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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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01:30:46

Off The Deep End Episode 22 - Zelda II: The Adventure...

Deep Listens ·

2022/07/07

Are Zelda games role playing games? Maybe? Who cares? But Zelda II is absolutely an RPG, and by golly a generous Patron saw fit to nominate it to the slush pile so here we go! Can Miyamoto and Company outshine their grindy competition? Can three grown men manage to get past Death Mountain? And just what is up with the different releases of Zelda II? Find out all of this, and more! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org/donate If you've been enjoying the

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01:06:20

Episode 175: Floppy Knights is Charming

Deep Listens ·

2022/06/30

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Floppy Knights. We discuss the game's unique blend of deckbuilding and tactical combat. We also discuss some of the quality of life features we would like to see if the game keeps getting updated. 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,

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01:48:09

Off The Deep End Ep. 21: NBA 2K16 featuring A Spike...

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2022/06/23

Spike Lee makes his role playing game debut in this celebrated(?) entry in a long running basketball series. To help make heads or tails of this hoop drama, we've enlisted the help of the Balls Deep crew. Join us for an episode that somehow mentions both Frederic Chopin and Donald Sterling! 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/ If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us

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01:30:55

Episode 174: Ladykiller in a Bind and Messy Queer...

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2022/06/17

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em are joined by Alex Zandra Van Chestein AKA Zandra to discuss Ladykiller in a Bind. We discuss the game's nuanced understanding of dominance and submission in romantic relationships, fun dialog, and absurd premise. We then wrap up by discussing some of the critical reaction to the game and what lessons we can take away from how harshly the game was criticized for having a villain that acts legitimately villainous. You can find Zandra @ZandraVandra on Twitter,

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01:26:05

Did Lightning Ever Leave? Part 1

Deep Listens ·

2022/06/10

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. We start with a food review, as is customary. We then talk about the absolute audacity of Lightning Returns' first few hours and it's hard break from FFXIII's traditional combat system. 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

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Episode 173: Song Of Iron And Twists

Deep Listens ·

2022/06/02

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Song of Iron, a 2D Viking action game. We discuss the game's imprecise physics, gorgeous visuals, and surprising ending. 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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01:29:19

Off The Deep End Ep. 20 - Might and Magic VI: The...

Deep Listens ·

2022/05/26

Huzzah! Hale and hearty, fellow grognards! Join the Deep Endsmen once again as we delve into the sixth Might and Magic game, a world chock full of goblins, political intrigue, and the occasional laser. How does this decidedly PC role playing experience stack up in our Big List? Tune in to find out! 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/ If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider

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01:00:44

Episode 172: Kirby and the Forgotten Lands Goes Places

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2022/05/19

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Kirby and the Forgotten Lands. We discuss if we've grown out of Kirby, whether this is the best Kirby game we've ever played, and whether this game's story needed to go so hard. 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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01:14:28

Balls Deep: 2022 Playoffs and End of Season Awards

Deep Listens ·

2022/05/17

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss the 2022 NBA playoffs, the Sacramento Kings coaching search, and check-in on their pre-season NBA award predictions. Time to see which of them has the most credibility! 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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01:41:25

Off The Deep End Episode 19: Eternal Sonata (Pt. 2?)

Deep Listens ·

2022/05/12

We pick up where Deep Listens Prime left off on this special episode of Off The Deep End. Join the OTDE Gang and bossman Gino "thatpinguino" Grieco as we cover the back half of Eternal Sonata, a game about a dying musician and/or magic rocks in a child's heart. 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/ If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us

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Episode 171: About An Elf And Irony Poisoning

Deep Listens ·

2022/05/05

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss About An Elf. We discuss the game's unique visuals, attempts at postmodernism, and nonsensical story. We also learn a bit more than we'd like about Pete's browser history. 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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01:24:01

Final Musicality: FFV and VI Rare Music

Deep Listens ·

2022/04/28

In this episode Gino, Jeff, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss FFV Dear Friends and FFVI Special Tracks. We cover the context in which these two very weird and Japan exclusive albums were made, what role they play in their respective games, and whether they're any good! This is, by far, the weirdest FF thing we've had to rank on our Ranking of Fantasies. Check out the current ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us

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