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Deep Listens

A bi-weekly video game book club that takes a deep look at one game every episode. We discuss the literary elements, philosophical ideas, and game design decisions that make games great while keeping things funny and friendly. Tune in for some close readings of your favorite games! Email us at deeplistenspodcast@gmail.com

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All Episodes

01:14:29

Untitled Deep Listens Anime Podcast

Deep Listens ·

2024/07/17

Braden "ArbitraryWater" REDACTED, Chris "ZombiePie" REDACTED, and Pete Buzby join together to explore the magical world of Fate/Stay Night through its 2006 anime adaption. Will they learn that people die when they are killed? Support the patreon if you'd like to hear more questionable takes on Japanese Animation! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us

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01:06:57

Episode 221: An Early Look At Cycle

Deep Listens ·

2024/07/11

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Cycle, a game that is actively in development! Em got us a demo copy of Cycle to check out and we put the game through it's paces! We discuss the game's metraoidvania design, the game design concepts we saw at play, and the mechanics that caused some of the bugs we saw. This is one of our most technical deep dives in a while! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast,

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01:42:05

Off the Deep End Episode 48: Descent to Undermountain...

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2024/07/03

Cassidy from The Bad Game Hall of Fame rejoins Braden and Chris for another semi-annual Kusoventure, this time with Interplay's Descent to Undermountain. Was it a good idea to make a Dungeons and Dragons RPG using the Descent engine? No, no it wasn't, and you'll listen to these three chuckleheads discuss the game's messy history, notable technical issues, and whether or not it's as bad as the thing Cass brought to the podcast last time they were here. Also this time I made sure to mute discord when

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01:26:38

Episode 220: Open Wide For PokeRogue

Deep Listens ·

2024/06/27

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss PokeRogue! This might be the deepest mechanical dive we've done in a while. If you're looking to hear about the best Pokemon game, you've come to the right place. Whatever you do, don't tell Jonathan Nintendo. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some

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01:00:24

Got A Bad Case Of Balatro

Deep Listens ·

2024/06/20

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- discuss the hit indie game Balatro! We discuss the ins and outs of the mechanics, some gammeplay tricks, and try to figure out why this deckbuilder hit so hard. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some

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01:45:21

Episode 219: Little Goodie Two Shoes Is The 90s Anime...

Deep Listens ·

2024/06/13

In this episode Gino, Pete, Em, and special guest Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss Little Goodie Two Shoes! This episode is heavy on the spoilers as we break down this indie puzzle/dating sim/horror game. We also discuss the historical context around some of the figures in the game and how the art style won us over. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us

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01:21:40

Off the Deep End Episode 47: Time and Eternity

Deep Listens ·

2024/06/06

Braden "ArbitraryWater" [REDACTED], Chris "ZombiePie" [REDACTED], and Adam "Borgmaster" [REDACTED] all put their lives, sanity, and marital status on the line to discuss another high quality JRPG banger, Imageepoch's own Time and Eternity. Along the way they discuss its jarring art style, unsurprisingly great Yuzo Koshiro soundtrack, and long dissertations over the difference between "good" anime and ""goood"" anime. Does it truly live up to being the worst-rated PS3 JRPG? How many games are we

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01:42:20

Episode 218: Hades 2 Is A Work In Progress

Deep Listens ·

2024/05/30

In this episode Gino, Pete, Em, and special guest Billy Rothert discuss Hades 2! We start with a special announcement from Billy and then transition into discussing the early access status of Hades 2. We talk about how tuned the game is, what mechanics we would change, and whether we're bothered by an unfinished game with so much story. We then wrap by discussing the story as it is right now and some of the differences between how Hades and Hades 2 feel to play. Please consider donating to the

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02:07:20

Final Fantasy VII The Kids Are Alright: A Turks Side...

Deep Listens ·

2024/05/23

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, Jeff Rud, and Val -REDACTED- discuss Final Fantasy VII: The Kids Are Alright: A Turks Side Story. We discuss how the book takes the world of FFVII and manages to introduce some new, fun characters to it while also expanding on some fan favorites: The Turks. We also lose our minds at how the book falls apart in the last third. We finish up by adding it to our definitive Ranking of Fantasies! Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies

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01:28:24

Episode 217: We Pass The Trials Of Mana

Deep Listens ·

2024/05/16

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Trials of Mana! Pete and Gino talk about thier experience with the Trials of Mana remake while Em laments playing the original game. We discuss the changes made to the game in the remake, the impressive depth for a SNES game, and the various branching plot paths. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us

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01:27:30

Off the Deep End 46: Breath of Fire III

Deep Listens ·

2024/05/09

After some diversions, Off the Deep End returns to its regularly scheduled fan pick to answer the pressing question of "Can a video game be too good and too normal for this podcast?" Along the way, Braden, Chris, and Gino discuss Breath of Fire III's solid mechanics, beautiful spritework, and shockingly dark story. Anime is threatened. Consider donating to the patreon if you think these doofuses should talk about 90s and 2000s anime into a microphone. See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list

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01:36:40

Balls Deep: 2024 NBA Playoffs

Deep Listens ·

2024/05/02

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss the 2024 NBA regular season, end of season awards, and check in on their favorite teams. We then make predictions for the 2024 NBA playoffs and discuss the games that have already happened. It's accountability time for our preseason predictions! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us

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01:15:15

Episode 216: Neon White Is Pure Competitive Spirit

Deep Listens ·

2024/04/25

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em disccuss Neon White! We discuss the game's smooth controls, required speed run tactics, and kinda cringy dialogue. Listen to find out whether this game lets you kill or save god! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler

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01:42:36

A Whole New World (Of Final Fantasy): Part 2- The...

Deep Listens ·

2024/04/18

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss World of Final Fantasy! We cover the game from the introduction of Squall to the end of the game. Will ZP and Jeff warm up to the game? Will the creature collecting stop sucking? Will the game manage to tell a compelling story? All and more are revealed! We also rank WoFF on our definitive Ranking of Fantasies! Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider

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01:24:42

Episode 215: Meeting Tim Curry In Space In Red Alert 3!

Deep Listens ·

2024/04/11

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3! We discuss the game's frustrating RTS gameplay, incredible and incredible cast, and zany plot. This is the game that made the gif you see everywhere! Isn't that cool!? Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your

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49:14

Off The Deep End Episode Gaiden

Deep Listens ·

2024/04/04

Finally, a Final Fantasy game on this podcast! See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's theme music and more at https://supersex-420.bandcamp.com/ Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

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01:01:20

Episode 214: Solving The Murder Of Sonic The Hedgehog

Deep Listens ·

2024/03/28

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss The Murder Of Sonic The Hedgehog. We collect the evidence, question the witnesses, and nab the culprit! We don't have to cover Sonic games anymore because that fool is dead! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler

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01:28:13

Off The Deep End Episode 45: Ultima IX Ascension...

Deep Listens ·

2024/03/21

Somehow... Jeff has returned. Braden and Chris force him back in front of a microphone to talk about Origin's infamous Ultima IX as a special bonus episode. The three Deep Endists cover such delightful topics as the game's troubled development history, its numerous gameplay problems, and disappointing story. Will they learn what a Paladin is? Does anyone still get that reference? No? I'm sorry. I've failed you all. See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's

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57:56

Episode 213: A Sonic 06 Book Report... And Dorfromantik

Deep Listens ·

2024/03/14

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Project 06 and Dorfromantik! We start the show with Em's book report on the Sonic 06 fan remake, Project 06. After discussing what the heck that game is and isn't we discuss the delightful city building boardgame/video game Dorfromantik! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art

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01:46:14

A Whole New World (Of Final Fantasy)

Deep Listens ·

2024/03/07

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss World of Final Fantasy! We cover the game from the beginning of the game to the introduction of Squall in this episode. That means we cover the combat, the honkin' jokes, and the nostalgia plays. Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own,

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