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Lawerence and Leo explore the implications of the final decision in the game.
They discuss the role of the Fireflies (1:40), the case for and against killing Ellie (7:07), and what they would do in Joel's shoes (21:50).
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Lawerence and Leo explore the implications of the final decision in the game.
They discuss the events that led to Ellie's abduction (2:45), Marlene's connection with Ellie's mother (9:00), and the brutal finality of Joel's d…
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…
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 SPART…
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 h…
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 cen…
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…
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:…
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 traumati…
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 cen…
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 episod…
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…
Conner and Jaden are joined by Dan from The Greatest Story Ever Played to explore how both the Uncharted franchise and Nathan Drake grew up and matured.
They discuss how the series became more grounded in reality over time (…
Bhavya and Caleb attempt to jump inside the head of Handsome Jack and find the source of his insanity.
They discuss whether Jack has always been insane (1:25), the effect the Vault of the Sentinel had on him (7:25), and the …
The original ending of Mass Effect 3 disappointed many longtime fans. The final piece of DLC for the game, titled Citadel, may have redeemed the trilogy.
Minigame is a short essay podcast produced and hosted by Michael Farri…
Jaden is joined by Tom, host of the Fallout Lorecast and creator of the Robots Radio Podcast Network, to explore why someone would decide to settle down in Appalachia.
They discuss how the area is nearly untouched by nuclear…
Michael concludes his exploration of legendary video game developer Hideo Kojima's cinematic inspirations. He examines Metal Gear Solid V's odd place in the franchise, and the cinematic techniques Kojima borrowed from filmma…
Conner and Jaden explore the dual legacy of the Master Chief: a hero and a demon.
They discuss humanity's desperate fight against the Covenant (2:45), the mythological status of the Master Chief (10:44), and the fear he stri…
Abu and Kevin compare the lives and legacies of Arcturus Mengsk and James Raynor.
They discuss the similarities and differences of their upbringings (2:10), the tragic events that turned them into rebels (14:47), and how the…
Bhavya and Caleb explore what makes some people's lives more valuable than other's in the brutal and deadly world of Borderlands.
They discuss the nuance of life and death on Pandora (1:48), the emotional resonance of the de…
Michael continues his exploration of iconic video game developer Hideo Kojima's cinematic ambitions.
In this episode, he dives into the campy adventures of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and its similarities to the James B…
Jaden and Conner explore the horrific secrets of the Spartan-II and Spartan-III programs.
They discuss the history of the iconic Spartan II super soldiers (1:33), the cheaper and more expendable Spartan-III soldiers (13:39),…