found across the cultures of the continent. 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 Elder Scrolls episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4CAEf9vRZPINL9C9eXxrzn?si=29e1b48be9cd45f4 Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Kevin explore how Aya and Bayek were responsible for creating the doctrine that the Assassins follow, and how that creed has been maintained and obeyed for thousands of years. 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 Assassin's Creed episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/72csaUYZn58mUNEw47bCC4?si=99fb202842db4680 Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition, many players are revisiting some of the greatest sci-fi RPGs in video game history. In this episode, Michael shares his journey with the iconic trilogy and reveals how it's become synonymous with change in his life. 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: https://pod.link/1468424336 Follow Minigame on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MinigamePodcast For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna, Caleb, and Marnie sit down with Joe Zieja, voice actor, author, and Twitch streamer, to discuss the challenges and joys of bringing a fan-favorite character like Claude von Riegan to life. 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 Fire Emblem episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0FdomZFplbbAcAw2IDecGn?si=30e58b3a6efb4733 Follow Joe on Twitter: https://twtter.com/joezieja Tune in to his Fire Emblem streams: https://www.twitch.tv/JoeZieja Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conner and Kevin are joined by Orchid and Ellimist from the Guardians of Lore podcast to explore the time-hopping Darkness-driven life of The Exo Stranger. 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 Destiny episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SoaCn7wYcRLaIzsDgUxUn?si=0a131014d66c44de Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome Travelers, to the Lost Cantina's special coverage of Ahsoka - now streaming on Disney Plus. In this episode, Kevin and Jaden discuss the events of Part Seven: Dreams and Madness, in which Hera faces scrutiny for her actions, Ahsoka fights with renewed vigor, and an old threat re-emerges. This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve watched the show. Expect lots of spoilers. Email us: TheLostCantinapod@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://www.instagram.com/thelostcantinapod/ For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawerence and Leo explore the many ways Abby and Joel's lives intertwine and parallel each other's. They're both stuck in an endless cycle of violence and pain because of very similar life paths. 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 The Last of Us episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6wRVkf6Xuc8CpC5GMZXfxG?si=8f389ec0f4fa4fd0 Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawerence sits down with Neil Jones, creator of the upcoming indie game Aerial Knight's Never Yield, to discuss how the game came to life, the challenges indie titles face, and what it means to be a black video game developer. Listen to all of our Indie Games episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4vcUJfhiYyUnUqtj4DK5DE?si=3ac284a30d7740bf Aerial Knight's Never Yield releases on May 19. Learn more about the game and Neil's other work here: https://www.aerialknight.com Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot has been said about Cyberpunk 2077's technical shortcomings and overhyped release, but what about its merits as a cyberpunk game? In this episode, Michael explores how the game doesn't even live up to the genre in its title. 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: https://pod.link/1468424336 Follow Minigame on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MinigamePodcast For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Conner compare two competitive mercenary groups in Cyrodil: The Fighters Guild and The Blackwood Company. One follows a strict code of honor while the other chases the highest bidder, but at the end of the day, they're both only loyal to one thing: coin. 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 Elder Scrolls episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4CAEf9vRZPINL9C9eXxrzn?si=29e1b48be9cd45f4 Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abu and Caleb unpack the hidden darkness behind Elysium and Theseus in Supergiant Games' hit rouge-lite Hades. Turns out, paradise isn't all it's cracked up to be, and being a hero in Greek myth comes with a lot of baggage. 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 Indie Games episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4vcUJfhiYyUnUqtj4DK5DE?si=3ac284a30d7740bf Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Conner explore what happens to a soul when it's trapped in a soul gem and discuss the questionable ethics of powering magical items with the souls of living beings. 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. Listen to all of our Elder Scrolls episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4CAEf9vRZPINL9C9eXxrzn?si=29e1b48be9cd45f4 Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce, Lawerence, and Maya explore the legend of the all-powerful deity Arceus, a mythical creature said to have created the entire Pokémon universe. But it's not the only one responsible for creating Pokémon and reshaping reality... 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. Listen to all of our Pokémon episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5AWzZtb1nhqYFdsBejDRxG?si=38293549aba0437c Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every game is political. Simulation games like The Sims and Rollercoaster Tycoon are clear examples: there is no way to "win" these games, but there are definitely "right" and "wrong" ways to play. Michael explores how the perspectives and worldviews of its creators seep into every game, no matter how apolitical it may seem. 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 and follow Minigame on Twitter. For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conner and Kevin explore the tragic history of The Fallen, from their Golden Age to their fall during the Whirlwind and their eventual abandonment by the Traveler. What happens to a once-powerful race when its god deserts them? 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 Destiny episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SoaCn7wYcRLaIzsDgUxUn?si=0a131014d66c44de Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Lawerence explore how Miles Morales' multicultural identity makes him a different (and maybe "better") Spider-Man than Peter Parker. Miles and Peter approach being superheroes in very different ways because of their race, communities, and origin stories. 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. Listen to all of our Spider-Man episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yrIdgwKbdpaBMtI6BeOPo?si=4657ea02dbe14a1e Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most highly-anticipated game launches of 2023 was met with a somewhat lukewarm reception. After their own playthroughs, Michael and Conner meet up on this episode to compare their experiences and settle the question: was Starfield worth the hype it was given? Conner enjoyed his time with the sci-fi RPG from Bethesda Softworks but Michael walked away unsatisfied. What did you think of Starfield? Drop a line and let us know! Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs on Twitter and Instagram Visit our site to learn more about all our great shows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Marnie explore how the women of Fire Emblem find different ways to be feminists in the patriarchal society of Fódlan. Ingrid and Dorothea may seem ideologically opposed at first glance, but both are reclaiming their power in a man's world. 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 Fire Emblem episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0FdomZFplbbAcAw2IDecGn?si=30e58b3a6efb4733 Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conner and Jaden strap into their cockpits and critique the ill-advised tactics in Star Wars: Squadrons. Both Vanguard and Titan Squadron desperately need to do their homework and study iconic space battles in Star Wars canon. 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. Listen to all of our Star Wars episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0YHeOVQ6eUfB86KLXVgz3T?si=349f9ae286664037 Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most roleplaying games let you create a character based only on stats like strength and dexterity. But what if there was a game in which you create a personality? Michael explores how the unique character creator in Disco Elysium lets you do just that. 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 and follow Minigame on Twitter. For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Conner explore new revelations from the Ancient Gods DLC about the Dark Lord Davoth and the shocking origin of Hell. Once a paradise created by The Father, the realm quickly fell to chaos and disarray as its people strove to obtain immortality. 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 DOOM episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/74q6NilB3TKISqdqUYLxeU?si=571fdb999181468d Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna and Marnie explore the deeply concerning practices of the Church of Seiros, from rewriting history to punishing nonbelievers without mercy. From her seat of power, Lady Rhea operates not only as a religious figurehead but as a cult leader. 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 Fire Emblem episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0FdomZFplbbAcAw2IDecGn?si=30e58b3a6efb4733 Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawerence and Leo continue their exploration of Ellie's life in this comprehensive deep-dive. Ever since his decision at the end of the first game, Joel and Ellie's relationship has been complicated. But before she's able to forgive him, she has to first learn to forgive herself. 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 The Last of Us episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6wRVkf6Xuc8CpC5GMZXfxG?si=8f389ec0f4fa4fd0 Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawerence and Leo explore Ellie in this comprehensive deep-dive of her life. From her early trauma as a child to her harrowing journey in the first game, Ellie's life has been dictated by the choices of other people. In The Last of Us Part II, she finally takes back control. 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 The Last of Us episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6wRVkf6Xuc8CpC5GMZXfxG?si=8f389ec0f4fa4fd0 Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael is joined by Conner Rush of Fyre Games to discuss being a solo game developer, leveraging a viral TikTok video to find voice actors, and his hit new game Summerland. Summerland is available for free on Steam and itch.io. 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 and follow Minigame on Twitter. For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conner and Kevin explore the life of Clovis Bray, a narcissistic genius whose discoveries changed the galaxy forever. Do his selfish intentions tarnish his incredible creations, and can we disconnect the flawed inventor from his inventions? 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 Destiny episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SoaCn7wYcRLaIzsDgUxUn?si=0a131014d66c44de Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bhavya and Caleb explore the ways in which manipulation and control are justified in the dystopian cyberpunk world of The Red Strings Club. 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. Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Forgotten Realms setting and in the broader Dungeons & Dragons mythos, few creatures are more feared and reviled than Illithids - more commonly known as Mind Flayers. These tyrannical beings propagate by converting captives of other species; but what's left behind after a person becomes an Illithid? In this episode, Bruce and Caleb examine the events of Baldur's Gate 3 and weigh examples from other media to explore the question of Illithid identity. Expect heavy spoilers for the third act of Baldur's Gate 3. Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs on Twitter and Instagram Visit our site to learn more about all our great shows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conner and Michael explore the core issue at the heart of the Deus Ex games: do augmentations make you less human, and what does it mean to be human in a society divided and controlled by technology? 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. Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caleb and Lawerence are joined by Stephen from Geek Elite Media to serve up some drinks and explore the themes of corruption, robotic sentience, and human augmentation in the world of Sukeban Games' hit indie game. 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. Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 7-11 is Cyberpunk Week here at the Lore Party Podcast Network! We'll be releasing daily cyberpunk-related videos and episodes all week in anticipation of Cyberpunk 2077. Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wow, it's the end of Season 7 already. Podcasts grow up so fast! Season 8 starts soon. Original music by Lk. Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawerence and Kevin are joined by actor Yuri Lowenthal to peel back the layers of Peter Parker's trauma and explore the tough lessons he learned from his friends and enemies. Yuri has voiced iconic characters across hundreds of TV shows, films, and video games. He plays Peter Parker in Insomniac's Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales games. 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 Spider-Man episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yrIdgwKbdpaBMtI6BeOPo?si=4657ea02dbe14a1e Email us: podcast@loreparty.com Slide into our DMs: https://twitter.com/lore_party For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having a complete understanding of the lore in Bungie's most popular franchises requires a heavy investment from the player. Michael explores how the universes of Halo and Destiny are vast, but just playing the games is not enough to comprehend them fully.The Complete Story of Destiny! From origins to Shadowkeep [Timeline and Lore explained] by “My name is Byf” on YoutubeMinigame 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 and follow Minigame on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Conner explore how the Doom series does not play by the usual rules of western mythology despite being heavily inspired by it.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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawerence and Abu are joined by Alex from the Comic Book Club podcast to explore how the comic books and video games take two very different approaches to the origins of Miles Morales.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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conner and Lawerence explore the motivations behind Kessler's crackpot plan to train Cole MacGrath. The iconic Infamous villain was actually a tragic character driven by feelings of self-loathing and the guilt of his own failures.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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's easy to get burned out by the size of many open-world games, especially when those worlds feel empty. The Hitman series is a prime example of how smaller worlds can feel huge and present new opportunites for players to create their own stories.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 and follow Minigame on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome Travelers, to the Lost Cantina's special coverage of Ahsoka - now streaming on Disney Plus. In this episode, Kevin and Jaden discuss the events of Part Six: Far, Far Away, in which our heroes embark on a perilous excursion to a new galaxy. This is an EXPERT level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve watched the show. Expect lots of spoilers. Email us: TheLostCantinapod@gmail.com Slide into our DMs: https://www.instagram.com/thelostcantinapod/ For more great shows from Lore Party Media head to https://loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Kevin discuss the questionable decisions Jacob Frye makes in Assassin's Creed Syndicate, and explore why his issues with his father make him act out in ways that seem more Templar than Assassin.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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawerence is joined by Dan from the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast to jump through the Spiderverse and untangle the relationship between Peter Parker and one of his most iconic villains, Dr. Otto Octavius.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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce and Conner explore how multiple characters in the series believe in the utilitarian view that the ends justify the means, making the story of Doom a cautionary tale against overlooking atrocities in the name of the greater good.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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices