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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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01:27:30

Off the Deep End 46: Breath of Fire III

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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

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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

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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...

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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!

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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)

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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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01:37:50

Episode 212: Sonic The Hedgehog (06) Patron Debt Paid

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2024/02/29

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss the wild, broken ride that is Sonic the Hedgehog 2006. We cover the game's unfinished gameplay, recycled levels, bonkers story, and hedgehog/human relations. You monsters wanted this and you got it! 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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01:14:02

Off the Deep End Episode 44: King of Dragon Pass and...

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2024/02/22

Gather your herds and sharpen your swords to defend against the vile Beaker Ducks, because Braden and ZP are here to discuss weirdo Bronze Age Fantasy Clan Simulator King of Dragon Pass and its successors, Six Ages 1 and 2. They go over the games' worldbuilding, clan management mechanics, and very, very good artwork. Then maybe there's an impromptu GOTY podcast bit at the end, because they thought it'd be funny. See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's theme

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01:29:43

Episode 211: Alan Wake Loves His Wife

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2024/02/15

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Alan Wake. We cover the game's unfortunate flashlight, repetitive combat, and fun TV content. We also try to piece together the ending of the game as best we can. 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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57:03

Off the Deep End Episode 43: Fear and Hunger

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2024/02/08

Stranded, Jeff-less, and lost in the dungeons of Fear and Hunger, Braden, ZP and Borgmaster venture downward to discuss the controversial indie RPG, including thoughts about marriage, violence, and [CONTENT WARNING]. I apologize in advance for this one; it's been like 10 years since I've used audio editing software. Hopefully nothing is broken becuase I'm in charge of editing this thing from now on. See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's theme music and

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01:04:49

Episode 210: Shadow The Hedgehog Says Swear Words

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2024/02/01

In this episode Gino, Pete, Em, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- discuss Shadow The Hedgehog! We cover the game's unworkable pace, bizzare plot structure, and poor level design. We also spend a lot of time talking about this game's sheer 2005 energy. There is so much edge here. Nothing but edge as far as the eye can see 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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01:13:16

Baby's First Final Fantasy: Final Fantasy Mystic Quest

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2024/01/25

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss Final Fantasy Mystic Quest. We discuss the game's good accessibility options, great music, and terrible story. If you make a game incredibly accessible but don't bother to write a compelling story or design compelling combat, does the accessibility matter? We wrap up by wranking Mystic Quest on our Ranking of Fantasies! Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal If you've been enjoying the podcast, please

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01:18:02

Episode 209: Who Hunts The Moon Hunters?

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2024/01/18

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Moon hunters! We cover the game's easy difficulty, unfortunate storytelling, and misused rogue-like design. This is a game that could have been good, but a number of poor design decisions dragged it down. 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

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02:29:10

Game of the Year 2023

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2024/01/11

In this episode Gino, Pete, Em, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, Jeff Rud, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- debate the games we played this year for our annual Trenchies! The categories this year are: Game of the Year 2023, Best Comedy, Best Horror, Best Drama, Best Action, Best Adventure, Best Puzzler, Best Character, Worst Character, Best Soundtrack, Prettiest Game, Best Performance/Voice Acting, Best Mechanic, Biggest Disrespect of the Player's Time, Best Twist, Worst Game of Our Year 2021,

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01:27:31

Deep Listens Family Twitch Year In Review

Deep Listens ·

2024/01/04

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- discuss the games they streamed throughout the year! We each give out some awards to the roguelike deckbuilders, adventure games, and horror games that made up the bulk of our online presense this year! 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

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01:59:05

Episode 208- Sea of Stars Part 2

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2023/12/28

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Sea of Stars from the 5th party member to the end of the game! We talk about the game's several twists, true ending, and game juice. 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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