Lore Party: A Video Game Lore Podcast

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.

Wow, it's the end of Season 7 already. Podcasts grow up so fast! Season 8 starts soon.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Last Express is a game all about racing against the clock during a period of history that feels like it's running out of time.

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.

Bhavya and Caleb explore the many responsibilities of the soldiers in the Battle Chef Brigade, from cooking to fighting to research. A world faced with a unique challenge was forced to build a unique force to fight it, but at what cost?

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.

In this bonus clip, Ty from the In The Keep podcast joins Bruce and Conner to explore the interconnected universe of id Software’s franchises, including the theory that Doomguy is descended from B.J. Blazkowicz and Commander Keen.

Bruce and Conner are joined by Ty from the In The Keep podcast to untangle the messy and inconsistent lore of the Doom franchise. The series was never meant to have deep lore, but a passionate fanbase took it upon themselves to flesh out a lot of the world and backstory.

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.

Lawerence and Conner explore the long and complicated relationship between Norman Osborn and Dr. Otto Octavius, two brilliant scientists who brought out the best and worst in each other.

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.

Conner and Lawerence explore how Brooke Augustine's manipulative and hardline policies as the director of the Department of Unified Protection might actually be her way of trying to help her fellow Conduits.

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.

Bhavya and Caleb are joined by Michael from the Minigame podcast to explore how Coffee Talk uses its mundane barista gameplay to create safe spaces for difficult conversations.

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.