Abu (@abu_zafar) and Bruce (@BruceWalton) explore how God of War and traditional Norse mythology treat the taking of a life.
They discuss how Atreus evolves from hunting a deer (3:16) to taking human life (12:08) and ultima…
Caleb (@ScifiSpeedster) and Jaden (@MrJadJay) explore two cities that have entirely different philosophies on surviving in the Commonwealth.
They discuss how Diamond City and Good Neighbor are connected through the McDonough…
It’s one thing to read about the Syrian refugee crisis in an article, or to see it on TV. But only a video game like Bury me, my Love could make the tragedy feel so real.
Minigame is a short essay series produced and hosted …
Leo (@LeoWigginsVO), Caleb (@ScifiSpeedster), and Kevin (@In_the_Lupe) discuss how Bioshock Infinite’s story sets itself apart by giving players narrative justifications for murdering hoards of bad guys.
They explore how the…
Brett and Abu (@abu_zafar) explore the twisted relationship between Ciri and Emhyr.
They discuss Emhyr’s motivations for hunting Ciri (4:59), how the role of the Wild Hunt was changed for the games (11:58), and how Ciri view…
Michael (@farristhewheel), Abu (@abu_zafar), Lawerence, and Caleb (@ScifiSpeedster) discuss the simple yet effective storytelling in Thomas Was Alone.
Our September 2018 game will be Shovel Knight. Play along with us and let…
Neil (@neilbigdeal) and Michael (@farristhewheel) complete their mission in Super Metroid and discuss the origins of the wrecked ship (2:12), the long-term effects of the Metroid larvae saving Samus (7:39), and how Samus as …
Composer of our theme music, Nick (@nickwilk), and alien from outer space, Allie (@AllieJayHey), make their debut as Lore Party hosts!
They’re joined by Lawerence to discuss their first experiences with the Zelda universe (1…
For the better part of a decade, the Joker has been portrayed as the same cackling, murderous maniac. In their Batman series, Telltale Games shows us a Joker we’ve never seen.
Minigame is a short essay series produced and ho…
Leo (@LeoWigginsVO), Caleb (@ScifiSpeedster), and Kevin (@In_the_Lupe) discuss the countless literary references in the world of Bioshock.
Everything from the opening sequence (4:48) to the twisted mind of Dr. Steinman (8:22…
Bruce (@BruceWalton) and Abu (@abu_zafar) explore the complicated relationship between Kratos and his son.
They discuss the three moments in their journey that will come to define Kratos and Atreus forever: Kratos’ journey t…
We’ve officially wrapped up the second season of the show, and we’re gonna take this week off to prep for season three. We’re kicking off season three next week with a brand new set of games that include Bioshock, God of War…
Lawerence and Kevin (@In_the_Lupe) are joined by Abu (@abu_zafar) to discuss why the Undernet was created (2:28), how the ranking system works (8:50), and the prejudices held by Topsiders and Undernet dwellers (16:43).
This …
The story is whatever you make it in No Man’s Sky. Only a video game can give you the tools and the world to craft a narrative only you can. That’s why we love games.
Minigame is a short essay series produced and hosted by M…
The multiplayer update for Stardew Valley will officially release on PC, Mac, and Linux on August 1, 2018 (and consoles soon after).
In anticipation, Leo (@LeoWigginsVO) and Abu (@abu_zafar) share the features and DLC they w…
Jaden (@MrJadJay) and Caleb (@ScifiSpeedster) aren’t convinced Vault 76 is as innocent as it seems.
They put on their speculation hats and discuss what a ghoul-infested wasteland might be like (2:48), how factions will be in…
We’re recruiting!
If we haven’t talked about a game you think you’re an expert on, consider joining the team. We’re always looking to bring on new voices and perspectives.
Please reach out to our executive producer Abu Zafar…
Michael discusses how Dontnod Entertainment, the developers of Life is Strange, explore the imagination of a young child in their latest demo.
Minigame is a short essay series produced and hosted by Michael Farris (@farristh…
Bruce (@BruceWalton) and Lawerence explain the timeline and origin of the Omnic Crisis (2:11), how different countries reacted to the uprising (9:44), and humanity’s decision to band together and form Overwatch (15:27).
This…
Michael (@farristhewheel) is taking a break from his MINIGAME series this week to take care of a baby Metroid in Super Metroid.
He joins Neil (@neilbigdeal) to discuss the incredible mood and atmosphere of the game (2:14), e…
Lawerence and Kevin (@In_the_Lupe) explore how an Operator’s personality is reflected in their NetNavi.
They discuss why Guts Man always acts so tough (2:34), the reason Mr. Match goes through three NetNavis (4:34) and worry…
Lawerence and Jaden (@MrJadJay) are joined by Caleb (@ScifiSpeedster) for the ultimate Fallout factions showdown.
They argue about which of their three favorite factions are better (0:39), discuss their one least favorite fa…
Leo (@LeoWigginsVO) and Abu (@abu_zafar) solve why Abigail is so good at the egg hunt (1:24), work up the courage to ask a lady for a dance (5:18), and get into a grange measuring contest (13:47).
This is an [Expert] level e…
In this special E3 2018 episode, Neil (@neilbigdeal) and Lawerence share their reactions to the announcements from Nintendo’s press conference.
They discuss Hollow Knight’s surprise release (0:35), figure out what Overcooked…